5 reasons why you should buy a 7.3L powerstroke

[@chuckparson6712]

I've got the original 2001 Platinum edition F250, 4x4. I've had it for 23 years and it's been a great truck. Everyone I know have been through multiple trucks, but my ole 7.3 is still purring like a kitten.

[@nick7.3]

That’s awesome, how many miles you got on it? Platinum 7.3s are extremely rare

[@chuckparson6712]

@@nick7.3 It's got 196k miles on it. I call it GOOSE, because it's gray, loud and mean 😜

[@nick7.3]

@@chuckparson6712 I love that lol

[@Bishoplicker]

​@@chuckparson6712 Your such a silly

[@briancasey-qr9hk]

Mine purrs just like a Sherman. Or F16. - 2001 7.3 with the 'Bird Dog' package*. Which, alternatively to the platinum edition*, features Banks Performance tricks, my own Pendleton interior, legit AF bedliner, GemTop camper shell, Method 305HD Wheels, and that touch screen/ Reverse camera/ Bluetooth bull shit - That rounds out the Bird Dog package. But you gotta have the Harvest Gold metallic with the matching GEMTOP for it to be a true Bird Dog Package. Word .

[@papaclod-hopper1976]

I bought an 03 7.3 last week! It’s amazing so far!

[@nickrichardson1707]

Awesome, well done. Way to keep it looking stock too. I had a 03 super duty (gasser) and sold it for a Jeep TJ. I don’t regret it. That Jeep is a fun little vehicle, but honestly want to get back into a super duty. Gotta get a 7.3 this time.

[@miketracy9571]

Thank you for all the help on parts

[@DavidHeetderks]

You've got a beautiful truck! I bought a '99 F250 (with the ZF6) this past spring, and even thought it's a 2wd it's awesome. Watching this video makes me glad I bought it, hopefully it'll last for a while (it's already got 328k miles, but it runs like a top lol)

[@nick7.3]

@@DavidHeetderks awesome! And yea you never know with a 7.3 some of them never die

[@DavidHeetderks]

@@nick7.3 Thanks! It was fleet maintained most of its life, so as long as I continue to service it regularly it oughta last

[@frankmorain2755]

Beautiful truck. I have a 95 5speed and still run mint

[@DRAKE_DOES_STUFF]

I have a 2000 f250 cclb 4x4 7.3, and it's literally the best truck ever

[@rigoguerrero9771]

Bro I think I saw you TikTok page about this truck. And now ok KZbin, what a beauty

[@nick7.3]

Yes sir you did and thank you

[@DontAtMe2k24]

Man that color is beautiful

[@nick7.3]

@@DontAtMe2k24 thank you 🤝

[@mathewnunez]

Should have said 7.3 reasons why 😂

[@jullian8907]

from about the mid 80s to 97 all those parts for the most part are just interchangeable like the super duty's meaning all 7.3 have great customization

[@nick7.3]

Yes sir thats true them brick noses are very similar to obs

[@mrglock2313]

I don't care what anyone says, but the lights on top are cool. I bought a 2017 living in the rust belt helped make the decision. Ive done all of the reliable upgrades. These trucks will last if you treat them right 👍

[@nick7.3]

Yes for sure id love an aluminum body that cant rust id they weren’t so expensive

[@mrglock2313]

@@nick7.3 I had a 2014 Ford raptor that was paid off with 185,000 miles but super clean zero rust and perfect service records I got 20k trade In off of the truck they we asking $55,000 for and I got them to come down more or else I wouldn't have done it either. My 2017 6.7 had 58,000 miles

[@akraix182]

We stick to 7.3s for our work trucks. Can’t beat them

[@wesleybryant7334]

I’m looking at a 96 f350 crew cab it’s in great shape but has over 300k on it for a little over $20k? It has custom interior and some upgrades looks well maintained but still wondering it that price worth it with that many miles?

[@nick7.3]

@@wesleybryant7334 absolutely not, I would never pay 20,000 for that with 300,000 miles he would be lucky to get 12k

[@martinsaenz5633]

I have a 02 and placed the newer model 20” oem wheels. Looks great, just need wheel spacers as offset is different. Will rib without them.

[@nick7.3]

Yes sir correct, I drove my 6.0 and old 7.3 for 2 years without spacers just little bit of rub

[@raizt1596]

I love the new 20" wheels. The only problem with them is that they don't use real chrome anymore and they start chipping off after a few years.

[@nick7.3]

@@raizt1596 for sure the 2017+ ones seem to flake a lot

[@GoyslopGladiator]

I'm being gifted my grandpas ol 2001 7.3, I'm super excited! Though I gotta know, I've heard these trucks are super easy to break into, and I live in a car theft prone area. Is there anything you'd recommend to prevent theft? Thanks, your truck is super clean! Same color as my grandpas :D

[@nick7.3]

Thank you and congrats on new truck! You could always mount a battery kill switch on it for theft prevention

[@nickrichardson1707]

Some tuners have an anti theft property to them. Check Hydra tuner for 7.3s

[@GoyslopGladiator]

@@nick7.3 5 months later, still have my truck! Thanks man :)

[@GoyslopGladiator]

@@nickrichardson1707 yup I came across that, I’m not gonna tune it yet. I’ll get a tuner after I rebuild it, it’s just a farm truck for now

[@colestephan177]

I love the rim and tire set up! What are you running?

[@nick7.3]

@@colestephan177 they are 11-16 lariat stocks with 35x12.50 bfg mud tires!

[@RoxVrod]

Love my F250, manual, 99!!!

[@zackestes5958]

Love my 01 manual but it’s 2wd and can’t find a 4 inch lift for it and I’m about to run it off a cliff cause it seems like it’s the only truck that only has one lift for it and it’s a 6”

[@colbywalker3887]

Best looking trucks of all time,

[@DaveofAllTrades75]

What are those rims and tires that you have on there? And did they fit without having to do a lift and not rub? I have a 99 super duty and it has the stock 16 inch rims with I believe 33s for the stock tires. Or something like that I would like to put a nice new set of rims on mine and a little more meaty tires but was told if I even go up to 35 they’re gonna rub I have a leveling kit which I believe is 2 inch but I’m still worried 35s are gonna rub. Any suggestions?

[@nick7.3]

@@DaveofAllTrades75 I have a 2” leveling kit and 35x12.50 bfg mud tires on 11-16 lariat stock wheels, zero rubbing. I do have 2” spacers for better stance, without them it will rub at full lock, you have to turn sharp af and it barely rubs then, so spacers are optional

[@BigJoe21211]

I’m definitely gonna be buying one! Just not sure if I want to buy a fixer upper since I have no experience.

[@christianalakija8289]

if you buy a fixer upper you can learn and use that knowledge from that point on

[@BigJoe21211]

@@christianalakija8289 that is true thank you

[@tldrafaik6144]

Beautiful truck!

[@nick7.3]

@@tldrafaik6144 appreciate it!

[@armydgp]

Great looking truck, i like it

[@nick7.3]

@@armydgp thank you

[@mikerich8084]

Best trucks ever built hands down I own a 97 with 417k miles and on 01 with 297k

[@nick7.3]

@@mikerich8084 wow! Mines got a lot of years left then, just hit 108k, only drive it here n there

[@mikerich8084]

O ya many years of good service left

[@DRAKE_DOES_STUFF]

You said you just had it leveled and 35s fit? Of course you have the newer tires but do you think if I got my truck leveled and put wheel spacers on it would fit also your is so

[@nick7.3]

Yes I have a 2” rough country level, 2” rough country spacers, 2011-2016 20” lariat stocks on 35x12.50 BFG tires fits great no rubbing

[@DRAKE_DOES_STUFF]

Ok, cool, I guess I'll have to figure out if I can do that with the stock rims cus I do like the stock rims (and my cheap). Thanks 😁

[@inoiz8395]

really nice truck bro

[@evadmullek]

What size Rims are those show? I have18" Rims on my 2002 Superduty... Thanks for the feedback...

[@nick7.3]

@@evadmullek it has 2011-2016 lariat stock wheels

[@05nbs_aldo75]

There’s a red super duty 7.3 single cab no rust for 22k with 22k miles at a dealer that’s local to me. You think that’s a fair deal?

[@nick7.3]

Yes, I have turned down 22k for this truck and it has 106k miles

[@05nbs_aldo75]

@@nick7.3 wow very nice

[@carloscolon4239]

Nice truck; what color is that, or what is the paint code? It looks nice.

[@nick7.3]

Thank you it was my truck’s original color too before I painted, its dark teal metallic (R2)

[@carloscolon4239]

I haven’t see that color before. It really looks nice. You did an awesome job. Keep up the good work.👍

[@benjackson7425]

Can you make a vid on how you wired the mirror lights and everything up thanks

[@nick7.3]

Tbh I only have running lights, check our BTR justin on youtube, he explains how to do what I did + how to do the heat function, turn signal, etc

[@benjackson7425]

@@nick7.3 okay I’ll do that thanks you’ve inspired me to restore my 2000 7.3 zf6 4 door shotry mines dark teal metallic as well I can’t wait to get after urs looks sick!

[@HenryTietz4]

what wheel and tire are you running?

[@nick7.3]

@@HenryTietz4 11-16 lariat stocks and 35” bfg mud tires

[@HenryTietz4]

@@nick7.3 thank you

[@Diesel_ftw]

What cab lights do you recommend, looking to replace my ugly stock ones on my 99.

[@nick7.3]

I have no exact recommendation just dont buy the cheapest ones u see

[@beowulf885]

i wish my lbz was that clean nice truck

[@miketracy9571]

What yr is this

[@nick7.3]

@@miketracy9571 mines a 2000

[@Bonestockproductions]

When you swap the 6.0 front clip is the bumper and grill just bolt on

[@nick7.3]

Everything is bolt on, you will need: 2005-2007… Headlights Bulbs Front bumper Grille Header panel 99-03 to 05-07 headlight conversion harness. Everything bolts on, took me roughly 30 mins very easy, the “header panel” is the fiberglass piece that bolts to core support that the grille and headlights mount to.

[@christopheralexander9138]

Love the truck man. What percent tint is on it?

[@nick7.3]

Thank you and tbh I do not know the sides, the back glass is 5% and windshield is 30%, if I had to guess sides are between 15-25%

[@christopheralexander9138]

Thank you I appreciate the reply

[@coltonensey6129]

Man that vehicle is so clean I wish I had it all you have to do is not hot rod and it'll last forever

[@nick7.3]

Thank you and yes sir I’m keeping it stock

[@bigbasspro2656]

What are those rims called i have a 2006 f250 single cab, and i want the rims and the back bumper that you have.

[@nick7.3]

The wheels are 11-16 lariat stock wheels and it has a 2008-2016 rear bumper

[@bigbasspro2656]

​@nick7.398 how did u put that back bumper on? Was it the same mounts as the stock one, or did u have to get a new bracket?

[@nick7.3]

@@bigbasspro2656 I had to get new bolts due to rust. Its a clip holding 2 bolts with 2 nuts on each side, if your trucks clean your fine, same bolt hole spots and hardware to switch to this bumper

[@bigbasspro2656]

​@nick7.398 ok thanks

[@Westerner_]

I have a OBS 95 fsuper but now I think I need a superduty 7.3

[@Rxkl391]

How much paint did it take?

[@nick7.3]

@@Rxkl391 about a gallon of base coat +gallon of reducer and I bought a 1 gallon kit of clear with a quart of hardener used about all of it I have some base left too

[@nick7.3]

@@Rxkl391 a good rule of thumb is 12 ounces of sprayable base coat per panel on a color change, if your doing same color you will need less, if you are using a cheap paint you may need more

[@joerod1990]

Nice emotional support truck.

[@josephjporcellijr4508]

I’m sold , great video. I’m going to look for one

[@camarondelrio2785]

I have exactly desame truck 7.3... but SHORT bed 6speed manual 2020 front end

[@nick7.3]

Mine is a 6 speed and how did you put a alumiduty front end on these? Wouldnt match at all I wouldnt think

[@camarondelrio2785]

@nick7.398 won't match but lux ok... short bed

[@smalltown1360]

Nahgr

[@mintboy1058]

I bought one from a local scraper for 1200 in good shape the paperwork in the the trunk says it had a motor rebuild a year prior total bill was 18.000 I has 260 000 km on it

[@nicholasolstad3355]

97 7.3 is the best, here in commie-fornia. The better option due to not having to smog and install any performance parts you want as long as you are willing to drive to Nevada to get em. Lol

[@nick7.3]

1995 and 1996 are the exact same truck

[@thexfactortube1310]

Are you gonna sell it

[@nick7.3]

No sir not for sale

[@miketracy9571]

Nice like it

[@johnson7454]

You don’t have to remove the cab on a 7.3. That’s enough reason

[@nick7.3]

Lol you are very correct, no massive repair bills and pulling cabs

[@spicylime3553]

I already have one

[@JakeScott-ke3sh]

I would honestly never buy one again with how finicky they are, over the non stop codes and oil leaks. Not saying I don’t love them.

[@nick7.3]

Depends what truck you have owned, if you maintain them you will be ok, also any engine over time will leak oil, first thing I did on my truck is pull the engine and replace every seal and gasket on it and now Ive put 6k miles on it without any oil leaking

[@JakeScott-ke3sh]

@@nick7.3 I’ve owned 3 7.3 with in the Time period of 17-31, never pulled motors on them but did a lot of work to them, last year I got a nice 6.7 and the thing is a work horse and no leaks yet. With in the first 300 miles I took off all the garbage and did the necessary upgrades.

[@inoiz8395]

thats a truck.

[@hurd23]

So by the time you fix it up and add all this shit on it you could just get a 6.7 hahahahaa

[@nick7.3]

@@hurd23 not even close lol, would need to add another 10-20k minimum to get a 6.7 plus repairs on the 6.7

[@mattvanatti9531]

Minty

[@wesleybryant7334]

I’m looking at a 96 f350 crew cab it’s in great shape but has over 300k on it for a little over $20k? It has custom interior and some upgrades looks well maintained but still wondering if that price worth it with that many miles?