she couldnt pull it
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Originally Posted by 88FordF-150
I was reading this kind of laughing, just the thought of the 5.4 gasser being compared to the 7.3PSD lmao...
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You know, if one engine would suit everyones needs, then Ford would only have one, which ever it would be. Just the same, if one company built a truck that worked for everyone, well, there wouldn't be any Chevys or Dodges. Way to many things come in to play to start throwing stones and see who can pee the strongest stream for the longest distance. Each engine built has its strong points and it's weak ones, although other than the cost of fuel and the amount of oil required per change, I don't have any complaints with my 7.3. The 5.4 may lack in pure pulling power, the v10 likes to be feed, and the 7.3 is heavy and lacks haul *** power without mods. Bottom line, each engine has it's place and is a matter of choice. The good news is, They all came wrapped in a Super Duty.
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I switched to a diesel in 2003. However, in hindsight, I would have added a turbo or supercharger to my 2000 Chevy 5.3. Switching costs are too high. Doesn't look like STS has a system for the 5.4, but maybe they can fab something for you. Worth a shot.
I switched to a diesel in 2003. However, in hindsight, I would have added a turbo or supercharger to my 2000 Chevy 5.3. Switching costs are too high. Doesn't look like STS has a system for the 5.4, but maybe they can fab something for you. Worth a shot.
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Yeah, something sounds a little odd here my 06 5.4 is no race car but 1st gear is sooo low on the auto Its hard to believe the truck would stop without loosing traction. I aslo agree the diesel is a far superior motor for pulling but to say it will outlast the 5.4 is anyones guess .My last two 5.4 SD trucks went over 200k on the motor and still running pretty good. I have two good friends with 6.0 motors that were bought back by ford and one that has had several issues by 120k miles.Out pull a 5.4 for sure, make it to 200k problem free I doubt it.
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well guess i should tell about the truck its a 99 f250 4x4 regular cab with 125xxx, it has 4:10 LS gears and automatic. Ive put a hypertech programmer on it and dual exhaust with no cat. And also running 305/70's I hit the hill at about 30 and put it on the floor. the tranny wasnt slipping and the tires wernt either. The road was oiled and chipped. Its a great truck but im worried about burning up the tranny. Oh and yes with the right gearing you can pull anything. Did you know that even the largest tractors only have around 400 horse, but would like to go down the road faster than 20 mph.
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Originally Posted by redford
There was something wrong with that truck.
I bet it was slipping in gear - going to 4LOW just took off enough torque from the tranny clutches to allow it to stop slipping. With a 7.3, he'd have more clutches in the tranny
Or it was one heck of a grade.
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As for comparisons, come on, he's got a '99 (according to his profile) and that peaks out at 360ft/lbs or so, doesn't it? The 7.3 is up around 500.
I think the 7.3 would have done a much better job.
But I still think there's something wrong with that 5.4
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Funny thing, the only 7.3L's I ever experienced were absolute turds. My friends '99 PSD is slower than my 5.4 by a long shot. My cousin has a 92 IDI 7.3 and your lucky if that thig can pull itself down the highway at 70 mph, let alone a load. But what can I say, maybee i'm the only one with a 5.4 who doesn't think I'm underpowered.
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Originally Posted by 92f150I6
Funny thing, the only 7.3L's I ever experienced were absolute turds. My friends '99 PSD is slower than my 5.4 by a long shot. My cousin has a 92 IDI 7.3 and your lucky if that thig can pull itself down the highway at 70 mph, let alone a load. But what can I say, maybee i'm the only one with a 5.4 who doesn't think I'm underpowered.
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Not the only one,I think mine does a pretty good job for the base model engine and at 23k for the stripped down 4x4 I think its pretty good bang for the buck.I have to agree though it sounds like the tranny is going, how does the fluid look,and smell? Also is it possible the brakes are dragging on the trailer? its happened to a friends gooseneck trailer a fiew times.
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From: Stephensville WI
Originally Posted by krewat
I think he ate that 4R100 and doesn't know it yet
With an automatic, the transmission either burns up or the wheels break traction when you are trying to haul a very heavy load up a hill, but the engine doesn't fail or stall.
Originally Posted by cattlerancher
......Its a great truck but im worried about burning up the tranny..........
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Originally Posted by 92f150I6
Funny thing, the only 7.3L's I ever experienced were absolute turds. My friends '99 PSD is slower than my 5.4 by a long shot. My cousin has a 92 IDI 7.3 and your lucky if that thig can pull itself down the highway at 70 mph, let alone a load. But what can I say, maybee i'm the only one with a 5.4 who doesn't think I'm underpowered.
They are only underpowered if you are trying to do more than they were intended for. Heck my psd's underpowered sometimes, but then again sometimes I should be using a big truck for some of the things I have put my pickup through.
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From: Carhenge
Originally Posted by F350-6
This is exaclty where the diesel comes in to play. My 7.3 weighs so much I could never high center. It will always tilt nose down. Problem solved.
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From: Stephensville WI
Originally Posted by clux
It is possible to high center a 7.3 on snow, I have in fact done it several times in the last month. It takes some pretty hard, crusty, deep snow, though.
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Nothing fun about high centering one of these trucks on hard snow. Ive done alot of wheelies with my international farm tractor pulling mine out of a 3 plus foot snow drift in my driveway.Funny though I still hear little voices in my head saying go for it when the snow gets deep.