I sure hope I did the right thing! (Update)

rhagfo wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Kevin O. wrote:

ib516 wrote:
I made a similar switch not too long ago, and it has worked out just fine.

Had a 2007 5.9L Cummins, now have the 6.4L Hemi. No regrets.

I'm curious to know which truck tows better?? I'll bet since your 5.9 was just before they started adding all the emissions******it got pretty good fuel mileage??
I just did the opposite, i sold my 2011 Ecoboost(gasser) and bought a 2001 F350 Diesel. The diesel is bone stock and believe it or not it doesn't pull as well as my Ecoboost did. It handles the weight of the trailer much better but doesn't tow up the hills as easily. I think a lot of it has to do with the transmissions. going from a 6speed to the older 4speed doesn't help..

The EcoBoost is a strong pulling motor. I've seen tests' performed with trucks pulling a ~15k trailer up a steep hill and the EcoBoost performed better than the 7.3PSD and the V10.

Well lets start with the almighty HP comparison!
2001 7.3 210 HP
2011 3.5 EB 365 HP

Torque
2001 7.3 425#
2011 EB 420#

So the EB has a 155 HP advantage, the 7.3 has a 5# torque difference.

With differences like that you should be stating that the 7.3 doesn't do hills!!!!!

Welcome to the world of diesel, get a small chip installed on that diesel and it will solve your hill issue. Yea and the extra two gears are a big help also.

Actually those are the #'s for a 99' Powerstroke. The 2001 has 250hp and 505lb/ft of torque.. I have no complaints with this truck. It is exactly what I was looking for. Rust free and dependable! The best part is no more truck payments and low property taxes! :)

P.S.- Already have exhaust and intake installed. Gauges are next, then a DpTuner with a good tow tune.