7.3 the best?
Hook it, I'll pull it.
Joined: May 2007
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Thanks for all the input guys, I should have been a little more clear of my intentions. I'm looking for a long term truck for family use only and pulling of a 5th wheel camper and the odd 4 wheeler haul. I am looking for longevity, power and fuel economy, as much as possible. thanks again
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Columbia, MO
I don't believe you. Flat out, no sarcasm, I just don't believe that for a second.
That's the truth. The 7.3's not the best for a hot rod, but they will work all day long for many years if you're gentle with the mods.
That's the truth. The 7.3's not the best for a hot rod, but they will work all day long for many years if you're gentle with the mods.
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From: Newport, WA
Gone, but not forgotten
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo
Thanks for all the input guys, I should have been a little more clear of my intentions. I'm looking for a long term truck for family use only and pulling of a 5th wheel camper and the odd 4 wheeler haul. I am looking for longevity, power and fuel economy, as much as possible. thanks again
209k on mine now and still runs like new. I have it modded as far as I feel it can handle. It will last me the rest of my life, I just wish it had the bells and whistles the '03's offered. But there is no way I would give it up for any of the newer ones unless my exact motor could be installed along with the deal. It is as fast and quick as I need, I can blow the doors off of any stock 6.0 and any Dodge I have tangled with so far. If I don't know up front I can win a drag race I just ignore them. I am unhappy with the transmissions though, as is everyone else.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Millbrook Alabama
272K miles here, I am right around 315 RWHP, and am happy. my truck has towed a tag or 5er for at least 100K of those 272K miles. No major failures, I am even still running the stock tranny(although on borrowed time). I would not hesitate to hook my 5er up to my truck and go cross country tomorrow.
The 7.3 is really a simple engine. First look under the hood is a little daunting, but further research here will have you understanding it in no time.
The 7.3 is really a simple engine. First look under the hood is a little daunting, but further research here will have you understanding it in no time.
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From: Orangevale, CA
I am amazed at what these trucks will do. I just made a run to cheney, wa with 37's and an 8000 lb trailer. Did 1700 miles in 36 hours straight and averaged just over 10 miles to the gallon. I dont think I would trust to many other vehicles with over 180000 miles to do that.
