[72Ford250]

Ok some time when i get out of high school and finish auto classes and my diesel
teck course i want to get a powerstroke what do you recommend i get?

 

[72Ford250]

Does anybody have any recommendation? i am leaning toward a nice 7.3L around 1999?
:dunno:




PLEASE VOTE AND RECOMMEND TRUCKS OPEN TO DIFF YEARS

 

[trucktractorman]

If you get a 7.3 then try to find a 2002 or early 03. They're more refined, just have a nicer look. The 7.3 is a great choice for sure. I'd go that, or a 6.7.

 

[72Ford250]

thanks for the input yeah that 6.7L sounds like a heck of an engine maybe by the time i get out of school 6.7L will be a bit cheaper

 

[trucktractorman]

yea they'll be cheaper, and there will be way more feedback on them. Not to mention more aftermarket components.

 

[72Ford250]

more power :nod: maybe i will buy both i love those 7.3L very reliable

 

[trucktractorman]

very reliable indeed

 

[GiveMeFordOrGiveMeDeath]

One more vote on the 7.3! The last GREAT engine made by Navistar for Ford. Go with whatever year you want on it, but I'd steer clear of early 1999 due to the frankenstein type setup of it.

 

[72Ford250]

ok i do like the early 1997 style but hp are low i guess a few mods could help that


Appreciate all the input keep it coming :nod:

 

[2006PSDSD]

My vote was for the 6.0. Great engine, gobs of power, AND it still sounds like a diesel!

 

[LBSRACING]

7.3 HERE!!!!!!

 

[72Ford250]

What are somethings that go wrong with the 6.0? i heard you want to get the late model 6.0?

 

[smokenstroke]

If get a 7.3 with forged rods. A late 99 or 2000. Then put all the newer stuff on it to make it appeal as a newer truck.

 

[2006PSDSD]

What are somethings that go wrong with the 6.0? i heard you want to get the late model 6.0?

First, the oil cooler will plug, making the EGR cooler rupture sending coolant into the cylinders, and then popping the head gaskets.

Remedy: install coolant bypass filter to remove the casting sand and debris from the cooling system that clogs the oil cooler. Dieselsite is where I will be getting mine from :nod:

Go with an 05-07 MY

 

[SD350]

I dont know how many years you are talking about here but by the time you get out of school those old 7.3s might be pretty hard to find with less than 250k on them, they are already starting to get harder to find. Im not sure how long your talking about or your financial situation is but in a few years the 6.4 will be coming down in price and might be within reach. Wouldnt be a bad idea to check into one of those, they arent bulletproof but are still a good motor.

 

[72Ford250]

I dont know how many years you are talking about here but by the time you get out of school those old 7.3s might be pretty hard to find with less than 250k on them, they are already starting to get harder to f.

but there is always crate motors but with the 6.4 what are things to look for? things that go wrong?

 

[72Ford250]

First, the oil cooler will plug, making the EGR cooler rupture sending coolant into the cylinders, and then popping the head gaskets.

Remedy: install coolant bypass filter to remove the casting sand and debris from the cooling system that clogs the oil cooler. Dieselsite is where I will be getting mine from

Now this is what you are talking about right 6.0L Coolant Bypass maybe i should get my dad to buy this for the 6.0 he got (his dad died this year)

 

[2006PSDSD]

Now this is what you are talking about right 6.0L Coolant Bypass maybe i should get my dad to buy this for the 6.0 he got (his dad died this year)

Def a good idea!

 

[Drew60diesel]

The 6.0 s are bad a**! i love mine! cant wait to go crazy with the mods! i think they are the best looking trucks to!

 

[GiveMeFordOrGiveMeDeath]

I'm a 7.3 fan til the end, but from what I've heard, if you're going with a 6.0, go with a 2005 or newer. All the kinks were worked out by then.