New Member from Southern California

[socal_hunter]

Joined so I can start doing research on diesel trucks. Never owned one before but I think it's time to get one soon. Will be retiring from the Navy soon and want to get myself a retirement toy.

[jmast]

welcome! its gonna suck owning one in california (especially if your buying a newer one) but good luck, do your research (this is a great site to do so) and the diesel world is a great and fun one to get in to

[socal_hunter]

Why, because of gas prices? I am looking at getting a used one, I can't afford a $60,000 truck, especially since this will be a third vehicle. I have a Prius for my 160 mile round trip commute to work, now I need something I can haul with. I need to do some research though for sure because I got all stoked about a 2005 6.0 that I found for a good price from a private seller, but when I went to the Ford service department the service advisor told me to steer clear of that engine.

[socal_hunter]

Oh, and what does studded and deleted mean in reference to the 6.0? Is that a process that makes the engine more reliable?

[SuperCrutyPS]

Glad to have you - to the ORG!!

Check out this forum section for info about 6.0L.
Ford 03-07 6.0L Powerstroke Forums - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

["Stroker 8"]

[Hank]

Welcome to the org.!

[colo_dually]

Howdy, and welcome to the ORG.