2003 Power Stroke
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2003 Power Stroke
Is there any replacement in the near future for the 7.3 PSD? I am going to the dealer sometime this week to order a 2003, I didn't want to jump the gun if something was coming out.
One more question: Why can't I get a 4:10 with an automatic in the F250 or F350, all they offer is the 3:73? If I go to manual or move down to the 5.4 I can get the 4:10...I don't understand.
One more question: Why can't I get a 4:10 with an automatic in the F250 or F350, all they offer is the 3:73? If I go to manual or move down to the 5.4 I can get the 4:10...I don't understand.
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For your 1st question, it might be answered quicker in the diesel forum
yes the 6.0 l diesel is being released ,I would stay away from it right away to let them get any bugs out it.
Just My$.02
second question
depending on where you live,certain gear ratios and engine combinations
are not alowed (calif.has strange rules do to enviromental issues)
Rich
yes the 6.0 l diesel is being released ,I would stay away from it right away to let them get any bugs out it.
Just My$.02
second question
depending on where you live,certain gear ratios and engine combinations
are not alowed (calif.has strange rules do to enviromental issues)
Rich
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2003 Power Stroke
I agree. I wouldn't buy any new engine the first year it was out. The 6.0 PSD coming out is supposed to be very impressive, so either wait a year or two or hurry up and buy one of the last 7.3's.
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I saw a "demo" model of the new PowerStroke last Friday at Mike Naughton Ford in Denver and was impressed. Oil changes will be easier, the filter a a catridge type and sits on top of the motor. The injectors are slightly different. The one thing that kind of worried me is the "variable vane turbo", I'm not sure I liked the design. It is supposed to augment boost at low RPM. The guy I spoke with said there are already 10,000 of these motors on the road and they haven't had any trouble, but that's a Ford rep talking.
Personally, I'm gonna wait a model year or two before and let FOrd work the bugs out before I buy one. First model year vehicles ALWAYS have some quirks......
Personally, I'm gonna wait a model year or two before and let FOrd work the bugs out before I buy one. First model year vehicles ALWAYS have some quirks......
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