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Yeah, it does actually sound a lot different, mainly the intake roar when you get into it. The exhaust itself is is louder than before due the deletion of the back pressure valve in high-flow outlet. You can definitely hear coming and going from blocks away, lol.
Thanks man. I wish you were closer and I could give you a ride or let you take it for a spin.
Ha ha! It almost sounds like a 737 inside the cab. It's not overbearing, but if you have the radio down you can hear it.
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Now there's some serious whistle! :tango_face_wink:
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They get good MPGs!
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Somebody has too much time on his hands...
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I felt the need for a Cummins fix so I drove a couple today. :tango_face_grin:
I made some driving videos of each- all you get is noise basically.
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I love the Cummins engine but I've never been a big fan of the truck around them. Driving these two confirmed that again and I am reluctant to sell my Super Duty because of it. The best of both worlds would be to have one of each. I don't know, if the itch rises enough that I have to have one sooner than later and I feel like I could live with the shortfalls of a Dodge truck, then maybe I'll make it happen but until then the Super Duty stays. They are heavy duty trucks that don't share the same chassis as their half-ton unlike Chevy and Ram.
1. The first is of a 5.9 MegaCab, probably something like I would get if I had to sell my Super Duty. Man that motor. The straight pipe exhaust was like a trumpet blairing out at you just at idle. BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH... much more in your face than my truck at least at idle. The steering of the truck is very "darty" compared to mine and you have always be on your game. Good turning radius of course which these trucks are known for having otherwise the quality of everything else is a let down compared to the Super Duty. Can't say enough about that motor, man. It felt more grunty down low than the last 6.7l Cummins I drove but the 6.7l had more top end this one.
2. 2nd gen 24v- Just for fun. The lot had one so I had to. Have always loved the sound of the 24V with the VP44; so loud and raw. I don't really like the spacing of the NV4500 5 speed. First gear is way way way too low to start out in while in traffic but 2nd you have to slip a little too much for my tastes. This one had an exhaust brake which I used several times in the video if you can catch it. Third gear had a tendency to scratch sometimes when I'd through it in, you won't mistake that. Just enjoy the noise of the motor. That 24V made some crazy torque off the bottom end. Granted it was wet out, but that thing would spin the tires without even trying in low. Near the beginning of the second video I was starting out on a hill and I had feather the throttle quite a bit to get traction.
Both manual transmissions (the G56 and the NV) in these trucks have quite a different feel than mine. Starting with the clutches, both are feather lite in comparison to mine which I guess in comparison is quite heavy. The actual throws of the shift lever on my ZF6 in the Ford are light and easy... I can shift it pretty fast. The throws in the two Dodges are heavy and I could not shift them as fast as the ZF6... both I found were a little "harder" to find gears than the ZF6 when shifting rapidly. In fact, if you listen close enough I missed gears a couple times at least in the G56.
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I made some driving videos of each- all you get is noise basically.
I love the Cummins engine but I've never been a big fan of the truck around them. Driving these two confirmed that again and I am reluctant to sell my Super Duty because of it. The best of both worlds would be to have one of each. I don't know, if the itch rises enough that I have to have one sooner than later and I feel like I could live with the shortfalls of a Dodge truck, then maybe I'll make it happen but until then the Super Duty stays. They are heavy duty trucks that don't share the same chassis as their half-ton unlike Chevy and Ram.
1. The first is of a 5.9 MegaCab, probably something like I would get if I had to sell my Super Duty. Man that motor. The straight pipe exhaust was like a trumpet blairing out at you just at idle. BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH... much more in your face than my truck at least at idle. The steering of the truck is very "darty" compared to mine and you have always be on your game. Good turning radius of course which these trucks are known for having otherwise the quality of everything else is a let down compared to the Super Duty. Can't say enough about that motor, man. It felt more grunty down low than the last 6.7l Cummins I drove but the 6.7l had more top end this one.
2. 2nd gen 24v- Just for fun. The lot had one so I had to. Have always loved the sound of the 24V with the VP44; so loud and raw. I don't really like the spacing of the NV4500 5 speed. First gear is way way way too low to start out in while in traffic but 2nd you have to slip a little too much for my tastes. This one had an exhaust brake which I used several times in the video if you can catch it. Third gear had a tendency to scratch sometimes when I'd through it in, you won't mistake that. Just enjoy the noise of the motor. That 24V made some crazy torque off the bottom end. Granted it was wet out, but that thing would spin the tires without even trying in low. Near the beginning of the second video I was starting out on a hill and I had feather the throttle quite a bit to get traction.
Both manual transmissions (the G56 and the NV) in these trucks have quite a different feel than mine. Starting with the clutches, both are feather lite in comparison to mine which I guess in comparison is quite heavy. The actual throws of the shift lever on my ZF6 in the Ford are light and easy... I can shift it pretty fast. The throws in the two Dodges are heavy and I could not shift them as fast as the ZF6... both I found were a little "harder" to find gears than the ZF6 when shifting rapidly. In fact, if you listen close enough I missed gears a couple times at least in the G56.
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I currently drive a 2012 Silverado Duramax long bed crew cab. All stock. 79,000 miles. It's been a great truck. The only issue was the notorious DEF injector and sensor and heater failure. Got all that taken care of under the extended emissions warranty campaign. Also, the truck is going into regen to clean the DPF every 200 miles or so, vs the 450-500 miles I was accustomed to on my previous truck, an 08 Sierra Duramax. It seems that the emissions components are the weakest link on the Ford, Dodge, and GM diesels, all looking to have issues with DPF and DEF systems. I wish I could remove the stuff on mine to get back some fuel economy but emissions testing is every 2 years here and they are very strict on enforcing potential violations. I'm not the type who likes to roll coal and don't like seeing it done by others. Not cool.
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CumminGs?? :tango_face_wink:
Yeah, there is a lot to be desired when it comes to quality on those trucks. Take for instance the loose feeling window controls on the doors, loose front ends, etc. Stuff like that is a turn off.
BTW, The links are now working.
Ah yes, emissions systems are quite the rabbit hole for these trucks. Sounds like you have a nice truck!
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It's ok. I really miss my 08 Sierra though, it was also a long bed crew cab, but was fire red, Z71 package, almost fully loaded inside. It was a great truck. I was such an idiot to get rid of it but live and learn. Once I get my 2012 paid off, I'll likely sell it and go back to a half ton or get me another 08-11 Duramax. (Pre DEF) I no longer need to tow heavy loads anymore and when I do tow, it is something 5-7000 lbs and for short distances and very very infrequent. But who knows.. I've enjoyed reading the posts on this topic and seeing your trucks. Very nice!
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LOL Guess I was sleepy!? Some friend you are, pick on me instead of repairing the post!
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Oh, whats this? A new truck? **** right it is. 2002 F250 RC/LB 7.3 auto. Brand new 8' flatbed, 6" lift on 37s. SCT tune, Suncoast shift kit, Banks Big Head Wastegate Actuator, 4" straight pipe with 106k miles. I'll get pics eventually.
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Speaking of diesels, I drove this 6-speed Duramax today. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/6109860051.html
I've always wanted to drive a manual Duramax and the lot is right down the road so figured I'd see what it was about and not mention, '06 was the last year you could get a Duramax with a standard trans.
I was a under impressed to be honest with the performance, it wasn't what I was expecting I guess. Low end was pretty much zilch and all about revs; it wasn't quick as I remember the autos feeling. Put your foot down in the lower revs and nothing happened until it built up boost. Granted, I'm sure it could eat mine alive in a drag race but mine seemed even more alive than this did even when it's not in boost. I did bounce it off the rev limiter once and the scream of a throaty Duramax is a one of a kind sound. It did have some kind of programmer or chip judging by the black smoke but could've been bad tuning. The v8 diesel of course isn't known for making low end like the inline 6 which puts out immediate power as soon as you hit the throttle.
Glad to I could experience one but it it's not what I would buy.
I've always wanted to drive a manual Duramax and the lot is right down the road so figured I'd see what it was about and not mention, '06 was the last year you could get a Duramax with a standard trans.
I was a under impressed to be honest with the performance, it wasn't what I was expecting I guess. Low end was pretty much zilch and all about revs; it wasn't quick as I remember the autos feeling. Put your foot down in the lower revs and nothing happened until it built up boost. Granted, I'm sure it could eat mine alive in a drag race but mine seemed even more alive than this did even when it's not in boost. I did bounce it off the rev limiter once and the scream of a throaty Duramax is a one of a kind sound. It did have some kind of programmer or chip judging by the black smoke but could've been bad tuning. The v8 diesel of course isn't known for making low end like the inline 6 which puts out immediate power as soon as you hit the throttle.
Glad to I could experience one but it it's not what I would buy.
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The other day I got behind some 96-99 era Power Stroke. GOOD GRIEF that thing was stinky. Took most of the day to get that smell out of the cab of my duramax. Made me gag as well. It definitely needed some work done to the engine. I drove a number of those Power Strokes in various box trucks back in the day and they did hint at the bad smell but not anywhere near as bad as this one was.
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I drove behind many old worn out diesel trucks that just stank! Ran like crap by their speed as well!
Austen I noticed the trucks I used to drive were night/day difference. The Duramax felt fast when you were rolling, on boost most of the time. The Cummins was just bang from idle up then dropped like a stone!
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I think the worst smelling diesels are the old million mile jobs with worn rings that are burning as much motor oil as they are fuel oil. You know your in for trouble when the smoke headed your direction looks more blue then black.
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