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Old Apr 17, 2026 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 26 Peasant Ranch
Haha, yet the 6.8 10r100 puts more power to the wheels, has deeper first 3 gears, and spins up quicker than the 7.3 r140 and acceleration tests hitched up to 10k verify from dig to quarter mile.

At best case the 7.3 is 'cut proud', while the 6.8 will knock your woman up with just a glance.
Were differential ratios, tire sizes and truck options the same? Please post link to this.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2026 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 26 Peasant Ranch
Haha, yet the 6.8 10r100 puts more power to the wheels, has deeper first 3 gears, and spins up quicker than the 7.3 r140 and acceleration tests hitched up to 10k verify from dig to quarter mile.

At best case the 7.3 is 'cut proud', while the 6.8 will knock your woman up with just a glance.
Well if you're not going to come with facts at least you come with jokes!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2026 | 02:52 PM
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If all i have to do to gain .5 - 2 mpg, with no bad effects on truck, why wouldn't i?
 
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The 6.8 is for soccer moms, the 6.7 is for Texas Bros and the 7.3 is for working men.
 
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