2023 7.3L
Tuned
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So I read this whole thread and didnt see anyone mention what has actually changed on the 7.3 to get the additional power? Is it just a tune or bolt ons? Now that 23s are out in the wild surely someone can figure it out...
Mountain Pass
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From: SW Idaho
Im betting that it’s a software change.
Logistics Pro
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It's only 10lb/ft of torque. You wouldn't even be able to feel a difference between model years.
Mountain Pass
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From: SW Idaho
When the 7.3 first became reality I was hoping for 500lb/ ft. That would have been a good number and easily achievable with the 7.3. Instead of just 10 with this update, I wish they would have did the 25. Still not yet half of what the standard PS makes. And close to the same as the last gen of the 7.3 PS which was just perfect for my needs. And 500 puts it comfortably ahead of the 6.6 Chevy and the destroked 6.8. I would have also matched the Chevy for torque with the 6.8. Maybe the 6.8 has a better torque curve than the 6.6? I digress.
Tuned
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It would have been sweet to have 500+tq but im surprised they gave it any more power for 23'. I had a 22' 7.3 4.30 and now have a 23' 7.3 3.73. I Iove how strong the 7.3 is at low rpm compared to my 17' 6.2, pretty substantial sub 2500rpm tq difference. I like the delete of skip shift for 23' also.
Mountain Pass
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From: SW Idaho
I broke down on the 20th of last month and placed an order for a 23 F350 dually with the 7.3. Looking forward to getting it whenever it gets here. So I’ll have a comparison between the 6.2 in my 19.
Lead Driver
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When the 7.3 first became reality I was hoping for 500lb/ ft. That would have been a good number and easily achievable with the 7.3. Instead of just 10 with this update, I wish they would have did the 25. Still not yet half of what the standard PS makes. And close to the same as the last gen of the 7.3 PS which was just perfect for my needs. And 500 puts it comfortably ahead of the 6.6 Chevy and the destroked 6.8. I would have also matched the Chevy for torque with the 6.8. Maybe the 6.8 has a better torque curve than the 6.6? I digress.
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Mountain Pass
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From: SW Idaho
Oh I know it will. My 19 F350 6.2 with the 6R140 tows better than my 01 did.
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My 460 ZF5 outperforms a 7.3 PSD 4spd
Lead Driver
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Yeah I don't know about that. We purchased new a 1988 F350 460 2WD single cab and a new 2002 F250 7.3 PSD 4WD crew cab to replace that F350 460. Pulling heavy loads it was no comparison. BTW... We still own that 2002 F250 7.3 PSD.
I will say that 1988 F350 460 could outpull our 1985 Chevy 25 350 2WD single cab, but it sure drank the gas
I will say that 1988 F350 460 could outpull our 1985 Chevy 25 350 2WD single cab, but it sure drank the gas
Logistics Pro
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Yeah I don't know about that. We purchased new a 1988 F350 460 2WD single cab and a new 2002 F250 7.3 PSD 4WD crew cab to replace that F350 460. Pulling heavy loads it was no comparison. BTW... We still own that 2002 F250 7.3 PSD.
I will say that 1988 F350 460 could outpull our 1985 Chevy 25 350 2WD single cab, but it sure drank the gas
I will say that 1988 F350 460 could outpull our 1985 Chevy 25 350 2WD single cab, but it sure drank the gas
Tuned
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I'd say. It tops every "worst engine" list out there.[/QUOTE]
I’ve had many 5.4L and they all went over 250k working hard daily. Only have one left and it’s still going strong with only minimal maintenance and regular oil changes. Maybe I got lucky but Then again it’s a 06 (worst year?) and could blow up any minute now.
I’ve had many 5.4L and they all went over 250k working hard daily. Only have one left and it’s still going strong with only minimal maintenance and regular oil changes. Maybe I got lucky but Then again it’s a 06 (worst year?) and could blow up any minute now.
Lead Driver
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It looked just like this truck but was 2WD
Fleet Mechanic
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THANK GOD>. port injection keep the valves clean.. take a look a chev with direct injection.. the intakes are full of junk.. the cylinder deac is ok but not a big deal.. port injection IS.. I bet chev goes away from that..
I’m 100% fine with the power level of the current 7.3 gas. What I want is for them to refine the heck out of it so its durability forces Ram and GM to step up their game. I love the fact that in the year 2022 the only company left making a port injection pushrod motor with no cylinder deactivation is ford.