I have decided I am going to try to look for another 7.3. Well I have found two, a late 99 F-250 XLT 6 speed Ext. Cab SB 4x4 gold, 133K for 15.5K great shape clutch is in good shape one small ding in the fender. 01 F-350 Flatbed XLT Ext. Cab SB black 6 Speed 4x4 on the floor with vinyl floor and power seats. 139K 17, I know a six speed isn't the way to go for racing but I have taken an interest in them. First off what if any aftermarket clutch will make it easier I have never drove a ZF-6 and both of them you about have to stand on them.I think they are good priced compared to waht I have seen so far, nothing as good as my ol' green. A local ford stealer went out of there minds and placed 29K on a 01 F-250 Crew SB Lariat with 79K in great shape and they tried to argue with me that was the going price on 7.3s, lets just say I had a few choice words for them. I have not missed truck shopping one bit its bad when I know more about the truck then the dealer or the person selling it.... I'd appricate anyone keeping an eye out for me I miss the sound of a 7.3 turning over..

 

Hey but the ball keeps rolling....... I'd recommend a 6-speed. I'm not one to race anyway, and i still wish i had a stick in my hand 90% of the time im driving my truck. You won't regret getting one. Throw in an aftermarket clutch, i heard LUK and Southbend both have much lighter pedal feel, buttery smooth. I personally don't like gold but to each his own.

 

go with the late 99 you get the better turbo setup as well as the forged rods, best of both worlds man

 

from the couple of guys in DRD who have valair clutches they love them. i personally dont have one so i couldnt tell you how it feels. but like kris i would much rather have a handshaker than an automatic.

Austin

 

JD, you've waited this long to replace ol green, take your time and shop around. I understand there is a used dealer in Gadsden or Anniston AL that takes great pains in looking for Super Duties. I dont remember the name but will try to find it for you tomorrow.

 

10% of the time im driving my truck I wish I had an auto. You most definately wont win any races with the 6speed but rowing gears is fun. I have a Southbend and the pedal is almost as light and smooth as the one in my wranger. The difference between the stock pedal feel and the Southbend pedal feel was night and day.

 

Welcome back JD, that was quicker than I thought. I would get an auto if I was you, but I am not. Don't waste a lot of time at the dealer. There are plenty of used dealers that sell them as well as private sales. I will keep a lookout. I know a couple lots that have a few 7.3s here. I will check them out when I go back on patrol on Wed. Investigation you know.

 

Well I really didn't wait this long, the truck just got totalled last week after a month I get the check later this week hopefully. It does look like I might have to do some distance driving to go find one.
I appricate it Mike, its just a few hours to middle TN, I wish I could find another private seller there just isn't any in the paper anymore. I have been looking at small used lots just thought what the heck for a dealer. I have heard about a large truck dealer up in Lexington KY but I don't know what the name of it is.

Yep Kris thats what I am thinking just the fun of going through the gears of a 6 sp but after I get off work after driving a loader all day wouldn't be so fun going through city traffic, might have to be the weekend truck.

 

Get the '99 and fix the dent unless you have a need for a flatbed. You'll love the six speed.
I live in a very crowded urban environment and still like the stick. Truck stays in neutral and my foot off of the clutch until it's time to go. Then I step on the clutch, put it in gear and go. Very little duty time for the throwout bearing.

 

I found quite a few on craislist, this is one in Atlanta.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/431334820.html