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[yellow103]

I know this is not MC related, but just looking for some honest feedback, I have a Dodge Cummins I have had since new, first year 24 v. Looking at buying a 2005 Duramax. Is the Duarmax a good motor, I know what I have in the cummins. I have read up to 2004 the Duramax had injector issues, supposed to have been fixed starting with the 05. I have also read that the 05 has heating issues when towing. I tow a 37 foot fifth wheel toy hauler, a dozen or so times a year, loaded own about 11500 lbs. Feedback anyone??

[2k]

The only diesel that comes close to the cummins is the international....and they don't make little ones. As a cummins owner, like you, I'm suprised you would ask. The 7.3 powerstroke was a great engine, but they quit making them in '03 thanks to the Nazi EPA. I have only owned one duramax, in a GMC, and it spewed chunks. The 6.7 powerstroke has 800lbs tq.....WoW, but new and $$$$$. IMO......stay with the cummins

[OBB]

Stay away from that 05 Dmax. I have a brother that works for Garrett Turbos in the R&D dept (owned by Honeywell). That was not a good year for them.

[porthole]

DMax - 06 and above.
Turbo, trans, injectors improvements.

EGR needs to be blocked and is a simple job on the DMax.

[krypto2011]

Stay cummins!!!! I have done a slew of head gasket replacements on multiple 05 and down Dmax engines. As well as multiple injector replacements. The cummins engines are far superior!! I am looking at an 03 F350 king ranch right now with a blown up 6.0, and if I buy it, it's getting a cummins transplant!!!

[knothead]

I m a used truck dealer in Houston, The Cummins 5.9 and 8.3 are the best engines built by far. Also consider the International DT 466. These little engines are not expensive to work on and live to around the 500,000 mile mark. Dura max engines are hard to sell, and a check engine light can be a very expensive repair.

[JCZ]

The truck....and the motor.... that get's the job done with the 5th wheel or just plain basic transportation...

[Rooster]

Nice truck JC but that wasn't one of the choices

[CVOMOE!!]

I agree with JC.  Same truck I have even though I know that wasn't one of your choices. It would be the best choice though.  LOL

Cheers, Moe

[krypto2011]

I love powerstroke guys, especially the ones with the 6.0. Those generation engines have helped me make more house payments and buy CVO parts than any other diesel on the road!!!!  Good thing they are not all built like the 7.3, or I would be broke!!!

[smiley1049]

I'll second that.





I love powerstroke guys, especially the ones with the 6.0. Those generation engines have helped me make more house payments and buy CVO parts than any other diesel on the road!!!!  Good thing they are not all built like the 7.3, or I would be broke!!!
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[yellow103]

Well folks, I must say this is just another reason I love this site, you can ask questions about anything. The guy that was buying my Cummins dually, I called him back and told him I could not go through with the sale. I have had this baby since birth, and can not part with it, for many reasons, Number one reason, I have not had any issues with this truck in the 15 years since I brought him home form the dealer. With the exception of the VP44 pump, crappy lift pump. But I upgraded the lift pump, and never a issue since. Just like my bike, when I buy exactly what it is I want, and it performs well, I keep it. Same with my Screaming Banana. I really appreciate all the thoughtful feedback, it was helpful. But it's me and the cummins until the end, just a matter of who goes first. THanks all

[grayghost731]

Well folks, I must say this is just another reason I love this site, you can ask questions about anything. The guy that was buying my Cummins dually, I called him back and told him I could not go through with the sale. I have had this baby since birth, and can not part with it, for many reasons, Number one reason, I have not had any issues with this truck in the 15 years since I brought him home form the dealer. With the exception of the VP44 pump, crappy lift pump. But I upgraded the lift pump, and never a issue since. Just like my bike, when I buy exactly what it is I want, and it performs well, I keep it. Same with my Screaming Banana. I really appreciate all the thoughtful feedback, it was helpful. But it's me and the cummins until the end, just a matter of who goes first. THanks all

 Sounds like you took care of the truck,and it still takes care of you!  Good Deal! 


     

[CVODON]

You didn't mention a Ford, that is good, Stay away from anything with the Ford label and you will tow happier and cheaper.

[DCFIREMANN]

I have to agree with JC on this one. I own a 2011 F350 Dually with the 6.7, I have 70k on it now and tow a 37 ft fifth wheel around the country doing Pro BBQ Comps. I have never had a problem with ANYTHING on the truck. I do regular services on the truck and that is it. I came across I-70 from the west coast and topped a peak of over 14k Ft. The tuck never missed a beat. While it did drop a couple of gears it still topped the mountain at 50mph pulling 14K behind it. You might want to look at the new Dodge. They are now advertising 850 lbs of TQ!!!! The 6.7 is 400 hp and 800 ft lbs out of the box.

Be Safe

THE DAWG