7.3 vs 6.0
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7.3 vs 6.0
Can anybody tell me the difference between these two motors besides torque and horse power. Does one get better gas mileage, more reliable, quieter, etc.? I am trying to make a decision which to go with.
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Tone
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the 6.0 is more powerful and more cutting edge tech. but I feel the 7.3 to be more dependable and my 7.3 got much better fuel mpgs then the 6.0. But some here are getting great mpgs. If you could find a used 2003 7.3 I think you will be happy, but you might want to drive both.
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My 7.3 av. was 16.4 combined city and hwy. same truck with 6.0 is 9.6 av. but I KNOW THAT FORD IS WORKING ON FUEL MPG FIX FOR THE 6.0. If you get a 6.0 try to get one with 2004 truck and 2004 engine they have less problems with 2004 engine. good luck
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Thanks for the replies you guys. I am leaning towards the 6.0 but am a bit squeamish to spend "new truck" money, so was thinking about used vehicles. I have made up my mind that I want a Ford, but can't decide on what engine to look for.
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Tone
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tn mac has had some real bad luck, my 03/03 has gotten as high as 22.1 as low as 11.9 pulling 10k and running 74mph.
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Just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions, but if your looking at used 6.0 stay away from 6.0's built before June 03. They seem to be the ones with the most problems.
My F250 04/04 beast has been problem free.... 4200 miles and not the first issue. No drips, no romps, no moan/drone... Nothing
Mileage city/highway combine is 15 to 16. No real road trips to date to see if highway mileage will be any better....
Bottom Line is I LOVE THIS TRUCK
Just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions, but if your looking at used 6.0 stay away from 6.0's built before June 03. They seem to be the ones with the most problems.
My F250 04/04 beast has been problem free.... 4200 miles and not the first issue. No drips, no romps, no moan/drone... Nothing
Mileage city/highway combine is 15 to 16. No real road trips to date to see if highway mileage will be any better....
Bottom Line is I LOVE THIS TRUCK
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Originally posted by 8ballzs
Tonecapone7777
Just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions, but if your looking at used 6.0 stay away from 6.0's built before June 03. They seem to be the ones with the most problems.
My F250 04/04 beast has been problem free.... 4200 miles and not the first issue. No drips, no romps, no moan/drone... Nothing
Mileage city/highway combine is 15 to 16. No real road trips to date to see if highway mileage will be any better....
Bottom Line is I LOVE THIS TRUCK
Tonecapone7777
Just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions, but if your looking at used 6.0 stay away from 6.0's built before June 03. They seem to be the ones with the most problems.
My F250 04/04 beast has been problem free.... 4200 miles and not the first issue. No drips, no romps, no moan/drone... Nothing
Mileage city/highway combine is 15 to 16. No real road trips to date to see if highway mileage will be any better....
Bottom Line is I LOVE THIS TRUCK
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From this excellent Ford Truck Forum site...
Hummmm think this site is going to get me fired one of these days. Best do work while at work instead of searching out info here on the 6.0, but if I worked I would stay up to late at night reading all these forums then fill like a beat dog the next day at work....
Think I'll take my chances with being fired and read all the excellent info here....
Hummmm think this site is going to get me fired one of these days. Best do work while at work instead of searching out info here on the 6.0, but if I worked I would stay up to late at night reading all these forums then fill like a beat dog the next day at work....
Think I'll take my chances with being fired and read all the excellent info here....
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Originally posted by Tim Lamkin
Just out of curiosity how do you write a comment like “6.0's built before June 03. They seem to be the ones with the most problems” I am curious how you came to that conclusion.
Just out of curiosity how do you write a comment like “6.0's built before June 03. They seem to be the ones with the most problems” I am curious how you came to that conclusion.
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mine has a build date 01/03. yes i have had two injectors replaced, and some other issues, but i don't feel like it is a dog. It still way out performs my previous v-10 in pulling and mpg. there are good 03's out there and from what i have been reading my 03 with both oct and dec flash still seems to get better mpg than some of the 04's. 16.8 hand calc. no tow.50/50 mix driving.
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Originally posted by bikerbobg
mine has a build date 01/03. yes i have had two injectors replaced, and some other issues, but i don't feel like it is a dog. It still way out performs my previous v-10 in pulling and mpg. there are good 03's out there and from what i have been reading my 03 with both oct and dec flash still seems to get better mpg than some of the 04's. 16.8 hand calc. no tow.50/50 mix driving.
mine has a build date 01/03. yes i have had two injectors replaced, and some other issues, but i don't feel like it is a dog. It still way out performs my previous v-10 in pulling and mpg. there are good 03's out there and from what i have been reading my 03 with both oct and dec flash still seems to get better mpg than some of the 04's. 16.8 hand calc. no tow.50/50 mix driving.