Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel
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02/11/16 06:01 PM
02/11/16 06:01 PM
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HotRodDave
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5.9 is a better diesel than the 6.7 because it makes a lot less power, pump a 12 valve up to 850 FT LBS like the 6.7 HO and they are no more reliable.
I am not causing global warming, I am just trying to hold off a impending Ice Age!
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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel
[Re: earthmover]
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02/11/16 06:02 PM
02/11/16 06:02 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,419 Kalispell Mt.
HotRodDave
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I can replace my gas burner truck for about the price of a good set of injectors in a diesel so I am not really the guy to ask though I suppose.
I am not causing global warming, I am just trying to hold off a impending Ice Age!
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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel
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02/12/16 02:11 PM
02/12/16 02:11 PM
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Guitar Jones
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It all depends on how heavy you tow and how many miles you drive. If you don't put on say, 25K a year and you aren't towing 12K pounds you are probably better off with the 6.1.
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon! 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel
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02/13/16 01:30 AM
02/13/16 01:30 AM
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Grizzly
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Salem
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Neither.
V10 or 6.4 Hemi gets my vote for what you're doing.
Last edited by Grizzly; 02/13/16 01:33 AM.
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Re: 5.9 or 6.1 diesel
[Re: Grizzly]
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02/15/16 12:00 PM
02/15/16 12:00 PM
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Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O
70Cuda383
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Yes, what engines are we talking about here? haha.
I like my 06 5.9 with a generic tuner, I'm happy with the power available, and I'm able to get about 20 mpg on the highway. Not bad if you ask me considering its a 7500+ lb truck empty, it's lifted, 4x4 drivetrain, and riding on big heavy 35" mud tires.
My mom just bought a '15 6.7 to tow her 5th wheel camper trailer with. She's getting around 21-22 mpg on the highway empty, so I think whatever issues they ran into when the 6.7 came out and everything got DEF filters etc. have been resolved/corrected. Her truck has gauges that I had to install aftermarket--Trans temp, boost gauge, etc. (Don't remember if a pyro was one of the options or not)
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