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Kamyo91
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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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Stefonius
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May 31, 2016
BigToe wrote:
Whenever reading how so called "under powered" or "slow" the 7.3L is when towing, bear in mind the axle ratio the person with the opinion had.
BigToe hit the nail on the head. I tow a 15k fiver with my 2003 F450 7.3. I don't have any issues with power, but I've got 4.88 gears in the back. I wouldn't want to do it with a 3.73 axle. I think that would be asking too much of my engine and transmission.

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