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Hi JG, You better get your calculator out and check the batteries.... If you are looking at a 6000 V-8 Gas GMC vs. Ford E-350 with a Powerstroke.....16 and 21 are a stretch.................. The new Ford 6.0 V-8 is seeing about 14-16 with my customers .... GMC and Chevy about 12 (loaded...

The DT466 is a sleeved engine...meaning that it can be rebuilt at a cheaper cost (when the time comes) Both are 6-cyl units.....both are good products The DT466 has been around for a while You can't discount the Cat is the standard in the industry.... IMHO, the CAT matches better to an...

I saw your note about your M2.....I had a chance to drive this truck along with just about everything else in medium duty out there at GM sales meeting we had about 3 weeks ago.... We got a chance to drive the trucks on a course laid out with a variety of obstacles..... The M2 (IMHO) was the...

You can add an aftermarket fuel filter..outside of the tank... "The Beast in the East"

Can't get SRW on 3500 Sprinters.......... You mentioned home delivery or expediting....I would think the weights and cargo would be very different in those situations... Just an observation............ Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East":)

Hi, No diesels in vans for 05...but will be ready in 06....at the same time GM will be phasing out the Astro and Safari units that they made for years in Baltimore.... Look for a Duramax unit to be a smaller version of the current 300hp version in their medium duty models.... Ford will be...

Yes, that tranny was designed for the torque of the 6.0 ... It's a new 5-speed actually designed in France by a company that Ford owns..... So far, the trans have been more reliable than the 6.0 engines..... Why am I not surprised by that ???? Frank in Pa. "The Beast in the East":)

Hi, I just saw that their was an E350 2003 unit for sale on the EO Classified under Vans For Sale.... Looks like it has only 50,600 miles (barely seated the rings) This was the last year for the 7.3 Powerstroke and probably the best one they ever produced (so my service techs tell me)... He...

I wanted to comment on the Cruise Control aftermarket product you referred to... Be mindful of a cheap unit......(not saying it is).....I have had situations where we had them installed for customers in new vans especially Fords..and they locked on ...Customer had to turn off the engine to...

The Ford Powerstroke is a proven workhorse for the cargo van... And certainly with gas being what it is it will cost you less in the long run..... The other difference is the ride...Ford Super cargo uses the same WB for both it's short and long cargo...while GM changes the WB on the extended...

You have to remember that their initial target market is everyday delivery ( city trucks ) ..... Roger Penske ( you all know him ) is in joint venture with Toyota on these units.....they will get better...believe me.... The old "COE" HINO trucks are and continue to have a great loyalty...

If you are looking at the truck the GVWR is located on the door panel on the drivers side.....if no there it should be under the hood near the firewall... 2500 Series - GVWR - 7300 GCWR - 9500 3500 Series - GVWR - 9600 GCWR - 14,000 These are for 2003 models (non -diesel) RE: 6.5...

Just curious...Did you buy the new 6.0 Diesel in the E-350 ??? Thanks, Frank in PA "The Beast in the East":)

You probably have to ask yourself some hard questions... IMHO Why do want to buy the truck ???? vs. Driving for an Owner or a O/O or perhaps leasing or a payment rollover ??? Can you afford a new unit or would you look at used (and the possible impact repairs will cost) What about a Down...

Hi, As a sales consultant...I get these kind of issues every day. Most financial people will look at you...however you need to be prepared.... I'm not sure how far you went in the process buts here are a few tips: Have a business plan ready !!! ...Lay out you projected income and expenses for...

I have serious reservations regarding adding a body to these units... (my personal opinion of course) The frame width on the trucks does not lend itself well to balancing a box unit on it.....Shifting cargo makes these units very top heavy.. Some body builders will put anything on a chassis for...

Hi, Sounds like you are on the road a lot... Your might try FMCA (family motor coach association)...if you are a member they have great product guides and advertisers in there monthly publications... I got a "hard to find" front bra for my dad's rig..about a year ago... Sorry I don't have the...

Hi, Your comments about Ford and the Powerstroke are all mixed...I'm not sure who were talking to but.... The Powerstroke is alive an well and actually manufactured by International....as was the 7.3 unit that was the original Powerstroke Ford has opted to install these in their E-series line...

You're right on with that .... Here is what I know about HINO...these are units built bt Toyota Heavy Industries....(i.e. sub of Toyota Motor Corp) Prior to 2005 they have been primarily sold as COE units ( cab-over-engine)....in the medium delivery market..... This year they dropped the COE...

Hey, It was a big hall in town...multiple weddings going on... Name a few and maybe it will ring a belll... It was very upscale ( lots of booze and great food) Good Luck on your search... "The Beast in the East":)