Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) would you stick with the 12v or the 24v

[JBigelow]

I like the drag comp option and my 6 sp, but it is a $ pit. I only change my oil+ air. so I am always paying. i have 3 12 v's i like them too, less power but less $. I vote 24 V.

 

[TGroves]

I have a 06 mega cab and a 98 12v i would rather drive my 12v for fun and the mega cab for trips out of town



but i would say 12 v is the way to go

 

[DPashko]

12v all the way!!... alot cheaper and easier to fix, after the problems i had with my CR.

 

[AKaiser]

For pulling, I'd want a 12V with a P7100. For day drivers, I'd keep my 05. I've had no problems, even after putting a Smarty to it. Granted it's never been over SW5, and I run it on SW1 as a day driver. If I ever put one in Dad's ol' 2 ton Dodge D600 grain truck, it would be a 12V P7100. That would be replacing an anemic 318.

 

[Shadrach]

I vote for 12v. The 24v does have it advantages with easy modifications with "chips", but is too noisy for me. I know of one guy who after major problems with his HPCR in his 03 put in a 98 12v. Shadrach

 

[AKaiser]

I vote for 12v. The 24v does have it advantages with easy modifications with "chips", but is too noisy for me. I know of one guy who after major problems with his HPCR in his 03 put in a 98 12v. Shadrach

There is nothing noisy about a stock HPCR, unless you remove exhaust components.

 

[Shadrach]

I meant the 98. 5-2002 years are too noisy for me. The HPCR is nice and quiet. I don't like truck without mufflers either. Shadrach

 

[McLaughlin]

I can't believe 12vs are cheaper to operate then a 24v. Mine has been really expensive. That said I still like the 97 12v. Also, regarding spool up. I haven't seen a 24v that spools any faster then my 12v.

 

[BTighe]

after owning all 3 types(2x12vers, an 06 and an 02) i choose the 12v. power cost is only cheaper after the plate. turbos and what not are the same. i hated my 3rd gen but that had more to do with the beer can body and lame dealer service BS. i really like my 02. its been the best truck ive owned for the short time ive owned it. unfortunatly, a clean low mile one own will cost you. just tired of the payments. i chose the 12v because its alot simpler, cheaper to buy, and has the best seats of them all. im not planning on exceeding 300hp with my 12ver. i feel that is the best performance for the cost that wont break the rest of the truck or ruin its street manners.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

IMHO - haven't seen too many boats with the 24V design - a friends Grand Banks has 2(!) 12V at 600 HP apiece!!. A fuel pump should be lubricated by oil not fuel—the fuel is there to BE pumped!!! The 12V is an epitomy of the KISS method.

 

[San Felipe Bob]

Chips

I chipped my 12v a few times...

And every time my wife ends up removing the chips. .

She says "they are all moldy and have to go". #@$%!

I say "But honey... ... . This is a diesel truck ..... It NEEDS a chip to go fast... ":{

I say "I heard about the chip thing from a guy at work ... . He even said I'll get better fuel milage. "

Wife says "I don't see how a potato chip is going to make your truck faster. "



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In the end I got a plate, sticks, and a bigger hair dryer instead of the chips and it hauls..... Oo.



I guess she was right as always.....



SFB

 

[GarrettPetersen]

Ill be swappin my 24 valve out for a 12 valve here shortly. I like the reliability of the 12 valve because it aint got all the electronic BS to go wrong with it and the fact that my 24 valve is a 53 block well its a no brainer

 

[MEby]

Having driven quite a few miles on a 1st gen, 2nd gen, and a common rail, I would have to go 12valve. I like how comfortable and quiet the common rail is on long trips and the sound system is much better than the previous trucks. In the end I still own a 12valve because I can fix it, I can afford it (no payments), and I only have a basic knowledge of electronics. I tend to shy away from electronics whenever I can. I can also quiet the truck and install a better sound system if it bothers me to much.