Ford 7.3 Diesel...only 185 HP
Hard to believe that the first 7.3 was only 185 horsepower. Was also IDI (In Direct Injection) and non turbo for those who were not paying attention to diesel powered trucks back in the late 80's.:...
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Growing up on the farm, we had an '83 F250 with the 6.9 and a 4 speed. Did pretty good with anything we hooked behind it.
In '93 we picked up a new IDI 7.3, better mileage and a bit more power to pull.
When the '83 finally gave up (after 500+k) we picked up a used '94 7.3 IDI turbo, that sucker was a hot rod!
In '00 we stepped up to the Super Duty 7.3 powerstroke and 6 speed manual.
Trade that for an '02 just to get a bit newer.
I currently have an '01 and dad picked up a hold over '12 with the 6.7.
BIL runs a 6.0, so the only one I have no experience with is the 6.4.
I like the 6.7, but longevity and maintenance costs are yet to be seen.
I love my 7.3, cause I can do almost everything myself.
6.0 isn't terrible, if you maintain properly and take precautions to bulletproof it first.
In '93 we picked up a new IDI 7.3, better mileage and a bit more power to pull.
When the '83 finally gave up (after 500+k) we picked up a used '94 7.3 IDI turbo, that sucker was a hot rod!
In '00 we stepped up to the Super Duty 7.3 powerstroke and 6 speed manual.
Trade that for an '02 just to get a bit newer.
I currently have an '01 and dad picked up a hold over '12 with the 6.7.
BIL runs a 6.0, so the only one I have no experience with is the 6.4.
I like the 6.7, but longevity and maintenance costs are yet to be seen.
I love my 7.3, cause I can do almost everything myself.
6.0 isn't terrible, if you maintain properly and take precautions to bulletproof it first.
