The truck I traded my F-250 for

fairlane_68 · November 17th, 2008, 09:11 PM

Yes, it is a Chevy, yes it's a half-ton and not a 3/4 ton. But it is gas, 4x4, extended cab, and reliable. Not to mention pretty damn clean. I REALLY needed a truck with overdrive. The ol' 250 was not going to cut it on the highway next race season. A C-6 tranny behind a diesel engine does not make for a good long hauler. I didn't want another truck with an E4OD either. Say what you want about GM's and I'll agree with whatever anyone says, but they build just about the best automatic transmissions out there, or at least they did in the 90's and later.

By fairlane_68, shot with E8800 at 2008-11-17

06RedfireGT · November 17th, 2008, 09:17 PM

The only Chevy I would ever drive is a Duramax.

ReverendDexter · November 17th, 2008, 09:18 PM

Hey, I like my E4OD! Well, at least once I put the B&M shift improver kit to it

Why were you after a gas truck? Just curious, I'm fairly deep in the "towing is for diesels" camp.

fairlane_68 · November 17th, 2008, 09:28 PM

Cheaper fuel, lower cost of ownership/maintenance, and I'm not looking forward to tearing down the E4OD that's on it's last legs in my Bronco. They are expensive to overhaul. I love diesels, but I'm racing on a budget. And the same E4OD/700R4 that's in a half ton truck is the same that's in a one-ton truck. The only difference is when they're in a diesel powered truck. Gassers can haul too, just not as good as a diesel...but they can hold their own.

A rebuild kit for a non-turbo 7.3 IDI was over $1500. They last forever, and the parts are priced likewise. This Chevy will do fine for a few years...it's got a strong 350, and the rest of the powertrain is solid as can be. I got a spare 700R4 out of the deal, too.

GreenFaleen · November 17th, 2008, 09:32 PM

pretty dogs

fairlane_68 · November 17th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Why, thank you. Dem's mah coonhounds...

November 17th, 2008, 09:11 PM	#1
fairlane_68 Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 404 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	The truck I traded my F-250 for Yes, it is a Chevy, yes it's a half-ton and not a 3/4 ton. But it is gas, 4x4, extended cab, and reliable. Not to mention pretty damn clean. I *REALLY* needed a truck with overdrive. The ol' 250 was not going to cut it on the highway next race season. A C-6 tranny behind a diesel engine does not make for a good long hauler. I didn't want another truck with an E4OD either. Say what you want about GM's and I'll agree with whatever anyone says, but they build just about the best automatic transmissions out there, or at least they did in the 90's and later. By fairlane_68, shot with E8800 at 2008-11-17 By fairlane_68, shot with E8800 at 2008-11-17

November 17th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#2
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,492 iTrader: 2 reviews	The only Chevy I would ever drive is a Duramax. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

November 17th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#3
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey, I like my E4OD! Well, at least once I put the B&M shift improver kit to it Why were you after a gas truck? Just curious, I'm fairly deep in the "towing is for diesels" camp. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

November 17th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#5
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	pretty dogs __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

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November 17th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#4
fairlane_68 Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 404 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cheaper fuel, lower cost of ownership/maintenance, and I'm not looking forward to tearing down the E4OD that's on it's last legs in my Bronco. They are expensive to overhaul. I love diesels, but I'm racing on a budget. And the same E4OD/700R4 that's in a half ton truck is the same that's in a one-ton truck. The only difference is when they're in a diesel powered truck. Gassers can haul too, just not as good as a diesel...but they can hold their own. A rebuild kit for a non-turbo 7.3 IDI was over $1500. They last forever, and the parts are priced likewise. This Chevy will do fine for a few years...it's got a strong 350, and the rest of the powertrain is solid as can be. I got a spare 700R4 out of the deal, too.

November 17th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#6
fairlane_68 Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 404 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why, thank you. Dem's mah coonhounds...

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