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my 08 with a nv4500 pulling a gooseneck grosses somewhere around 17000 a couple times a year. On flat ground it's fine, any hill is a problem. The truck stops the rig just as well as my fathers 97 f350. I do plan on installing a 5.9 cummins to solve the hill problem. :driver:
my 08 with the nv4500 seems like it does get better fuel economy if i wind it out more in each gear and cruise at about 60 as apposed to driving like a little old lady.:driver:
not sure about anyone selling new 6.2 blocks but it looks like 6.5 blocks are around. it does not sound like a cheap deal. ever think about just ordering a complete rebuilt 6.5 with all the updates + turbo? again not cheap but would eliminate a lot of hassle. cheapest thing though would be...
with the 5 speed i get 17-18 typically empty and 12.5 mpg grossing somewhere around 15-16k
seems like it tends to want to be wound out rather than be babied along. 60mph seems to be the sweet spot for cruising. 2cents
for trips i just throw my portable gas powered compressor in behind the cab. leaves plenty of space for the goose-neck hitch and has plenty of air to run just about anything2cents
heater cores are not too bad.
good idea on the fluids, then you know where you are:wink:
personally while i like my 08, for regular use i would prefer something much newer.
well dont mean to be a pain but just about any thing you would look for on any 25 year old truck. ;)
if the wiring looks to have been modified much run away2cents