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05-19-2016, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Mercer County, NJ
Posts: 58
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Gas to Diesel
Well, I bought a 2016 327RES while I had a 2014 F250 6.2 CC. Bringing it home was pretty good. Once I loaded it up I knew I'd be close on my weights, but after the first trip I found out why a diesel is just better. The truck was WORKING when starting out on a grade. Once up to speed it pulled well, even going up hills with some speed behind it. I just wasn't comfortable being so close in the weights and making the engine work that hard. Pulled the trigger on a new 2015 F350 6.7 CC Lariat yesterday. Not excited about the extra going out in the monthly payment, but I already feel better about the thought of pulling it in a few weeks. Having the bed sprayed with Rhino Liner on Monday and then the Reese Titan will be installed. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited to see the difference in towing with a diesel.
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2016 Cougar 327RES
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05-19-2016, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: oxnard ca
Posts: 182
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Congrats on ur choice. I have a 327RES as well. Pull with 2006 Duramax. No problems on this end.
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John
Now Retired (At Last) Long Time Coming
Soon to be retired after 41 years with DOD
2006 Duramax Silverado 2500HD
2013 327 RES Cougar
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05-19-2016, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 1,605
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You won't be sorry.
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05-19-2016, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Sharpsburg, Georigia
Posts: 40
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Congrats! I'm pulling a Montana HC 353RL with a 2016 F350 6.7, no problems what so ever.
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2015 Montana High Country 353RL
2016 Ford F-350 6.7L Powerstroke
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05-19-2016, 09:57 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: So. Utah
Posts: 67
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We just upgraded from our old trust worthy '02 F250 7.3 to a new F350 dually King Ranch that I ordered. Obviously wasn't cheap but we got close to 9k off the list price and it will probably be our last truck anyway. This truck has the wide front axle, max front springs and 4.30 gears, basically a JR. F450. The turning radius is great, it should pull our Montana Mountaneer with very little trouble......if any.
When I got it home I jacked it up and pulled the useless stock shocks off and installed new Bilsteins and the 20" Eagle wheels and Michelin Defender tires. It rides much better now, the power is amazing and the brakes are even better.
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05-19-2016, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 502
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Any extra you spend, you will get back on resale!
Congrats on the new truck!
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2008 Jeep Liberty
RVision TS25s
2011 Ram 4x4 Hemi, Airlift 1000' e rated tires
2012 Sprinter 266
2014 RAM 6.7 Cummins Diesel
2015 Sandpiper 30IOK
All I care about is camping, maybe three people and beer!
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05-20-2016, 09:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: WESTERN,CT
Posts: 2,095
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CONGRATS ON THE NEW TRUCK YOU WILL NOT REGRET THE MOVE 
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BARNEY AND CHRISTINE
2010 MONTANA 3750FL
2005 DODGE 3500 DUALLY TD
2 RESCUE PUPS: SUSITNA AND CRYSTAL. RIP ALYESKA! 
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05-20-2016, 11:20 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Jefferson
Posts: 38
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Smart Choice
These guys on the forum convinced me to go diesel. Will do it end of year. Have fun!
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2014 Bullet 272BHS
2016 Ram 2500 Crew 4x4 6.7L
2004 F-150 XLT 4x4 Supercab Replaced
2000 Damon Challenger MH - Totaled by wrecker driver
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05-20-2016, 04:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: michigan
Posts: 26
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Went from 96 F350 7.3 PSD to a 2016 Silverado 3500 6.6 Duramax Dually Also pull a 2013 Cougar 327 RES 5th Wheel. What a difference!
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