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Title: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: Maverick on August 06, 2014, 02:42:05 PM: Been looking into buying a diesel. I've been looking at 06-07 5.9 cummins. Looking for one with less than 100k miles but they're a little more spending than I'm wanting to pay. I know the 7.3 is an awesome motor but I want a newer truck. Seen enough issues with the 6.0s and don't want one of those. Not a fan of Chevys and so I'm looking at the 6.4s. Love the look of the exterior and interior. But of course the mpg scares me. From what I've heard 12mpg is pretty well the stock average for them. So my question is. Is there anyone here that's done the dpf, egr, and any other deletes and upgrades on here? And what difference in mpg did you see?
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: ffbowhunter on August 06, 2014, 03:07:44 PM: I am averaging 16 with a 6 inch lift and 37s I love mine but do your research...
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2014, 03:17:16 PM: The 6.4L is a modified 6.0L. Same issues.
I'm surrounded by them day in and day out.
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2014, 03:25:22 PM: Good read:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,155592.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,155592.0.html)
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: dontgetcrabs on August 06, 2014, 03:38:07 PM: Pay the extra for the Cummins. :tup:
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2014, 03:44:29 PM: Quote from: dontgetcrabs on August 06, 2014, 03:38:07 PM
Pay the extra for the Cummins. :tup:

I can confidently tell you, with 10 years of Dodge experience and 2 years now of Ford experience, that these Ford diesels don't even come close to holding a candle to the quality of the Cummins. They're not even in the same ball park.
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: gutsnthegrass on August 07, 2014, 01:20:42 PM: Jackelope, what do you think about the 6.7L ford engines? I have a 2012 and so far it has been a strong motor.
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: Mark Brenckle on August 07, 2014, 01:47:50 PM: Quote from: jackelope on August 06, 2014, 03:44:29 PM
Quote from: dontgetcrabs on August 06, 2014, 03:38:07 PM
Pay the extra for the Cummins. :tup:

I can confidently tell you, with 10 years of Dodge experience and 2 years now of Ford experience, that these Ford diesels don't even come close to holding a candle to the quality of the Cummins. They're not even in the same ball park.

:tup: that quote just made my day! Thanks jackalope! Just wish I'd have known that 6 years ago.
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 07, 2014, 02:20:38 PM: Quote from: jackelope on August 06, 2014, 03:17:16 PM
The 6.4L is a modified 6.0L. Same issues.
I'm surrounded by them day in and day out.

Those 6.0s are bad news...
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: jackelope on August 07, 2014, 08:57:25 PM: Quote from: gutsnthegrass on August 07, 2014, 01:20:42 PM
Jackelope, what do you think about the 6.7L ford engines? I have a 2012 and so far it has been a strong motor.

6.7 is solid. I replaced one this month but it was a fluke. We sent it back to Ford for further investigation.
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: WilliamIV on August 13, 2014, 12:47:26 AM: Avoid the 6.4. Rocker arms usually fail around 100k mark and the values will most likely be shot around 200k because international cut corners when making the engine. They didn't even put in bronze guides. Plus having work done on a 6.4 is very pricey.
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: Boogieman509 on August 13, 2014, 02:21:18 AM: I urge you to give the GM a try. I have an 08 with the LMM motor and its a dream. The Duramax hasnt changed much through the years and is backed by the Allison tranny. Go test drive one and see the difference in ride quality. Not trying to start a debate.
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: C-Money on August 13, 2014, 05:01:29 AM: Quote from: Boogieman509 on August 13, 2014, 02:21:18 AM
I urge you to give the GM a try. I have an 08 with the LMM motor and its a dream. The Duramax hasnt changed much through the years and is backed by the Allison tranny. Go test drive one and see the difference in ride quality. Not trying to start a debate.

:yeah: Yup, dont buy until you at least go give a GM a test drive. They seem pretty solid with the allison tranny, and the "Durimax" engine. Isuzu helped GM put the motor together. I like Ford pickups, and went V-10 to avoid the diesel nightmare post 7.3.
Title: Re: Question for the 6.4 powerstroke guys
Post by: mrgoodwrench on September 21, 2014, 04:06:45 PM: Take a look at the 6.7 cummins. I think the aftermarket has pretty much figured out the emissions issues they had when they first came out.