1st Gen or 2nd Gen Best ? ?

1st Gen or 2nd Gen Best ? ?

04-23-2006, 06:28 AM

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R C Cola

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1st Gen or 2nd Gen Best ? ?

Not sure where to post this. I tow commercial and want to get a newer truck. Do not want 24 valve/computorized. Have read a lot of threads and need input. Seems each generation has it weak points. Would like thoughts from owners w/experience working these trucks hard. Pump is differant, etc. overall which performs best w/least trouble over the years. The truck I end up with will get considerable upgrades, 6 spd, overdrive, injectors, etc. Do not want to do this more than once. Do not want to start a war, just get as many good opinions as possible. Thanks.....R C

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