Had a 2017 and a 2020 6.7 Power Stroke. Went to a 2023 7.3 gas and don’t miss either diesel. I pull a 9,500 lb boat and it does great. Just not worth the diesel headaches for the weight I pull. Great video thank you.
I went from a 2017 cummins to a 2023 7.3 godzilla. It is a Huge upgrade and I don't really feel like the power difference was all that much but the truck is way smoother and quieter and handles a 15k trailer much better.
I will say, you must have a ton of tongue weight to make a f350 sag that hard with a bumper pull. I would say to redistribute the weight that is inside the trailer. That would help bigtime
Glad to see someone else appreciate the 7.3. I have a 2022 F350 with the 7.3 and 4.30. Towing my 38ft fifth wheel from Dallas to San Louis Valley, CO I average 7.5mpg until I hit the Raton Pass. After that MPG is about what you were getting at 6.8.
@@jamesvaldez4093 it tows really well. This is the second year making this trip and it's been a really good tow rig so far. Biggest thing is planning out the gas stops ahead of time to make sure you can get in and out without incident.
I really appreciate you doing these truck videos. I have been doing a lot of homework trying to decide which HD truck I’m going to purchase and it’s been between the AT4X and a platinum Tremor. At first I was all in on the diesel because I didn’t want the 6.6 L8T because it’s slow as snail snot yet the diesel is 10-12k more. Now this is really making me want to test drive a 7.3 Godzilla. The only thing is that I don’t know what the common issues are. Thanks again man I really appreciate you.
What is your point? Plenty of us DO NOT pull a 5rh wheel or ever will. We aren’t dumb enough to get an unnecessary diesel headache truck. You do you though.
Set aftermarket tire pressures based on the markings on the sidewall, not the door. Floatation sizes cannot handle the pressure of non-flotation tires. That is why there C1/D1/E1 and C2/D2/E2 load ranges. The 1 designation will always have a higher inflation rating that the 2.
That 7.3 Godzilla is amazing! I'm a Mopar guy but have always been impressed with the 7.3 since it came out. I would want a lower gear ratio though, 4:10 maybe?
@@derekroose6940 I have the 10 speed. The trucks is a 2024 F450 High Output. I haven't been paying attention to RPM at 70mph and don't normally run up to 75mph.
Most 35" tires do not have to correct load rating for 3/4 or 1 ton trucks. This is the reason the at4x has 305s and the ford has 285s. To be honest only a hand full of 35" have even the right max tire pressure for the trucks.
I like your new camera but I would suggest getting a BT mic if that is possible with that camera as it is kind of hard to hear you from that far away from the mic.
Not to hate on ford... but with 8k lbs, i woudl expect a little more. Can you imagine doing this with that F350 max rating? It does seem that this is doing better than the Chevy, but when you compare this test to the test of the Titan XD gas that JB did, these trucks make the titan XD look even more impressive.
@@AB-coyote I have a 21 xd with k&n cold air exhaust and 60 hp chip and I pull my 12000 lb fith wheel just as good as that 7.3 the xd is totally under rated
@@AB-coyote yes there is it’s called Thornton chips for Nissan it’s a plug and play goes under steering wheel in your ob port they have a 20 40 60 hp chips look them up
Don't tell people that towing through the mountains works with a normally aspirated gasoline engine. The properties of air density have been the same for millions of years. In thin air that 7.3L can't breathe, period. A normally aspirated gasoline engine loses 3% of its HP for every 1000ft of elevation above sea level. You live in Utah, take that trailer from Parowan up to Brian Head, see if it can get you there.
Had a 2017 and a 2020 6.7 Power Stroke. Went to a 2023 7.3 gas and don’t miss either diesel. I pull a 9,500 lb boat and it does great. Just not worth the diesel headaches for the weight I pull. Great video thank you.
I went from a 2017 cummins to a 2023 7.3 godzilla. It is a Huge upgrade and I don't really feel like the power difference was all that much but the truck is way smoother and quieter and handles a 15k trailer much better.
It's videos like these that help me decide my next truck What's good, what works, etc
Thank you for your work!
I will say, you must have a ton of tongue weight to make a f350 sag that hard with a bumper pull. I would say to redistribute the weight that is inside the trailer. That would help bigtime
Glad to see someone else appreciate the 7.3. I have a 2022 F350 with the 7.3 and 4.30. Towing my 38ft fifth wheel from Dallas to San Louis Valley, CO I average 7.5mpg until I hit the Raton Pass. After that MPG is about what you were getting at 6.8.
How did it do on your trip? Does it tow good?
@@jamesvaldez4093 it tows really well. This is the second year making this trip and it's been a really good tow rig so far. Biggest thing is planning out the gas stops ahead of time to make sure you can get in and out without incident.
@@narvarrgordon9060Awesome. Thanks!!
I really appreciate you doing these truck videos. I have been doing a lot of homework trying to decide which HD truck I’m going to purchase and it’s been between the AT4X and a platinum Tremor. At first I was all in on the diesel because I didn’t want the 6.6 L8T because it’s slow as snail snot yet the diesel is 10-12k more. Now this is really making me want to test drive a 7.3 Godzilla. The only thing is that I don’t know what the common issues are. Thanks again man I really appreciate you.
Comparing pulling a low to the ground 10k v nose enclosed trailer to a tall 14k fifth wheel is like apples and oranges
Still data
What is your point? Plenty of us DO NOT pull a 5rh wheel or ever will. We aren’t dumb enough to get an unnecessary diesel headache truck. You do you though.
Set aftermarket tire pressures based on the markings on the sidewall, not the door. Floatation sizes cannot handle the pressure of non-flotation tires. That is why there C1/D1/E1 and C2/D2/E2 load ranges. The 1 designation will always have a higher inflation rating that the 2.
That 7.3 Godzilla is amazing! I'm a Mopar guy but have always been impressed with the 7.3 since it came out. I would want a lower gear ratio though, 4:10 maybe?
You can option with a 4.30
@@derekroose6940 The 4.30 is really low. I hit top gear at a little over 40mph in my F450.
@@rich7447 with the new 10 speed you’re doing like 1800-2000 rpm at 70-75mph. Has 3 overdrives
@@derekroose6940 I have the 10 speed. The trucks is a 2024 F450 High Output. I haven't been paying attention to RPM at 70mph and don't normally run up to 75mph.
Most 35" tires do not have to correct load rating for 3/4 or 1 ton trucks. This is the reason the at4x has 305s and the ford has 285s. To be honest only a hand full of 35" have even the right max tire pressure for the trucks.
Yup, 285 (or 295) is the way to go, much higher load rating.
Those bigger tires are killing your gear ratio, that truck was screaming!
I like your new camera but I would suggest getting a BT mic if that is possible with that camera as it is kind of hard to hear you from that far away from the mic.
Great demonstration !!
Not to hate on ford... but with 8k lbs, i woudl expect a little more. Can you imagine doing this with that F350 max rating? It does seem that this is doing better than the Chevy, but when you compare this test to the test of the Titan XD gas that JB did, these trucks make the titan XD look even more impressive.
The way you did the audio in the past was much better. It's hard to hear what you're saying. Still good videos, though.
That's pretty good with 35in tires too.
How do they have so much flex being a 12ply tire? Interesting... Also, thank you. 6:06 - we are brothers now...
i love my 21 7.3 i run 22k to 23k combined im on 35s 4inch exhaust and tune
Nice truck
Great info thanks!
Is the sway there without the trailer? I can’t imagine a 28’ brick behind you could be causing the sway vs the tires.
You should do a review of truck armor plating
Hey how was RVing always wanted to buy scared to how often do you back up with the RV is what makes me nervous
Ford Tough.
Ford junk
@@stellabreaux2261 every single USA Truck is Junk. Consumers still buy, they will keep making them.
I ha6a 6.4 3500 but i do agree the ford 7.3 is better.
Too much tongue weight?
The 2021 Nissan Titan xd did better than that truck plus got 7.9 mpg I love my xd
Pretty sure he didn’t go up a 6% grade in the XD. XD is a great truck but it’s not going faster up a 6% grade than a 7.3.
@@AB-coyote I have a 21 xd with k&n cold air exhaust and 60 hp chip and I pull my 12000 lb fith wheel just as good as that 7.3 the xd is totally under rated
@@stellabreaux2261 no such thing as a 60 hp chip for a Titan.
@@AB-coyote yes there is it’s called Thornton chips for Nissan it’s a plug and play goes under steering wheel in your ob port they have a 20 40 60 hp chips look them up
@@stellabreaux2261 until I see dyno numbers don’t believe it. Still not out pulling a 7.3. Don’t make us Titan guys look bad.
stick with diesel bro.
Don't tell people that towing through the mountains works with a normally aspirated gasoline engine. The properties of air density have been the same for millions of years. In thin air that 7.3L can't breathe, period. A normally aspirated gasoline engine loses 3% of its HP for every 1000ft of elevation above sea level. You live in Utah, take that trailer from Parowan up to Brian Head, see if it can get you there.
Mmmmm my Cummins isn’t going anywhere, that turd was redlined getting 10 feet per gallon
Is the weight more towards the back of the trailer? Possibly.