i hear ya on the 6.0s troubles. I got the 7.3 nonpowerstroke. Its cheap, reliable, and will pull the same loads as the new ones, just not as fast.
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1993 F-250HD 7.3L IDI E4OD 370,000 miles------If ya cant make it fast, make it LOUD!
I'm gonna sign my name in that diesel smoke and let the ones that come along behind me choke!