7.3 vs. 6.0
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From: Airdrie Alberta
thats a matter of opinion, the 6.0 was plagued early with some problems but has turned into a very strong motor, out of the box the 7.3 will not touch the 6.0 in any single aspect except making more noise, the 6.0 with the torqueshift tranny is lightyears ahead of the 7.3 with its auto, no comparison really.
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From: Northern Arizona
Originally Posted by Fifty4F100
Which is the best PowerStroke? I'm hearing both on and off this forum that the 7.3 is lightyears better.
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On the performance side of the spectrum, the 6.0L wins every category. Reliability side would have to go to the 7.3L. When you add in the emissions stuff and the issues the vgt turbo is prone to, 7.3L wins this aspect. I think if the 6.0L is maintained properly, it will run just as long as a 7.3L will. I think if you were to punish both motors equally, ex (running it over oil and fuel filter change intervals, extended idleing, running hard and then shutting down w/out cooling down, etc.) the 7.3L wins. I think the torqshift tranny makes the 6.0L just as appealing as the 7.3L along with the new frame on the 05 and up trucks and the tow command, which is the best thing since sliced bread in my opinion.
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From: Vancouver, BC Canada
7.3L has a great legend for bullet proofness and good engine life. However it does not compare to the power of the 6L particulalry pared with the torqueshift tranny.
The 6L plagued problems appeared in the early models (03-05) and it generally was associated with a the new emmisions equipment the 7.3L did not have. I am of the opinion you rip all this emmision stuff out or disable it, the 6L may get the reputation of the 7.3.
However keep in mind replacement parts for the 7.3 is cheaper than the 6L which is attrative for cost effective maintenance. Prolonging the old truck life to "death do us part" is usually cheaper than buying a new truck particulalry these days. See the price of the 08's. Ouch............
Time will tell on how the 6L life compares to the 7.3L. In general most will agree the 6L is like a hot girl friend - higher maintenance to keep it running it top condition.
The 6L plagued problems appeared in the early models (03-05) and it generally was associated with a the new emmisions equipment the 7.3L did not have. I am of the opinion you rip all this emmision stuff out or disable it, the 6L may get the reputation of the 7.3.
However keep in mind replacement parts for the 7.3 is cheaper than the 6L which is attrative for cost effective maintenance. Prolonging the old truck life to "death do us part" is usually cheaper than buying a new truck particulalry these days. See the price of the 08's. Ouch............
Time will tell on how the 6L life compares to the 7.3L. In general most will agree the 6L is like a hot girl friend - higher maintenance to keep it running it top condition.
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Glen the one thing I tell everybody is to get an OASIS report on the truck to see what's been done to it. If it's been in for consistant maintenance (and yes, there are some of those out there!) I'd find a different truck. But, like in my case, I found one with 34K on it with a no powertrain maintenance history...and I bought it.
Personally, my 2003 6.0 has 47K problem free miles on it.
Joe
Personally, my 2003 6.0 has 47K problem free miles on it.
Joe
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Originally Posted by msgtg
Glen the one thing I tell everybody is to get an OASIS report on the truck to see what's been done to it. If it's been in for consistant maintenance (and yes, there are some of those out there!) I'd find a different truck. But, like in my case, I found one with 34K on it with a no powertrain maintenance history...and I bought it.
Personally, my 2003 6.0 has 47K problem free miles on it.
Joe
Personally, my 2003 6.0 has 47K problem free miles on it.
Joe
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Laughing Gas
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From: Bartlett, TN
Originally Posted by msgtg
Glen the one thing I tell everybody is to get an OASIS report on the truck to see what's been done to it. If it's been in for consistant maintenance (and yes, there are some of those out there!) I'd find a different truck. But, like in my case, I found one with 34K on it with a no powertrain maintenance history...and I bought it.
Personally, my 2003 6.0 has 47K problem free miles on it.
Joe
Personally, my 2003 6.0 has 47K problem free miles on it.
Joe
I can get a 97 F250 with the 7.3 and 5 spd. for $8500. KBB says that's about even for personal sale. It has 152K miles on it. I plan on hauling an RV mostly and now tow horse trailer and paraphenailia.
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Originally Posted by Fifty4F100
I saw the OASIS sticky thread. What is that?
I can get a 97 F250 with the 7.3 and 5 spd. for $8500. KBB says that's about even for personal sale. It has 152K miles on it. I plan on hauling an RV mostly and now tow horse trailer and paraphernalia.
I can get a 97 F250 with the 7.3 and 5 spd. for $8500. KBB says that's about even for personal sale. It has 152K miles on it. I plan on hauling an RV mostly and now tow horse trailer and paraphernalia.
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From: Bartlett, TN
Originally Posted by ozx3+1
Basically, it's the Ford dealership maintained health record for the truck. The information is dealership only service information, so if it got some stuff done to it at the local garage, or in the guys back yard, that's off the record...
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Originally Posted by Fifty4F100
So just call a Ford dealership with the VIN and out spits the info? Is a Ford dealership a good place for diesel work?
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Originally Posted by UGA33
I think if you were to punish both motors equally, ex (running it over oil and fuel filter change intervals, extended idleing, running hard and then shutting down w/out cooling down, etc.) the 7.3L wins.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Bartlett, TN
Originally Posted by gb'sfx4
go find a stock 7.3 & a stock 6.0 & drive them both.
then make your choice - chances are you will pick the 6.0
then make your choice - chances are you will pick the 6.0
The main reason I am asking about mechanics - there is a thread on the Tennessee chapter asking for good diesel mechanics in Memphis - I have become interested!!