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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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Which PSD engine is best?

I am going to buying a new Powerstroke to replace my 7.3 NA and was wondering what everyone's input was on the pos and negs of the different Powerstroke engines. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Different Powerstroke engines? You pretty much only get the 7.3 or the 6.0.

My 6.0 has 62k miles on it and it's been wonderful - no issues.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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I'd go with a 99.5 or 2000 to make sure you get the forged rods.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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7.3 ALL the way!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Yep, go with that thar 7.3.

That silly ole 6-oh's got too much computery-stuff on it, its just plain silly. They don't run right and they blow up and all sortsa other stuff. They outta to slap a REAL diesel in them like a 12 valve Cummins or a Detroit an get rid of all that computer stuff. They don't make no torque down low like a diesels supposed to. There gettin rid of the hunka crap next year, thats how bad they are!

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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It was bound to happen, I only wish you had read the label on the electrical contact cleaner can that states not to use this product in confined spaces
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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It was bound to happen, I only wish you had read the label on the electrical contact cleaner can that states not to use this product in confined spaces


Maybe thats what happened...
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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If you have the money to get a new one I would go with the 6.0. I have a 7.3 I purchased New in 01 and I have 2 6.0s that I have had no problems with either!!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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Early 94 7.3 turbo. No computer crap. Just nice long running trouble free diesel!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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7.3 L all the way. my dad has the 6.0 L and i can out tow him easily. i dont know if this is dofferent for others, but after driving both, my engine just seems to be a monster compared to his. hope htis helps
 
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by elkman375
7.3 L all the way. my dad has the 6.0 L and i can out tow him easily. i dont know if this is dofferent for others, but after driving both, my engine just seems to be a monster compared to his. hope htis helps
Not very likely. I've had both and the only way the 7.3 has more is if you strap a 5" block under the gas pedal of the 6.0. I just love the 7.3 hero stories.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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did alot of this thread dissapear or am i just going crazy?

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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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did alot of this thread dissapear or am i just going crazy?

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Yes, our machine code chatter is gone. I guess admin didn't want another incident like in the Northwest chaper...understandable.

It was funny while it lasted though; I got my laughs out of it
 
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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did alot of this thread dissapear or am i just going crazy?

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Yes, it was pointless and it distracted from the user's question. At least I thought so.

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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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