Ford 7.3L gas power numbers

Copperhead wrote:
Ford needs to work on the 7.3 some more. The new GM L8T 6.6L gasser has 401 HP and 464 LB. Within kissing distance of the 7.3 numbers.

Either way, I also agree these engines are not overkill. There is a definite market for these. Many folks, especially commercial users which makes up the bulk of the 3/4 and 1 ton market, want a better performance gasser instead of going diesel. Even Fuso is now offering a gasser V8 in their medium duty box trucks to satisfy that desire by their customers.

Many of us who are involved in commercial use of trucks do not have all the wild eyed love affair with diesels that many in the personal user community seem to have. I go thru 21,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year simply because I have no other choice in what I am doing but to use diesels. For my personal stuff, I have a preference of a gasser in my 3/4 ton and welcome these new higher output gas engines as a viable alternative to having a diesel.

I just saw a video where someone was showing a new 2020 6.6L gasser Chevy 2500 yanking around 12K of trailer and track loader in the high country of Oregon. Was definitely a major improvement over the traditional 6.0L Vortec, and they got the ride for a ballpark $40K off the lot. Compare that to the sticker of a diesel 3/4 ton.

I disagree... I would be willing to bet the new Ford 7.3 will require less rpms to pull a given load compared to GM's new 6.6 engine. The 7.3 flat torque curve is pretty impressive and should make for a very enjoyable towing experience.

I do agree... that GM's new 6.6 is a big improvement over their 6.0 engine.