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scmn | After following the post below and everyone raiving on their permissions diesels I realized I am too young to remember the transition from carburetor to fuel injection. Guys brag about how great 6.2, 6.5 and 7.3 diesels were, but they had their share of issues leaving you stranded at the most inconvenient times; on a newer diesel you can rest the code and get home vs swapping parts alongside the road.
My first pickup was an 87 5.7 TBI then to a 2000 5.3 and 2002 6.0 then to a 2008 6.6. In 430,000 miles the 2008 had less break downs then the first 3 combine with half the miles. I have no desire to go back to those days.
My question is: were the old school gasoline enthusiasts as die hard on the 'new stuff had way to much emissions and stuff to break' and on the 'stick with the tried and true carburetor' bandwagon?
Edited by MiradaAcres 2/1/2026 08:10
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