I dont care what anyone says but 7.3 is the best pickup truck diesel engine of all time , period. My dad has had 3 7.3’s and still have one of them that i would like to be my first truck. It has a tune and after market exhaust. Its front end and driver and passenger doors are off a 6.0 and people always get confused. It sounds so nice and still runs perfect. 7.3 is the best diesel ever
@OutdoorSavage 0123 ...I will beg to differ...the 7.3 powerstroke is a good v8 diesel, but i'm a mechanic so I prefer inline 6 truck engines...for pickups I don't think you can do better than a 5.9 Cummins,...the 6.7 Cummins is better since all the emissions, being the 5.9 couldn't keep up with the 6.7s
Go try to find a clean good running 5.9 cummins without rust. The only ones that are still running good and are clean are either built or are sema builds. Where i live you cant go a day without seeing or hearing a 7.3.
@@Alex-gt2qf so how does it make it just as good, for half that if you’re a man and do the work yourself you could be making 500hp or with the extra 5k you could get a lift/leveling kit and wheels
Had a 1995 F350 Dually with 7.3 at 490,000miles, that I sold to buy a 2001 F250 Crewcab at auction for $7000 in 2012. The F250 now has 533,000 miles on it, and being I'm 70 years old, I'd bet the 7.3 out lives me ! We'll see who wins that race as I don't ever plan on selling it !
Damn, ours has about 350k on it, and she's a keeper. Mine was stolen 3 mo. ago, got it back in 3 weeks after it was stolen. As most know that seldom happens, it was found by USBP in Laredo, TX. the thieves were running drugs in it. I know my wife and I got lucky, you just never see a stolen vehicle again, or there is nothing left of it. We love our 2002 F350 4X4 SRW crew 8' bed. We had our first date in it, plus it's a big, black, tinted out, cool looking truck. I was amazed the prices they bring when I started looking for a replacement, I had to do a lot to it to repair the damage done, and to theft proof it for the future use. I spent 2 weeks removing all accessible door locks. It is now electric only connected to my alarm/kill/fob. You can break into it through the windows and get in, but if you had MY keys you couldn't start it, the hood is chained and locked, and we have Lo-jack. Make sure and theft proof your truck guys, they are becoming very popular with the thieves, and the Cartel. Oh yeah, she has a LOT of performance mods.....
@@charon9205 A friend of mine had his truck stolen, the thieves filled it will gas right before the cops spotted it and arrested them. Bottom line, they filled his gas for him LOL.
yess! the ford dodge chev argument is always wrong cause up untill ford actually started making there own motor outsiders make these diesels! i will say my 05 dodge has been the worst to work on as in its not a rust bucket but has the yrs on it, but every bolt breaks from rust if i need to work on something
The 7.3 is a t444e but international also made a legend that my self a cat guy and anyone that knows diesels will admit the dt466 and its family of engines excluding the Navistar engines or electronic controlled versions. Leave it stock will last longer then everything around it or build it to 3000hp and it will hold that power.
Yep, a Good Ole IH (International Harvester) Corn Binder. I dont JUST own a OBS 7.3 But also a IH Scout with a 345 Complete frame off rstomod that have taken me 7years now. BinderPlanet - Project Double D's. Check it out!
Seven years ago I sold everything and retired to the Philippines. The hardest thing to part with was a lifted 97 F-250 XLT with a 7.3 that I purchased new. I've owned several diesel trucks and still drive a diesel here in the Islands daily, hands down the 7.3 motor for me is the most reliable I've had. Nothing sounds like a 7.3 with custom exhaust, I miss that truck.
@@tcgeddes6691 on an engine dyno never seen a non p-Pumped 7.3 get over 1200 on the chassis dyno seen a couple P pumped 7.3s get 1500 on a chassis dyno. highest horsepower powerstroke ever on a chassis dyno was set by arguably the strongest of all the Powerstroke ever released the 6.4.... Aaron Rudolf (1,987 hp / 3,005 lb-ft) and just behind him Jesse warren with a 6.0. that used a 6.4 block and 6.0 internals and that pull bent the crank. the 6.0 crank has a tendancy to banana over 1200 horsepower. as expected. Jesse warren switched to a 6.4 crank yet to compete with it though the 6.4s crank is known to be just fine even at 1900 hp. or better. and with all the short comings of the 6.0 puting its internals into a 6.4 block makes one mean machine. 7.3 just isnt as strong. same with the 6.7 granted the 7.3 if its got the forged rods is arguably stronger than the 6.7. just to put that into perspective. highest hp duramax and cummins runs.... duramaxes sitting around 1500 record on chassis and cummins around 1900.......... to date i dont think anyone regardless of brand has broken 2000 hp on fuel only....... almost all these numbers were acheived with lots of NOS.
I'm taking the fam on a 12 month 10k mile road trip in the states towing 20k lbs. I started looking at $60k-$70k fords and chevys newish to tow and after weeks I'm thinking of just buying one of these with 180k miles on it for under $15k. Can I get you thoughts on that. My wife is tripin on the high miles but it seems like a smarter purchase.
@@noahziegler3478you will be fine sir. My wife tripped too😂 I have 445,185 miles on my 7.3 right now. I can give you that specific number because I am sitting in my truck. But for real I think you should buy it. If I could find one with that many miles I would jump on it. It not even broke in yet😂
@@suzgabverdugo933I bought a '97 w/ a bad 460 in it - 186k miles and "blow-by," to the point where the air filter is being saturated. Anyhow, I've been on the fence as to whether or not to sell, but now il thinking it would be worth the investment to put a 7.3 in that bad boy - the body is clean, and it would hurt to part with such a beauty...
I come from a 7.3 family, mine is 2000 excursion 7.3 , my oldest son has 2000 f350 dually cclb 7.3, my youngest son has 2002 f250 cclb 7.3 and my grandson has 2 7.3s 2000 cclb and 97 reg cab, my brother has a 2002 ecsb, they are all 4x4s. Awesome trucks.
My grandfather is 60 almost 70 years old, and owns a dairy in lakes region New Hampshire. He bought a brand new 1997 F350 dually with the iconic 7.3 Powerstroke and zf5 manual transmission. He still has it, not sure how much miles are on it, but still runs clean. He has gone through his number of doors and fenders, like all trucks, however the transmission and engine run perfectly. The “mods” done to it is a stainless steel flatbed, put on about a year ir so after he bought it, and the classic OEM west coast mirrors designed for that year truck. Do I wish it would be my first truck? Yes. However, the frame has had patch work done to it, and the cab mounting bolts may not be as strong as they once were. I have found countless 7.3s that would be perfect for me, and it has always been my dream to own one.
Grandpa had a early 1999 7.3 bought it new used it to drive to Mexico and back never skipped a beat now it’s been past on to me with only 93 thousand miles been my dream truck definitely doing some upgrades to it.
I own a 2001 F350 with the 7.3 and it has never failed me, except for when it was new. An 'O' ring failed on the high pressure pump and spread oil all over the engine and the clutch. A new clutch and some cleaning has cured that problem. Onward!
My grandpa had one when I was a little kid, I remember the rhythmic clacking of it's injectors as he'd pull his truck up to pick me up for the weekend. Now, almost 20 years later the truck is being gifted to me :)
I have a '99 F250 with the 7.3. Has around 326K and runs like a champ. Mine is a long bed, 2 wheel drive and I love it. Pulls like crazy. Just a great engine and truck for me.
we have a 2002 Excursion with the 7.3. Its got the top end rebuilt, with a turbo. Not much more fuel then stock. It never roals coal, if that tells you anything. People say they're slow, but ours aint half bad I dont think. Gosh I love that truck. My dream rig is a early 2000's F-250 with a 7.3.
We got rid of a 99 with 7.3 aww man neighbors still got it with little over 600,000 when we had it the odometer didn’t run for 3-4 years. Seen it yesterday still whistling on down the road.. no 💨
@@jaketrat3725 heard alotta issues out of the ZF6's but on a 7.3 i'd take a ZF6 over the 4r trans my 6.0 i got much much rather have 5r110. 5r110 pretty much indestructable from the factory. and mines stage 4 billet. from red diamond diesel. no issues putting 700 hp 1400 ft lbs of tourqe down at the rear wheels for over 130k miles now.
I'd say Cummins despite the transmission it's a rock solid engine depending on which one but the early 12v was a dependent engine especially with the Manuel plus this engine had amazing torque and could be one hell of a work horse
Fun fact, my grandfather lives in Dawsonville Ga, and sold liquor and beer (illegally of course) out of a place called “the smokehouse” in Dawsonville, and when Burt and Jerry came through during filming, they stopped and my grandfather sold to them. Got some photos, and autographs.
I got a '97 7.3L that's lifted 8" with 37x12.50r17 along with 5" stacks (straight piped obviously) and it's just a solid truck all around. With the ZF5 behind it and the king pin dana 60 swapped in up front it's a beast! And with 4.10 gears and a tuner it'll pull anything even with the 37s
I dream of having a 7.3 one day. I'll be 18 in April of this year and it's so hard as you said to find just decent examples of the trucks for sale. I just hope I live long enough to own one. They are so reliable and nostalgic, I just have to turn my head every time I see or hear one!!
@@jamesyates9378 Just bought one woth 390k miles at 19y/o. Keep an eye out they ppp up occasionally. It helps if you're in the south. Rust belt eats away at all vehicles.
@@jamesyates9378 Just bought one at 18 (19 in 2 months) for 6.5k with zero rust and only issue is something with the front tank. Other than that it's awesome. It took a BIT of finding but it eventually happened, like he said just keep at it!
My company truck in 2003 was a 2003 dump body DRW F450 7.3 and I loved it. A couple years ago I purchased my very own 2003 SRW F350 7.3 with 225k miles. I knew of the issues with these engines around 250k miles so I replaced HPOP, IPR, IPC, CPS, injectors, all sensors and connector plugs, glowplugs, fuel pump, fuel lines, deleted the fuel pick up with a sump, installed a pre-pump canister fuel filter and water separator assembly off of a CAT engine, installed Riffrax crossover to eliminate dead-heading, rebuilt the turbo and pedestal with a wicked wheel impeller, installed a Mishimoto trans cooler, installed an AirRaid intake and battery tray system, rebuilt the fuel bowl, and painted the valve covers and all parts I removed white to easily see any leaks before they become costly problems. I am over 250k miles now and I see 17.5mpg like clockwork each Friday when I fill up on my way home from work to enjoy the weekend with my family. I only run Schaefer’s oil and Motorcraft filters. I enjoy my 7.3 each day I drive it. I plan on rebuilding my 4R100 trans to make it bulletproof in a year or two.
7.3 pulls like a dream. It’s a strong monster. Not the fastest but the strength is worth it. If you’re pulling for short or long distance, you won’t notice a ton of weight behind you. It rides like a dream too. That’s why I love it. Pulls a ton of weight with ease, rides smooth and reliable. I am curious how the new 6.7 performs though.
Just found a 2000 7.3 6 speed clean as they come with 120k miles for 9k it doesnt have any rust. Im so excited because ive been looking for 5 years to find it. I remember growing up cruising in a 95 7.3 f350 i loved that truck
Have a '96 F250 w/ only 150k miles and love it... TS6 chip w/ Swamps tunes, CTS 3 monitor, MBRP exhaust, and an aluminum 7.3 intercooler w/ E99 spider and Carson Stauffer pipes. Great truck and gets a lot of love no matter where I'm driving it. I wanted one for a long, long time and I'm glad I've finally got my hands on one.
I have a 97 F350 7.3 with over 400,000 and still going and just bought a 97 E350 club wagon extra long 7.3 with only 172,000. Love the 7.3 and has never let me down.
Currently building a 1995 F250 7.3 regular cab 4x4. Bought superduty axles and plan on doing an 8” lift. Has American force wheels on 37s, 5in exhaust, sinister tip and adding a set of amp power steps and power back window. Already gets thumbs up and it’s still parked on the driveway. Great engine and cool body lines! Becoming harder to find clean parts.
I have a 1999 7.3 F250 and I love it. It's slow but it sounds like a diesel truck should and it's reliable. Managed to find one with only 153k miles and no rust on it last year and instantly pulled the trigger on it. Best decision I ever made
I jus bought a 1999 F350 7.3 manual shift 6 speed 4wd crew cabin long bed. I love so much about it the short shift trow, the 4 wheel disc brakes, the milage... Thank you for this video and a few things to watch out. If you are ever in Charleston SC...
Own a 7.3 with 95,000. Old guy had an Excursion hidden in his barn that he used to haul a trailer or something light. Love the 7.3 and don't need to roll coal or do burn outs. Bought it to haul my trailer until my kids take the wheel.
I have an early 01 4x4 193+ Miles on it , I’ve done all the necessary upgrades. My Son has a 2000 4x4 both trucks are crew cabs his has 270,000 it’s his daily driver his also has all necessary upgrades . Wouldn’t trade either for a new truck. I’ve definitely pulled things with my truck that were extremely over the towing capacity with no problems. Last year I rebuilt the transmission under my carport, spent $2,500 on parts The torque converter was $1,500 . A few weeks ago i pulled my brothers 26’ gooseneck with 2 tractors and some equipment on it 70+ MPH trans temp never went above 140 In July. 7.3💪👍
I suspect the exhaust back pressure tube was probably clogged especially if the truck is tuned. Common maintenance thing. It fills up with soot, the sensor can’t get a good reading, and fuel economy tanks
Kind of late replying to this but just came up as a suggested vid. I have a 95 PowerStroke 7.3, 5 s/p manual, extended cab & long bed. If I drive it nice, meaning doing posted highway speeds then can get around 20 MGP whilst towing a light race car on open trailer. Very happy with it.
7.3 is the best truck engine. Not even talking about just diesels. Literally never had a problem but I do know people who have had problems with them. Best advice just don’t buy one from a teenager😂you’ll have to rebuild the whole truck
Recommendation… 5.7 hemi or any 3rd generation hemi. Unless it’s a Cummins there’s not much Ram content on here. Us Mopar guys with modded hemis need love too. Other than the MDS lifter issue on later trucks it’s a good platform to build on
I have a 2000 f250 power stroke 380,000 miles. Only 20,000 in the last ten years. Never had any engine work done besides maintenance. Gets14-15 mpg all the time. Still runs great.
I've a CA '96 F250. stock engine, 247k miles, Diamond Eye 4" freeflow ad Afe high flow air filter. Open road unloaded 17.2mpg. with my 2k lb 11.3 Lance on the back 11-13 mpg.. it's the right foot. Add my Scout that I flat tow and I'm gettting 8-11 mpg... depends on my right foot. She does everything I want her to do as far as performance.
My grandfather had a 7.3 fresh of the lot back in the day and then my dad bought it of him and I hope I can buy it of my dad. And its still runs to this day
I owned one wish I still had it was a tank in the winter and pulled what ever I wanted. Plus the sound it made with an aero turbine resonator was amazing
7.3 and the 4.9 online 6 was Ford's most reliable engine's made. I had 1997 F150 4.9 it still ran great wen I scrap it just rusted away on me. Now I have a old 2002 E350 with the 7.3 it has 620.000 km and it's still going strong. But I did have to get the transmission rebuild few years ago. Thanks for the post keep up the good work.
I am building a 96 4x4 crew and I plan it to be the last truck i ever own. The motor in mine has blow by but you wouldn't know it driving it. I found a 150 thousand mile 7.3 that is practically just broke in i am freshening up to drop in it. Some upgrades but nothing to rough on her. I plan to keep my old block to build it may go back in one day. Amazing engine but beautiful truck. Its perfect.
Fuel economy isn't as bad as stated. I just got back from a four hundred mile trip hauling a 4k pound truck camper and my stock 95 350 dually 2wd got 12.5 mpg. Gets 15+ unloaded. Also 365k miles on the clock and runs like new.
That’s exactly what I’m getting now. 15+ with a straight pipe & new filter. Specially staying between 55-65 mph. Best truck i ever owned. Got a 2020 6.7. But i love driving the 7.3 because it’s manual
My 1996 F-350 is running around 500-550HP. Engine is reliable, it sounds great and gets around 13-16 mpg. Just head studded the engine and put a banks intercooler kit in it…reliable engine but can’t say the same about the transmission :’(
That can be solved according a good friend of mine who swore he could build me a quality transmission out of my E4OD, after this transmission failed a second time, but the first time was a converter failure, so it was replaced and nothing else, second converter failed almost emeditly, but I believe it was the transmission, who would think that a converter would fail so fast, and it was a good quality but only a single clutch set up, so after pulling it out and taking it to my friend, he found the issues and that my transmission was actually in very good shape for the miles on it and the burnt torque converter, he replaced it with a triple clutch converter and rebuilt the transmission with Kevlar racing clutches and we put a deeper sump pan on it that doubled the pan capacity, I was looking into going manual or possibly Alison or a C6 with a gear vendors overdrive, all options would have cost me way more money, but my friend has been doing this for over 40 years and promised me that I couldn't break it, we will see, but do have faith in his confidence.
Bought a used 2005 Excursion with the 7.3 really loved the truck after sitting 3yrs. & 2 new batteries eng. Started right up. With 275k+ miles & unknown history & $8k in repairs (on truck not eng.) was affaid the turbo, transfer case, etc. would need more $$. Had to sell the truck, But really did love driving it.
Emissions wasn’t the reason that Ford had to scrap the engine, California changed its noise regulations and the 7.3 was too loud for those standards. Also the 7.3 got an inter cooler when it was put into the Super Duty body style in 1998. Also to answer the last question, I own a 2001 7.3 F350 and it was worth every penny
Could u tell me more about the 7.3 after 1998. I just got my first vehicle it was my moms and grand dads but they like me seem not to know a lot about it. And I’m a newly mechanic in the military and want to learn more on my pov
95 was the year uncle Sam started to clamp down on emissions. That's why anything built after 95 has OBDII. Obviously 3/4 tons don't require emissions to pass inspection. I have the 95 crew cab 4x4 and it's worth every penny.
I have a 2000 7.3 Super Duty with that i bought in 2002. It's in perfect condition and has 116k miles. I drive it short distances almost every day and use it to pull a goose neck horse trailer and a camper. Its akways been kept under cover and is beautiful truck. I'll sell it some day, but not now.
My wife and I have 2, 7.3's and 2, 5.9's. 2002 F350 4x4 Lariat long bed, 1997 F250 4x4 ext cab long bed, 2003 3rd gen long bed crew cab common rail and a 5.9 2001 2nd gen short bed Quad cab 5.9. IMHO these are my dream trucks. I've wanted these trucks since they were introduced!! I drive the Cummins and my wife drives the Powerstrokes. I could not be happier with the ability to work on my own rigs. I refuse to buy this new computer for everything era we live in today. I will say I get better MPG in my Cummins, but I love the way both these powerhouses feel!!!!!
After daily driving for almost a year I think it’s a badass motor and the truck it’s in is good too I use it for work and it hasn’t failed me yet! (Knock on wood) I keep up on the maintenance and the only things I’ve fixed so far is a power steering line and the stupid fuel damper has been deleted
I'm actually looking at buying a 2001-02 F350 dually 7.3 for towing and a work truck. I really want to find a good one and can't wait til' one is mine someday.
Love my powerstroke! I put 365K miles on a 2001 with zero issues (never should have sold it). I still own a 2000 F350 that I bought new. It now has 185K miles.....lifetime truck.
Just bought my first ford. I'm a chevy/gm guy... but I will admit I do love my 7 3 excursion. It's a really fun rig for the family and I'm glad to hear nothing but good things about this motor. I only see 12-15mpg (12 city, 15hwy) probably could use a cold air intake/new fuel filter/tune but thats to come in the future! Much ❤️
@@Okk030 nah, I loved my c5 vette, 2001 blazer xtreme, 2007 caddliac sts, and my 2003 Silverado 1500... just saying I like my (new to me) ford excursion alot. Despite how much I used to trash fords
I still find my `99 F-250/7.3/Manual trans the best vehicle I've ever owned (and that is a lot -including Cadillac and Lincoln). It hauls like a truck, rides like a car and not bad mileage either.
Though it’s not the most popular diesel by any means, but I’d recommend the differences of a 7.3 idi and a 7.3 powerstroke. There is a pile of internal differences that many don’t know about!
I'm an original owner of a 1997 F-250 HD, purchased in October of 1996. Hands down best truck I ever owned. Don't really use it much anymore, but just can't seem to let her go.
I have a 97 f250 4wd 7.3 with manual 5 speed! Bought her with 19,000 miles in 1998! She has 448,000 miles now! No injectors, glo plugs, etc! Rebuilt front end, one water pump and 4 clutches! Love my truck, people have tried to buy it ever since the day I bought it! Would never buy a new truck like they make today!
Love my 7.3 PSD is awesome!! Love the beast!! A real truck in my opinion, although the new ones look great, there is nothing like the OBS and 99-03 Super Duty 7.3 PSD!!
Not only would i own a 7.3 Powerstroke, but I do own one. It is, however, the new body style, a 2000. Very little smog and bonus forged internals. I just bought it with 373,000 miles and drove it back to California from Nevada. She's not perfect, and I'm doing all the maintenance all at once, so I have a baseline for the what is likely to need repair in the future.
I have 3 Ford trucks..92 F350 Crew Cab 4x4 with a 460 (161k original miles) and new E4OD, 96 F250 extended Cab 4x4 7.3 auto with 39K original miles, 97 F250 extended Cab short bed 4x4 7.3 and the ZF5 manual 227k original miles and another 97 7.3 engine with 110k original miles. I cant get enuf of them ! Now I am old and will have to figure out what I am going to do with all this stuff. LOL
I think the 7.3 injection system is what makes it better then the Cummins. I’ve owned several Cummins and worrying about a injector melting down my engine was quiet annoying
I've got a '94 f350 idi crew cab with 494,000kms and even the the rings are obviously worn and burning a bit of oil the thing runs and starts damn fine every time (got a much lower km donor engine to put in it now, but hey, it still runs!)
Still running my 96 it's what pays the bills, it has a comfortable seat rides decent and looks good, at least that's what all the strangers and customers tell me, and that's all I need, milage is more than reasonable it get 17mpg in the summer months but hits 22 when the colder months come, I don't have a intercooler unfortunately, otherwise I could possibly get a more consistent milage and possibly even better milage, but business is business and for the cost of a intercooler I can buy a lot of fuel, and for what I need this truck doesn't work very hard, and get respectable milage doing it, so that make it all most impossible to replace.
I'm the 2nd owner of the Original Platinum Edition 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty. Had it for 22 years now and call it Goose," LOUD and Proud" a bit noisy and obnoxious at times too. Just like a goose 😜😂
Had 7.3's since 99 when I was in the oilpatch. Still have one. Mine were all 300-400k+ miles and damn near bulletproof. A wreck & flood cost me 2 of them. i am asked if I will sell my current one [4wd crew] at least twice a month. With what I've been offered lately, I just might . 🤔😄
Use one for work every day! As a kid my best friend dad had one one the farm. Hauled 33000 pounds with it hauling lots of big bale's. Worked it way hard then after took on dirt roads jumped it and going 95! Truck was hard to break!
I used to be a diehard ford fan boy im a diesel mechanic I switched to duramax I sold every Ford I owned and got GM vehicles even my gas trucks here's the thing the engine is good it lasts a very long time over the years I've seen them as high as 800,000 miles BUT the last 2 I owned left me stranded on the side of the road multiple times busted hoses leaks in the fuel lines between the tank and engine tank switch valves get stuck halfway and you're done for and good luck finding a new one you are screwed be prepared to put an entire lift pump fuel system on it get rid of the pump in the valley (this applies to OBS only) then with the superduty be prepared for fuel tank strainer issues substantial loss of power from that and I'd recommend again tearing out the whole fuel system front to back on the lift side of things get rid of the dinky 3/8" lines go up to 1/2" if you're planning on making good power also just go ahead and change every hose on the truck both coolant lines and all the Hhigh pressure oil lines as well as the fuel supply lines on the engine delete the factory fuel filter housing when you put an air dog or fast pump because it WILL leak there's no maybe it will leak and get ready for oil leaks holy shit rear main seal front main seal the oil cooler will 100% pour oil at some point so be ready to re-seal that because they will go from fine to pouring oil on you on a road trip and it's not something you want to fix on the side of the road trust me now most of this isn't the fault of the engine it's just age theyve passed their prime in a major way they are now a nightmare and if you have a tight budget then before you have the money to get nice wheels and tires spend it first where it counts and go ahead and address all of those issues I listed above this is experience from both owning them myself and from years of working on them as a diesel mechanic oh and last make sure you carry a spare cam sensor in the glove box because it eill go out as well make sure you only buy OEM cam sensors not from the parts store unless they can get you a Motorcraft sensor
I had a 1996 Ford F-250 extended cab 4x4 wasn’t the prettiest looking truck on the road but god damn was she built like a tank and was literally impossible to kill despite accidentally sending it into an irrigation ditch submerging it underwater flooding it and yes it still ran and drove just fine no hiccups after it was pulled from the ditch started right up even did a diagnostic test and got nothing now if that isnt ford built tough than idk what is 😅
I traded a 1989 suburban with a low mileage built 6.2 turbo diesel for a highmileage but well maintained and pretty clean 2001 f250 quad cab 4x4 with a 6 speed. Driver seat is worn, lid on the middle bench seat is damaged. oil stains on the carpet. just passed 450,000. I had a shop replace the injectors and some controller no issues so far and averaged 18mpg on a trip with it I don't think thats bad for it's size at all. All stock, previous owner replaced the turbo with a stock one and I still have whatever the old one is its slightly larger. Surprisingly on one trip with the Suburban I averaged 22mpg when I had 33's on it. The old surbuban with the built 6.2 was pretty quick for a 6.2, I think it was the higher lift rockers and the 18:1 pistons the previous owner used, head studded, main girdle. Had mil-surplus 36's on it for a long time, a nv4500 transmission. almost no interior, no radio or a/c but the heater worked great. I'll take my high mileage f250 any day, much more comfortable truck to drive but I don't want to take it offroad and abuse it like I did with the suburban though.
I dont care what anyone says but 7.3 is the best pickup truck diesel engine of all time , period. My dad has had 3 7.3’s and still have one of them that i would like to be my first truck. It has a tune and after market exhaust. Its front end and driver and passenger doors are off a 6.0 and people always get confused. It sounds so nice and still runs perfect. 7.3 is the best diesel ever
@OutdoorSavage 0123 ...I will beg to differ...the 7.3 powerstroke is a good v8 diesel, but i'm a mechanic so I prefer inline 6 truck engines...for pickups I don't think you can do better than a 5.9 Cummins,...the 6.7 Cummins is better since all the emissions, being the 5.9 couldn't keep up with the 6.7s
Go try to find a clean good running 5.9 cummins without rust. The only ones that are still running good and are clean are either built or are sema builds. Where i live you cant go a day without seeing or hearing a 7.3.
i think 6.0s are just as good as 7.3, the only difference is you need to put 10k into the motor 😂
Exactly
@@Alex-gt2qf so how does it make it just as good, for half that if you’re a man and do the work yourself you could be making 500hp or with the extra 5k you could get a lift/leveling kit and wheels
Had a 1995 F350 Dually with 7.3 at 490,000miles, that I sold to buy a 2001 F250 Crewcab at auction for $7000 in 2012. The F250 now has 533,000 miles on it, and being I'm 70 years old, I'd bet the 7.3 out lives me ! We'll see who wins that race as I don't ever plan on selling it !
Damn, ours has about 350k on it, and she's a keeper. Mine was stolen 3 mo. ago, got it back in 3 weeks after it was stolen. As most know that seldom happens, it was found by USBP in Laredo, TX. the thieves were running drugs in it. I know my wife and I got lucky, you just never see a stolen vehicle again, or there is nothing left of it. We love our 2002 F350 4X4 SRW crew 8' bed. We had our first date in it, plus it's a big, black, tinted out, cool looking truck. I was amazed the prices they bring when I started looking for a replacement, I had to do a lot to it to repair the damage done, and to theft proof it for the future use. I spent 2 weeks removing all accessible door locks. It is now electric only connected to my alarm/kill/fob. You can break into it through the windows and get in, but if you had MY keys you couldn't start it, the hood is chained and locked, and we have Lo-jack. Make sure and theft proof your truck guys, they are becoming very popular with the thieves, and the Cartel. Oh yeah, she has a LOT of performance mods.....
@@charon9205 A friend of mine had his truck stolen, the thieves filled it will gas right before the cops spotted it and arrested them. Bottom line, they filled his gas for him LOL.
My 96 has 307,000
@HighCountryRambler hopefully it was a 460 and not a 7.3 😂
The 7.3 wasn't a ford made motor but a international Inc which is legendary in the diesel community
That's what I came to the comments section for...
yess! the ford dodge chev argument is always wrong cause up untill ford actually started making there own motor outsiders make these diesels! i will say my 05 dodge has been the worst to work on as in its not a rust bucket but has the yrs on it, but every bolt breaks from rust if i need to work on something
The 7.3 is a t444e but international also made a legend that my self a cat guy and anyone that knows diesels will admit the dt466 and its family of engines excluding the Navistar engines or electronic controlled versions. Leave it stock will last longer then everything around it or build it to 3000hp and it will hold that power.
Did international make the powerstroke 7.3 as well as the idi or was that ford? I'm a little confused on that part.
Yep, a Good Ole IH (International Harvester) Corn Binder. I dont JUST own a OBS 7.3 But also a IH Scout with a 345 Complete frame off rstomod that have taken me 7years now.
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Seven years ago I sold everything and retired to the Philippines. The hardest thing to part with was a lifted 97 F-250 XLT with a 7.3 that I purchased new. I've owned several diesel trucks and still drive a diesel here in the Islands daily, hands down the 7.3 motor for me is the most reliable I've had. Nothing sounds like a 7.3 with custom exhaust, I miss that truck.
Damn 2010hp in 1994 must've been wild
I definitely wanna see what it takes to get a 7.3 up to 2010hp. I don't think I've ever heard of one getting to 1000hp, let alone 2000
@@nathan1sixteen
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2,200hp 7.3
@@tcgeddes6691 on an engine dyno never seen a non p-Pumped 7.3 get over 1200 on the chassis dyno seen a couple P pumped 7.3s get 1500 on a chassis dyno. highest horsepower powerstroke ever on a chassis dyno was set by arguably the strongest of all the Powerstroke ever released the 6.4.... Aaron Rudolf (1,987 hp / 3,005 lb-ft) and just behind him Jesse warren with a 6.0. that used a 6.4 block and 6.0 internals and that pull bent the crank. the 6.0 crank has a tendancy to banana over 1200 horsepower. as expected. Jesse warren switched to a 6.4 crank yet to compete with it though the 6.4s crank is known to be just fine even at 1900 hp. or better. and with all the short comings of the 6.0 puting its internals into a 6.4 block makes one mean machine. 7.3 just isnt as strong. same with the 6.7 granted the 7.3 if its got the forged rods is arguably stronger than the 6.7.
just to put that into perspective. highest hp duramax and cummins runs....
duramaxes sitting around 1500 record on chassis and cummins around 1900.......... to date i dont think anyone regardless of brand has broken 2000 hp on fuel only....... almost all these numbers were acheived with lots of NOS.
@@justnsaliga8518 TL;DR But do you realize that the original comment was actually a joke about the typo in the video?...
@@justnsaliga8518 look up demented Mustang
been waiting for this vid. as a 7.3 owner i can say it’s a very prestigious cult to be in😂
I got a 96 f250 last summer for 10k and I’ve put hella money in upgrades and now gonna fix the interior
I'm taking the fam on a 12 month 10k mile road trip in the states towing 20k lbs. I started looking at $60k-$70k fords and chevys newish to tow and after weeks I'm thinking of just buying one of these with 180k miles on it for under $15k. Can I get you thoughts on that. My wife is tripin on the high miles but it seems like a smarter purchase.
@@noahziegler3478you will be fine sir. My wife tripped too😂 I have 445,185 miles on my 7.3 right now. I can give you that specific number because I am sitting in my truck. But for real I think you should buy it. If I could find one with that many miles I would jump on it. It not even broke in yet😂
@@noahziegler3478you’ll be fine good sir.. 🫡
@@suzgabverdugo933I bought a '97 w/ a bad 460 in it - 186k miles and "blow-by," to the point where the air filter is being saturated.
Anyhow, I've been on the fence as to whether or not to sell, but now il thinking it would be worth the investment to put a 7.3 in that bad boy - the body is clean, and it would hurt to part with such a beauty...
I come from a 7.3 family, mine is 2000 excursion 7.3 , my oldest son has 2000 f350 dually cclb 7.3, my youngest son has 2002 f250 cclb 7.3 and my grandson has 2 7.3s 2000 cclb and 97 reg cab, my brother has a 2002 ecsb, they are all 4x4s. Awesome trucks.
My grandfather is 60 almost 70 years old, and owns a dairy in lakes region New Hampshire. He bought a brand new 1997 F350 dually with the iconic 7.3 Powerstroke and zf5 manual transmission. He still has it, not sure how much miles are on it, but still runs clean. He has gone through his number of doors and fenders, like all trucks, however the transmission and engine run perfectly. The “mods” done to it is a stainless steel flatbed, put on about a year ir so after he bought it, and the classic OEM west coast mirrors designed for that year truck. Do I wish it would be my first truck? Yes. However, the frame has had patch work done to it, and the cab mounting bolts may not be as strong as they once were. I have found countless 7.3s that would be perfect for me, and it has always been my dream to own one.
Grandpa had a early 1999 7.3 bought it new used it to drive to Mexico and back never skipped a beat now it’s been past on to me with only 93 thousand miles been my dream truck definitely doing some upgrades to it.
That's a great heirloom! I just picked up an early '99 7.3 and I am loving it so far.
@@LostInPhilly89I read that anything in the 98-2000 range were/are the most reliable
I own a 2001 F350 with the 7.3 and it has never failed me, except for when it was new. An 'O' ring failed on the high pressure pump and spread oil all over the engine and the clutch. A new clutch and some cleaning has cured that problem. Onward!
My grandpa had one when I was a little kid, I remember the rhythmic clacking of it's injectors as he'd pull his truck up to pick me up for the weekend. Now, almost 20 years later the truck is being gifted to me :)
I have a '99 F250 with the 7.3. Has around 326K and runs like a champ. Mine is a long bed, 2 wheel drive and I love it. Pulls like crazy. Just a great engine and truck for me.
Got a 2001 excursion with 7.3l powerstroke just rolled to 352k going on 353k
we have a 2002 Excursion with the 7.3. Its got the top end rebuilt, with a turbo. Not much more fuel then stock. It never roals coal, if that tells you anything.
People say they're slow, but ours aint half bad I dont think. Gosh I love that truck.
My dream rig is a early 2000's F-250 with a 7.3.
We got rid of a 99 with 7.3 aww man neighbors still got it with little over 600,000 when we had it the odometer didn’t run for 3-4 years. Seen it yesterday still whistling on down the road.. no 💨
I got a 2000 f250 7.3l with 288390 miles on it I love it it was from my dad so I could use as a welding rig it's awesome my first diesel I love it
With a zf6 hopefully !!
@@jaketrat3725 heard alotta issues out of the ZF6's but on a 7.3 i'd take a ZF6 over the 4r trans my 6.0 i got much much rather have 5r110. 5r110 pretty much indestructable from the factory. and mines stage 4 billet. from red diamond diesel. no issues putting 700 hp 1400 ft lbs of tourqe down at the rear wheels for over 130k miles now.
I got a 2000 f-250 7.3 with a zf6
I'd say Cummins despite the transmission it's a rock solid engine depending on which one but the early 12v was a dependent engine especially with the Manuel plus this engine had amazing torque and could be one hell of a work horse
I have a 94 with the high output 12 valve and the nv4500 and before I built the motor it was beyond reliable and actually pretty quick
Best engine, worst truck. That's a standard Cummins for you.
Cummins ain’t all that. I had an old 12v and it was pos and the truck was even worse.
@@Op_B_ depends on the condition and the mileage
My 2003 F250 7.3 has 270k and still running great. Love my truck!
I bough one Two weeks ago .. low Milage runs like a champ I drove 1600 miles back to my home .. good trucks 1997 f250 . I like it
Fun fact, my grandfather lives in Dawsonville Ga, and sold liquor and beer (illegally of course) out of a place called “the smokehouse” in Dawsonville, and when Burt and Jerry came through during filming, they stopped and my grandfather sold to them. Got some photos, and autographs.
Cool fake story
I got a '97 7.3L that's lifted 8" with 37x12.50r17 along with 5" stacks (straight piped obviously) and it's just a solid truck all around. With the ZF5 behind it and the king pin dana 60 swapped in up front it's a beast! And with 4.10 gears and a tuner it'll pull anything even with the 37s
My god
Actually, the 7.3 received an intercooler in ‘99 with the introduction of the super duty.
I dream of having a 7.3 one day. I'll be 18 in April of this year and it's so hard as you said to find just decent examples of the trucks for sale. I just hope I live long enough to own one. They are so reliable and nostalgic, I just have to turn my head every time I see or hear one!!
I was the same as you when I was in high school. Just turned 24 and finally bought my first 7.3. It will happen in time dude! Keep saving that $
@@theghettocop69 thanks for the confidence boost mate👍👍
@@jamesyates9378 Just bought one woth 390k miles at 19y/o. Keep an eye out they ppp up occasionally. It helps if you're in the south. Rust belt eats away at all vehicles.
@@jamesyates9378 Just bought one at 18 (19 in 2 months) for 6.5k with zero rust and only issue is something with the front tank. Other than that it's awesome. It took a BIT of finding but it eventually happened, like he said just keep at it!
I'm selling a '99 dually in mint condition.
172" crew cab long bed with tow package. 33,000 miles.
What's in your piggy bank?
My company truck in 2003 was a 2003 dump body DRW F450 7.3 and I loved it. A couple years ago I purchased my very own 2003 SRW F350 7.3 with 225k miles. I knew of the issues with these engines around 250k miles so I replaced HPOP, IPR, IPC, CPS, injectors, all sensors and connector plugs, glowplugs, fuel pump, fuel lines, deleted the fuel pick up with a sump, installed a pre-pump canister fuel filter and water separator assembly off of a CAT engine, installed Riffrax crossover to eliminate dead-heading, rebuilt the turbo and pedestal with a wicked wheel impeller, installed a Mishimoto trans cooler, installed an AirRaid intake and battery tray system, rebuilt the fuel bowl, and painted the valve covers and all parts I removed white to easily see any leaks before they become costly problems. I am over 250k miles now and I see 17.5mpg like clockwork each Friday when I fill up on my way home from work to enjoy the weekend with my family. I only run Schaefer’s oil and Motorcraft filters. I enjoy my 7.3 each day I drive it. I plan on rebuilding my 4R100 trans to make it bulletproof in a year or two.
7.3 pulls like a dream. It’s a strong monster. Not the fastest but the strength is worth it. If you’re pulling for short or long distance, you won’t notice a ton of weight behind you. It rides like a dream too. That’s why I love it. Pulls a ton of weight with ease, rides smooth and reliable.
I am curious how the new 6.7 performs though.
I've got both my 6.7 blows away my 7.3
Just found a 2000 7.3 6 speed clean as they come with 120k miles for 9k it doesnt have any rust. Im so excited because ive been looking for 5 years to find it. I remember growing up cruising in a 95 7.3 f350 i loved that truck
Have a '96 F250 w/ only 150k miles and love it... TS6 chip w/ Swamps tunes, CTS 3 monitor, MBRP exhaust, and an aluminum 7.3 intercooler w/ E99 spider and Carson Stauffer pipes. Great truck and gets a lot of love no matter where I'm driving it. I wanted one for a long, long time and I'm glad I've finally got my hands on one.
I have a 97 F350 7.3 with over 400,000 and still going and just bought a 97 E350 club wagon extra long 7.3 with only 172,000. Love the 7.3 and has never let me down.
Why do people sell them I'm getting one
Currently building a 1995 F250 7.3 regular cab 4x4. Bought superduty axles and plan on doing an 8” lift. Has American force wheels on 37s, 5in exhaust, sinister tip and adding a set of amp power steps and power back window. Already gets thumbs up and it’s still parked on the driveway. Great engine and cool body lines! Becoming harder to find clean parts.
Thank you for showing some love to our cherished 7'm3's. Well deserved.
P.S. We're wearing shorts and t-shirts here in Fla. Stay Frosty, fellas.
I have a 1999 7.3 F250 and I love it. It's slow but it sounds like a diesel truck should and it's reliable. Managed to find one with only 153k miles and no rust on it last year and instantly pulled the trigger on it. Best decision I ever made
I jus bought a 1999 F350 7.3 manual shift 6 speed 4wd crew cabin long bed. I love so much about it the short shift trow, the 4 wheel disc brakes, the milage... Thank you for this video and a few things to watch out. If you are ever in Charleston SC...
My it’s a 2000 F350 7.3 diesel, 320,000 miles on it, it’s a beast, best truck I ever had, just love it
What’s it at now ?
Own a 7.3 with 95,000. Old guy had an Excursion hidden in his barn that he used to haul a trailer or something light. Love the 7.3 and don't need to roll coal or do burn outs. Bought it to haul my trailer until my kids take the wheel.
My shop teacher had an all white crew cab OBS power stroke, and it was mint! He had a topper and everything. We all drooled over that thing😅
I just got some wheels and tires for my 1997 F350 7.3. The only people I knew to go was y’all and I’m very glad I did. I’m so stoked to put them on!
Hell yeah make sure to add it to the gallery when you get 'em on! www.customwheeloffset.com/add-wheel-offset
I have an early 01 4x4 193+ Miles on it , I’ve done all the necessary upgrades. My Son has a 2000 4x4 both trucks are crew cabs his has 270,000 it’s his daily driver his also has all necessary upgrades . Wouldn’t trade either for a new truck. I’ve definitely pulled things with my truck that were extremely over the towing capacity with no problems. Last year I rebuilt the transmission under my carport, spent $2,500 on parts The torque converter was $1,500 . A few weeks ago i pulled my brothers 26’ gooseneck with 2 tractors and some equipment on it 70+ MPH trans temp never went above 140 In July. 7.3💪👍
Somethings wrong if a 7.3 is getting 7mpg. Should be at least 12 towing and 20 for unloaded highway miles.
All day man sometimes I can get 24 with my race tunes
My lifted 7.3 that weighs in at about 12,000lbs loaded for a road trip still gets 14 highway
I'm lifted 8 inches on 37s pull a 10k pound camper and get a out 10-12if I stay around 60 mph
I suspect the exhaust back pressure tube was probably clogged especially if the truck is tuned. Common maintenance thing. It fills up with soot, the sensor can’t get a good reading, and fuel economy tanks
I’m lookin at a 97 now that is stock with a 7.3 20 beats my 06 mark lt that is in truck heaven
Kind of late replying to this but just came up as a suggested vid. I have a 95 PowerStroke 7.3, 5 s/p manual, extended cab & long bed. If I drive it nice, meaning doing posted highway speeds then can get around 20 MGP whilst towing a light race car on open trailer. Very happy with it.
1997 F350 super crew dually. Bought the truck 2001 and have no complaints. General maintenance is all it needs.
I am so happy y’all did this once I seen the so you want a 6.7 cummins I commented asking if y’all could make a so you want a 7.3
7.3 is the best truck engine. Not even talking about just diesels. Literally never had a problem but I do know people who have had problems with them. Best advice just don’t buy one from a teenager😂you’ll have to rebuild the whole truck
Recommendation… 5.7 hemi or any 3rd generation hemi. Unless it’s a Cummins there’s not much Ram content on here. Us Mopar guys with modded hemis need love too. Other than the MDS lifter issue on later trucks it’s a good platform to build on
He said diesel
@@thethriller8436 listen to it again at 8:29
I have a 2000 f250 power stroke 380,000 miles. Only 20,000 in the last ten years. Never had any engine work done besides maintenance. Gets14-15 mpg all the time. Still runs great.
7.3 International engine running right it will pull anything strong and beautiful
I have a 2000 F250 with a 7.3 and 6 speed manual trans. 512,000 miles on the original injectors. Still going strong
I regret selling my 99 7.3, it had 373k on it when I sold it. May end up grabbing another one later on down the line
I have a 97 7.3 powerstroke as my welding rig. My 97 has over 500k miles still runs good. Zero complaints except the mechanical fuel pump.
Never was a big fan of fords but I was fascinated with the 7.3 as a child. Still the best looking truck made imo.
I've a CA '96 F250. stock engine, 247k miles, Diamond Eye 4" freeflow ad Afe high flow air filter. Open road unloaded 17.2mpg. with my 2k lb 11.3 Lance on the back 11-13 mpg.. it's the right foot. Add my Scout that I flat tow and I'm gettting 8-11 mpg... depends on my right foot.
She does everything I want her to do as far as performance.
Am I the only one who thinks arkon should make a 18 inch wheel
I would love to see one soon
My grandfather had a 7.3 fresh of the lot back in the day and then my dad bought it of him and I hope I can buy it of my dad. And its still runs to this day
I owned one wish I still had it was a tank in the winter and pulled what ever I wanted. Plus the sound it made with an aero turbine resonator was amazing
Just bought a clean 97 f250 with the 7.3. Needs springs in the rear. 5g cash. 4x4. 16.5 rims. Over all a nice looking truck
7.3 and the 4.9 online 6 was Ford's most reliable engine's made. I had 1997 F150 4.9 it still ran great wen I scrap it just rusted away on me. Now I have a old 2002 E350 with the 7.3 it has 620.000 km and it's still going strong. But I did have to get the transmission rebuild few years ago. Thanks for the post keep up the good work.
I have a 97 F250 with 7.3. I love this truck and plan on driving it for many more years.
I am building a 96 4x4 crew and I plan it to be the last truck i ever own. The motor in mine has blow by but you wouldn't know it driving it. I found a 150 thousand mile 7.3 that is practically just broke in i am freshening up to drop in it. Some upgrades but nothing to rough on her. I plan to keep my old block to build it may go back in one day. Amazing engine but beautiful truck. Its perfect.
Fuel economy isn't as bad as stated. I just got back from a four hundred mile trip hauling a 4k pound truck camper and my stock 95 350 dually 2wd got 12.5 mpg. Gets 15+ unloaded. Also 365k miles on the clock and runs like new.
That’s exactly what I’m getting now. 15+ with a straight pipe & new filter. Specially staying between 55-65 mph. Best truck i ever owned. Got a 2020 6.7. But i love driving the 7.3 because it’s manual
My 1996 F-350 is running around 500-550HP. Engine is reliable, it sounds great and gets around 13-16 mpg. Just head studded the engine and put a banks intercooler kit in it…reliable engine but can’t say the same about the transmission :’(
That can be solved according a good friend of mine who swore he could build me a quality transmission out of my E4OD, after this transmission failed a second time, but the first time was a converter failure, so it was replaced and nothing else, second converter failed almost emeditly, but I believe it was the transmission, who would think that a converter would fail so fast, and it was a good quality but only a single clutch set up, so after pulling it out and taking it to my friend, he found the issues and that my transmission was actually in very good shape for the miles on it and the burnt torque converter, he replaced it with a triple clutch converter and rebuilt the transmission with Kevlar racing clutches and we put a deeper sump pan on it that doubled the pan capacity, I was looking into going manual or possibly Alison or a C6 with a gear vendors overdrive, all options would have cost me way more money, but my friend has been doing this for over 40 years and promised me that I couldn't break it, we will see, but do have faith in his confidence.
I'm glad I kept my old 7.3 .. It's worth twice as much , than when I bought it in 2013 ..
You ain’t wrong!
Bought a used 2005 Excursion with the 7.3 really loved the truck after sitting 3yrs. & 2 new batteries eng. Started right up. With 275k+ miles & unknown history & $8k in repairs (on truck not eng.) was affaid the turbo, transfer case, etc. would need more $$. Had to sell the truck, But really did love driving it.
Emissions wasn’t the reason that Ford had to scrap the engine, California changed its noise regulations and the 7.3 was too loud for those standards. Also the 7.3 got an inter cooler when it was put into the Super Duty body style in 1998. Also to answer the last question, I own a 2001 7.3 F350 and it was worth every penny
Could u tell me more about the 7.3 after 1998. I just got my first vehicle it was my moms and grand dads but they like me seem not to know a lot about it. And I’m a newly mechanic in the military and want to learn more on my pov
95 was the year uncle Sam started to clamp down on emissions. That's why anything built after 95 has OBDII. Obviously 3/4 tons don't require emissions to pass inspection. I have the 95 crew cab 4x4 and it's worth every penny.
i have an 97 f350 crew cab long box dually black out. i love it very clean
I have a 2000 7.3 Super Duty with that i bought in 2002. It's in perfect condition and has 116k miles. I drive it short distances almost every day and use it to pull a goose neck horse trailer and a camper. Its akways been kept under cover and is beautiful truck. I'll sell it some day, but not now.
My wife and I have 2, 7.3's and 2, 5.9's. 2002 F350 4x4 Lariat long bed, 1997 F250 4x4 ext cab long bed, 2003 3rd gen long bed crew cab common rail and a 5.9 2001 2nd gen short bed Quad cab 5.9. IMHO these are my dream trucks. I've wanted these trucks since they were introduced!! I drive the Cummins and my wife drives the Powerstrokes. I could not be happier with the ability to work on my own rigs. I refuse to buy this new computer for everything era we live in today. I will say I get better MPG in my Cummins, but I love the way both these powerhouses feel!!!!!
The Loud purr of the 7.3 is comforting.. KNOWING you will make your destination and home.
I just got my 95 and I’m so excited to get started on it!
We have 4 7.3l with 700k on them best diesel hands down! Never done nothing but maintenance
After daily driving for almost a year I think it’s a badass motor and the truck it’s in is good too I use it for work and it hasn’t failed me yet! (Knock on wood) I keep up on the maintenance and the only things I’ve fixed so far is a power steering line and the stupid fuel damper has been deleted
My 95 has 1.5 million km on the clock. The body rotted off so I did a body swap. Still using it daily with no major issues
It's called the 7.3 international power storke
gotta love the 7.3 I have a 450hp obs and its a smoke show. also people say you cant make them fast but mine does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds.
@jeremy pollitt I have proof on Instagram and I’ll show everyone come drag racing season
I'm actually looking at buying a 2001-02 F350 dually 7.3 for towing and a work truck. I really want to find a good one and can't wait til' one is mine someday.
Love my powerstroke! I put 365K miles on a 2001 with zero issues (never should have sold it). I still own a 2000 F350 that I bought new. It now has 185K miles.....lifetime truck.
I’d trade my 6.7 power stroke for a 7.3 before you could say “click clack”
I’ll trade you
Lol I did
Hard to beat the 7.3 I've got a 97 7.3 as my backup truck for when my 6.0 is down
So then you would always be driving the 7.3 because the 6.0 is always down lol😭
@@OutdoorSavage-zy9cv I've actually had pretty good luck with my 6.0 lmao typically when it's down its bc im adding upgrades
Same here
how is it daily driving a 7.3?
@@Doveproductions73 I prefer my 6.0 only because I have remote start on it so my mornings are easier when it’s cold
Just bought my first ford. I'm a chevy/gm guy... but I will admit I do love my 7 3 excursion. It's a really fun rig for the family and I'm glad to hear nothing but good things about this motor.
I only see 12-15mpg (12 city, 15hwy) probably could use a cold air intake/new fuel filter/tune but thats to come in the future!
Much ❤️
So… what you’re saying basically is.. fuck General Motors. ?
@@Okk030 nah, I loved my c5 vette, 2001 blazer xtreme, 2007 caddliac sts, and my 2003 Silverado 1500... just saying I like my (new to me) ford excursion alot. Despite how much I used to trash fords
@@LukeUtigard nice
Owned one for the last 15 years. No ragrets. My 97 F-250 has 330k miles and still purrs. Love my truck.
I still find my `99 F-250/7.3/Manual trans the best vehicle I've ever owned (and that is a lot -including Cadillac and Lincoln). It hauls like a truck, rides like a car and not bad mileage either.
We have like the same truck lmao. Mines just a '97.
Though it’s not the most popular diesel by any means, but I’d recommend the differences of a 7.3 idi and a 7.3 powerstroke. There is a pile of internal differences that many don’t know about!
Can you explain more
The only things the engines have in common is the displacement and they are both diesels
I’ll run my 7.3 forever. Great truck. I love the 6.7 also. Can’t go wrong with both.
I'm an original owner of a 1997 F-250 HD, purchased in October of 1996. Hands down best truck I ever owned. Don't really use it much anymore, but just can't seem to let her go.
I have a 97 f250 4wd 7.3 with manual 5 speed! Bought her with 19,000 miles in 1998! She has 448,000 miles now! No injectors, glo plugs, etc! Rebuilt front end, one water pump and 4 clutches! Love my truck, people have tried to buy it ever since the day I bought it! Would never buy a new truck like they make today!
Love my 7.3 PSD is awesome!! Love the beast!! A real truck in my opinion, although the new ones look great, there is nothing like the OBS and 99-03 Super Duty 7.3 PSD!!
Not only would i own a 7.3 Powerstroke, but I do own one. It is, however, the new body style, a 2000. Very little smog and bonus forged internals. I just bought it with 373,000 miles and drove it back to California from Nevada. She's not perfect, and I'm doing all the maintenance all at once, so I have a baseline for the what is likely to need repair in the future.
I have 3 Ford trucks..92 F350 Crew Cab 4x4 with a 460 (161k original miles) and new E4OD, 96 F250 extended Cab 4x4 7.3 auto with 39K original miles, 97 F250 extended Cab short bed 4x4 7.3 and the ZF5 manual 227k original miles and another 97 7.3 engine with 110k original miles. I cant get enuf of them ! Now I am old and will have to figure out what I am going to do with all this stuff. LOL
Just bought one my self 97 f250 worth the 7.3l 295k for 2500 super clean and drives amazing no rot either!
May 2002 2wd 7.3 on 35’s got around 18 when pulling 2 cars
I think the 7.3 injection system is what makes it better then the Cummins. I’ve owned several Cummins and worrying about a injector melting down my engine was quiet annoying
I've got a '94 f350 idi crew cab with 494,000kms and even the the rings are obviously worn and burning a bit of oil the thing runs and starts damn fine every time (got a much lower km donor engine to put in it now, but hey, it still runs!)
The 7.3 is the absolute best diesel,I have a 96 F-250 and 02 Excursion,
And looking another one,I love them🤪😜
I have a 2002 f350 that just broke 400k and I'm trying to build. Being a Montana truck she's got some rust but she runs like a champ
Still running my 96 it's what pays the bills, it has a comfortable seat rides decent and looks good, at least that's what all the strangers and customers tell me, and that's all I need, milage is more than reasonable it get 17mpg in the summer months but hits 22 when the colder months come, I don't have a intercooler unfortunately, otherwise I could possibly get a more consistent milage and possibly even better milage, but business is business and for the cost of a intercooler I can buy a lot of fuel, and for what I need this truck doesn't work very hard, and get respectable milage doing it, so that make it all most impossible to replace.
I'm the 2nd owner of the Original Platinum Edition 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty. Had it for 22 years now and call it Goose," LOUD and Proud" a bit noisy and obnoxious at times too.
Just like a goose 😜😂
Had 7.3's since 99 when I was in the oilpatch. Still have one. Mine were all 300-400k+ miles and damn near bulletproof. A wreck & flood cost me 2 of them. i am asked if I will sell my current one [4wd crew] at least twice a month. With what I've been offered lately, I just might . 🤔😄
Umm... i would definitely own 1, in fact i have mine already. The mighty f350 crew cab dually sporting the ole reliable 7.3 powerstroke! What a beast!
Still driving my 2000 7.3 and loving it
Use one for work every day! As a kid my best friend dad had one one the farm. Hauled 33000 pounds with it hauling lots of big bale's. Worked it way hard then after took on dirt roads jumped it and going 95! Truck was hard to break!
I used to be a diehard ford fan boy im a diesel mechanic I switched to duramax I sold every Ford I owned and got GM vehicles even my gas trucks here's the thing the engine is good it lasts a very long time over the years I've seen them as high as 800,000 miles BUT the last 2 I owned left me stranded on the side of the road multiple times busted hoses leaks in the fuel lines between the tank and engine tank switch valves get stuck halfway and you're done for and good luck finding a new one you are screwed be prepared to put an entire lift pump fuel system on it get rid of the pump in the valley (this applies to OBS only) then with the superduty be prepared for fuel tank strainer issues substantial loss of power from that and I'd recommend again tearing out the whole fuel system front to back on the lift side of things get rid of the dinky 3/8" lines go up to 1/2" if you're planning on making good power also just go ahead and change every hose on the truck both coolant lines and all the Hhigh pressure oil lines as well as the fuel supply lines on the engine delete the factory fuel filter housing when you put an air dog or fast pump because it WILL leak there's no maybe it will leak and get ready for oil leaks holy shit rear main seal front main seal the oil cooler will 100% pour oil at some point so be ready to re-seal that because they will go from fine to pouring oil on you on a road trip and it's not something you want to fix on the side of the road trust me now most of this isn't the fault of the engine it's just age theyve passed their prime in a major way they are now a nightmare and if you have a tight budget then before you have the money to get nice wheels and tires spend it first where it counts and go ahead and address all of those issues I listed above this is experience from both owning them myself and from years of working on them as a diesel mechanic oh and last make sure you carry a spare cam sensor in the glove box because it eill go out as well make sure you only buy OEM cam sensors not from the parts store unless they can get you a Motorcraft sensor
I had a 1996 Ford F-250 extended cab 4x4 wasn’t the prettiest looking truck on the road but god damn was she built like a tank and was literally impossible to kill despite accidentally sending it into an irrigation ditch submerging it underwater flooding it and yes it still ran and drove just fine no hiccups after it was pulled from the ditch started right up even did a diagnostic test and got nothing now if that isnt ford built tough than idk what is 😅
I have a 99 7.3 and I am putting a 2002 7.3 in !
The plenums on the old are 2" the plenums on the new are 3" !
Which plenums are best ?
I just bought one. I can see why people love it so much.
Same here. I just picked up an early '99 7.3 with 190K miles. I completely understand why they are considered one of the best diesels out there.
I traded a 1989 suburban with a low mileage built 6.2 turbo diesel for a highmileage but well maintained and pretty clean 2001 f250 quad cab 4x4 with a 6 speed. Driver seat is worn, lid on the middle bench seat is damaged. oil stains on the carpet. just passed 450,000. I had a shop replace the injectors and some controller no issues so far and averaged 18mpg on a trip with it I don't think thats bad for it's size at all. All stock, previous owner replaced the turbo with a stock one and I still have whatever the old one is its slightly larger. Surprisingly on one trip with the Suburban I averaged 22mpg when I had 33's on it.
The old surbuban with the built 6.2 was pretty quick for a 6.2, I think it was the higher lift rockers and the 18:1 pistons the previous owner used, head studded, main girdle. Had mil-surplus 36's on it for a long time, a nv4500 transmission. almost no interior, no radio or a/c but the heater worked great.
I'll take my high mileage f250 any day, much more comfortable truck to drive but I don't want to take it offroad and abuse it like I did with the suburban though.
Cool story!
I'm a little late but when I was watching this I looked up and smokey and the bandit was playing and my jaw dropped CRAZY RIGHT