2003 7.3
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2003 7.3
I see that 2003 is the crossover year. I see some 2003 with the 7.3 and some with the 6.0. What is up with that and how can you tell the difference? I would really like a 7.3 crew cab F250 or F350 but I am having a hard time finding any. Is the 7.3 really that much better than the 6.0? THANKS!
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From what i hear it depends on how much time you want to spend in the shop. The 7.3 is one of the most reliable engines there are. I am not sure of the easiest way to tell them apart without opening the hood but im sure someone on here will be more help
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I have an 03 with a 7.3...and have no idea how to tell the difference. I was told that the early 03's had 7.3's and late 03's had 6.0's. I've talked to several people that have 6.0's that wish they were 7.3's.
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Welcome to FTE. I had my choice when i bought mine new. I opted for the 7.3 because i wanted the last of the mohecans. Glad i did, thats the truth. Love my beast.....
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I can tell by sound, but if it is stock, the 7.3 has a slant cut exhaust tip, the 6.0 has a straight cut... If you look on the drivers frame rail, the 7.3 has just a pump at the front, the 6.0 has a hfcm... or horizontal fuel conditioning module...
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One thing I noticed too is the 6.0's with the tow mirrors have the signal in them from the factory. Only a few of the 7.3's have them and they were swapped out by their owners. Door badges as well.
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Thats what I was going to point out also!!
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I see that 2003 is the crossover year. I see some 2003 with the 7.3 and some with the 6.0. What is up with that and how can you tell the difference? I would really like a 7.3 crew cab F250 or F350 but I am having a hard time finding any. Is the 7.3 really that much better than the 6.0? THANKS!
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EARL!