6.0L vs 7.3l powerstroke - Northern California Ford Owners

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Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on :

Input pros and cons... looking to pick up a used f250/f350

Would be a dd around 50 miles round trip. Haul jet ski's and possibly a boat in the near future. Would also us to haul my mustang from time to time...

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

7.3L is the god of Diesel

Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :

bigger is better [Cool]

Posted by norcalfiddy (Member # 11207) on :

7.3 for the win. 6.0s are only nice if they been studded and deletes, then there bulletproof.

7.3s make decent power with intake, exhaust and nice chip.

Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on :

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Originally posted by norcalfiddy:
7.3 for the win. 6.0s are only nice if they been studded and deletes, then there bulletproof.

7.3s make decent power with intake, exhaust and nice chip.

Whats the cost to have them studded and delete what?

Posted by Ryan_LX (Member # 7089) on :

quote:
Originally posted by phonso302:

quote:
Originally posted by norcalfiddy:
7.3 for the win. 6.0s are only nice if they been studded and deletes, then there bulletproof.

7.3s make decent power with intake, exhaust and nice chip.
Whats the cost to have them studded and delete what?

Not sure on price for a shop to do it but I've heard of guys having to lift the cab off the frame in order to do so which sounds like a pain to do yourself and expensive to have done.

I believe they are talking about an EGR delete.

[ December 09, 2012, 11:09 PM: Message edited by: Ryan_LX ]

Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on :

Look up bullet proof diesel. The EGR on the 6.0 clogs and blows head gaskets. I believe the kit can be installed for about 7k by a dealer, ARP studs, new egr kit with changable filter, head gaskets.

I bought a 2001 7.3 with 60k on it. Flew to Utah to get it. There are known problems withe the 7.3 too, but easy fixes. I put a new injector harness, cps, deleted the tank screens, and put the 6.0 cooler in. I personally have owned both and love my 7.3.

Also 7.3 will have leaf springs, 2005+ 6.0 has coils.

Posted by COBRA50 (Member # 11614) on :

7.3 [patriot]

Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 70mach351:
Look up bullet proof diesel. The EGR on the 6.0 clogs and blows head gaskets. I believe the kit can be installed for about 7k by a dealer, ARP studs, new egr kit with changable filter, head gaskets.

I bought a 2001 7.3 with 60k on it. Flew to Utah to get it. There are known problems withe the 7.3 too, but easy fixes. I put a new injector harness, cps, deleted the tank screens, and put the 6.0 cooler in. I personally have owned both and love my 7.3.

Also 7.3 will have leaf springs, 2005+ 6.0 has coils.

The Oil Cooler clogs not the EGR. When the Oil cooler clogs it can cause the EGR to rupture causing coolant to get into the oil and then the head gaskets blow. I have a 2005 F350 and I love it. It is the 6.0. My truck is not studded, but I have plenty of gauges monitoring the vitals of the truck so when something is starting to go wrong I can nip it in the ass. 6.0's have more power than the 7.3, but those 7.3's do not die and are amazing. I looked for a 7.3, but couldnt find the right one. I am glad I have a 6.0. Also the coil spring in the 05 and up make the ride so much better. check out powerstroke.org for amazing information on both

Posted by BLoWN FR500 (Member # 8766) on :

7.3 FTMW!!!!

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

I work at a shop who replaces trannies in 7.3's and does the BP & stud work on the 6.0's. Knowing what I know, I picked up a 2003 Excursion with a 6.0 and I LOVE this vehicle! Towing, power and fuel mileage are all incredible!

Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :

I'd go with a 7.3L or a 5.9L Cummins

Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
I work at a shop who replaces trannies in 7.3's and does the BP & stud work on the 6.0's. Knowing what I know, I picked up a 2003 Excursion with a 6.0 and I LOVE this vehicle! Towing, power and fuel mileage are all incredible!

Agreed. If taken care of the 6.0 is a BEAST

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

7.3L will eat a 6.0L for breakfast! [Big Grin]

Posted by 88coupe (Member # 7719) on :

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Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
7.3L will eat a 6.0L for breakfast!

When I was looking at f250's people said the 6.0 will smoke the 7.3 and I started watching YouTube videos of them racing and seemed the 6.0 usually wins

Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on :

what considered decent mileage... found a couple that caught my attention but one has a tad over 100k the other has 80k

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

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Originally posted by phonso302:
what considered decent mileage... found a couple that caught my attention but one has a tad over 100k the other has 80k

Diesels usually aren't broken in until 200k from what i've been told.

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 88coupe:

quote:
Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
7.3L will eat a 6.0L for breakfast!
When I was looking at f250's people said the 6.0 will smoke the 7.3 and I started watching YouTube videos of them racing and seemed the 6.0 usually wins

First video that came up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gY9g4cK6YA
OWNED

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

If dude knew how to dragrace he would have smoked the 6.0L
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-7_FBHti5g

Posted by 88coupe (Member # 7719) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:

quote:
Originally posted by 88coupe:

quote:
Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
7.3L will eat a 6.0L for breakfast!
When I was looking at f250's people said the 6.0 will smoke the 7.3 and I started watching YouTube videos of them racing and seemed the 6.0 usually wins
First video that came up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gY9g4cK6YA
OWNED

Im just going by what I seen and read on forums even 7.3 owners say a chipped 6.0 will own a chipped 7.3 just search on some of the forums. Let me guess you own a 7.3??? http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=5fUsCujhmW8&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D5fUsCujhmW8

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

LOL yep 7.3 for life!

Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nyv9OrWqPM

CTD > *.*

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

I got one ready to go. All the 6.0l bugs addressed.

Dana, I will run your 7.3 anyday.

Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :

[Eek!]

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
7.3L will eat a 6.0L for breakfast!

Ridiculous statement [Roll Eyes]

Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :

Dana I also have a 6.0 that would love to run your 7.3. Mine isn't studded (yet) but I am willing to wager a loss for the 7.3

Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :

Cummins FTMFW [patriot]

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Greasy:
Cummins FTMFW

GREAT motor around a crappy truck

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

I am down to run them. Not going to tell you whats done to my 7.3 though [Wink]

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

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Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
I am down to run them. Not going to tell you whats done to my 7.3 though

Hater

Posted by norcalfiddy (Member # 11207) on :

I'm down to run any 7.3 or 6.0

Posted by Wildfire532FB (Member # 1482) on :

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:

quote:
Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
I am down to run them. Not going to tell you whats done to my 7.3 though
Hater

haha got to keep them scared of the monster [Wink]

Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Wildfire532FB:
I am down to run them. Not going to tell you whats done to my 7.3 though

Fine by me LOL

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

I prefer the 7.3L over the 6.0L unless like mentioned before, you upgrade the EGR cooler or delete and has to be studded.

Here is where you can see the 6.0L replacements...
http://www.bulletproofdiesel.com/

Posted by 02angrybird (Member # 11259) on :

quote:
Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:

quote:
Originally posted by Greasy:
Cummins FTMFW
GREAT motor around a crappy truck

Nah just shitty transmissions...

The duramax is pretty good

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