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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 09:56 AM
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My buddy and I bought new '20 350s the same week in November. Mine is derated to 10k his is 11,400. Both have vacuum.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 12:01 PM
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I guess it’s not a paper derate when the truck changes based on the number.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 12:45 PM
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I just had a 2021 F350 CCLB 6.7 as a loaner, it was optioned with the derate as most of them the dealers order are. There was no hydroboost, it was vacuum assist.
What tires were on it?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 12:52 PM
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What tires were on it?
18" Goodyear AT's from what I recall.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 05:41 PM
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2021 f350 7.3 SCLB SRW 11,800 gvwr has hydro. My guess is those with greater then a 26001 lb gcvwr because that is CDL territory. My gcvwr is 27500.

Most websites however say that lack of good vacuum pressure (diesel and high performance) needs hydro. The 7.3 can be considered high performance.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 09:03 PM
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My 2020 F350 Lariat 7.3L w/ 4:30 CC LB SRW has Hydro boost GVWR 11,900
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 09:52 PM
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My '21' 7.3 with 3.73 gears and 11,500 gvwr has no hydro boost.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Grass Lake Ron
2021 f350 7.3 SCLB SRW 11,800 gvwr has hydro. My guess is those with greater then a 26001 lb gcvwr because that is CDL territory. My gcvwr is 27500.

Most websites however say that lack of good vacuum pressure (diesel and high performance) needs hydro. The 7.3 can be considered high performance.
A lot of diesels have used a vacuum pump to run things like HVAC controls, hubs, and the brake booster. A lot of vans and cars will use hydroboost because there is a lack of room for a vacuum booster on the firewall.
A popular swap for the OBS Fords is to use the hydroboost from the AWD Chevy Astro van...
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ATC Crazy
A lot of diesels have used a vacuum pump to run things like HVAC controls, hubs, and the brake booster. A lot of vans and cars will use hydroboost because there is a lack of room for a vacuum booster on the firewall.
A popular swap for the OBS Fords is to use the hydroboost from the AWD Chevy Astro van...
But this doesn't answer the OP....I have enough space under my hood to a full size Dyson vacuum cleaner!! My guess still is combined vehicle weight of over 26000. All of the examples point to this.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2021 | 07:27 PM
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My 2021 6.7L Limited CC SB SRW with 3.55 gears and 11,500 GVWR has no hydro boost.
 

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My 2022 srw w 7.3 / 4.30 long bed and 11,900# package has hydro. Just came to pick it up and that’s the first thing I checked!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2021 | 02:58 PM
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My 21 F350 CCSB SRW with 7.3/4.30 and 11,300# package does not have hydro.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2021 | 03:06 PM
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Any over 11,500 gvwr get hydroboost
 
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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 05:13 PM
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To bump the thread, I have a 2024 F350 6.7 HO with 12,0000# gvwr and I Have what looks like the vac-boost? I thought with my gvwr, I should have hydro-boost? Did the look change on the 23+ trucks or do I indeed have the vac boost?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by theboom
To bump the thread, I have a 2024 F350 6.7 HO with 12,0000# gvwr and I Have what looks like the vac-boost? I thought with my gvwr, I should have hydro-boost? Did the look change on the 23+ trucks or do I indeed have the vac boost?
Looks like the vacuum booster on my truck. Don’t worry though, you’ll be able to stop just fine.
 
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