Question about the 7.3 L F250
10-17-2020, 08:51 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by futi45
I just picked up a new 7.3 last week. So far I’m very impressed with the motor. As some have said it has a very flat torque curve. I towed my bay boat through the Texas hill country 70 mph 8th gear 2200 rpm 9.5mpg no down shifting. None. Plenty of low end torque going up hills on I-10. The ten speed is nice because you can find the perfect gear for the load and speed. I will be adding a goose neck in the future for towing my cattle trailer. I have no doubt it would pull a 30’ boat. I think ford got it right. It is the only gas 3/4 I would buy.
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10-17-2020, 05:23 PM
#22
Originally Posted by Greene Machine
I won't dispute the improved torque on the gas motors, and would be interested in driving the 7.3. Also a 10 spd and 4.30's would also sweet. But coming from 800 ft/lbs at 1600 RPMs, not sure I'd like the difference.
10-17-2020, 05:42 PM
#23
Senior Member
Originally Posted by saltydog235
Your 800lbft is a lot closer to the 7.3 at the wheels than you think when you take into account the low ratio rear ends Ford and GM use. At least RAM gets you a 3.73.
10-17-2020, 08:51 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by saltydog235
I’ve had all three since 2016 and now the 7.3, 95% of diesel owners these days would never know the difference.
10-17-2020, 09:24 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by futi45
I just picked up a new 7.3 last week. So far I’m very impressed with the motor. As some have said it has a very flat torque curve. I towed my bay boat through the Texas hill country 70 mph 8th gear 2200 rpm 9.5mpg no down shifting. None. Plenty of low end torque going up hills on I-10. The ten speed is nice because you can find the perfect gear for the load and speed. I will be adding a goose neck in the future for towing my cattle trailer. I have no doubt it would pull a 30’ boat. I think ford got it right. It is the only gas 3/4 I would buy.
This really answered my question, I'll pass on the gasser...
10-17-2020, 10:43 PM
#26
Originally Posted by SharkSugar
Until you tow a heavy boat at freeway speeds. Weekend warriors heading to the ramp a couple miles away...ya, they probably won't notice. I sure as shit did towing a 28' cat for 6 hrs to the coast. Simple: more torque and more horsepower on the same truck is going to get you a better towing experience. Not debating the cost for the diesel motor, or the increased maintenance cost. Saying you won't notice is just straight up bullshit though.
I’m in no way anti-diesel, love them in fact. I just can’t see the $10K+ premium they’re bringing to the cost these days. So far I’m impressed as heck with the 7.3l in bone stock configuration. Next week I’m adding exhaust and a tune to it so, I expect to be really impressed.
10-18-2020, 08:27 AM
#27
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Originally Posted by saltydog235
I’ve had all three of the diesels since ‘16, owned diesels since ‘98 and now own the 7.3l. I towed a heavy ass Mako 262 for years 4.5hrs with a 2000 7.3 PSD as well as 15K+ in equipment with all of them. I am well versed in diesel trucks. Properly set up, this new Ford gas engine is more than capable of dragging your 28’ Cat anywhere it needs to go at highway speeds with little effort. Will a diesel do it better and with a little better mileage, yep it will but the additional cost of the engine and all that goes with it doesn’t make financial sense for most people. But it’s America and we’re allowed to spend our money how we see fit. If you tow heavy often and for long distances and plan on keeping a vehicle for more than a few years maybe it’s your best choice. Personally after running the numbers, factoring in at least one major out of warranty repair and all the other mitigating factors, I just couldn’t justify that cost. I’d rather keep that $9k savings in my pocket for other things.
I’m in no way anti-diesel, love them in fact. I just can’t see the $10K+ premium they’re bringing to the cost these days. So far I’m impressed as heck with the 7.3l in bone stock configuration. Next week I’m adding exhaust and a tune to it so, I expect to be really impressed.
I’m in no way anti-diesel, love them in fact. I just can’t see the $10K+ premium they’re bringing to the cost these days. So far I’m impressed as heck with the 7.3l in bone stock configuration. Next week I’m adding exhaust and a tune to it so, I expect to be really impressed.
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10-18-2020, 12:10 PM
#28
Oh my god people..... just admit you need 1000 ft lbs for bragging rights okay !
This is my oldest truck I currently have , 1998 1500 with 255 hp and 330 lbs of torque. I use it more then my 2020 f350 because most of the time that's all the job needs .
Sure , it wont pull 12000 LBS over the mountain on at 80 MPH but I don't need to, and I bet most of the people on here don't need to do that either.
So yes a a diesel a has a place in the towing world but its not needed for EVERY towing job.
10-18-2020, 03:26 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by slper
I've never heard that...
10-18-2020, 04:26 PM
#31
Originally Posted by saltydog235
I’ve had all three of the diesels since ‘16, owned diesels since ‘98 and now own the 7.3l. I towed a heavy ass Mako 262 for years 4.5hrs with a 2000 7.3 PSD as well as 15K+ in equipment with all of them. I am well versed in diesel trucks. Properly set up, this new Ford gas engine is more than capable of dragging your 28’ Cat anywhere it needs to go at highway speeds with little effort. Will a diesel do it better and with a little better mileage, yep it will but the additional cost of the engine and all that goes with it doesn’t make financial sense for most people. But it’s America and we’re allowed to spend our money how we see fit. If you tow heavy often and for long distances and plan on keeping a vehicle for more than a few years maybe it’s your best choice. Personally after running the numbers, factoring in at least one major out of warranty repair and all the other mitigating factors, I just couldn’t justify that cost. I’d rather keep that $9k savings in my pocket for other things.
I’m in no way anti-diesel, love them in fact. I just can’t see the $10K+ premium they’re bringing to the cost these days. So far I’m impressed as heck with the 7.3l in bone stock configuration. Next week I’m adding exhaust and a tune to it so, I expect to be really impressed.
I’m in no way anti-diesel, love them in fact. I just can’t see the $10K+ premium they’re bringing to the cost these days. So far I’m impressed as heck with the 7.3l in bone stock configuration. Next week I’m adding exhaust and a tune to it so, I expect to be really impressed.
10-18-2020, 05:21 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by Codycat
Out of curiosity, cause I just don't know. If the diesel in the Ford is 10k more. What is the 7.3 cost difference than the smaller gas version available in that truck? Is the diesel 10k more than the 7.3 or 10k more than the 6.whatever Ford makes?
10-18-2020, 06:15 PM
#34
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Has anyone heard any reviews of the 7.3 used as a hot shot rig? (High mileage)
Are there any issues with the new 10 speed?
Did ford resolve the problem with the plug wires failing?
Thanks👍
Are there any issues with the new 10 speed?
Did ford resolve the problem with the plug wires failing?
Thanks👍
10-18-2020, 07:50 PM
#37
funny... in 2020 the 7.3 option in the f350 was $1000 but in a f250 it was a $2000 option.
I think it was due to the f350 already having the 10 speed even with the 6.2 and the 6.2 in the f250 only had the 6 speed.
so in the f250 you had to upgrade both the the tranny and engine to get the 7.3 and the f350 you only had to up date the engine.
I think it was due to the f350 already having the 10 speed even with the 6.2 and the 6.2 in the f250 only had the 6 speed.
so in the f250 you had to upgrade both the the tranny and engine to get the 7.3 and the f350 you only had to up date the engine.
Last edited by boaty mc boat face; 10-18-2020 at 08:02 PM.
10-18-2020, 10:18 PM
#38
Originally Posted by boaty mc boat face
funny... in 2020 the 7.3 option in the f350 was $1000 but in a f250 it was a $2000 option.
I think it was due to the f350 already having the 10 speed even with the 6.2 and the 6.2 in the f250 only had the 6 speed.
so in the f250 you had to upgrade both the the tranny and engine to get the 7.3 and the f350 you only had to up date the engine.
I think it was due to the f350 already having the 10 speed even with the 6.2 and the 6.2 in the f250 only had the 6 speed.
so in the f250 you had to upgrade both the the tranny and engine to get the 7.3 and the f350 you only had to up date the engine.
10-19-2020, 05:01 AM
#39
Originally Posted by Yamaha496
Has anyone heard any reviews of the 7.3 used as a hot shot rig? (High mileage)
Are there any issues with the new 10 speed?
Did ford resolve the problem with the plug wires failing?
Thanks👍
Are there any issues with the new 10 speed?
Did ford resolve the problem with the plug wires failing?
Thanks👍
10-19-2020, 05:12 AM
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I really wanted to buy the ford with the 7.3
but I ended up with a ram 2500.
I have a 34 Seavee with triple 300. While the ford may pull the boat, it just is NOT rated for that much weight.
The RAM was the only gasser that was rated. I have a 4.10 rear in. It does a great job
I just could not justify the added costs of a diesel.
I only tow about 1K a year, but each trip is 100 miles
but I ended up with a ram 2500.
I have a 34 Seavee with triple 300. While the ford may pull the boat, it just is NOT rated for that much weight.
The RAM was the only gasser that was rated. I have a 4.10 rear in. It does a great job
I just could not justify the added costs of a diesel.
I only tow about 1K a year, but each trip is 100 miles
