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Old 10-23-2020, 07:02 PM   #21
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Old 10-23-2020, 08:24 PM   #22
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Sure, I'll play. I need to know about gas vs. diesel too. Which is best?
REALLY????? Are you trying to start something?
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Old 10-23-2020, 11:54 PM   #23
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Sure, I'll play. I need to know about gas vs. diesel too. Which is best?
Breakdown of the best from years of learning:

- 7.3 Diesel with no intercooler = stock Quigley
Allows you to hit the EGT limits, overheat the tranny and hit the bump stops all at the same time.

- 6.0 Diesel = SMB Leaf conversion with Altas transfer case
Allows you to limp home in front wheel drive to make it more fun when a turbo, FCIM, EGR, oil cooler or Head Studs go bad.

- V10 Gas = MG Metal Works F350 coil conversion
Allows you to enjoy the beautiful smooth and quiet V10 power, reliability and combine a nice ride for a lifetime of pleasure.

- 5.4 Gas = UJOINT conversion with lockers
Reliability, lightweight and rock crawling ability.

- 4.6 Gas = Weldtec Baja lift
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Old 10-24-2020, 08:28 AM   #24
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You’re treading into uncharted waters with that question. I’ll have to give it some thought and maybe even start a new thread as I suspect there may be a number of folks who will want to chime in.
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Old 10-26-2020, 02:33 PM   #25
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I've thought about it quite a bit, and like many of us, assumed diesel was "better" for the higher fuel economy and safety of it, but once I did the math it takes about 150,000 miles to pay for the higher cost of the engine, DEF and maintenance than a gasoline engine with just the fuel economy saved, and since that is many, many years away, longer than any good Finacial investment, and likely even longer than I would own the vehicle, the decision is simply a financial decision that diesel does not make for a good use of capital. That upfront cost savings of a gasoline engine pays for a lot of travel. Add in that I would like to travel thru Central and South America with limited low sulphur diesel availability, and the choice is easy.
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Thanks for the well thought out and frankly pretty accurate response. We were mostly being sarcastic since that topic has been beaten to no end and the OP hasn't checked in again, at least it appears, since the original posting asking for advice.


By the way, I do think you're right in your assessment.
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Thanks, thought that might of been sarcasm but hard to tell. My assessment will undoubtably be different than every one's. Mine math is based upon methodically tracking every single penny spent by several cost categories (DEF, Tires, Oil Changes, Other Fluid Changes, Fuel, Regular Maintenance, Other Maintenance, Upgrades, Insurance) and miles for every single tank of fuel (and addition of DEF) of over 30 vehicles owned over the last 30 years. (I am obsessive in my tracking to the penny and fraction of mile per tank for over 30 years.) My experiences will be different than any one else's. To each their own assessment for what they value in importance or know or want.
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Thanks, thought that might of been sarcasm but hard to tell... My experiences will be different than any one else's. To each their own assessment for what they value in importance or know or want.
To your point, we all have different priorities that motivate us, but share one common denominator...we all want what's best for us!
I commend you for being so diligent in your approach.
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Old 10-26-2020, 06:07 PM   #29
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Sure, I'll play. I need to know about gas vs. diesel too. Which is best?
I was, as usual, being sarcastic. No need to turn this in to a real gas vs. diesel debate. Older members will probably know that those are not allowed anyway.

Back to the topic at hand.....my apologies for the confusion.
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