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Hi everyone. I'm new to FTE but have been reading a lot of threads here to help narrow down what Ex to buy. I narrowed it down to a 02-03 V10 or 7.3.
I found a nice 2003 7.3 in La Habra Ca, but know nothing about diesels. I'm ready to buy but would feel a lot more comfortable with someone that has more experience in the 7.3 world that knows what to look for. I'd buy it and figure it out with time but I live in El Paso Tx. I can't risk breaking down on the 12hr drive home.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Nice find. If they took the time and money to do that conversion, then there is a good chance they took care of the vehicle, too.
That said, be careful. There are some people doing these conversions that cut corners.
That's why I'm a little concerned. I know my way around cars and this conversion feels kind of put together in a rush. Lots of details on the interior that I noticed but not concerning as I am able to fix all the issues myself. I own a 2000 6.8L F250 with 156k on the clock and my truck feels a lot more powerful then the 7.3 I just test drove. 😔 I really want this truck but can't afford to break down on my way back home.
Last edited by Mr.IX; Dec 21, 2017 at 11:27 PM.
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Update. I didn't end up buying this beautiful Ex 2014 conversion. I took it to a shop to get checked out and it wasn't the 7.3L I was hoping it was. Of the 2 main things I narrowed my search down too, engine size (6.8L v10 or 7.3L diesel) and 4x4 it had neither. It's a beautifully done update from a 2014 F250 platinum edition with the 6.7 power stroke all the way down to the dash and full interior. I decided to wait it out and find the 7.3 4x4 limited and do a 2015 conversion myself. That being said now I need to search on here to see if there's any conversion threads already out there. I wonder how difficult it is to wire a 2015 dash to 02-03 body. I know some people make plug and play harness adaptors for other cars in the import world but this might not be so easy on the ford Truck side.
Here are a few more pics of the Excursion that almost was.
