one year with a 40' fifth wheel and dually
Its been just a little over a year that I have had my current setup which includes a 40' Cyclone toy hauler and a 2001 f350 dually. I figured I would share my observations given how many questions are...
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The 7.3 psd was a great engine. The first long trip towing a 33 ft 5th wheel was disappointing. The truck down shifted at the slightest incline. Drove me crazy. Got as far as Dallas and put in a mild tuner, gauges, exhaust and intake. Made a real tow vehicle out of it. I loved that truck then. I planned on 10 mpg US and would usually see 9.5-10.5. Even after I traded up to a 37 ft fiver. It was a single axle though with higher gears.
Biggest issue with a tuner in a 6.7 Ford is the torque converter isn't up to the task and needs to be upgraded.
And NO, a well tuned 7.3 doesn't come close to a stock 6.7 which is 400hp with 800lb of torque out of the box.
Biggest issue with a tuner in a 6.7 Ford is the torque converter isn't up to the task and needs to be upgraded.
And NO, a well tuned 7.3 doesn't come close to a stock 6.7 which is 400hp with 800lb of torque out of the box.
