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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Best 7.3 engine!?

Hi guys!Need to know,what is the best 7.3 engine from 1994 to 2003?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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I would say about a 2000 as long as it has forged rods!!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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I love my 03 but I had a 97 that was just as strong and got a little better fuel mileage.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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I would say any between 99' - 03' would be the best 7.3 engine.

Does anyone have a bad one??
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Ok guys,I'm not worry just about body stile,I like all Ford's body stile,I need to know just - what year 7.3 engine is best,more reliable,most proven...Thanks for replay!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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I would say about a 2000 as long as it has forged rods!!
x2 ! I agree with Layson on this one
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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I used to own a 97 PSD......and now have a 2000 PSD, I miss the old body style! BUT.....the newer truck is BY FAR SUPERIOR! In power and features and just a better all around truck
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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I would say any between 99' - 03' would be the best 7.3 engine.

Does anyone have a bad one??
Thats the same thing I was thinking.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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The best 7.3 is the one you can get the best deal on IMO.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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I would say any between 99' - 03' would be the best 7.3 engine.

Does anyone have a bad one??
Ask jtharvey that and see what he says
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Ask jtharvey that and see what he says

LOL, Chase, there are exceptions to every rule. But look what he has done to that engine. I think he is where he wanted to be.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Would a LATE '99 have forged rods?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Would a LATE '99 have forged rods?
Yep...sure would
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Would a LATE '99 have forged rods?
Thats prolly the best year, unless your not goin to mod the truck then the best truck would be the one with the best deal or lowest miles IMO.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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I,m just glad when i bought mine new in 03 the dealer asked me if i wanted the 7.3 or the new 6.0, was thinking of the 6.0 for the little more power and torque but decided on the 7.3. The last of a legend i thought.
 
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