Older 7.3 Deisel vs. Newer Ford Engines
I have a 94 Ford F250 4wd 7.3 diesel, Which I have pulling our 30' Newmar 5er for the last 5 years. The wife is wanting a newer truck wheather it be diesel or gas. I want to hang onto the work horse t...
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MrVan wrote:arkansasrunner wrote:
Thank You for all that has responded. With all of the pro & cons, I think I am going to Beef up my 7.3 with a K & N air filter system, increase my exhaust with Banks Exhaust & try out the programming chip. Then, I will go from there & maybe if a real good deal comes along on a newer truck, I may have to jump on it if this does not work. Happy RVing out there. We can't wait till March, then it's full time.
Just remember the transmission with the 7.3 L Diesel engines is the weak link.
2001 Excursion 7.3 with 180,000 miles, non towing at freeway speed 16 mpg.
Just rebuilt the trannie. Plan on keeping it as long as possible but if needed to tow heavy and long would get a new diesel pick- up.
