New truck the hard way

[cavscout96]

Thankfully my wife and kids are all OK. All fo teh safety features on my 07 5.9 worked flawlessly and they walked away with just a few bumps and scrapes. The truck, however, is toast.


I loved my 5.9l. It had 230k on it and ran like a top. Pulled strong. Now I need a replacement. I have been able to find a few 5.9's within a few hours' drive, but also a few early 6.7's.

One '07.5 6.7l is almost an exact match for my old truck, but I am concerned about the mill (in general). 234k miles. What says the group on the things to look for when considering an early 6.7? How much can I expect to spend and wrench in it with all of apparently "Standard" deletes to make it right. My first goal is longevity, then towing performance, then fuel mileage.

Or, should I just by another 5.9 at about a 3-5k premium?


Thanks!


CS96

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[F350Cummins]

Personally, do a 5.9, or a later 6.7 if you can. Lower the miles the better. Personal opinion. I miss my 03 the most besides my fummins.

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[cavscout96]

Yeah.... first year on new engine makes my very cautious.

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