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72freak · 07-06-2006, 12:22 PM

Yep.......these diesel questions get all sorts bent out of shape!!!!!!
Longhorn is dead on it...Diesel is NOT cheaper in the long run....it all works out to be about the same. I currently own 20+ running,driving and working vehicles and have had 100's in the past. The only time a diesel saves me money is if its on a work vehicle with a GVW of over 10k and is used for heavy lifting, moving or hauling. A good rule of thum I have found is this.....If you are not loaded/hauling or have a trailer on the back of your vehicle for 75% of the time...it is NO cheaper to have a diesel.
Now...with that said...yes....diesels can be fun, there loud, billow cool smoke and you can do lots with them...My next project is will be a 72 Dually with custom bed and a 12 valve Cummins and 6 speed.

As far as preference...mine is the 12 valve Cummins

If you want good diesel info go to the TDR..Turbo Diesel Registry site. Most of those guys are diesel freaks!!!!

Have fun with all the OPINIONS you wil get from this post...remeber thats all any of this is.....opinions.

07-06-2006, 12:22 PM	#6
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Best diesel setup Yep.......these diesel questions get all sorts bent out of shape!!!!!! Longhorn is dead on it...Diesel is NOT cheaper in the long run....it all works out to be about the same. I currently own 20+ running,driving and working vehicles and have had 100's in the past. The only time a diesel saves me money is if its on a work vehicle with a GVW of over 10k and is used for heavy lifting, moving or hauling. A good rule of thum I have found is this.....If you are not loaded/hauling or have a trailer on the back of your vehicle for 75% of the time...it is NO cheaper to have a diesel. Now...with that said...yes....diesels can be fun, there loud, billow cool smoke and you can do lots with them...My next project is will be a 72 Dually with custom bed and a 12 valve Cummins and 6 speed. As far as preference...mine is the 12 valve Cummins If you want good diesel info go to the TDR..Turbo Diesel Registry site. Most of those guys are diesel freaks!!!! Have fun with all the OPINIONS you wil get from this post...remeber thats all any of this is.....opinions.