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Originally Posted by EVO8
So why don't you get EFI Live?
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I don't recognize right off what that is but I'll guess it's a chip of some sort. I'm staying totally stock for now. Mainly, I don't want to void my warranty... but also I don't really have any extra money I want to put into the truck right now... especially if the chip caused a problem (which, after hanging out on a diesel board, they often do - or at least a lot more than stock). Once I get a few years down the road and a bit closer to the warranty expiring I may change my mind...
As for the Dodge/Ford/Chevy decision, I did A LOT of research....
I ruled out Ford early on because of reliability issues with the 6.0 motor and the 6.4 was too new to tell. Also, the Fords are really expensive and the body styles are just too big.
I looked quite a bit at Dodge and was pleased by the price.... I was mainly put off by the body styles. Their standard crew-cab is a joke... it's really just a king cab with the doors flipped the other way (non-suicide style). So, the megacab is really nice but for some reason (that nobody could seem to tell me why) Dodge tells you not to tow a 5th wheel with a megacab. I just couldn't justify spending that much money on a truck and using it outside of the manf. recommendations. Of course, there were plenty of people telling me they did it all the time but it just didn't make me feel good. And from hanging around a few other boards I found a few more reliability issues with Dodge, something the Dodge owners will ferociously defend.... but, to the unbiased observer, it sure seems to be the case.
So, I ended up with the Duramax.... also, I went with an 06 to save a few bucks and to stay away from the new DPF emmision... it may not be a problem but, given the choice, I'd rather not mess with it. I picked it up with about 24K miles for around 35K... I had to look for a few months to find the exact one I wanted at the price I wanted but it came along eventually. Also, the ones have bed rails that are 2" higher which is causing quite a stir amongst 5th wheelers.... and I can't quite get used to the new body style yet.