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Kamyo91
Explorer
May 30, 2016

Towing with a Powerstroke 7.3L (expectation/realistic)

I'm looking at upgrading to a 11.5K loaded fifth wheel. I currently tow a 6K TT. Truck is Bone stock except for (DP infinity tuner and a 6.0L Trans Cooler) 2000 F250 7.3L CCSB SRW auto 4x4 Lari...
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FishOnOne
Nomad
May 30, 2016
M.R.E. wrote:
I have a '02 Ford 250 camper pkg, 6.0 trans cooler , Walker BTM , big truck muffler, DP tuner with 60 hp tow and exhaust brake and DIY NAPA air filter . I tow 12,000 lb plus from Michigan to Florida through the mountains . Pulls very strong and I get 11.1 to 11.9 mpg. Best diesel Ford made .


Actually Navistar made the 7.3 PSD. Having said that these are great engines.

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