NEW HERE....Introducing myself

VaBowHunter · 09-14-2009, 08:49 AM

Hey all, im from VA. The tidewater area. Anyways, i literally just sold my main vehicle, 2006 Dodge ram 2500 w a cummins turbo diesel, slightly modified, 6" lift, 37s on it, 4" exhaust from the turbo back. I miss it, but i need to pay off some bills and wanted a new truck, so in the mean time i bought my new ride, 1990 4runner SR5 v6. 181,000 miles and a new auto tranny. She runs like a top now thanks to yalls help. a little bout me, im in law enforcement, i work a 6yo mally who is literlly off the rocker, but makes a great give everything he has partner. im 26yo and enjoy the hell out hunting. When i get my new f-350 in feb. ill be using the yota back and forth to work only and if i dont give it to my lil sister at the point ill be using it as a trail truck, to be towed behind the next diesel. thanks again for yalls help and i look foward to being on here quite regularly.

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algranger · 09-14-2009, 08:51 AM

Welcome to Yota Tech

Why you switching from Cummins to Power Stroke?

Rusty Boots · 09-14-2009, 09:31 AM

Welcome.

yoder519 · 09-14-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by algranger

Welcome to Yota Tech

Why you switching from Cummins to Power Stroke?

x2!!!!!! come on man six in a row makes em go! i got a 98.5 24V cummins 5spd ECSB. i love it its got a 2inch levelin kit, 35s, 4inch turbo back and a quadzilla adrenaline. im gonna use it to tow the yota if i can stop spendin money and save up for a new trailer. welcome to Yotatech!

throw up some pics of the C-wagon

Elton · 09-14-2009, 09:50 AM

them new 6.0L fords suck my friend has one i couldn't even get they pos to power brake

VaBowHunter · 09-14-2009, 11:40 AM

I love the cummins, great motor, but unfortunately, it was a diamond wrapped in a turd. The dodge really isnt what its cracked up to be, ive owned 3. at least not the new ones, not sure bout the 12v. I had 36 or 37,000 miles on it when i sold it. two passenger side mirrors, had to have the computer reflashed twice, tranny was a POS, and the turn signals, hazard lights were goin crazy. They would go off by themselves, opposite one would turn on, sometimes not at all. I was actually drivin home with the k9 in the back and went to switch lanes during rush hour traffic in the rain, put on my left signal, switched lanes then had a semi truck up my ass and honkin the horn, the right signal indicator went off. I had it at that point. i didnt pay new truck prices to have issues like the ones i was experiencing. and besides....ford hasnt taken money from the govt. like chebby and dodge/fiat so im stickin with bringin money back home. as for the yota, absolutely love it, just miss the pickup bed, ima need one comin big buck season

Blue Bowtie · 09-14-2009, 12:44 PM

Welcome to the site man. I too am a big time hunter. I take it from your name that your big into bow huntin?

**waskillywabbit** · 09-14-2009, 01:21 PM

Welcome to YT.

Buhundred · 09-14-2009, 01:25 PM

Welcome to Yotatech.

I heard the 6.0 and 6.4 Powerstrokes are total piles. I haven't heard anything bad about the 7.3 though.

yoder519 · 09-14-2009, 07:02 PM

7.3 is a good motor IMO havnt personally drove/know anyone with a 6.0 or 6.4 so i cant say anything. hey where u at in VA? your probably as pumped up as i am about october 3rd. im ready and i cant wait

algranger · 09-14-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VaBowHunter

I love the cummins, great motor, but unfortunately, it was a diamond wrapped in a turd. The dodge really isnt what its cracked up to be, ive owned 3. at least not the new ones, not sure bout the 12v. I had 36 or 37,000 miles on it when i sold it. two passenger side mirrors, had to have the computer reflashed twice, tranny was a POS, and the turn signals, hazard lights were goin crazy. They would go off by themselves, opposite one would turn on, sometimes not at all. I was actually drivin home with the k9 in the back and went to switch lanes during rush hour traffic in the rain, put on my left signal, switched lanes then had a semi truck up my ass and honkin the horn, the right signal indicator went off. I had it at that point. i didnt pay new truck prices to have issues like the ones i was experiencing. and besides....ford hasnt taken money from the govt. like chebby and dodge/fiat so im stickin with bringin money back home. as for the yota, absolutely love it, just miss the pickup bed, ima need one comin big buck season

Good to know.... thats kind of the idea ive gotten is Dodge has the motor but ford has everything else. I've been torn between the two for months but i'm leaning towards Ford now... I've heard i may be dealing with lots of little electronic sensors and things but it might be the price i pay for that beautiful body, spacious interior and stout drivetrain

Did you have auto or manual in your Dodge's?

I love my yotas too but theres really nothing that can replace domestic size and power

Elton · 09-14-2009, 10:41 PM

yea my friend didn't really want the 6.0L but hey for about $4k for a 04 4x4 crew cab with about 175k miles i wouldn't complain all though it was somewhat wrecked

yoder519 · 09-15-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algranger

Good to know.... thats kind of the idea ive gotten is Dodge has the motor but ford has everything else. I've been torn between the two for months but i'm leaning towards Ford now... I've heard i may be dealing with lots of little electronic sensors and things but it might be the price i pay for that beautiful body, spacious interior and stout drivetrain

Did you have auto or manual in your Dodge's?

I love my yotas too but theres really nothing that can replace domestic size and power

yea i agree 100% with this. thers alot of guys ive seen that do a cummins swap in a ford. Fummins. aint nothin like rollin some black coal on a person drivin a convertable BMW talkin on a cellphone ridin your bumper. Good times

VaBowHunter · 09-15-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yoder519

7.3 is a good motor IMO havnt personally drove/know anyone with a 6.0 or 6.4 so i cant say anything. hey where u at in VA? your probably as pumped up as i am about october 3rd. im ready and i cant wait

Im from Vabeach, where are you from, Whats going on october 3rd.

VaBowHunter · 09-15-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algranger

Good to know.... thats kind of the idea ive gotten is Dodge has the motor but ford has everything else. I've been torn between the two for months but i'm leaning towards Ford now... I've heard i may be dealing with lots of little electronic sensors and things but it might be the price i pay for that beautiful body, spacious interior and stout drivetrain

Did you have auto or manual in your Dodge's?

I love my yotas too but theres really nothing that can replace domestic size and power

The 7.3s were the best. the 6.0s are okay and solid motors but you will need to get aftermarket head studs and gaskets. to keep it dependable you will need to get an emissions delete kit. I know many people who get the 6.0s and leave it stock that have had head issues and i know just as many who leave it stock and have no issues.

the 6.4 is a great motor but you will need to get rid of the emissions crap. a 6.4 will the emissions crap gone and a basic programmer and intake/exhaust is nasty!!!

all of my dodges were autos, and i will try my hardest to make sure my next is a manual. i like being able to control the rpms and motor and power, i dont trust autos, too many issues.

murdarunna19 · 09-15-2009, 10:03 PM

welcome to yt

yoder519 · 09-16-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by VaBowHunter

Im from Vabeach, where are you from, Whats going on october 3rd.

im in bristol VA. october 3rd is openin day of bow season

VaBowHunter · 09-16-2009, 09:43 AM

ahh yes. bristol va eh. i went down there about 5 years ago to buy my german shorthair pointer. my sister went to tech and my other sis is at lynchburg now. ill be out in the mountains come openin of rifle, i got 2000 acres on the eastern shore im huntin this year

yoder519 · 09-18-2009, 07:52 AM

wow 2000 acres? i couldnt imagine huntin that

jrohland · 09-18-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VaBowHunter

...i got 2000 acres on the eastern shore im huntin this year

Any good wheeling possibilities on these 2000 acres?

jrohland

91-mexi-yota · 10-15-2009, 06:52 PM

hell im in marion.. u got ne good wheelin up in there? hit me up, get some trailin or somthin goin.

dont like the mudd as much, but i love hittin the trails up the mountians

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09-14-2009, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
VaBowHunter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21	I love the cummins, great motor, but unfortunately, it was a diamond wrapped in a turd. The dodge really isnt what its cracked up to be, ive owned 3. at least not the new ones, not sure bout the 12v. I had 36 or 37,000 miles on it when i sold it. two passenger side mirrors, had to have the computer reflashed twice, tranny was a POS, and the turn signals, hazard lights were goin crazy. They would go off by themselves, opposite one would turn on, sometimes not at all. I was actually drivin home with the k9 in the back and went to switch lanes during rush hour traffic in the rain, put on my left signal, switched lanes then had a semi truck up my ass and honkin the horn, the right signal indicator went off. I had it at that point. i didnt pay new truck prices to have issues like the ones i was experiencing. and besides....ford hasnt taken money from the govt. like chebby and dodge/fiat so im stickin with bringin money back home. as for the yota, absolutely love it, just miss the pickup bed, ima need one comin big buck season

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yoder519 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 1,005	7.3 is a good motor IMO havnt personally drove/know anyone with a 6.0 or 6.4 so i cant say anything. hey where u at in VA? your probably as pumped up as i am about october 3rd. im ready and i cant wait __________________ Sold&Missed 95 Yota pu 22RE/33x12.50 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders/TG Sliders/4Crawler 2in BL//TG Diff Breather/Herculined Floorboard/Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat/2.25" Exhaust/Glasspack/Procomp black steelies/Procomp shocks/Superlift 2" AALs/4 Crawler 1.5" BJers 1998 Dodge Cummins 24V 4x4 5spd/Quad Arenaline/4in Exhaust/6in Tip/AFE Intake

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Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,647	yea my friend didn't really want the 6.0L but hey for about $4k for a 04 4x4 crew cab with about 175k miles i wouldn't complain all though it was somewhat wrecked __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

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VaBowHunter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21	ahh yes. bristol va eh. i went down there about 5 years ago to buy my german shorthair pointer. my sister went to tech and my other sis is at lynchburg now. ill be out in the mountains come openin of rifle, i got 2000 acres on the eastern shore im huntin this year

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yoder519 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 1,005	wow 2000 acres? i couldnt imagine huntin that __________________ Sold&Missed 95 Yota pu 22RE/33x12.50 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders/TG Sliders/4Crawler 2in BL//TG Diff Breather/Herculined Floorboard/Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat/2.25" Exhaust/Glasspack/Procomp black steelies/Procomp shocks/Superlift 2" AALs/4 Crawler 1.5" BJers 1998 Dodge Cummins 24V 4x4 5spd/Quad Arenaline/4in Exhaust/6in Tip/AFE Intake

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91-mexi-yota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marion, Va Posts: 12	hell im in marion.. u got ne good wheelin up in there? hit me up, get some trailin or somthin goin. dont like the mudd as much, but i love hittin the trails up the mountians

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