Thanks for the review guys. About ready to order my F350 with the Godzilla engine after 3 years of research. Good to see that it is capable of getting some decent milage if babied.
My 7.3 with 3.55 gearing runs at 1,600 RPM in 10th gear at 65 mph towing a 7,500# trailer. I went with the lower gearing to improve fuel mileage since my trailer was well within the truck’s limits. It’s nice to have the confidence that the 7.3 can get you quickly up to speed on a short on-ramp.
Picked up my 21 7.3 with 3.55s. Towed a uhaul car transporter with a camry. It drove the same with a trailer as the 6.4 ram with 3.73s drove unladen The 7.3 is awesome
I think the 7.3 is a great way to go for most people. I don’t tow that heavily so I will probably up for the 355 rear axle for a little better fuel economy
I wish you guys would have put a trailer behind this for this video. I ordered a F-350 7.3 with the 3.73 in December. I only plan on towing an 8K lb trailer 6-10 times a year during the spring-fall camping season and this will be my daily driver. We have been towing for the past 5 years with a 2015 F-150 3.5L ecoboost. All within weight specs, and it tows it absolutely great. But when winds get above 15mph or gusting, it does make it not as comfortable and get pushed around a little. So I am positive the 7.3L will tow it more confidently with the added weight, and wheelbase of the truck.
Nicea: WOW ! That is pretty much my scenario. I had a 15' F150 ECO Heavy Tow pkg with 3.31rear & towed a ~7200# tt for 5 years. Did great going up & down hills here in the PNW but when going up the Gorge (lots of wind) or yearly trip to AZ Desert or our Coast & the wind kicks up, it got a little squirrely. I have many years(45+) of towing experience, but it was a white knuckle drive. I ordered my F350, 7.3L 3.73 rear in Feb 21' & rec'd it in Sept. I got the F350 vs F250 for the 3.73. They are exactly alike except one overload leaf spring. Costs $1700 extra but gained more carrying capacity. Maybe in the future a different trailer? I also carry a lot of extra stuff but now don't even have to think about it. Don't have a lot of miles on it yet but so far a world of difference. At first I didn't think so, but my wife made the remark after the first tow that I drove a lot more relaxed and not so tense. Plenty of power (so did the 3.5 ECO) but the extra 2k+ extra weight really helps. MPG's are not that much different towing. About 0.5 mpg diff. I drive it very little empty but there is where the difference is. The ECO got 22-24 empty on the Frwy & 17 around town. The 7.3l got 17 empty on the first (400 mi on the clock) & only empty Frwy trip & so far ~13 in town. I only have 1600 miles on it so it may get better? I bought it to tow so I feel I gained overall. It is a stiffer ride empty. The F150 rode like a car. The F350 rides like a truck; but not as bad as the ones I had in years past. Hope that helps you.
@@herb7877 That's awesome! How do you feel with it off the line compared to the ecoboost? I had no complaints getting up to speed with the 3.5L. I am curious if it feels about the same or better. I'm assuming the RPMs will be up higher before shifting in the 7.3L compared to the ecoboost, because it hit it's max torque of 420 at 2,500 rpm.
@@niceatrya3477 Going up a long big hill is where I notice the difference. Going up the Coast range here. The ECO I feel actually pulled slightly better. But not day & night. The twin turbo's kick in the boost increases. I got almost stopped going up a very long winding hill in S. Ca. by a semi in the passing lane going under 5mph. I was having no issues going 55 and passing a string of them. My foot was only about 2/3rds into it as well. I thought to myself I may never get back to speed, but it down shifted to 1st and we took off and was back to 55 very quickly. I haven't experienced that yet with the 7.3. 0-35 or 45 on the flats is about the same. I'm pretty light on the pedal on both. The 10 spd is very smooth. Mine stays in 9 when towing almost all the time. I'm headed south in a few days & will know more...
@@herb7877 That's awesome, and please do! I have been hemming and hawing about sticking with the 3.73 gearing, or going up to the 4.30 for towing. Like I said, it will be my daily driver, so I will be running empty most of the time so the taller gears would be better for mpg's, but would there be a noticeable enough difference off the line with 4.30 gearing. I live in the flat lands of North West Indiana, and only see any hill's mountains once with this trailer going to see family in S.C. Like you, I am light on the pedal, and tend to stick to the right lane and let everyone else pass me. It's just a more comfortable tow that way. Thanks for the input, and keep me posted! It really does help having real world feedback. =)
If I was under 10k lbs I would go with the standard 3.73 on the F350. I would expect better gas mileage when not towing and it should handle that weight fine being that it’s rated at 18k towing. Note the F250 is 3.55.
15.4 w 430 gearing is excellent. Im getting 14.5-14.9 74mph w 355's but with a 3" Carli level with 37's on 20's, 9" wheel...and Tremor valance.. Around town im right around 12. Love your channel man...keep it up
@@JB_WhoWork I forgot to mention I also have a 5 star tune and drive like you do...real easy. I let off early when I see a red light and so on. I have driven the same 4.5 hour trip and pushed it and have seen 13.5-13.7 on the hwy at 77-79mph. Great truck, first gas engine since 1996... Always have gotten diesel.
@@josephheselberger4356 yes, you need about a 1-1.5" lift. You need some articulation when off roading. The best thing to do is what I did. Get the Carli level which will be about 1.25": above what you have on the Tremor. The springs are softer, truck rides that much better than stock and under a load or when corning they are progressive and tighten up. The Carli shocks are specked Ibachs, and the upgrade is specked Fox. The Ibachs are what I have and are perfect.
Ford 7.3 10spd w/4.30 gear ratio is noticeably better at on ramps than the GM 6.6L 6spd w/3.73 gear ratio. The GM is good, and the specs suggest they should be close, but the gearing makes a difference.
Yup, this is a true diesel alternative in the HD market for weekend warriors and guys not making a living with their rig. Good point, most guys who get the tremor will most likely change out tires and still lift it 👍🏾🇺🇸
I think the Ford combo of the 7.3L, 10spd and 4.30 gearing is the best gas towing setup. It’s still a Ford so that’s why I went with the GMC 6.6L. GM needs to put the 4.10 back in the gas trucks.
@shawn roe , buy whatever you like, but be smart and have a questioning attitude. Do research and ask yourself if that's what you want to deal with later.
@@repairvehicle I do that’s why I settled on the 6.6. Every vehicle has it’s set of issues. I figured for gas towing the 6.6 was the best option. If someone can point me to a better option I’ll listen. That’s why I asked
@@TheRoeshow0324 I do think the Ford is the superior option compared to GM. I just think they are lacking in most categories compared to newer trucks like Ram and Ford. But that AT4 is very nice
I was wondering if you were ever going to get a 7.3 video out. I am a happy owner of a '21 F250STX 7.3/3.55 with 24.5k miles on the clock. 15.4-15.5 mpg sounds about right babying it and I have 35" Wildpeak AT3's. Glad you had a very positive feedback on this engine/trans combo. Towing 9-9.5k bumper pull yields me 10.x mpg. I always wonder if it was the right decision to got 7.3 but being able to just do oil changes and fuel up (lots of fuel ups), I don't ever have to worry about anything else. I am pretty happy. The only complaint I have is the accelerator pedal feel is lacking. Press the go pedal and feel a hard second lack until the engine responds. Currently looking into Pedal Commander to fix the lag. The stock halogen housings were also atrocious and still had oncoming flashing me, mistakenly thinking I had my high beams on. The morimoto hybrid xb leb lights made it a night and day difference.
Nice video. I feel like Ford has FINALLY started in the right direction with a gas engine. It’s been a long time coming though lol. The power on paper is good. I think the acceleration is almost exclusively from the close ratios and quick shifts of the 10 speed. I would have liked to have seen GM offer it but honestly after having my truck for 2800 miles as of today I feel the 6L90 is matched pretty good to the 6.6. It has crazy low end torque for a gas engine, especially a small block gas engine. I’m sure the 7.3 does as well though (haven’t actually driven one). Seats are ahhh. I’ve driven a 2022 F350 Tremor. They are ok. I wouldn’t say they are better than mine. Maybe they are a little wider but the Tremor atleast has a hard spot at the back of the seat cushion. Also JB, he’s not going to like the Ram mirrors lol.
The 6.2L is no slouch and I’ve only towed with one with a 3.73 rear. GM really shot themselves in the foot by not offering more gears or at least a 4.10 rear. The 6 speed is definitely a reliable option and probably the better option over the Ford if you plan on city driving or doing a lot of stop/go. The stiffer seat in the GM trucks is fine by me but I think I would have to do a 2 hour drive to confirm this. I do hope they provide more options for the gasser for 2023 👍🏾👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I’m not a fan of any of the “mod” motors Ford has. I’ll just leave it at that lol. I think the real game changer for HD trucks would be a manufacture slapping a turbo on one of these big gas engines. I don’t think it will ever happen but if it does it would make the diesels obsolete. I’ve said that for years and while in the past (pre 2008 really for diesels, but definitely pre 2011) I could see where you could make the argument to still keep them for fuel mileage and longevity but now with all the emissions equipment that argument just don’t fly. That’s just my opinion and I’m sure a lot would disagree but the facts are if you keep a modern diesel for 100-150 thousand miles you are 100% going to have to work on the emissions equipment in one way or another. And both options are expensive.
A turbo gas engine wouldn’t perform well nor would it make much sense because it would require premium fuel and even if it didn’t, I would run it just as a safety measure. Even though emissions do suck, I don’t hear a lot of noise about failures, they do happen but not as often as you would think (depends on the owner). I would much rather see a true gas/electric HD where the electric helps with off the line start up to about 50 mph and assistance on grades which would reduce the stress on a gas engine. The regenerative braking could benefit the gas engine for stopping and reduce brake heat like the diesel 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I have to disagree with you on that one. I think the Ford Ecoboost engines have proven the performance is more than good. Plus a turbo on a 6.6 gas engine would easily make 500 hp and who knows how much torque. Fuel mileage would suffer for sure but there would be no lack of power. From Facebook groups the DEF tanks for the GM trucks are on national back order due to the heaters failing. And from what I hear others say it’s the same way in the Ram and Ford groups too (maybe not tank heaters but some sort of emissions problem).
When I say perform well, I’m talking about reliability and durability. Most guys who would use a truck for its purpose would probably go through a few engines if they are not cautious of RPM’s and monitoring temps. The gas engine just can’t compete when forced induction is thrown into the mix and I would run away from a used turbo gas in a truck 😂. Hybrid is the best option for a gas HD truck 👍🏾
@@repairvehicle I'm seriously thinking about getting rid of my duramax. I have a 2017 Keystone Sprinter 353fwden. Weighs about 11k. Fully loaded properly 12,500. I've always been a chevy guy but I really like the 7.3 godzilla motor. With my current setup which gas truck would you prefer? Gm/Ford/Ram? And why. Thank you!!
@JB Reviews , engine designed to have problems after 60k miles, not including 10 speed transmission problems. This engine has worse design of any engine Ford engines in the ford history. People look at push rod design and think it's simple and reliable, there is more complexity to this engine that people not aware of.
@fish mojo , you forgot 5.4, 6.0, 6.4. I can give you more if you man enough to accept the facts. History repeats itself so does Ford it's own problems. But if you want to close your eyes to reality and keep convincing yourself, go ahead it's your choice.
You mean you'll see why the diesel is better for weight above 14k. The gas truck will be a lot less problematic in the long run and cheaper to repair. And they warm up quicker during the winter which is nice too. If you don't pull anymore than 14k, this 7.3 with a 10 speed will be completely fine. If you don't need a diesel, they just aren't worth it due to higher initial cost and higher cost of maintenance and repairs.
@@High-Flow-Drainage-Solutions You are spot on. I've had both & now a 7.3 F350 towing 7200#'s. Since I use it mostly for towing and only put on ~8k miles yr, it would never breakeven for me until well past 200-250K miles if ever. I can buy a lot of gas for the initial cost difference of $8800 to get ~3 mpg's better. If I were going to tow over 13-14k # then I'll have to take a closer look.
But it's like anything else in life on tradeoffs. Like several have mentioned if you are not in the mountains a lot, not driving tons of miles a year and are pulling 8k to 10k, the gas engine might make more sense in the ram or Ford. Probably GM as well, but I'm not familiar with their gas engines in the heavy duty market.
Best gas combo is Ford 7.3 w/4:30s. Can't beat it if your not going diesel.
I got a 2021 F-340 FX4 STX 4.30 gears, 2 Batteries, 2 Alternators, Snow plow Prep, 4 G Hot Spot, Inverter Sync 3 , Rubber floors. SuperCab. Luv this Rig!
Thanks for the review guys. About ready to order my F350 with the Godzilla engine after 3 years of research. Good to see that it is capable of getting some decent milage if babied.
My 7.3 with 3.55 gearing runs at 1,600 RPM in 10th gear at 65 mph towing a 7,500# trailer. I went with the lower gearing to improve fuel mileage since my trailer was well within the truck’s limits. It’s nice to have the confidence that the 7.3 can get you quickly up to speed on a short on-ramp.
👨🏿🌾GREAT INFORMATION & THE F-350 7.3 GAS ENGINE WITH THE 4.30 GEARING IS A PHENOMENAL COLLABORATION 👨🏿🌾
Thanks and I agree 👍🏾
Picked up my 21 7.3 with 3.55s. Towed a uhaul car transporter with a camry.
It drove the same with a trailer as the 6.4 ram with 3.73s drove unladen
The 7.3 is awesome
I think the 7.3 is a great way to go for most people. I don’t tow that heavily so I will probably up for the 355 rear axle for a little better fuel economy
I do wish the Ford's would offer the factory rear air suspension like the Ram. That being said, I think I am going to order that exact same truck...
I wish you guys would have put a trailer behind this for this video. I ordered a F-350 7.3 with the 3.73 in December. I only plan on towing an 8K lb trailer 6-10 times a year during the spring-fall camping season and this will be my daily driver. We have been towing for the past 5 years with a 2015 F-150 3.5L ecoboost. All within weight specs, and it tows it absolutely great. But when winds get above 15mph or gusting, it does make it not as comfortable and get pushed around a little. So I am positive the 7.3L will tow it more confidently with the added weight, and wheelbase of the truck.
Nicea: WOW ! That is pretty much my scenario. I had a 15' F150 ECO Heavy Tow pkg with 3.31rear & towed a ~7200# tt for 5 years. Did great going up & down hills here in the PNW but when going up the Gorge (lots of wind) or yearly trip to AZ Desert or our Coast & the wind kicks up, it got a little squirrely. I have many years(45+) of towing experience, but it was a white knuckle drive. I ordered my F350, 7.3L 3.73 rear in Feb 21' & rec'd it in Sept. I got the F350 vs F250 for the 3.73. They are exactly alike except one overload leaf spring. Costs $1700 extra but gained more carrying capacity. Maybe in the future a different trailer? I also carry a lot of extra stuff but now don't even have to think about it. Don't have a lot of miles on it yet but so far a world of difference. At first I didn't think so, but my wife made the remark after the first tow that I drove a lot more relaxed and not so tense. Plenty of power (so did the 3.5 ECO) but the extra 2k+ extra weight really helps. MPG's are not that much different towing. About 0.5 mpg diff. I drive it very little empty but there is where the difference is. The ECO got 22-24 empty on the Frwy & 17 around town. The 7.3l got 17 empty on the first (400 mi on the clock) & only empty Frwy trip & so far ~13 in town. I only have 1600 miles on it so it may get better? I bought it to tow so I feel I gained overall. It is a stiffer ride empty. The F150 rode like a car. The F350 rides like a truck; but not as bad as the ones I had in years past. Hope that helps you.
@@herb7877 That's awesome! How do you feel with it off the line compared to the ecoboost? I had no complaints getting up to speed with the 3.5L. I am curious if it feels about the same or better. I'm assuming the RPMs will be up higher before shifting in the 7.3L compared to the ecoboost, because it hit it's max torque of 420 at 2,500 rpm.
@@niceatrya3477 Going up a long big hill is where I notice the difference. Going up the Coast range here. The ECO I feel actually pulled slightly better. But not day & night. The twin turbo's kick in the boost increases. I got almost stopped going up a very long winding hill in S. Ca. by a semi in the passing lane going under 5mph. I was having no issues going 55 and passing a string of them. My foot was only about 2/3rds into it as well. I thought to myself I may never get back to speed, but it down shifted to 1st and we took off and was back to 55 very quickly. I haven't experienced that yet with the 7.3. 0-35 or 45 on the flats is about the same. I'm pretty light on the pedal on both. The 10 spd is very smooth. Mine stays in 9 when towing almost all the time. I'm headed south in a few days & will know more...
@@herb7877 That's awesome, and please do! I have been hemming and hawing about sticking with the 3.73 gearing, or going up to the 4.30 for towing. Like I said, it will be my daily driver, so I will be running empty most of the time so the taller gears would be better for mpg's, but would there be a noticeable enough difference off the line with 4.30 gearing. I live in the flat lands of North West Indiana, and only see any hill's mountains once with this trailer going to see family in S.C. Like you, I am light on the pedal, and tend to stick to the right lane and let everyone else pass me. It's just a more comfortable tow that way. Thanks for the input, and keep me posted! It really does help having real world feedback. =)
If I was under 10k lbs I would go with the standard 3.73 on the F350. I would expect better gas mileage when not towing and it should handle that weight fine being that it’s rated at 18k towing.
Note the F250 is 3.55.
15.4 w 430 gearing is excellent. Im getting 14.5-14.9 74mph w 355's but with a 3" Carli level with 37's on 20's, 9" wheel...and Tremor valance.. Around town im right around 12. Love your channel man...keep it up
Wow that’s really good fuel mileage for 37’s and a level 💪🏾💪🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I forgot to mention I also have a 5 star tune and drive like you do...real easy. I let off early when I see a red light and so on. I have driven the same 4.5 hour trip and pushed it and have seen 13.5-13.7 on the hwy at 77-79mph. Great truck, first gas engine since 1996... Always have gotten diesel.
@@josephheselberger4356 yes, you need about a 1-1.5" lift. You need some articulation when off roading. The best thing to do is what I did. Get the Carli level which will be about 1.25": above what you have on the Tremor. The springs are softer, truck rides that much better than stock and under a load or when corning they are progressive and tighten up. The Carli shocks are specked Ibachs, and the upgrade is specked Fox. The Ibachs are what I have and are perfect.
Please give us you impression of the 7.3 against the Ford 6.2, GM 6.6 gas and the Ram 6.4.
Ford 7.3 10spd w/4.30 gear ratio is noticeably better at on ramps than the GM 6.6L 6spd w/3.73 gear ratio. The GM is good, and the specs suggest they should be close, but the gearing makes a difference.
Sweet ride. This will do everything most people will ever need. I’d probably put my own wheels tires bumpers and winch on this bad boy. 🇺🇸💪
Yup, this is a true diesel alternative in the HD market for weekend warriors and guys not making a living with their rig. Good point, most guys who get the tremor will most likely change out tires and still lift it 👍🏾🇺🇸
I think the Ford combo of the 7.3L, 10spd and 4.30 gearing is the best gas towing setup. It’s still a Ford so that’s why I went with the GMC 6.6L.
GM needs to put the 4.10 back in the gas trucks.
Are you ready for carbon build up issues that comes with direct injection technology on 6.6?
@@repairvehicle yes. What vehicle do you think everyone should buy?
@shawn roe , buy whatever you like, but be smart and have a questioning attitude. Do research and ask yourself if that's what you want to deal with later.
@@repairvehicle I do that’s why I settled on the 6.6. Every vehicle has it’s set of issues. I figured for gas towing the 6.6 was the best option. If someone can point me to a better option I’ll listen. That’s why I asked
@@TheRoeshow0324 I do think the Ford is the superior option compared to GM. I just think they are lacking in most categories compared to newer trucks like Ram and Ford. But that AT4 is very nice
I was wondering if you were ever going to get a 7.3 video out. I am a happy owner of a '21 F250STX 7.3/3.55 with 24.5k miles on the clock. 15.4-15.5 mpg sounds about right babying it and I have 35" Wildpeak AT3's. Glad you had a very positive feedback on this engine/trans combo.
Towing 9-9.5k bumper pull yields me 10.x mpg. I always wonder if it was the right decision to got 7.3 but being able to just do oil changes and fuel up (lots of fuel ups), I don't ever have to worry about anything else. I am pretty happy.
The only complaint I have is the accelerator pedal feel is lacking. Press the go pedal and feel a hard second lack until the engine responds. Currently looking into Pedal Commander to fix the lag. The stock halogen housings were also atrocious and still had oncoming flashing me, mistakenly thinking I had my high beams on. The morimoto hybrid xb leb lights made it a night and day difference.
I feel like the new GM mirrors give the the most view from all the different mirrors they work great on my 2020 dually.
🤢🤮 I don’t like my GM mirrors 2018
Tremor is only available with a short bed as well, not ideal for a fifth wheel.
i drive a new f550 7.3 gas everyday 6-10 hrs i like the gm to but when are they going to fix their dam seats
I’m waiting until Ford does the 18 speed automatic before I buy one
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What a fun video and does ECO MODE make that much of a difference in MPG's?? Looking forward to towing comparisons, Happy Camping!
Eco mode is not a big difference at all
My experience is no difference. The pedal is just less responsive, that is it.
Guts. Glory. Ram. 💪🏻
Nothing says guts and glory like the picture of a sheep on your truck.
Nothing says guts and glory like a emblem resembling female anatomy on your truck!!
@@spud2727 that’s why the fords and chevys chase the ram!!
@@spenceromg7040 only at 2am, because shes one homely gal, the rams a double bagger..haha
This is sweet. Would like to see how it stands up to the powerstroke
I agree and hopefully I can put that video together 👍🏾
Louisiana in the house!!!!
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I just saw the $3.79 diesel price right at the start of the video. One month, whats diesel now in that area?
I just looked it up and I saw $5.03
I know that the wheel base aren't exactly the same. I would of love to see a head to head turning radius test.
For a gas, can’t beat the 7.3. But it will never come close to a diesel.
That depends on what you want to do with your truck.
what color is the truck? if its the atlas blue, I have about the exact same truck on order now. thanks for the video!
Description says 2021, so that would make it Velocity Blue. Atlas blue was new for 2022
@@superduty2023 your right , reading is new to me, Thanks!
Nice video. I feel like Ford has FINALLY started in the right direction with a gas engine. It’s been a long time coming though lol.
The power on paper is good. I think the acceleration is almost exclusively from the close ratios and quick shifts of the 10 speed. I would have liked to have seen GM offer it but honestly after having my truck for 2800 miles as of today I feel the 6L90 is matched pretty good to the 6.6. It has crazy low end torque for a gas engine, especially a small block gas engine. I’m sure the 7.3 does as well though (haven’t actually driven one).
Seats are ahhh. I’ve driven a 2022 F350 Tremor. They are ok. I wouldn’t say they are better than mine. Maybe they are a little wider but the Tremor atleast has a hard spot at the back of the seat cushion.
Also JB, he’s not going to like the Ram mirrors lol.
The 6.2L is no slouch and I’ve only towed with one with a 3.73 rear.
GM really shot themselves in the foot by not offering more gears or at least a 4.10 rear. The 6 speed is definitely a reliable option and probably the better option over the Ford if you plan on city driving or doing a lot of stop/go.
The stiffer seat in the GM trucks is fine by me but I think I would have to do a 2 hour drive to confirm this. I do hope they provide more options for the gasser for 2023 👍🏾👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I’m not a fan of any of the “mod” motors Ford has. I’ll just leave it at that lol.
I think the real game changer for HD trucks would be a manufacture slapping a turbo on one of these big gas engines. I don’t think it will ever happen but if it does it would make the diesels obsolete. I’ve said that for years and while in the past (pre 2008 really for diesels, but definitely pre 2011) I could see where you could make the argument to still keep them for fuel mileage and longevity but now with all the emissions equipment that argument just don’t fly.
That’s just my opinion and I’m sure a lot would disagree but the facts are if you keep a modern diesel for 100-150 thousand miles you are 100% going to have to work on the emissions equipment in one way or another. And both options are expensive.
A turbo gas engine wouldn’t perform well nor would it make much sense because it would require premium fuel and even if it didn’t, I would run it just as a safety measure.
Even though emissions do suck, I don’t hear a lot of noise about failures, they do happen but not as often as you would think (depends on the owner). I would much rather see a true gas/electric HD where the electric helps with off the line start up to about 50 mph and assistance on grades which would reduce the stress on a gas engine. The regenerative braking could benefit the gas engine for stopping and reduce brake heat like the diesel 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I have to disagree with you on that one. I think the Ford Ecoboost engines have proven the performance is more than good. Plus a turbo on a 6.6 gas engine would easily make 500 hp and who knows how much torque. Fuel mileage would suffer for sure but there would be no lack of power.
From Facebook groups the DEF tanks for the GM trucks are on national back order due to the heaters failing. And from what I hear others say it’s the same way in the Ram and Ford groups too (maybe not tank heaters but some sort of emissions problem).
When I say perform well, I’m talking about reliability and durability. Most guys who would use a truck for its purpose would probably go through a few engines if they are not cautious of RPM’s and monitoring temps. The gas engine just can’t compete when forced induction is thrown into the mix and I would run away from a used turbo gas in a truck 😂. Hybrid is the best option for a gas HD truck 👍🏾
Who work!!!
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JB are you at Cajun Palms RV Resort looks like it
Haha I was!
Jb I wish you would answer my question on the first video you did about this f350. I need some help man!!
My bad, it’s been tough keeping up with all these comments 😅… I used to get about 20-50 a day and it’s about that an hour
Ask again here and someone else might help
@@JB_WhoWork Its ok JB I totally understand. I just want your expertise opinion before I buy a new truck!! Lol
@@repairvehicle I'm seriously thinking about getting rid of my duramax. I have a 2017 Keystone Sprinter 353fwden. Weighs about 11k. Fully loaded properly 12,500. I've always been a chevy guy but I really like the 7.3 godzilla motor. With my current setup which gas truck would you prefer? Gm/Ford/Ram? And why. Thank you!!
After watching the video I pretty much have my answer..lol
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7.3 gas won’t tow my loaded flatbed so it won’t help me much.
It is advertised to pull 20k 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork Yes, but that’s not enough for the loads I tow with my F450. As a matter of fact, they don’t even offer the 7.3 gas engine in the F450.
His opinion about this truck 7.3 will change drastically after 60k miles.
Why do you say that?
@JB Reviews , engine designed to have problems after 60k miles, not including 10 speed transmission problems. This engine has worse design of any engine Ford engines in the ford history. People look at push rod design and think it's simple and reliable, there is more complexity to this engine that people not aware of.
@@repairvehicle based on what facts? Ford has warranty and brand reputation they are not going to “design” failure issues into a powertrain.
@fish mojo , you forgot 5.4, 6.0, 6.4. I can give you more if you man enough to accept the facts. History repeats itself so does Ford it's own problems. But if you want to close your eyes to reality and keep convincing yourself, go ahead it's your choice.
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard if your man enough you'll admit it
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Great campground 👍🏾👍🏾
Ford gearing. 331, 355, 373, 430
Keep in mind not all gearing is available for every engine 👍🏾
Put some weight behind it and you will realize why the diesel is still better.
Truth hurts! Keep it low, let him have a taste of the gas.
You mean you'll see why the diesel is better for weight above 14k. The gas truck will be a lot less problematic in the long run and cheaper to repair. And they warm up quicker during the winter which is nice too. If you don't pull anymore than 14k, this 7.3 with a 10 speed will be completely fine. If you don't need a diesel, they just aren't worth it due to higher initial cost and higher cost of maintenance and repairs.
@@High-Flow-Drainage-Solutions You are spot on. I've had both & now a 7.3 F350 towing 7200#'s. Since I use it mostly for towing and only put on ~8k miles yr, it would never breakeven for me until well past 200-250K miles if ever. I can buy a lot of gas for the initial cost difference of $8800 to get ~3 mpg's better. If I were going to tow over 13-14k # then I'll have to take a closer look.
But it's like anything else in life on tradeoffs. Like several have mentioned if you are not in the mountains a lot, not driving tons of miles a year and are pulling 8k to 10k, the gas engine might make more sense in the ram or Ford. Probably GM as well, but I'm not familiar with their gas engines in the heavy duty market.
I heard this 7.3 is no no . Bad bad. Ew ew.