IDI vs powerstroke....need some ammo, please
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White Trash
IDI noob
That's the number one point right there. Just gotta ask him how he likes his payments and the higher insurance cost. Powerjokes are a good engine but all engines have their faults.
icanfixall
Official GMM hand model
Gm had many problems with the 2004 motors. My friend lost number 1 glow plug and it wasted the motor. The replacement motor was $1100.00...
At first the dealership on the road offered to split the cost. Even thats still high. So she wrote a letter to GM. Got a vice president to call her back. He gave her his personal cell number and told her that GM would cover all the costs. Turns out the front trans seal let go also and the ac pump went bad same time. She was told this was a bad year for this motor and we knew we had problems. So a new motor and a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty... All free plus a phone number to call anytime... Truck only had around 35,000 miles on it..... Our trucks will be there to tow home all these broken electronic new trucks....
At first the dealership on the road offered to split the cost. Even thats still high. So she wrote a letter to GM. Got a vice president to call her back. He gave her his personal cell number and told her that GM would cover all the costs. Turns out the front trans seal let go also and the ac pump went bad same time. She was told this was a bad year for this motor and we knew we had problems. So a new motor and a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty... All free plus a phone number to call anytime... Truck only had around 35,000 miles on it..... Our trucks will be there to tow home all these broken electronic new trucks....
Diesel_brad
Dunce
Gm had many problems with the 2004 motors. My friend lost number 1 glow plug and it wasted the motor. The replacement motor was $11,000.00...
There i fixed that for you. I was unaware that the duamaxs had any bad years. They are run like a scalded dog and i have yet to see any problems, And i used to work at a GM dealer
Goofyexponent
Mentally Unstable..
I agree 100% with that! The way I look at it is I wanted a cheap truck that I could drive and haul stuff for cheap.
Who knows, when IDI parts are no longer available, maybe I'll get into a then 15 year old 6.7 scorpion...which may be the IDI of it's time
NapaBavarian
Dually driver 6.9
rule #1......there's nothing you can ever do to change a closed mind. no matter what you "educate" them with, it will never make an impression upon them.
that being said, for your own education, go spend a few days over in the IDI tech articles and the FAQ and you'll OD with facts on the IDI.
/\ What he said...but you wanted to shut him up, both engines have advantages and disadvantages, so arguing with him will only make him LOUDER!
Distract...
Redirect...
Bring up something irrelevant...
"Mine's red, what color is yours?"
"sure glad it's not a Cummins, great engine, but they all come wrapped in a Dodge"
"My grandmother got ***** by a little green Alien!"
"Um, well, it's a truck, really, why would I care?"
"You like your Power stroke, don't you? Well good for you! You should be very impressed with yourself!"
"Um, yeah, I quit worrying about that chit by my third birthday
""would you like to buy me a Powerstroke?"
I also keep "the look" in my back pocket, you may want to try it in front of the mirror first, but it can be better than anything you could ever say...
-**** head slightly to the right like a curious dog
-Narrow right eye to a squint
-Open left as wide as possible and lift your eyebrow as high as you can
-Optional words include "reeeeeeeeeally" or "well good for you"
Chances are you are going to irritate him and he may talk a little smack behind your back, but remember, you are arguing with a three year old trapped in a mans body, you can't win, so redirect that energy at fixing up the truck or your GF/Wife/Family and you'll be all the better
NapaBavarian
Dually driver 6.9
But they do have good years, I prefer the first few before they got all smogged out, then again they do have updates to make maintnence easier down the road
NapaBavarian
Dually driver 6.9
The early transmissions had issues, mine was replaced at 9,*** miles, but seems to be the same since then, and she's got close to 160k now, autos seem more prone to "transmission ***" also known as unexpected unexplained failure than standard transmissions
NapaBavarian
Dually driver 6.9
Clydesdale
Full Access Member
He is... small mans syndrome to the MAX....
37's on 22's.. mud terrain no less, and it WILL NEVER see dirt (his words)...
His wifes camaro.. equally as obnoxious, and it will outrun an Enzo..., ask him.
Again, my truck is paid for , 8 injectors cost what one of his do.... and I am number 1393 of approximately 4000 built ever....
37's on 22's.. mud terrain no less, and it WILL NEVER see dirt (his words)...
His wifes camaro.. equally as obnoxious, and it will outrun an Enzo..., ask him.
Again, my truck is paid for , 8 injectors cost what one of his do.... and I am number 1393 of approximately 4000 built ever....
kas83
Full Access Member
Corrected a few points for you. But you are right, ALL of them have their own issues.
NapaBavarian
Dually driver 6.9
Hah, I used to have a friend like that, always thought he was a cool guy, then he spent 50k on a brand new full size Toyota lifted, same 37s on 22s, extended cab short bed with a hard color matched bed cover don't get me wrong, it's a nice looking truck, but he was earning $22 an hour it would take 2 years of after tax dollars to pay for the thing, I think he had a 7 year note 
don't get me wrong, it's a nice looking truck, but he was earning $22 an hour it would take 2 years of after tax dollars to pay for the thing, I think he had a 7 year note
Diesel_brad
Dunce
I dunno KAS83 my 97 valve cover said 225 hp
But i think you are right on the 94-96
But i think you are right on the 94-96
Dirtleg
Full Access Member
I understand the irritation but don't play his game. I had a co-worker tell me his neighbors 07 Dmax lifted mud tire dually 4 wheel drive got 24 mpg pulling a 28' 5er. I told him his neighbor was full of **it and that he should be ashamed for being so gullible. Just another insecure "look at me" truck owner who is just out looking to brag on himself.
Unfortunately they are everywhere.
And for the record I know of a few low mile Allison failures. Probably a heat issue like the E4OD but not on the same scale.
New trucks do offer some nice improvements as well. The tow haul mode on the 5r110 transmissions is really well thought out IMO. And although I know they are bad expensive to fix they are very strong compared to the E4OD. I am sure the new 6 speed auto is another big step forward in that direction.
Unfortunately they are everywhere.
And for the record I know of a few low mile Allison failures. Probably a heat issue like the E4OD but not on the same scale.
New trucks do offer some nice improvements as well. The tow haul mode on the 5r110 transmissions is really well thought out IMO. And although I know they are bad expensive to fix they are very strong compared to the E4OD. I am sure the new 6 speed auto is another big step forward in that direction.
tknomaj
Registered User
Way more common than You think . My local gm dealer keeps SIX IN STOCK so they have them. and GM will not authorize a trans to be rebuilt at the shop only trans in a box . My best friends brother has 04 dura max and and is on his fourth trans .
