Clubbs
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jun 15, 2008
- Location
- Blounts Creek
Not trying to start a battle here, just looking for a reality check. This weekend I went to look and test drive a 2001 7.3 2500 crew cab long bed 4x4 6 speed with a friend who is interestd in buying it. Driving the Ford compared to driving my 05 quad cab long bed 4x4 Dodge was very dissapointing. The ford had some aftermarket stuff like cold air intake and 4" exhaust, and supposedly a chip, but I can't verify that. It made a bunch of noise and I could hear the turbo spool up but there sure wasn't any pushing you into the back of the seat feel. My cummins lags until 1600 rpm and then the turbo lights and your off. Is there really that much difference in the 4 years between 01 - 05 or should the 7.3 be more like my cummins in feel? I know theres tire size and ratio's that play a part here, but there was a huge difference. At this point I can't suggest to my friend that its a good buy, but maybe if I drove an 01 ram it would be the same feel as the 01 ford????
Dave
Dave