7.3 godzilla vs diesel longevity comparison

[@jeffbyrd7976]

I've made these exact arguments to diesel fans. Usually falls on deaf ears. Cognitive bias. Doesn't matter the facts given, they believe what they want. The only legitimate reason for a diesel is because you want one. I just hope that Ford doesn't chicken out like they did with the excursion.

[@jamesstafford3652]

I have a 2001 f250 4x4, 7.3, I don't work it as hard as many people do. I'm not hauling 5 to 26 thousand pounds daily, although I am a mechanic of all kinds. Worked on autos and small engines for 30 plus yrs, kept up my own priorities on my vehicles, also made side moneys to make the 7.3 diesel turbo work for me, I purchased mine used, it had 171,000 miles on it, had to repair the harness to the transfer case switch, 4x4 worked well, then I replaced all seals, ball joints and ujoints, changed all fluids including rear and front pumpkin. I've replaced my batteries every 3yrs, battery harnesses every 7yrs due tome not fully keeping up with it, when I purchase one part, I purchase at least 2 extra, possibly 3 depending upon my notes of what made it longer and what didn't, therefore I still can, running at 400,000 miles and still trucking, can haul or pull anything it will. At most I've pulled 20,000 with no issues, and it pulls at a lower rpm than a gasser engine. With less wear, because I keep up with it

[@jamesstafford3652]

In due time, I have all jugs, new rebuild kit and all new injectors if needed. Will install when needs all. Mine at 400,000 still has the same injectors, although I have installed new injector seals and new injector cups also, therefore longevity

[@crbourret]

I had the high pressure fuel pump fail on my 6.7 Cummins, that was a $9800 out of warranty repair! Kept it for 3 more years but after having to dump $3000 in repairs over the last six months I just traded it for a 2021 F350 with the 7.3 gasser, very happy with my decision.

[@ColtWR]

Yea it's unfortunate these diesels have gotten so unreliable!

[@hddm3]

They screwed diesels up with the emissions. From big to small all Diesels will be troublesome until you delete them or just quit buying them.

[@hddm3]

Plus the maintenance is a lot cheaper on the gas. Just the fuel filter cost more than a complete gas oil change

[@joe1071]

For a little more than $9800 could have swapped a brand new turn key 7.3 crate motor

[@Cowboy66SEVEN]

@@ColtWR I miss the good old days of the 7.3 power stroke the lbz duramax and the 12v Cummins. back then no stupid emissions regulations. Those ol diesels are going up in value quickly. Get one while you still can

[@roadglide1142]

I just bought a 2021 F-350 STX FX4 , 4.30 gears , 10 speed ⚙️, 7.3 Godzilla because of your videos to pull a Toyhauler, & plow snow . Your video towing the Backhoe influenced my decision & the numbers for trade in on my 2018 Ram 2500 helped . I hope this truck lasts 300K miles .

[@doughyland617]

I did the exact same thing watching the same video, traded in a 2017 f250 diesel for a 2020 7.3. Paranoid of the maintenance especially the CP4. My buddy has a 2015 Duramax and the CP4 went on a trip, $18,000 to repair.

[@danielbec4287]

@@doughyland617 crazy Those cp4, combined with the low sulfur diet diesel that we have in the US, and you have Bosh really THRIVING

[@jaredkish8716]

All these reasons you mentioned are exactly why I chose and love my 95 f250 4x4 460. Cheap and easy to work on and an absolute work horse.

[@joelhamilton6720]

I live in Northern MN -30 below on and off for two months Gas 6.2 Starts... !

[@notme5909]

Good stuff.....

[@Fatonzzz]

Leave it to politicians to ruin everything that's good. Have had a 6.7 Cummins for just under a year, and putting in the order for a 7.3 this week.

[@ColtWR]

It's unfortunate, RIP to the old cheap diesels

[@jondavidbristow9819]

Great video. Definitely switching back to gas this next year. Tired of fuel prices for diesel and the damn Def on top of it. Diesels aren't worth buying anymore now that government regulations have ruined them

[@ProCharged7.3Godzilla]

Totally agree on that

[@Morpheen999]

The problem is, if everyone switches over to big Gassers because they've come down so hard on diesels.. What do you think they'll go after next?

[@jonathanjaffee8166]

I’m noticing diesel is less than unleaded now

[@mitchparson1878]

Your argument is likely going piss off diesel owners everywhere, but I completely agree with everything you’ve said. You cannot beat the value for the money out of the new 7.3, no matter how look at it. It is every bit as capable of pulling anything that a modern diesel can. You can look at the numbers from the best Diesel engines ever produced in the last few decades and realize the numbers the 7.3 gas makes compared to them are not far off. The 7.3 Powerstroke from the 2002 model year was 250hp and 505ft/lb torque. The 2002 5.9 24v Cummins was 235hp and 460ft/lb torque. Those motors moved anything you hooked them in their day. It’s crazy to see a gas motor with almost double the horsepower and nearly the same torque. This 7.3 gas motor will absolutely be the way I go when I purchase my next pickup.

[@zachshipley1689]

Same especially since they are doing a twin turbo 7.3 godzilla makeing 1000hp+

[@jdl1276]

I have a 2014 6.7 power stroke, just came out of warranty this year, there is the "unsaid" burden today's diesel owners have when the warranty is gone. Maybe most owners won't say it but the costly repairs on current diesels make them completely unattractive. I didn't know what I was getting into when I bought mine... def enjoyed the power and torque but I don't want to have to trade it in every 5 years. I'll have a 7.3 next year!

[@sly9263]

@@jdl1276 setting aside the astronomical repair cost of diesel by contrast, with the prices of diesel in my area right now its actually cheaper to use gas, lmao. Before the recent price hike it would still take you 300-400k miles to have the diesel pay for itself (excluding any repairs)

[@jdl1276]

@@sly9263 no doubt! That's why I have a 7.3 now.. as soon as I traded my diesel in the fuel prices soared.

[@PapaMurph-dg6gj]

I really think that Ford nailed it with the Godzilla engine. I think with proper maintenance, why wouldn’t it go 300k? If a Chevy LS can, not being built near as well, this engine should be amazing. I will get one in my next 550 service truck vs the diesel.

[@messagefamilystyled1101]

I disagree I’ve ran a fleet of chevys and LS is very solid once you turn off the cylinder deactivation. I’m a chevy guy Ive had SmallBlock350s, Ls 5.3, Ls 6.2s, Lbz duramax Lmm duramax. My favorite of all Chevy engines in the last 20 years is the 8.1 vortec, simple like a gasser, pulled like a diesel, cheap to maintain, and if Chevy doesn’t bring it back I’m switching to Ford for the 7.3 gasser.

[@francesco1998]

@@messagefamilystyled1101 I think he meant not built “near as well” objectively. Like a 7.3 Godzilla isn’t built nearly as well as a 6.7 power stroke. Why? Doesn’t have a compacted graphite iron block, doesn’t have nearly as durable lifters or pushrods or connecting rods. Things like that.

[@sly9263]

@@messagefamilystyled1101 yes, the LS is a great engine if you gut the DOD system- the lifters are WEAK

[@sly9263]

@@francesco1998 Objectively, I don't get what the higher quality engine build on the 6.7 matters when you're paying out the nose to maintain the emissions equipment. Unless the 7.3 is having some catastrophic failure in less than 250-300k miles, you are way ahead with money... and that's setting aside the fact you can replace that entire engine for the cost of the 7.3 anyway... so now you're eclipsing or exceeding the lifespan of the 6.7 without the exponentially higher maintenance costs. Mind you, next to no one is driving that powerstroke over 250-300k miles without putting at least 10-20k back into it.

[@francesco1998]

@@sly9263 Yeah that’s a good point.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

You're spot on here. People just don't understand how highly stressed diesel engines really are.

[@neooverby3750]

I have a 7.3 gasser in an f550 service truck weighing 16k I’m up in the rpm’s all the time and it doesn’t care. I go up pretty steep grades where I live and it keeps up with traffic and at 4k+ rpm during the entire grade. I’m very impressed a comparable v10 triton would not last I’ve replaced many that go because of high rpm’s.

[@joelhamilton6720]

Could you go into the difference between the older 6.2 ford technology verses this new push rod 7.3 I am a current owner of a 2017 F-350 6.2 gas with 160,000 miles Thank you

[@owenhilton2045]

I drive a 91 7.3 idi diesel. I love the truck and I love driving the diesel, but I will more than likely never buy a modern diesel. Too much of a headache it seems like.

[@baseball373]

Finally found a company that is making badging for the 7.3L Godzilla...Lots of Different Styles Very happy with the way mine looks Found them on Ebay and Amazon

[@bradley57901]

You have a good head on your shoulders and I couldn’t agree with you more. I got myself a 3/4 gasser for all the same reasons. Good information.

[@shutupstoopid4518]

I just pulled my 5th wheel toy hauler to Nashville TN and back, happy with mine

[@adamshaw8214]

How heavy and what gears?

[@shutupstoopid4518]

@@adamshaw8214 loaded out the trailer is about 14,000 ,truck had 4.30 gears

[@sammysmirh3889]

I just bought a new 21 F250 a week ago she now has 300 miles on her I'm really loving the truck loving the Godzilla is amazing and will pull my travel trailer just fine. I'm a weekend warrior but I would probably get rid of this truck somewhere around 150 to 165K miles. I am definitely not a repair guy and the big repair bills scare me. Thanks for all you do I appreciate your videos and your honesty and realism

[@whit10mm72]

love the vids on the 7.3! Real world towing. keepem coming. I was almost ready to buy a new diesel but dont want the problems. Real world opinions from a guy that works the truck is valuable to me.

[@Foxboss9]

I get those same comments... Why is it that Diesel guys think a gas engine won't last if it's turning 4000 RPMs which is well under the Engines designed redline? If that's the case, every sportbike out there is destined to blowup just driving around town... SMH..

[@jeffliu1697]

This video is one of the reasons that made me go with gasser. Thanks for the good video.

[@johnrosebushjr8249]

Have you had any issues with the transmission?

[@ColtWR]

No

[@andrewavvenire116]

Yep, nailed it. Just doesn't make sense anymore.

[@jessegwin6874]

I am loving the 7.3. I definitely understand everything you are saying. thank you for all your information man! I appreciate it! You saved me from diesel debt

[@JRMny-nl4ut]

Wow, impressive on your knowledge and common sense. Thanks for sharing!

[@albertlabrouche159]

It's not 1942 anymore. Engines can turn higher rpms for longer periods of time.

[@2ndspingarage]

This is one of those it's extremely good for short term, not sure about long term. I'm a gas and diesel owner.

[@gvn71]

Have towed my 10000lb trailer around 4000 miles and have zero complaints with my 2021 F250 7.3 Godzilla. Gets decent mileage and has no issues so far. Also the diesel has a large reduction in payload in the F250 which was an issue for us in our decision to go gas!

[@jjsemperfi]

Flat land or mountains and high altitude?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

I would not be worried about it at all. Gas engines usually rev to around 6-7k wide open so you are only really using 2/3 of the available rpm. Every diesel guy I know that rides with me when towing makes a big deal of how my gas truck is running 2500-3000 rpm on the highway but it is not really that high if you think about where the redline is. Gas engines are designed to rev. If it was bad for it, they would not let you do it. Keep up the vids!

[@BrandonBigB956]

I would have went with a 7.3 gas truck if I could have found one when I was looking in Dec 2019. I ended up buying a really clean Cummins with 30k miles and done a few reliability mods to it. The 7.3 gasser will honestly probably last around the same mileage as a diesel engine. I don't need a diesel, but I do like how they make power at such a low RPM. The decision comes down to do you get emission tested or not in your state.

[@brianlawliss1080]

You can put a Supercharger on the 7.3 for $6500 and get 640 HP and will be cheaper to fix than the Diesel! Plus NO DEF

[@christopheralger1087]

17 ps 305 k cp4 shit the bed when it locked up it spun the crank gear 25k bill I pull a 4k trailer every day 20 k now and then I’m looking at 7.3 really hard

[@treypelham5515]

Would you recommend the 7.3 if you are using the truck to bumper pull travel trailers across the nation as a full time job?

[@ColtWR]

I'm actually starting a series doing that with a 7.3. Check them out on my channel and ypu cam see what we are getting for mpg and such. To see if it works for you. The big benefit I see is low purchase price and reliability.

[@kennethbohr9936]

Any 7.3 updates coming?

[@Kevstermartin]

427 Ford and chevys in 2 ton trucks back in the 70s ran for years at rpms well over 5 grand I think they red lined at 8

[@JPE_DRAEB]

FYI.. Ford has announced a twin Turbo 7.3 Godzilla! 1000HP!

[@ColtWR]

Oh thats gonna be wild

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

Imagine if that motor was being put in the raptor R. The TRX would not stand a chance.

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

Wait, what?

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

production?? I also heard rumors of a 6.8 (smaller version of Godzilla, but not by much). I don't suppose that would make sense though.

[@johnt6673]

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 the only thing the trx does is 0-60 good. Lol. That is about it... It is a boat anchor off road. Looks ok.

[@cskipper65]

4k Rpm in a gas motor isnt the same stress as it would be on a diesel. Less stress with compression and torque on your bottom end.

[@williamrhoades1913]

Seems to me that even if you live in a state without emissions testing that deleting a diesel with a CP4 still leaves you with that costly time bomb. I would think the current 7.3 is basically a detuned race engine that would do well with the addition of a small turbo to bump the torque some without killing reliability.

[@duggydo]

I think you will still be able to get 200k easy…even towing like you do. These are built different like you mentioned with the forged components and piston coolers. If you change the oil on time, it will probably go longer than that. I use Blackstone for oil analysis. I think they are the most popular and they have a good system online. Please keep posting videos so we can see how it does over time. 👍🏻

[@smithkid1996]

I want to get into non-CDL hotshot and I’m seriously considering the gas 7.3. I have a lot of the same concerns with cost and reliability of a new diesel. But what’s really pushing me towards a 7.3L is shortages. Let’s say a CP4 fails on a 6.7, all the sudden I’m not rolling for 2-4 weeks because of all of the supply chain shortages. A month of expenses with no money coming in is enough to cripple most businesses. Or I could just buy a used 7.3, and let it sit at the house and if a catastrophic failure happens, I know worst case I can be back on the road in a week.

[@ColtWR]

Not a bad idea. I have a few semis myself and in my opinion it's worth your time to go cdl and run a single axle semi if you want to just run lighter loads. I have a few experience that kinda made my mind up that way over the years.

[@rontopping2048]

Dont run a gas for over the road towing, you will go broke with fuel cost.

[@ProCharged7.3Godzilla]

Very informative & well said. Great video man!!

[@ColtWR]

Thank you

[@zainahmed9699]

What about the new 10 speed? I heard it's got some issues?

[@ColtWR]

I had no issues with mine. I have a few customers that aren't having good luck with the ram 8 speed.

[@rsilva471]

I am thinking of getting a new 2021 f550 7.3 gas Mason dump to replace my 2002 f550 7.3 diesel Do you think I will have less power With the new 7.3 gas and would I be better off going with the 6.7

[@ColtWR]

I don't think you'd be disappointed with the 7.3 gas power at all. Plus the cost of ownership and reliability are way better.

[@angelusbrick917]

The 7.3 is a KILLER engine! My f350 tremor with 4.30 gears pulls 14,000 no problem. I have 21,000 miles with no problems. Remember the new F600 has a GVWR of 22,000 with 4.88 gears and the 7.3!!

[@dav2386thor]

We don't buy these for fuel economy. But I just ordered my F350 with 4:30 what are you getting mpg wise?

[@angelusbrick917]

@@dav2386thor l get 6.7 (high elevation & steep terrain in Montana & Colorado) to 9.1 (low elevation flat land) towing 14,000 lbs.

[@mariobrothers8348]

For 2024 ford is coming out with the second gen 7.3.

[@jjsemperfi]

Flat land towing = 7.3 gas. Mountains and high altitude towing = 6.7 Powerstroke

[@RickyCrowSA]

My 7.3 has no trouble pulling my 11k lb 5th wheel in the Rockies on this trip I'm on.

[@dieselboy335]

@@RickyCrowSA what are your mpgs towing in mountains

[@RickysHP]

@@dieselboy335 it was between 8-9mpg. Saw one tank of 9.1 pulling my 5th wheel over Lizard Head pass from Mancos to Montrose. Also got 9.0 going from Montrose to Breckenridge over 3-4 passes, including Monarch pass, where I had two Cummins Dodges disappear in my rearview mirror while going up. One was just towing a bumper-pull RV.

[@bricegreen9616]

@@RickysHP must have been two 1st gens 🤣

[@RickysHP]

@@bricegreen9616 nope. Fairly late model trucks. No more than 5 years old or so.

[@LandParkColby]

I think Ford is going to make the 7.3 more ubiquitous in HD trucks - they will be adding a twin turbo version that will give huge torque numbers with relatively decent mileage. This will likely replace a majority of diesel in Ford HD trucks - the maintenance and longevity of the 7.3 speak for themselves.

[@andrewjacobson556]

OBS Powerstroke, and the new 7.3 Godzilla the only trucks worth having around!!👍👍😎😎

[@metalbeast83]

my only issue so far with my 7.3 is from time to time it has a hard start issue, i have noticed several other posts on different forums about it.

[@RickyCrowSA]

There's a fuel pump recall on 6.2s for that. The 7.3 and 6.2 use the same fuel pump, so that's probably the issue on yours. My 7.3 never has any long cranks, ever.

[@pryme2013]

What do you think about the cam phazers on the 7.3? will they be fine?

[@ColtWR]

Should be cam phaser (singular cause there is only one timing chain) and I think it will be fine. Most cam phaser problems I see are in engine that run 5w-20 engine oil.

[@SixTwoRaptor]

What would be the better buy as a daily 5.0 f150 or the 7.3 f250 I'm asking because I had a 6.0 even though I don't need a f250 but I like the bigger truck and it's nice to have it if u need it but I'm also not trying to go back to a diesel thanks in advance

[@ColtWR]

I was in the same predicament but if your like me everytime I hook up to trailer I am towing 14-20k usually so that answered that for me.

[@ThomasLazio]

I currently have a 2013 F150 5.0 with 276,000 miles on it it’s been a phenomenal truck but I plan to move up to the 7.3 when I’m done with this truck

[@BrianBourgeois-]

@@ThomasLazio 276. That’s impressive.

[@zman8340]

Love to hear your thoughts on the 7.3 oil pump and longevity .

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

I was so much impressed with your videos. I am mechanical engineer and love the way you practically put the mechanical values comparison gas vs diesel. However, what would be your opinion on installing CNG system on 7.3?

[@ColtWR]

If your mostly local and have a reliable refueling stating I've seen good engine life frome cng vehicles.

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

@@ColtWR thank you very much. We are operating in zo and z1: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, around that area. We have plenty of CNG stations around. We thought investing in f650-750 with the option to CNG the fuel system

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

@@ColtWR where are you based?

[@ColtWR]

@@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE northern Colorado

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

@@ColtWR get out of here, I studied in Boulder Colorado and loved, just loved it there

[@chadvanorden5602]

How many miles did you have on your truck before you started pulling that kind of weight. I can’t get a real answer on a break in period. I just got my 2022 7.3 4 days ago lol

[@ColtWR]

I pulled 6k 350 miles home the day I bought it. In the heavy duty world that I work in everything has to go to work hard for the break in period so I do the same with all my engines.

[@chadvanorden5602]

@@ColtWR thank you for the quick response. I guess I’ll be hooking up to my trailer this weekend haha.

[@bretthansen4773]

I own a 2012 diesel....and I love it, but I would go with a 7.3L for everything you listed. Mine is low mileage and already had to change the DEF tank for $1100.

[@jhonnygarcia7396]

Amazing argument. Unless you’re deleting the dpf system you will see any of the big three failed. Hands down

[@murrkem8239]

Howd you get 7 years of warranty?

[@noosh8316]

Can you do a video on your thoughts of the new 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 in the Ford compared to the 6.4L Hemi in the Ram 2500? comparing both powertrains and what you feel the major pros/cons are of each one. Obviously you spend your money on the Ford 250, but I would still be curious to hear what your thoughts are regarding the 6.4L Hemi and the 8-speed?

[@ColtWR]

Yea ill see if I can get my hands on one

[@719matt3796]

Colton have the same truck here in Colorado what octane fuel you running? I've been running 87......Love my truck so far 6k miles on it.

[@ColtWR]

I run 85. I had an old fuel guy tell me that it's not worth the money for higher octane but I can't prove that.

[@719matt3796]

@@ColtWR I've been thinking about going that route that's why I was asking thanks.

[@noosh8316]

what tire size are you running? Are they Coopers?

[@ColtWR]

35 12.50 r 18 Cooper discoverers

[@noosh8316]

Thanks. With the larger then stock size tires do you wish you went with 4.30 gears instead of 3.55?

[@ColtWR]

@@noosh8316 eh maybe but the truck isn't short on power or gears so no it really isn't noticeable

[@billgotskillb4308]

@@ColtWR stick rims? No lift?

[@ColtWR]

@@billgotskillb4308 stock rims and no lift yes

[@bngr_bngr]

Wish they put the 7.3 in a dually single cab.

[@repo956]

but they do? I got a 21 f350 reg cab srw 4x4 7.3.

[@bngr_bngr]

@@repo956 I live in California. I dont see it as an option for 2022.

[@norcaloffgrid7078]

You know your shit brother! Great video!!

[@marianodeocampo5569]

Do you have to pull the cab to work on a 7.3l gasser?

[@ColtWR]

No there is tons of room

[@08_crown_vic]

What about tourqe?

[@mmiller1188]

I guess i you got something to prove the new diesels are pretty nice. But I couldn't see a reason for it. I'd be afraid of having the SCR system mess up and be limited to 50MPH in the middle of nowhere.

[@Collins7.3l]

Hey Colton. My 7.3 PS is close to 200k (had it since 107K) should I be expected to be running into any problems soon? So far I haven’t replaced anything beside fluids and 1 CPS. Oh and brakes. I also have towed about 30K of those miles. Quite a few vehicles and a sailboat not any farm equipment. So nothing crazy. 5th wheel.

[@ColtWR]

Keep good oil in them. With BG moa additive I've seen them run well over 350k without injector or turbo failure. You've got lots of life left in that engine

[@chrisgeeseka5168]

7.3 is new long term motor. I'm planning geting one in f450. 20 thousand of towing plenty. Plus from want Iv seen. Most guys geting around 10mpg towing. That pretty good in my mind. For get the diesel. There over priced and cost too much to maintain. Big block is way too go.

[@estebanamador7601]

The old days when diesels lasts more than gas engines are gone. High power density and electronic injection make them to have failures, and really costly failures, so, if I have to take risks, thanks but I prefer low costs risks. I had seen premature wear (mostly if the driver always drive pedal to the metal, that's why many commercial engines are power under rated) and common rail problems from all manufacturers. In my country we see modern engines with lower durability (not only diesel) because downsizing and high specific power. Greetings

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

good info👍

[@tinbender8904]

Nice hearing it from a diesel mechanic,3 more weeks and I’ll have my 2022dually 7.3Lgas. Only two types of people need to own diesels.companies,and rich people.because they both can afford to fix them when they take a SHIT on you.the other owners are idiots

[@peelow983]

Anyone who thinks this simply doesn't know how engines work. Durability and low maintenance costs are the main advantage of gasser HD trucks. Don't even get me started on today's diesels... reliability is gone for sports car power bragging rights

[@williamrussomano3014]

Colton I got to ask you a question. If you didnt want the 6.7 powerstroke and you wanted a gas, why did you choose the 7.3 over the 6.2?

[@ColtWR]

Mostly because I'm not the world's biggest overhead cam fan. They tend to be more Rev happy and produce all the power high in rpms as well as problematic timing chains.

[@williamrussomano3014]

I see what you mean. I must say though, the 6.2 is actually a much better engine than a lot of individuals give it credit for. I own two of them and both have over 100,000k on them and i have pushed them to places where FORD THEMSELVES would never push the 6.2 to. Try a f350 dually crew cab long bed 6.2 grossing out at 59,200lbs for a 1800k trip up and down mountain passes. My 350 6.2 has 430 gears which helps.

[@williamrussomano3014]

Thank you for your feedback though and good luck with the truck. Ford has towing and working down-pat when it comes to their trucks. GOD BLESS!

[@bobutler7463]

Go Ford! The Beast is back!

[@oddlyrightoddlyright2475]

So what your saying is….buy a diesel and delete it…..

[@ColtWR]

You could yes, I have had many myself and they did me well. But you are throwing a warranty to the wind if you have one. And in these times people have a hard time with tuning support due to so much turn over in epa lawsuits. If that's a risk you want to deal with then yes that is the answer. But that's an expensive alternative that still has costly maintenance.

[@oddlyrightoddlyright2475]

@@ColtWR the chevys and Fords are pretty much cost prohibitive to delete….the Cummins however is still just a Cummins underneath all that crap..I’ve heard 1-1.5k to delete it then just run it….granted if the truck is a write off who cares…I wouldn’t dare delete a commercial use truck….mainly because I think if I was slapped with a 100k fine for trying to avoid thousands of dollars and down time on a tool that I paid 60-80k for I might just end up hunting some commies Down so I could peacefully protest their ass….

[@dieselboy335]

deleted diesels stomp on the gassers

[@kevinvanlohuizen2709]

Of course they do, but deleting is very hard to do now and expensive.

[@ColtWR]

Not In longevity lol

[@markbroad119]

Would I like to have a diesel over gas? Yes Would I take a 6.7 powerstroke over the 7.3 Godzilla? Hell no. Now the 7.3 powerstroke in the new body.....

[@RMC2021]

I don’t disagree with the fact that the diesel is more expensive to get into, more expensive to maintain, and more expensive to repair. Dollar to dollar, you’ll get more for your money with the gas motor. Money of course isn’t everything… performance wise, the gas motor won’t compare to the power output you get with the diesel. You are not going to tow 18k-35k with that 7.3 gas motor and have it last as long as the diesel, nor will the 7.3 do the tasks as easy as the diesel will. The diesel motor is made to pull all the time which is why any industry where equipment is used to tackle heavy tasks used a diesel motor. From construction equipment, to hot shot trucking, to over the road trucking, the diesel is king.

[@darrickandhollybrown1405]

Couldn't agree more. No one would argue, gas engines are cheaper, but you get what you pay for. Towing with a diesel is so much better of a driving experience. It's like comparing a Ford focus to a mustang and someone arguing, "well i just couldn't justify the mustang so I got this focus and will never go back"

[@craigwheeler2057]

Hey RC- agree. for those of us that tow 15k loads or less, the 7.3 is a great alternative to diesel. For over the road hot shots & trucking diesel is the way to go.

[@brandonmund5791]

Well said buddy!!!

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

It's all a matter of perspective. People must understand the agenda on Ford's part. Try to salvage some of the Old American V-8 class. Personally if a good old engine makes you question your intelligence than you're with the right one. My 03' F150 is doing well more an everyday driver @261,000 miles collected. These Godzilla'are still infants....but several years in the making.

[@howardriggins4010]

Just watched a couple of your videos, nice job. Ford should pay you for a real world advertisement. Just noticed your truck is an F-250. Then I’m thinking it has to be because 3:55 gears is not available on a F-350. You might have mentioned somewhere else but your definitely in 350 territory for the work that you do.

[@ColtWR]

Thank you and yes it is and 3.55s if I could spec it I'd probly do 4.30s

[@natehawkins2910]

Camel toe at 4:11 ...just throwing that out there.

[@ross2398]

Just get a 6.9 IDI

[@ColtWR]

Ive had both 7.3 idis and 6.9 idis, good and reliable but not too powerful lol.

[@ross2398]

Yes sir!! Low boost, low RPMs, high compression, and mild oil consumption. I get 17mpg highway with 4.10 gears and a 5 speed. They’ll do the job, just not fast!!