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my 08 with a nv4500 pulling a gooseneck grosses somewhere around 17000 a couple times a year. On flat ground it's fine, any hill is a problem. The truck stops the rig just as well as my fathers 97 f350. I do plan on installing a 5.9 cummins to solve the hill problem. :driver:
my 08 with the nv4500 seems like it does get better fuel economy if i wind it out more in each gear and cruise at about 60 as apposed to driving like a little old lady.:driver:
not sure about anyone selling new 6.2 blocks but it looks like 6.5 blocks are around. it does not sound like a cheap deal. ever think about just ordering a complete rebuilt 6.5 with all the updates + turbo? again not cheap but would eliminate a lot of hassle. cheapest thing though would be...
with the 5 speed i get 17-18 typically empty and 12.5 mpg grossing somewhere around 15-16k
seems like it tends to want to be wound out rather than be babied along. 60mph seems to be the sweet spot for cruising. 2cents
for trips i just throw my portable gas powered compressor in behind the cab. leaves plenty of space for the goose-neck hitch and has plenty of air to run just about anything2cents
heater cores are not too bad.
good idea on the fluids, then you know where you are:wink:
personally while i like my 08, for regular use i would prefer something much newer.
well dont mean to be a pain but just about any thing you would look for on any 25 year old truck. ;)
if the wiring looks to have been modified much run away2cents
i have grossed around 15,000 with my 08 (5 speed manual swap). best to have lots of time and no hills.
i would recommend a turbo if you dont want to swap engines.
if you want to stay with a diesel i would suggest swapping in a 5.9 cummins.
if money is no object how about a duramax:drool:
one recommendation on the new possible living arrangement.
just to be sure everyone is on the same page you might want to sit down with them and write up some sort of house rules.
ie what is expected of each person2cents
i paid $4500 for a bone stock m1008 rust free after taxes and was happy. adding a turbo could cost up over $2000. a well done 8" lift could come close to that too. what you offer i think has more to do with what you can afford.2cents
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