soon to be a first time powerstroke owner

[twindoo]

Hello everbody...Well, I am selling the 03 cummins after 170,000 trouble free miles!!! I'm and gonna try new 2012 powerstroke. I was wondering if someone could shed a little light on a truck I am looking at, F350 6.7 crew cab and It has the 3.31 rear axle ratio in it. My dodge had the 3.73 and l loved that combo. I am a little worried about the 3.31 out on the higway while towing, as with the cummins I have I never had to worry about it down shifting, will the 3.31 with the powerstroke be good, or should I pass on this truck and find one with the 3.55????. I have a 24'gooseneck cattle trailer, that's what I'm pulling most of the time. I just don't want a truck that is gonna downshift when i'm traveling at 60mph, what kind of rpms will this engine be turning at that speed??. I am looking forward to this new truck as it will be my first ford and my last 3 have been dodge's. Dad works for Chrysler,

 

[mtflat]

Welcome to FTF!

 

[slmann]

Welcome to the site.

 

[blacksnapon]

Hello everbody...Well, I am selling the 03 cummins after 170,000 trouble free miles!!! I'm and gonna try new 2012 powerstroke. I was wondering if someone could shed a little light on a truck I am looking at, F350 6.7 crew cab and It has the 3.31 rear axle ratio in it. My dodge had the 3.73 and l loved that combo. I am a little worried about the 3.31 out on the higway while towing, as with the cummins I have I never had to worry about it down shifting, will the 3.31 with the powerstroke be good, or should I pass on this truck and find one with the 3.55????. I have a 24'gooseneck cattle trailer, that's what I'm pulling most of the time. I just don't want a truck that is gonna downshift when i'm traveling at 60mph, what kind of rpms will this engine be turning at that speed??. I am looking forward to this new truck as it will be my first ford and my last 3 have been dodge's. Dad works for Chrysler,

What percentage of driving do you do pulling a loaded trailer? If you always are pulling, 3.55s might be the way to go. 50% and less, go with the 3.31s. The 6.7 is powerful enough to do the job.