If my 07 gets lemon lawed, what would you do? - Page 3

gogop66 · 10-27-2007, 02:38 PM

I heard the 6.7 is pretty detuned and capable of much more power than the 5.9. I'm not sure the facts back up losing power because of the emissions. Detuned yes but I don't think there is a flow restriction.
Without the regen running I get close to what my 5.9 got. I think it's important to compare the same driver as we all drive different. When my wife drove my 5.9 she got about 13 to 15 and I would get 18 to 22. Same truck, different drivers. Your friend may be driving like me and you could be driving like my wife.

I have not had any issues with my 6.7 and I just love it. I love the 6 speed auto and the exhaust break.

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2007 2500 4x4 Megacab Laramie 6.7L 6 speed auto, 3.73

2005 2500 4x4 Quadcab SLT 5.9L 4 speed auto 4.10

***ibcummin*** · 10-27-2007, 02:55 PM

THATS WHY I DONT BUY ANYTHING NEW FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF YEARS THAT ITS "new". GIVE THE FACTORY TIME TO WORK OUT THE BUGS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, GIVE THE MFG'S THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS TO GET UP TO SPEED ON THINGS SO THAT WHEN YOU DO FINALLY GET IT, YOU CAN ACT LIKE YOUR TEN YEARS OLD AGAIN, THUMBING THROUGH THE TOYS R US WISH BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!EXCEPT NOW, THE TOYS ARE A LOT MORE EXPENSIVE

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Replacement: 2008 Nissan Altima SE 3.5.

tosch88 · 10-27-2007, 10:04 PM

I had an 06 5.9 auto, now have a 6.7 stick C&C, My 6.7 has been a great motor so far (53k on the odo). I would have went with a 5.9 again solely because of the mileage I put on a truck, and the parts availability on a 5.9 versus a 6.7. It depends what you are going to do with the truck, no doubt Cummins will get all of the bugs worked out soon and that more maintenance parts will be readily available for the 6.7 but this takes time. I had to wait 7 days to get a fuel filter from the dealer for my 6.7. If it were my 5.9 any parts store in the country would have it on the shelf. The 6.7 pulls better hands down stock, no turbo lag. The 5.9 is a tried and true motor period! In stock form it will not pull as well as the 6.7 but there is something to be said about a proven engine when your in the mountains 2k away from your delivery site or home.If your a 6.7 owner and read the posts in this forum it is scary to see so many people having issues with these new engines (emissions actually). I always have that thought in the back of my mind, even though my truck has never left me stranded.

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07 CHASSIS CAB 6.7,AIR BAGS, G56
2007 3500 Quad 4x4, 5.9,AIR BAGS, G56, Edge with Attitude
95 F-350 5 SPEED 10K, FPR SHIM 4" Exh.

avid · 10-28-2007, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogop66

I heard the 6.7 is pretty detuned and capable of much more power than the 5.9. I'm not sure the facts back up losing power because of the emissions. Detuned yes but I don't think there is a flow restriction.
Without the regen running I get close to what my 5.9 got. I think it's important to compare the same driver as we all drive different. When my wife drove my 5.9 she got about 13 to 15 and I would get 18 to 22. Same truck, different drivers. Your friend may be driving like me and you could be driving like my wife.

I have not had any issues with my 6.7 and I just love it. I love the 6 speed auto and the exhaust break.

yeah I know what you mean about different drivers, and I've tried it. My best milage was 16.5 and it was babied on the highway. Doesn't seem to matter how you drive it.

My AU flash did drop my milage a bit though. I used to get closer to 17.5 (overheard) and now it's closer to 15.8 (overhead). Hand calc dropped a bit too.

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2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500. 6.7l, G56. 4x4 Quad Cab/Long bed. SLT
Mods: Bullydog PMT, AFE Mega Cannon, EGR Delete, BADP DPF delete, ANSA Silverline T304 5" TB Exhaust.

7492 · 10-28-2007, 06:38 PM

My truck has a build date of 5-16-07. What flash do I have? How many newer flashers are there ? What do these newer flashes improve? How come I have had no problems without them? I work for a Caterpillar dealership in field service and have some knowledge of workings.

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2007 Megacab 2500 4x4 6.7Liter 68RFE 3.70 limited slip all the air bags . Bone stock and no problems at all . Build date 5-16-07 20 MPG highway easy .. 21.75 best so far....

. 1999 Durango 5.9 Liter 3.92's ALL the options.

***Boosted*** · 10-29-2007, 08:37 AM

Here you go...A very nice 06 4X4 with 6k miles on a 5.9 in the very nice blue..

Cars For Sale: Car Details - AutoTrader.com

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***Shagginwagon*** · 10-29-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by avid

for you guys recommending the 5.9L

Any suggestions on where to look? Any dealers or sites that specilize in used Diesels? I already look on ebay, and it's been slim pickings lately.

Unfortunantly I do qualify for a supplier discount, which is why I'm entertaining the idea of another new one.

I'd check with Dave Smith Motors in Idaho. Very large dealership, huge inventory with internet sales. They will also do a search for a refundable deposit.

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Isspro's, AFE Pro Dry, BMK-11, Edge EZ,

Smarty

JR.

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***Shagginwagon*** · 10-29-2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgiorgio24

yeah i all most bought a 07 with a 6.7, but with it being so new and i knew there would be bugs to be worked out. So i went with the good old 5.9, kind of glad i did.

X2!

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Isspro's, AFE Pro Dry, BMK-11, Edge EZ,

Smarty

JR.

422HP/854TQ

IAFF Local 1159

03DodgeHO · 10-29-2007, 05:48 PM

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BWdiver · 10-31-2007, 01:14 PM

I just bought a new 2007 megacab 2500 4x4 with 5.9L five day's ago
and they have a few more on the lot, Laurel Dodge in MD.

99cummins08 · 10-31-2007, 01:49 PM

as far as power goes i have pulled a 36,000 pound load with my truck and i got about 9 mpg doing it the 5.9l is strong dependable and long lasting, but you've heard the saying change is never good at the the start. those 6.7s will come around just give them time. as for now i would advize you to get a 5.9 i mean problems are going to happen but that many at 11,000 miles is pathetic

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avid · 10-31-2007, 02:03 PM

I drove my friend's 5.9L yesterday (same as mine, just not the 6.7) and it was definitely different.

Shifting his G56 seemed MUCH more solid than mine. Definitely a lot tighter, like there was less play, especially with the clutch.

Starts in 2nd seemed much more firm as well. Like if you dump the clutch it'd actually go...almost like it had better lower end response.

Power wise, I couldn't tell a difference. I did miss the EB though!!

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Mods: Bullydog PMT, AFE Mega Cannon, EGR Delete, BADP DPF delete, ANSA Silverline T304 5" TB Exhaust.

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7492 Cummins Nut Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Monessen ,Pennsylvania Posts: 398 7492's Truck Pics	My truck has a build date of 5-16-07. What flash do I have? How many newer flashers are there ? What do these newer flashes improve? How come I have had no problems without them? I work for a Caterpillar dealership in field service and have some knowledge of workings. __________________ 2007 Megacab 2500 4x4 6.7Liter 68RFE 3.70 limited slip all the air bags . Bone stock and no problems at all . Build date 5-16-07 20 MPG highway easy .. 21.75 best so far..... 1999 Durango 5.9 Liter 3.92's ALL the options.

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10-27-2007, 02:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
gogop66 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 60 gogop66's Truck Pics	I heard the 6.7 is pretty detuned and capable of much more power than the 5.9. I'm not sure the facts back up losing power because of the emissions. Detuned yes but I don't think there is a flow restriction. Without the regen running I get close to what my 5.9 got. I think it's important to compare the same driver as we all drive different. When my wife drove my 5.9 she got about 13 to 15 and I would get 18 to 22. Same truck, different drivers. Your friend may be driving like me and you could be driving like my wife. I have not had any issues with my 6.7 and I just love it. I love the 6 speed auto and the exhaust break. __________________ 2007 2500 4x4 Megacab Laramie 6.7L 6 speed auto, 3.73 2005 2500 4x4 Quadcab SLT 5.9L 4 speed auto 4.10

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10-27-2007, 02:55 PM	#26 (permalink)
*ibcummin* Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Inwood, WV Posts: 719 ibcummin's Truck Pics	THATS WHY I DONT BUY ANYTHING NEW FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF YEARS THAT ITS "new". GIVE THE FACTORY TIME TO WORK OUT THE BUGS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, GIVE THE MFG'S THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS TO GET UP TO SPEED ON THINGS SO THAT WHEN YOU DO FINALLY GET IT, YOU CAN ACT LIKE YOUR TEN YEARS OLD AGAIN, THUMBING THROUGH THE TOYS R US WISH BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!EXCEPT NOW, THE TOYS ARE A LOT MORE EXPENSIVE __________________ 2005 RAM 3500 H.O4x4, QUAD CAB, LARAMIE Gone but not forgotton! Replacement: 2008 Nissan Altima SE 3.5.

10-27-2007, 10:04 PM	#27 (permalink)
tosch88 Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 97 tosch88's Truck Pics	I had an 06 5.9 auto, now have a 6.7 stick C&C, My 6.7 has been a great motor so far (53k on the odo). I would have went with a 5.9 again solely because of the mileage I put on a truck, and the parts availability on a 5.9 versus a 6.7. It depends what you are going to do with the truck, no doubt Cummins will get all of the bugs worked out soon and that more maintenance parts will be readily available for the 6.7 but this takes time. I had to wait 7 days to get a fuel filter from the dealer for my 6.7. If it were my 5.9 any parts store in the country would have it on the shelf. The 6.7 pulls better hands down stock, no turbo lag. The 5.9 is a tried and true motor period! In stock form it will not pull as well as the 6.7 but there is something to be said about a proven engine when your in the mountains 2k away from your delivery site or home.If your a 6.7 owner and read the posts in this forum it is scary to see so many people having issues with these new engines (emissions actually). I always have that thought in the back of my mind, even though my truck has never left me stranded. __________________ 07 CHASSIS CAB 6.7,AIR BAGS, G56 2007 3500 Quad 4x4, 5.9,AIR BAGS, G56, Edge with Attitude 95 F-350 5 SPEED 10K, FPR SHIM 4" Exh.

10-29-2007, 08:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
*Boosted* Slow Cummins Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midland GA Posts: 1,636 Boosted's Truck Pics	Here you go...A very nice 06 4X4 with 6k miles on a 5.9 in the very nice blue.. Cars For Sale: Car Details - AutoTrader.com __________________ 99 Quad Cab 2wd 5spd All stocked with Farmboysdiesel Parts Last edited by Boosted : 10-29-2007 at 08:40 AM.

10-31-2007, 01:14 PM	#34 (permalink)
BWdiver Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 166 BWdiver's Truck Pics	I just bought a new 2007 megacab 2500 4x4 with 5.9L five day's ago and they have a few more on the lot, Laurel Dodge in MD.

10-31-2007, 01:49 PM	#35 (permalink)
99cummins08 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central florida Posts: 277 99cummins08's Truck Pics	as far as power goes i have pulled a 36,000 pound load with my truck and i got about 9 mpg doing it the 5.9l is strong dependable and long lasting, but you've heard the saying change is never good at the the start. those 6.7s will come around just give them time. as for now i would advize you to get a 5.9 i mean problems are going to happen but that many at 11,000 miles is pathetic __________________ 2003 crew cab chevy 2500hd 4x4 dmax charcoal grey 85,000 32" procomp xt's and efi live tuned by duramaxin14 13.97 @99mph on a stock trany yusta have a dodge but we went rollin *proverbs 13:3*

10-31-2007, 02:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
avid Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 689 avid's Truck Pics	I drove my friend's 5.9L yesterday (same as mine, just not the 6.7) and it was definitely different. Shifting his G56 seemed MUCH more solid than mine. Definitely a lot tighter, like there was less play, especially with the clutch. Starts in 2nd seemed much more firm as well. Like if you dump the clutch it'd actually go...almost like it had better lower end response. Power wise, I couldn't tell a difference. I did miss the EB though!! __________________ 2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500. 6.7l, G56. 4x4 Quad Cab/Long bed. SLT Mods: Bullydog PMT, AFE Mega Cannon, EGR Delete, BADP DPF delete, ANSA Silverline T304 5" TB Exhaust.