99-03 7.3 or 94-98 7.3?

MaGiKaLsHoTs · Dec 15, 2009

which one is better... im looking to buy a power stroke i dont care much for what it looks like old or new but i would like it to have a 7.3 turbo diesel in it

does anyone have any suggestions or tips on which one would be better

im going to use it for hauling my mud truck almost 250 miles 3 times a year and might use a daily driver somtimes

badblue · Dec 16, 2009

99-03 will have more power i like the last 7.3 trucks but i would prefer a 6.0 03 over the 7.3. but i like working on a 6.0 over the 7.3 in most cases.

BigJohn76 · Dec 16, 2009

more upgrade options for the newer 7.3, chips and such. i wouldnt buy a 6.0 if my life depended on it.

MaGiKaLsHoTs · Dec 17, 2009

the only way i would buy a 6.0 is for the 05 grille style... my friend is picking up a 99 f-250 with a 5.4 in it for $1000 the guy says he thinks it just stripped a spark plug whole and ive fixed those before and i have the tap and insert for a new plug.. other than that is the bed has a huge dent in it from a jack knifed trailer.. the guy says it will start up it only has 125k on it single cab long bed.. for $1000 cant get any better than that fora full size thats newer

Sevensecondsuv · Dec 17, 2009

I say 94-98 simply because you have better access to the engine than with the newer body style.

rusty ol ranger · Dec 18, 2009

badblue said:
but i like working on a 6.0 over the 7.3 in most cases.

Thats good because you'll end up having to.

If you stuck on a diesel (dont wanna start a debate) the 94-98's are eaiser to work on.

But it'll be eaiser to find a 99-03 with less miles, plus you get a solid front axle on a 4x4.

Personaly id go with a 460 or V10.

later,
Dustin

Original_Ranger84 · Dec 18, 2009

rusty ol ranger said:
Thats good because you'll end up having to.

If you stuck on a diesel (dont wanna start a debate) the 94-98's are eaiser to work on.

But it'll be eaiser to find a 99-03 with less miles, plus you get a solid front axle on a 4x4.

Personaly id go with a 460 or V10.

later,
Dustin

Yeah but he wants to tow his trucks pretty far and a diesel will get better mileage vs a 460 or v10. Although they are much cheaper...

93rangerXLT4x4 · Dec 19, 2009

93-98 7.3 psd.

Jeepy · Dec 23, 2009

badblue said:
99-03 will have more power i like the last 7.3 trucks but i would prefer a 6.0 03 over the 7.3. but i like working on a 6.0 over the 7.3 in most cases.

Somebody needs a drug screen!! :shok:

Jeepy · Dec 23, 2009

rusty ol ranger said:
If you stuck on a diesel (dont wanna start a debate) the 94-98's are eaiser to work on.

How do you figure? and find a 98 model with a diesel

rusty ol ranger said:
But it'll be eaiser to find a 99-03 with less miles, plus you get a solid front axle on a 4x4.

94-97 F-350 had solid front axles

rusty ol ranger said:
Personaly id go with a 460 or V10.

460 or especially the V-10 cant hold a candle to the 7.3

rusty ol ranger · Dec 24, 2009

Jeepy said:
How do you figure? and find a 98 model with a diesel

94-97 F-350 had solid front axles

460 or especially the V-10 cant hold a candle to the 7.3

1- Sorry, hit the wrong button.

2- No they didnt, leaf sprung TTB

3- A Good running 460 will annailate a 7.3 from the same time, a V10 will do jsut as good as a powerchoke.

later,
Dustin

2fast55 · Dec 24, 2009

rusty ol ranger said:
2- No they didnt, leaf sprung TTB

later,
Dustin

Cite your source. I can go get pics to prove otherwise.

The F250s had leaf sprung TTB, but the 350s had a solid D60.

Jeepy · Dec 24, 2009

2Fast55 THankyou!! :icon_thumby:

badblue · Dec 25, 2009

Jeepy said:
Somebody needs a drug screen!!

it just what i now very well i worked for ford/navastar form 03-late 06 i can put a 6.0 to gather it my sleep and for the # of trucks out there the 6.0 is a better truck.

blue88b2 · Dec 26, 2009

rusty ol ranger said:
2- No they didnt, leaf sprung TTB

3- A Good running 460 will annailate a 7.3 from the same time, a V10 will do jsut as good as a powerchoke.

later,
Dustin

2 you don't know.

3 Are you serious?! You have never driven a 7.3l have you! because if you have, you would realize how wrong this statement is. And if the 7.3L has a chip it's even hotter! Better mileage and more torque.

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