pwjackson
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Ok guys just wanted to get some words of wisdom from everyone here. My current truck in my signature is so rusty that I have basically deemed it beyond repair for my expertise and the cost to fix everything. I will be looking to buy a new/different truck in the next year or so and wanted to get some opinions from those that tow campers and or trailers with their rigs. Finding a rust free IDI here in the rust belt is just about as hard as finding a rust free PSD. I have found a 1990 F350 with Zf5 4.10 gears, crew cab long bed that came from NC and has 200,000 miles on it with no turbo. I can probably get it for around 2,500 to 3,000.
Question, if I add a turbo will I be able to pull a 7,500 to 10,000 lb camper just about the same as a first generation PSD? I'm asking because for the cost of the 1990 IDI and to add the turbo and other Moose goodies I can damn near buy a fairly clean PSD with around 200,000 miles on it. Basically I want to get the most for my money, the truck wont be a daily drive and we would only be towing our camper 100 miles in one direction at most with very minimal grades. I also will be using the truck to haul wood and other weekend house hold projects.
I have never towed anything heavy with my IDI and just want to see what everyone thinks. I like the simplicity of the IDI and that I can do a lot of the work, I also know that the first Gen PSD are very note worthy and reliable also (if I purchased one it would remain stock except for exhaust and intake).
Please don't hate for the idea of going to the PSD...lol. Just want to get some opinions. I read this forum everyday and have learned a tremendous amount for everyone about my current truck. I just want to find a truck that will last me another 15 years and doesn't look like the beverly hillbillys when I pull into the camp ground.
Question, if I add a turbo will I be able to pull a 7,500 to 10,000 lb camper just about the same as a first generation PSD? I'm asking because for the cost of the 1990 IDI and to add the turbo and other Moose goodies I can damn near buy a fairly clean PSD with around 200,000 miles on it. Basically I want to get the most for my money, the truck wont be a daily drive and we would only be towing our camper 100 miles in one direction at most with very minimal grades. I also will be using the truck to haul wood and other weekend house hold projects.
I have never towed anything heavy with my IDI and just want to see what everyone thinks. I like the simplicity of the IDI and that I can do a lot of the work, I also know that the first Gen PSD are very note worthy and reliable also (if I purchased one it would remain stock except for exhaust and intake).
Please don't hate for the idea of going to the PSD...lol. Just want to get some opinions. I read this forum everyday and have learned a tremendous amount for everyone about my current truck. I just want to find a truck that will last me another 15 years and doesn't look like the beverly hillbillys when I pull into the camp ground.
