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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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bucky
Explorer II
Jun 02, 2016
The blocks used in those years were 2" or 4". There is an old bulletin about them on the F250s regarding height for towing 5ers. When I had my 7.3 F250 I didn't have the 5er yet, so I can't speak on towing heavy with one.
I can speak for my 5.9 Cummins. When that converter locks get out of the way 'cause I'm coming up that hill.

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