OBS stock HP/MPG?

[Merc1973]

So i am looking for my first PSD, I'm not new to diesels. I need a daily driver to last a couple years until i move to Maryland and find my perfect 7.3 SuperDuty. What is the avg HP and MPG for a 97 PSD with usual mods (no chip)?

[sldghamr]

215hp/425 torq.

average mpg i think is around 16.

[najaf4life]

hey don't know about the MPG.. but I will try to find that...

YEAR MODEL HP@RPM TQ@RPM
1982 6.9L IDI 175@3,300 318@1,800
1988 7.3L IDI 185@3,300 338@1,600
1993 7.3L IDI-TURBO 190@3,000 388@1,400
1994.5 7.3L POWERSTROKE 215@3,000 425@2,000
1999 7.3L POWERSTROKE 235@2,700 500@1,600
2001 7.3L POWERSTROKE 250@2,600 525@1,600
2003 6.0L POWERSTROKE 325@3,300 570@2,000
2008 6.4L POWERSTROKE 350@3,000 650@2,000

[Merc1973]

Hopefully looking for a little more than 16 mpg....

[sldghamr]

Originally Posted by Merc1973

Hopefully looking for a little more than 16 mpg....

just remember it's the average. there are things that affect it.

auto vs manual
gearing in rearend
mods
lead foot
how much weight you haul
4x4 vs 4x2

i have a 96er Ext cab, LB, 4x4, auto with 4.10 rears with no mods. i get an average of 16.

[4rcFed]

Originally Posted by Merc1973

So i am looking for my first PSD, I'm not new to diesels. I need a daily driver to last a couple years until i move to Maryland and find my perfect 7.3 SuperDuty. What is the avg HP and MPG for a 97 PSD with usual mods (no chip)?

Anymore details??
Auto vs. stick?
2wd vs 4wd?

Are you wanting to know RWHP or ratings at the engine?


My 1997 F250 4WD extended cab, long bed, automatic, 3:55'd, running 285's ran right at 16mpg in town and just at 18mpg on the highway.

[Merc1973]

I don't have access to the door tag to find the rear end ratio. I guess i just trying to get a feel for the expected HP/TQ when looking a these older trucks. I have driven my brother's 2001 7.3 with, 4.11, chip and aftermarket turbo and an 2003 6.0 which both will throw you back in your seat. I realize its not gonna the same power, just looking at ballpark figures. I'll let ya know the rear gear this week, I'm not a speeder, its an auto, 4x4 and wont be hauling majority of the time, and not sure of mods, dealer is closed now....

[sldghamr]

Originally Posted by Merc1973

I don't have access to the door tag to find the rear end ratio. I guess i just trying to get a feel for the expected HP/TQ when looking a these older trucks. I have driven my brother's 2001 7.3 with, 4.11, chip and aftermarket turbo and an 2003 6.0 which both will throw you back in your seat. I realize its not gonna the same power, just looking at ballpark figures. I'll let ya know the rear gear this week, I'm not a speeder, its an auto, 4x4 and wont be hauling majority of the time, and not sure of mods, dealer is closed now....

rear end ratio is on a tag of the dif itself.

[Merc1973]

good to know, thanks!

[nm50]

1997 F250 4x4 Crew Cab Short Bed 3.55s E4OD 265/75-16s with Superchips 1705. Last tank was 19.7 mpg mostly highway, some stop and go. Factory rated at 225/465 for the 97 model. This is typical for this time of year. During the winter I averaged about 18.