Drove a 6.0 PSD today...

[Will24]

Buddy of mine is thinking about buying one and I took it for a drive, here's my thoughts...





Specs on truck...



2004 F250SD -

Pretty well loaded

Crew cab, 4wd, short bed 6 speed





Bad...

Wants to rev like a gasser, turbo finally spools about 2k...

First gear is a challenge to hit, I kept putting it in third at stops...

REALLY WANTS TO REV

Smoked blue when loaded up (is that normal?)





Good... .

You twist that suckers and it RUNS!

Bellhousing was dry

VERY comfortable

Even with FX4 package had a decent ride

BIG back seat





Anyway, from a start you punch it and wait a second... about 2500 it really started to run clean up to about 3800, not real big on twisting a diesel like that, but straight line that truck moves!



Just my opinion, figured I'd post my findings



-Will

 

[RabidRam]

You live in Elverson, too?! SWEET! Where at? I live near the corner of 23 and 82.

 

[Rebel_Horseman]

I heard that they changed up the turbo programming some. I drove one about 3 months ago. It was a 2wd F350 CC dually with the 6. 0 and 6-speed. I noticed that I had to rev the motor a bit instead of just letting out the clutch in 1st like I do on my truck. I let the clutch out on the Ford and the sucker died! Secondly, the truck must have had the old programming because the turbo was spooling as soon as I hit the go pedal. I will agree with you though... those suckers can flat out scoot. Still rather have my goat though.



Reb [><]

 

[Will24]

Ah HAH! So you are the owner of the truck that sits next to G & G





I am at school for Diesel Tech in Williamsport right now, but at home I live off of Red Hill rd (it's an Elverson address)





You've most likely seen my tonka toy around, here's a pic.





#ad




Anyway, nice to put a name with a truck...

 

[RabidRam]

Diesel school, eh?



So you are the man to talk to when I put on my injectors, nitrous, propane...



OH... sorry... started dreaming again. Once I get my Grover's on, I'll honk if I see ya.

 

[Will24]

Sounds good



Usually I have to stop and listen to your truck when you drive by, sounds so sweet... .







-Will

 

[RabidRam]

Thanks man! Usually if I know somebody is listening, I'll get on it a little bit. Makes me and everybody else . You know... share the love and whatnot.



What's your private email addy? Mine is:



-- email address removed --.



I'm thinking that might be a more appropriate way to communicate instead of using this web site.



Ah... the TDR... uniting diesel freaks everywhere!

 

[Will24]

burwil84@email. pct. edu