macdale4 wrote:
I had a 2000 7.3 and it was the best. I wish I wouldn't have totaled it out. I had a 2011 6.7 and had nothing but trouble with it, but I bought it used and now know why the guy got rid of it. I have a new 6.7 but don't have enough miles on it to judge. But if you want quiet, power, speed in a diesel then the 6.7 is pretty awesome.
If it don't rattle (combustion noise), it's not a diesel. My 7.3 bangs and clangs when it's cold and settles down to a nice rattle when it's warm. Music to my hillbilly ears. So is the black smoke when I stomp on the fuel pedal.
Mine isn't quick but you'll need to turn on your headlights if you are behind me.....
Actually that is a lie because it is quick, it's a tire roaster but it's been 'tweaked' a bit.
7.3's are like NTC 855 Cummins, all it takes to fix one is a hammer and vice grips.