I am a newbie to the PSD side of things, so pardon my ignorant questions!
I currently own a 96 Chevy 6.5 Turbo Diesel K2500 HD (extended cab long bed). Need to move up to a crew cab (2 kids, and a wife - my 13 year old (younger of the two boys) wears a size 13 shoe...big kid) , and need more towing umph due to a recently bought new toyhauler trailer. Trailer weighs in at 8,000 ish empty, and I estimate 10,000 to 10,500 loaded with dirt bikes etc.
I am currently considering a variety of used Crew Cab trucks, generally a bit older trucks, ranging from say 96 to 2001. These include some of the older style ford diesels, some V-10 Ford gassers, and the 99+ Ford diesels.
Onto my questions:
- I am just now realizing there is a notable difference in the Ford Diesels prior to 99 vs the older style trucks (ie 97 ish). Clearly the newer trucks are more up to the task power wise, but would the older style have enough umph for my needs? If so, what tranny and axle ratio combos would do it?
- In the 99+ trucks, what tranny and axle combos will yeild adequeate towing capacity for 10,000 lbs plus?
- In either style engine, what are the major maintenance items to watch for in a "higher mile" truck? For example, I have learned with the Chevy 6.5, around 100 to 130,000 ish miles, you had better plan on new injectors. Are there similar "big ticket" items I need to plan for and anticipate need to replace (and cost of) in a used truck? Most of the trucks I am looking at seem to be between 120,000 and 175,000 miles. I did find the threads on things to look for in a used truck, but did not seem to come across anythign like this example of injectors I learned about the Chevy's.
- Can someone describe what the real differences are between the two engine layouts? (pre 99 vs post 99).
-Any particular drive train combos, years etc. to stay away from in the powerstrokes?
I guess that is enough pesky questions for now - I am sure more will come up as I continue to learn! Thanks in advance for the help!
Mike
PSD wanna be???
I currently own a 96 Chevy 6.5 Turbo Diesel K2500 HD (extended cab long bed). Need to move up to a crew cab (2 kids, and a wife - my 13 year old (younger of the two boys) wears a size 13 shoe...big kid) , and need more towing umph due to a recently bought new toyhauler trailer. Trailer weighs in at 8,000 ish empty, and I estimate 10,000 to 10,500 loaded with dirt bikes etc.
I am currently considering a variety of used Crew Cab trucks, generally a bit older trucks, ranging from say 96 to 2001. These include some of the older style ford diesels, some V-10 Ford gassers, and the 99+ Ford diesels.
Onto my questions:
- I am just now realizing there is a notable difference in the Ford Diesels prior to 99 vs the older style trucks (ie 97 ish). Clearly the newer trucks are more up to the task power wise, but would the older style have enough umph for my needs? If so, what tranny and axle ratio combos would do it?
- In the 99+ trucks, what tranny and axle combos will yeild adequeate towing capacity for 10,000 lbs plus?
- In either style engine, what are the major maintenance items to watch for in a "higher mile" truck? For example, I have learned with the Chevy 6.5, around 100 to 130,000 ish miles, you had better plan on new injectors. Are there similar "big ticket" items I need to plan for and anticipate need to replace (and cost of) in a used truck? Most of the trucks I am looking at seem to be between 120,000 and 175,000 miles. I did find the threads on things to look for in a used truck, but did not seem to come across anythign like this example of injectors I learned about the Chevy's.
- Can someone describe what the real differences are between the two engine layouts? (pre 99 vs post 99).
-Any particular drive train combos, years etc. to stay away from in the powerstrokes?
I guess that is enough pesky questions for now - I am sure more will come up as I continue to learn! Thanks in advance for the help!
Mike
PSD wanna be???
