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Been doing a bunch of research. What's everyone's opinion on power stroke diesels. Sounds like the 7.3 or bullet proof 6.0 are best for reliability.
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im biased but 6.7 FTMFW
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Get a Duramax, I have put 253k on my 13LML and its been a solid truck. But I am not one brand biased. If I was dead set on going ford it would be a 2016+ 6.7, to me a diesel without an exhaust brake is pointless if you are towing.
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
im biased but 6.7 FTMFW
Any reason in particular? I'd like to stay away from smog if possible so it would be 07 and older.
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Good start of a thread. Equally interested in these replies.
OP, what have you favored, if you don't mind me asking?
Been in the market and curious as well.
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Good start of a thread. Equally interested in these replies.
OP, what have you favored, if you don't mind me asking?
Been in the market and curious as well.
I'm either looking at a 7.3 or 6.0 that's bullet proofed. From what I've read the 7.3 go forever and the motor keeps going and going. Plus they're pre smog years.
The bullet proof 6.0 are ridiculous but it costs a grip to billet proof them.
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Depends on what you want? Do you want a raw , super reliable , rough riding 15yr old truck that will last forever get the 7.3. Plan on a tranny if it's already gone 250k without one.
If you get a 6.0 get an 05 and newer as they went to a coil setup and got rid of the leafs in the front It's much better ride and turning radius. The 6.0 need head studs / efr delete.
Skip the 6.4 , the best ford motor by far is the 6.7 after 2011 the first year motor has exhaust valve issues.
The duramax is also great wih the Alison combo and ifs front end. If I was buying used I'd be hard pressed to skip over the duramax.
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i own two trucks one 93 f250 with the 7.3 idi and the other is a 88 ex fire rescue ambulance also powered by the 7.3 idi. the power stroke trucks came out in 94 i believe. I personally am in favor of the idi 7.3 mainly cuz its pretty much a full mechanical motor the only thing electronic is the fipl sensor that controls the shift points on the e40d auto trans. The 7.3 is considered to be the best motor ever put in a ford truck and its also known as the "million mile motor" year 2000 and newer diesel needs smog. I would stay the hell away from the 6.0 these things are just one problem after the next. find anything 7.3 powered that has low miles and you will be a happy man. I'm a freak for the 97 or earlier body style but these trucks demand strong money when in good condition.
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99/02 f250 7.3 from the research i did is a good truck for reliability/bang for buck. The front ends tend to be a hit and miss as some of them tend to have problems. Look into that. Duramaxes are expensive from what i hear on parts as opposed to the 7.3 As far as the 6.0 as long as it has been bullet proofed i hear is a decent ride. Another really good affordable diesel is a 1999 gen 2 cummins 12valve.
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Originally posted by adower:
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
im biased but 6.7 FTMFW
Any reason in particular? I'd like to stay away from smog if possible so it would be 07 and older.
In California it has to be 1997 and older to be smog exempt
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99/02 f250 7.3 from the research i did is a good truck for reliability/bang for buck. The front ends tend to be a hit and miss as some of them tend to have problems. Look into that. Duramaxes are expensive from what i hear on parts as opposed to the 7.3 As far as the 6.0 as long as it has been bullet proofed i hear is a decent ride. Another really good affordable diesel is a 1999 gen 2 cummins 12valve.
12 valve(2nd gen) is from 1994-1997
But yea can't go wrong with a 12valve or a 5.9 common rail
I own both and are great trucks 12v has 250k miles and common rail has 112k miles
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Originally posted by adower:
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
im biased but 6.7 FTMFW
Any reason in particular? I'd like to stay away from smog if possible so it would be 07 and older.
In California it has to be 1997 and older to be smog exempt
Oh dang. I thought I read 2007 and older. Must have been for another state.
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I'm running a stock 04 duramax with 200k, love the truck and haven't had too many problems. Doesn't have as much power as I thought it would, but it's all stock. The Allison trans is great, for towing. I can pull 9k up donner summit at 55 with no problem.
picked it up a few years ago for 18k 
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Originally posted by adower:
Been doing a bunch of research. What's everyone's opinion on power stroke diesels. Sounds like the 7.3 or bullet proof 6.0 are best for reliability.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by sic70stang:
im biased but 6.7 FTMFW
Any reason in particular? I'd like to stay away from smog if possible so it would be 07 and older.
In California it has to be 1997 and older to be smog exempt [/QUOTE
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Originally posted by adower:
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Originally posted by sic70stang:
im biased but 6.7 FTMFW
Any reason in particular? I'd like to stay away from smog if possible so it would be 07 and older.
In California it has to be 1997 and older to be smog exempt
All I know is I have a factory NON CAT 2001 7.3. Pop the hood and right there on the sticker, no smog for me! That's the reason I bought it.
That's called a Non California truck- those are exceptions
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Originally posted by Mr.10psi:
99/02 f250 7.3 from the research i did is a good truck for reliability/bang for buck. The front ends tend to be a hit and miss as some of them tend to have problems. Look into that. Duramaxes are expensive from what i hear on parts as opposed to the 7.3 As far as the 6.0 as long as it has been bullet proofed i hear is a decent ride. Another really good affordable diesel is a 1999 gen 2 cummins 12valve.
12 valve(2nd gen) is from 1994-1997
But yea can't go wrong with a 12valve or a 5.9 common rail
I own both and are great trucks 12v has 250k miles and common rail has 112k miles
Actually were both wrong. 94/98 had 12v cummins.
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yes diesels can be expensive to maintain thats why i would point you in the direction of the 7.3 idi motor i have in both my trucks, these are the most cost efficient diesels hands down!!!! fuel filter is 35.00 and the injectors are full mechanical and can be bought for 200.00 for the set! these motors are very well built and run forever, like i said find a 88-93 7.3 powered truck and it will do what you need it too
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99/02 f250 7.3 from the research i did is a good truck for reliability/bang for buck. The front ends tend to be a hit and miss as some of them tend to have problems. Look into that. Duramaxes are expensive from what i hear on parts as opposed to the 7.3 As far as the 6.0 as long as it has been bullet proofed i hear is a decent ride. Another really good affordable diesel is a 1999 gen 2 cummins 12valve.
12 valve(2nd gen) is from 1994-1997
But yea can't go wrong with a 12valve or a 5.9 common rail
I own both and are great trucks 12v has 250k miles and common rail has 112k miles
Actually were both wrong. 94/98 had 12v cummins.
Yea your right lol, in 1998.5 is when they switched it up to the 24v
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yes diesels can be expensive to maintain thats why i would point you in the direction of the 7.3 idi motor i have in both my trucks, these are the most cost efficient diesels hands down!!!! fuel filter is 35.00 and the injectors are full mechanical and can be bought for 200.00 for the set! these motors are very well built and run forever, like i said find a 88-93 7.3 powered truck and it will do what you need it too
I've been searching for a 7.3 or bullet proofed 6.0.
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yes diesels can be expensive to maintain thats why i would point you in the direction of the 7.3 idi motor i have in both my trucks, these are the most cost efficient diesels hands down!!!! fuel filter is 35.00 and the injectors are full mechanical and can be bought for 200.00 for the set! these motors are very well built and run forever, like i said find a 88-93 7.3 powered truck and it will do what you need it too
I've been searching for a 7.3 or bullet proofed 6.0.
I wouldn't even bother with the 7.3 idi lol
Personally I'd go with a 7.3 powerstroke. If you're unfamiliar with diesels and want to buy one don't hesitate to take it to a shop to get a pre inspection before purchase , if the owner allows it, I don't see why they wouldn't if the truck is in good condition. Every truck has its pros and cons, be patient due your research, test drive them all, good luck
I don't have a ford diesel, but I do own two diesel trucks, feel free to PM me with any questions
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yes diesels can be expensive to maintain thats why i would point you in the direction of the 7.3 idi motor i have in both my trucks, these are the most cost efficient diesels hands down!!!! fuel filter is 35.00 and the injectors are full mechanical and can be bought for 200.00 for the set! these motors are very well built and run forever, like i said find a 88-93 7.3 powered truck and it will do what you need it too
I've been searching for a 7.3 or bullet proofed 6.0.
I wouldn't even bother with the 7.3 idi lol
Personally I'd go with a 7.3 powerstroke. If you're unfamiliar with diesels and want to buy one don't hesitate to take it to a shop to get a pre inspection before purchase , if the owner allows it, I don't see why they wouldn't if the truck is in good condition. Every truck has its pros and cons, be patient due your research, test drive them all, good luck
I don't have a ford diesel, but I do own two diesel trucks, feel free to PM me with any questions
Awesome. Thanks! Yah I'll def spend a few extra hundred for a thorough inspection. Anyone who wouldn't let me do that I'm def not even thinking about buying the truck.
Also by 7.3 I meant power stroke not the idi
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Budget for a transmission if you go automatic on the 7.3. I put a woods 4r100 in and it's been great. Only problems are uvc harnesses and cps in the ford 7.3 and the trans. It's my daily driver and have no complaints!
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Didn't some of the powerstrokes require the body to be removed in order to work on some engine components? Something for you to check on. CA smog is 98 and newer, which sucks because some trucks were done in half years as listed above. I'm personally not interested in any of the newer diesels with all of the extra stuff that you have to run now.
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