97 F250 HD Replacement 2019 F250 Super Duty

[@josie9079]

Congratulations on the your new truck! I will miss your 97 Ford F-250 and the videos! I have the same truck and have been following along doing the same mods that you have shown. I just want you to know that this kid from California has appreciated your videos. I’m not much of a mechanic but with your help I was able to turn my 97 F250 into a nice truck! Thanks! Enjoy your new adventure!

[@freespirittransport5139]

Got a 97 HD. High lift, 4x4, 351 Windsor Engine, 50 axles. 172k Still going strong. These old trucks are beasts!

[@RicoCantrell]

Dude. Stumbled on your channel looking for a speed limiter delete. Been watching your channel the rest of the night. Great stuff.

[@danr1832]

I have to admit, I'm disapointed... But sincerely, good for you! I purchased a 96 F250 460 extended cab short bed 4x4 XLT with 105,000 mi in beautiful shape in Nov 2018 and thus found your channel. And my first major improvement will probably be Banks Headers :). Thanks for the vids!

[@toreshammerecelt861]

You will love your new F-250! I have a ‘17 and no problems to date. Use fully synthetic in that 6.2. No worries 😉🇺🇸

[@yougear100]

Big mistake. Why not save the money and buy a used Powerstroke from Bill Hewit. I love my 2012 Raptor but not to tow with. The mileage is terrible when towing. If your full timing and heading out west you need the range. Just bought a 2000 7.3 with a titan tank and already love the decision.

[@Biggchad]

7.3 are terrible for towing! I have 2 of them until I rolled my last one. I had an obs and a 99. One was stock with the ts6 the other had all kinds of other upgrades. I would take my bulletproofed 6.0 over any 7.3. Or even a 5.9 cummins would be better than a 7.3 for towing

[@yougear100]

@@Biggchad You bought the wrong truck. Everybody knows you want a 2000 or later 7.3. Aside from the forged rods of the 00's, 99 and earlier had AB injectors not the later AD. Lower pressure fuel pump and smaller turbo. But most of all it had a 110v injector driver module not the later 220v. BTW I have 4 trucks with 12v and 24v Cummins a 6.0 and 6.7 Powerstroke. I have 21 trucks in total. I know what i'm talking about. The 7.3's with the Banks system is amazing with better compression braking. Not better overall but amazing in it's own right. Don't be so insecure about it kid.

[@yougear100]

@Mustang .308 Sounds like you drive with great mechanical sympathy. She'll last and last just as long as you change the top oil for the HUI injectors. Foxboss9 only tows a 6000lbs travel trailer, a 7.3 is not the only option but IMOP the best. No emissions or EGR stuff to worry about and great MPG if tuned properly. Sure they are less refined and loud, but the stupid simple and durable nature of the 7.3 is why I chose it for peace of mind when traveling.

[@yougear100]

@Mike Greski Look. 4;10's with 35's and 3:73 with factory 33's numerically work out to the same final drive ratio. The raptor is lighter than a Superduty. Yes the output's are different, however the mileage is about a the same, so are the gear ration's in the transmissions. I've towed a similar weight trailer and received horrible mileage which is the point I was making. Now in Ohio there may not be any hills like we have out here so he can get away with a gas motor sipping fuel and nursing the gas pedal. Diesel trucks under load, especially the older ones with out DEF, have better pulling power and mileage. Also the last gen Superduty's have a proven million mile chassis and body that is durable and easy to repair. I'm a Ford fan obviously, but there is no telling how the alumium body trucks will work out in the long run. The EPA has some funny rules when it comes to gas. Titan tanks will sell you a 67 gallon mid ship tank, but it's against the rules if it's for a gas motor. Evidently the government thinks it's a moving bomb. Sure you can get it mounted in the bed, that's OK. But you really want the smelly stuff under the rig. That's all.

[@DarrylADavis-rb4ji]

I just upgraded my f250 crewcab longbed V10 with 225,000 miles (just broken in) to a 2019 F250 crewcab longbed with gas V8. I gave the V10 to my son.

[@DarrylADavis-rb4ji]

2000 V10

[@fbi6540]

I love my Powerstroke but about 6 months ago I was in a 6.2, and I was towing a 14k lb excavator. It did the job but obviously it was screaming. Enjoy the truck they are good motors and trucks.

[@mikehenry4743]

My '97 F350 4x4 only has 33k original miles, no need to replace it with a newer vehicle.

[@MakingStuff]

I switched from diesel to gas about 2 years ago and don't regret it it one bit. The only thing I hate is the 31 gallon tank. I have to stop for gas every 3 hours when towing the rv.

[@NukedSc0pedxx]

Sad to see the obs go. Thanks for all your help over the years with your videos.

[@Foxboss9]

Thanks for watching! I'm sad too.. 😞

[@redneckpyromania6965]

I was really disappointed when you said it was a gasser

[@Logster191]

Just saw the old girl on Craigslist a little bit ago, then I saw this video. Nice upgrade! Someone will be definitely be getting a nice old truck, especially with all the upgrades you've done. Looking forward to more videos on the new rig!

[@jmstew642]

3.73 gear is a good ratio. Pulls well but not bad daily driver...

[@johngraham9704]

Foxboss, congratulations on the new truck! She looks like a beast! I hope you and the wife enjoy it! I have the same truck but a 4X4 and have been following your mods. We recently spoke about overheating issues going up the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and a 180 degree thermostat seems to have done the trick. I still want to replace the 2 core radiator with a 4 core. Thank you for taking the time to post the videos and giving full explanations on how and why they were done! Look forward to seeing videos on the new truck and hopefully we can meet up some day on the RV trail. Let me know if you and Heidi get out to Colorado. I would love to show you guys some amazing places and my 97, 460!!

[@OscarGarcia-sk8px]

I am feeling sorry for myself because I was watching your mods to the 460. I thought the next mod was going to be a new cam and valve gear. I have a 1996 E350 Club Wagon with the 460. It only has 63k miles. The mods you made to your truck would apply to my van so I paid close attention. Some years ago I found a magazine article in which they modified a Centurion Bronco with a 460 and they did pretty much everything you did except that they had a new cam installed. There may have been more but I don't remember. Happy trails to you.

[@Foxboss9]

Yes, I feel the exact same way. It sucks that I have all the abilities to work on that old engine and now that I've got a new truck I pretty much am stuck with it being stock until the warranty is over which isn't till 75000 miles. Give me an idea I've only got 10,000 miles on the truck after one year. I sure do miss working on that old truck. I feel for you cuz I'm in the same boat. I do love this new truck though. It's nice just to turn the key and drive it and not have to worry about anything.

[@esmith836]

Wow nice new truck! Congratulations on your new purchase. Sounds like an exciting time in your life selling your home and hitting the road, congrats! Looking forward to any upgrades on the new truck soon!

[@michaeldenave1615]

I like the 97

[@dsperfslage2]

I've seen your video long ago and really enjoyed it. I've just ordered my 2021 and was wondering how do you like yours a year later?

[@audio05]

Congratulations on new pick up can't wait for future videos have a great day

[@oby-1607]

Beautiful new truck, but I doubt it will give you the service that the '97 gave you. The only diesel any good is the Cummins. Not anything related to any truck make, just the Cummins. But, the upcharge and service expense of the diesel hardly makes it worth it. If you are using it, yes , of course. I should know as I have a Kenworth with Cat power for highway and a Kenworth dump truck with Detroit power.

[@jeffs7139]

Gonna miss the old girl for sure 🙁 ! But congratulations and best of luck with the new truck ! Looking forward to new mods !

[@333alliedeagle]

I like it! I want one.

[@Mrguccigarcia]

With the money you paid for that new ford, could’ve got a good old trusty 7.3, but hey that’s just my opinion, still a beautiful truck, best of luck with the full time RV:)

[@powderriver2424]

That’s exactly the truck I want with one exception they still put in manual 4x4 shifters and that’s what I want. I cannot stand electric shift knobs, buttons. They also make a cable that you can run to the front axle this also manually engages the front hubs not you have the ability to override the hubs and use 4 low to use as a creeping gear. I’m not certain however if that cable will work on the new f250 but it does on my 97 F150 the 4x4 is pretty much the same system they’ve been using for years.

[@johnparrish9215]

With the Old Truck, you could break down anywhere in America, or South America for that matter, and get it fixed at any shop. With your new one, you will have to have a Dealer and hope he has the parts. I wish you good fortune.

[@Foxboss9]

Hopefully, with the new truck.. We don't breakdown at all... 👍😁

[@Foxboss9]

@@stechmer1 should not have made a dumb comment if you wanted it to remain

[@Elicvn]

I'm about to make a cross country trip in my 94.5 f250 power stroke with 295k and picking up a 10k 5th.

[@Foxboss9]

safe journey!👍

[@vmoore5356]

I can tell you now new car doesn't mean it won't break down it definitely can.......and 180,000 miles isn't that many miles seen some big blocks go over 450,000 miles with no major failure

[@Foxboss9]

I appreciate your point of view, however I'm sure you're not telling me that 185000 mile big block will break down less than a 13 Mile new vehicle.? If that's the case, are you a betting man? Because I bet that the new truck will break down less and have less repairs over the next 80,000 miles then that 460 will.

[@vmoore5356]

Foxboss9 it all depends that old truck could have no problems for the next 100k miles nobody knows if a car is taken care it probably won't break down

[@vmoore5356]

Foxboss9 I feel old doesn't mean instant failure because it doesn't

[@Foxboss9]

@@vmoore5356 I'll be the judge of it. So far the 6.2 L is quieter, smoother, faster, more powerful and it gets better gas mileage than my old 460 did. As far as repairs I've had none so far. And if something changes you guys will be the first to know because I post all my repair videos online. In the meantime you need to point me to these 400,000 mile 460 engine videos that I need to be watching. Even then anything that is well taken care of can go a crapload of miles. I can tell you the story about the Twinsburg Chrysler employee that bought a k car brand new and went 500,000 miles without major failure. Does that mean the 2.2 L 4 cylinder and that K car will outlive everything on the road? Can you even tell me where even one Dodge Aries or Plymouth Reliant is right now? I'm moving forward. I'm willing to find out what this new engine will do. I'm not going to hold on to a truck that is slowly rusting away and I had no plans on driving a vehicle that has over 250,000 miles Towing my travel trailer all over the country without having a major engine rebuild before I do so. That is how engines are taken care of. Overhauls are necessary maintenance to ensure reliability.

[@hunteraustin2967]

Oh come on. You can't hate on diesel! I'm gonna be daily driving a diesel

[@Biggchad]

I've drove a 7.3 6.0 and 6.7 love the 6.0. I just rolled my Early 99 7.3 with 700k miles.

[@hunteraustin2967]

The 6.7 and the 7.3, I've had both. Awesome trucks tbh

[@CJColvin]

Congrats on the new truck man even though I love the old Ford better.

[@Queensizemusic]

Nice! (I range fir diesel is the dealbreaker for me). Enjoy.

[@ray_banz5899]

Good choice with the 3.73 gears. I have 4.10 in my Chevy. Yeah it pulls better but pays at the pump

[@darellgholston9720]

I'm gonna miss the 460...x😪

[@GregODay]

Congratulations on your new truck!! I like the color it will hide the dirt better! What engine does it have?

[@Foxboss9]

👍😁 It's a 6.2 gas. 385hp 430lb ft torque..

[@papecat]

It's too bad that the 6.2 can't have the nice new dana m275 rear axle. That old sterling 10.5 is a little old school for that nice new rig.

[@Foxboss9]

It is old school.. Not sure why I would need more though..

[@JaredJanhsen]

Last I heard Ford won't be selling the 7.x engine in anything smaller than class 5 (F550). It's a replacement for the V10 that's still sold in the class 5+ trucks.

[@Foxboss9]

This is from November... speedtwitch.com/report-2019-f-150-raptor-to-receive-fords-new-7-0l-dohc-v8-motor/

[@truthhurts4571]

So...I went from the HD(heavy Duty) to the SD(super Duty)....whats next?...the Super Duper Duty? The Super Duper Heavy Duty? The Super Heavy Duty? Either way, love em!

[@marclussier2275]

Congratulations on your new truck, I have a cap on my truck also that had a filler neck through it, but the guy I bought it from sold the filler neck and cap. Know I'm looking for the same setup for my truck to connect to the toolbox/transfer tank.

[@thunderjet4294]

Just out of curiosity what economy did you get out of the old truck

[@researchandbuild1751]

Why are you saying it could break down (high chance) when youve already done so much work on it and seems like youve already replaced so much stuff already wouldnt it be pretty reliable now? Id say sure for the maybe better gas mileage of a new truck but i wouldnt count on even something new being any better at predictable failure

[@Foxboss9]

That's why the new truck was purchased with a complete Ford factory, 8 year 100000 mile warranty. Don't think the old truck could be covered in case of repairs that well..

[@researchandbuild1751]

@@Foxboss9 nice! Enjoying watching some of your videos so far. Thanks!

[@rodneykinder9441]

damn i am interested on the old truck.

[@kevinwilliamson7294]

@11:37 Thats some serious GPS overload. LOL

[@Foxboss9]

One GPS... One RV rear and Truck rear camera monitor.. 1 wireless charge phone mount... 1 Weboost Cellular Data booster mount... Gotta stay connected for my RV Channel.. 👍😁

[@rgiuntaa]

When you show you towing with your old F250 your temp gauge shows needle on cold pulling hard-- did you over build the cooling system ???? Not good for the 460.

[@Foxboss9]

The factory gauge doesn't have the sensor deep enough in the stream when I installed the heavy cast water outlet with 2 bosses for the aftermarket water temp gauge.. I understand how important chamber temperatures are to ensure complete combustion and to allow thermal dynamic metal expansion of pistons for ring sealing... Of course oil flow so that the heads won't sludge.. 97% of engine temperature failures are on the "too hot" side of things so I like to run cooler thermostats than factory especially on these old EEC Systems.. You can usually get a little more "fat" of a mixture out of them which I take advantage of by running a stronger ignition system...

[@anthonybush3134]

The 6.2 is good for towing.

[@JacobHunt1992]

I seen the old F250 today on Facebook for sale

[@rodneykinder9441]

me too.

[@samheuchert3406]

I sawed it too

[@ryanspear8686]

How much for the blue and white truck

[@Foxboss9]

I have it sold.. to be picked up next weekend ... $7000.00

[@weegeemike]

Great decision to go gas over diesel in my opinion. Diesel fuel is more expensive, and maintenance costs are insane. Most people that buy diesels really don't need them. Since you're towing a fairly light trailer, I think you made the right choice.

[@buckhorncortez]

"...maintenance costs are insane..." You'll have to explain "insane." Like 10x the cost? 20x the cost? I've owned 7 diesel trucks since 1988. I hardly find the maintenance cost difference "insane." Higher? Maybe, 20% higher over the life of the truck if you include things like changing batteries. You have more oil, and that cost, if you have the oil change done at the dealer, is about $40 more than a gas motor truck. There are two fuel filters that need to be replaced at 15K mile intervals. None of that reaches "insane." After that - the maintenance requirements are exactly the same as a gas motor truck.

[@katiebuffington9102]

9th gen F series! I have one to heavily modded.

[@estalt957]

it's time move on for the new truck

[@merlew357]

When you put a cap on this truck how are you going to protect the paint on the box. I have used a phone stripping to go in between cap and truck and it gets wore out then damaging the paint. I was thinking of possibly 3M clear Stone guard material.

[@Foxboss9]

So, the old F250 and the previous F-150 both had beds on them that I weren't too concerned about. However, this new truck came with Factory rail caps including the tailgate all the way around. So when we talked to the cap shop we asked if they were going to remove the plastic rail Stoppers from the truck and they said they never do that on any of the installations. So apparently I don't have to worry about the paint getting damaged as those caps are going to stay on there. Man those fiberglass Toppers are expensive. I mean I think I can buy a gutted fiberglass boat for what they're charging for a fiberglass cap that's only 8 ft long. LOL

[@chestrockwell8328]

@@@Foxboss9 there's your first big mod project, build your own custom bed cap. all the components (windows, vents, locks) are available at reasonable prices. Sorry to see your Bad Ass F250 go away. I have a 96 F350 Crew Cab, gas motor truck... love it but I'm looking for something newer as well. By the way if you know anyone looking for a crew cab mine is for sale, rust free. I'm in Columbus. Truck came from Pacific Northwest.

[@tappsautosales1]

I can travel that far with my Duramax about 450-500 miles on a full tank 36 gallons

[@lancebarry8821]

What was you MPG in the old 460 truck, I have a 95 F250 flatbed 2WD and I only get like 7 or 9 MPG any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@Foxboss9]

Lotsa of upgrades on this truck.. May want to check out the videos covering them.. Pulling 5800# RV with truck bed full of camping gear(propane tank, grill, trailer spare, 3400 watt Generator, chairs, empty 38 gallon blue tank, 100# tool box, folding ladder, folding ramp) across the flat of Florida from Vero Beach to Ft Myers, the truck got almost 13mpg at 50-63 mph... In the hills, traveling from Ohio to Virginia Beach, towing the same RV but less bed weight(no ladder, ramps, or generator) we get 7-8 mpg..

[@benjaminkline4855]

My 97 f250 460 4x4 3.55 axle gets 10.8 empty in overdrive and 10 out of overdrive with a 7300# trailer on the highway (no towns). I used to get 5 before a tune-up and new fuel pumps. Just something you may get want to check.

[@bloodsweatandgears8222]

Hey guys what’s that in the back ground? A ford towing a Chevy lol

[@jaredfournier2077]

A 6.7 powerstroke would get you better gas mileage, they have worked all the bugs out of the 6.7, if you are going to be doing nothing but towing even a small travel trailer you should have gotten the powerstroke. You will definitely find this out ounce you get on the road.

[@Foxboss9]

That's what I was told when I was bought the 460... 25,000 miles later I have no complaints.... Wonder how long it takes getting only 5-7 mpg better with that diesel to make up the difference for the $10,000 diesel engine option? I'll stick with gas...

[@jaredfournier2077]

Foxboss9 the gas engine is also only good for about 200k, that’s pushing it, were the 6.7 can go for over 300k, don’t worry you’ll see soon enough, i also used to have a 2004 f250 with the 5.4L triton, i got my 6.7 about a year ago, and i would never consider a gas again.

[@jaredfournier2077]

Foxboss9 also if your basing off of what everyone els is mostly saying for the powerstroke fuel milage, thats because at about every red light they step on the truck, i tow a 33’ fifth wheel and the truck gets about 16.8-17.5MPG depending on how hard you step on it.

[@Foxboss9]

@@jaredfournier2077 well if you base your decision off that 5. 4 then you have never had a good gas engine. Because that thing was a dog. No power for Towing no power for going and didn't do very well on mile per gallon either. The power stroke engine was not the right option for us Towing such a lightweight trailer. Talk about bringing an elephant gun for a squirrel hunt, that's exactly what we'd be doing with a $67,000 powerstroke truck instead of a $40,000 gas truck. As far as basing what I've said on others talking about their gas mileage I'm comparing it to guys that have left the diesel group and went gas because it was cheaper for them to drive the gas. So if they're driving their diesel like their sports cars and they're getting poor gas mileage how much better do you think they're getting in their gas engines if they're driving in the same way? I did a complete video on gas versus diesel you may want to look at that because I've covered the only reasons that you would need to buy a diesel. And under 9000 lb and less than 12000 miles a year Towing especially if you stay out of the Hills there is absolutely no reason to have a diesel. All the gas options that are in the HD trucks are plenty for 9000 lb and under Towing less than 10000 miles a year and occasionally going through the mountains.

[@jaredfournier2077]

Foxboss9 when you get towing alot with that 6.2L you’ll realize. That you went from your decent engine to a cheap gas engine.

[@jasonasiancajun8950]

I have a 04 f150 with 5.4 ... I'm looking at 1996 f250 460 4x4 410 .. just asking if you or anyone else would know witch pulls better them old 460 or a new f150 5.0l? I know what the paper says but just wondering from real experience?

[@Foxboss9]

Got to give us dimensions and specs. So how much does the trailer weigh that you're considering pulling? Are you pulling out west in the Hills or are you pulling on flat ground? Is the F-150 coyote 5.0 running 3:55 gears or 373 gears? Are you going to be carrying anything in the bed? You got to be careful with the F150 on your gross combined vehicle weight rating.

[@jasonasiancajun8950]

@@Foxboss9 I dont know about the new ford info ... but I'm thinking about getting a new vehicle and I really like the look of the old trucks and I like gas eng... I'm thinking about getting the 96 and dropping 25k in it new motor transmission and so on ....or a new f150 .. but if the the old f250 can pull sam or better I rather the old truck and put money into it .. right now the biggest thing I pull now 16ft v noise double axle trailer .. 3 dirt bikes ,1 fourwheeler .. one drum of water and camping gear ,generator few ppl .. that would be my heaviest load right now but my old 2004 f150 5.4l can do it but I dont trust it anymore ..

[@jasonasiancajun8950]

Iv bn having my old 2004 5.4l f150 for 15 yr so that really all I know on power wise .. my friend does have a 2018 hemi 1500 and its fast and all but it seem like it might only tow a little better that my old truck .. so I was wounding if I would be wasting my time with the 460 if it would not pulling any better ..

[@SilentLegacy]

Will you be selling your old truck? I'm sure you have a ton of buyers but if not how much?

[@Foxboss9]

Buyer is picking up the truck next week $7000

[@SilentLegacy]

@@Foxboss9 good deal!awesome truck. Was looking for something just for occasional hauling but mainly just sitting

[@sdub300]

them new superduty's tower over the OBS.

[@Foxboss9]

I remember comparing my 95 F150 to my 97 F250 and thinking that the 2 sitting side by side really showed how small my F150 was... WELL, that is nothing compared to what this new one looks like next to that same 97... I'm sure if I had my F150 still it would look like a sedan next to this 2019.😁

[@glenncooper1893]

What is the payload difference between the old 250 and the new 250 check the door stickers

[@Foxboss9]

The old 97 has a GVWR of 8800 the new truck has an upgraded 10,000 GVWR

[@glenncooper1893]

@@Foxboss9 thanks but what is the payload number my f250 has a GVWR of 10,000 and payload is 2,115 lbs

[@Foxboss9]

@@glenncooper1893 my old F250 with 57 gallons of gas, the cap and my bed mounted winch, with me in it weighs 6040lbs. GVWR is 8800 so 2760lbs total payload could be carried..... The New F250 has a decal that reads "combined weight of occupants and cargo should not exceed 3295lbs"

[@glenncooper1893]

@@Foxboss9 thanks nice truck. Safe travels

[@chanseormon]

+Foxboss9 you should’ve got a White truck

[@Foxboss9]

I know, but , other than color, there were five identical trucks on the lot. There was a white, red, blue, gray, and then this black one. The black one was the only one that had the fordpass system. So basically I could do remote start with my phone. If I had my choice though I would have done white or gray. Oh well

[@ionracer24]

U think u were worried about the 97 breaking down?.....just wait....

[@Foxboss9]

8 year 100,000 mi bumper to bumper warranty... Yea... I'll wait

[@ethan3w157]

Looking to sell the blue and white one?

[@Foxboss9]

Had it for sale a total of 48 hours... Buyer is picking it up the 14th

[@kalwillis8717]

for a min i thought you said fox body 😅

[@codytroyer9474]

you live on state right by westville lake?

[@Foxboss9]

Yep

[@codytroyer9474]

Foxboss9 literally admire your obs. My girlfriend lives right on westville.

[@Foxboss9]

@@codytroyer9474 Greg's daughter, right...

[@codytroyer9474]

Foxboss9 Yep the oldest one.

[@Foxboss9]

@@codytroyer9474 👍 my wife and her brother were school friends with Jill and Greg...

[@tobiasgebhardt1]

Get a bedliner!!

[@80f250]

Although I agree you are a idiot for spending that much money on a new truck when the old one would have been cheaper to restore to your desires .....lets be honest you just wanted a new truck make all the excuses you want . it boils down to the shiny new toy. I do wonder how rich this guy is to be able to do full time rv travel and drop 40 grand right before he does it most people would be saving money. Also stay with a bumper pull anyone can pull it if the shiny truck breaks down and you find it takes a week in the dealership. to fix a single sensor because some idiot buried it under half the engine

[@bigmix70]

really sexy truck

[@allenharkins2516]

Where tf is the upgrade?

[@Foxboss9]

The upgrade? Going from a OBS with 185,000 miles to a new truck...

[@kevinperry3699]

Lol 2wd truck. Im sorry but you just cant in New England.

[@kevinperry3699]

@Orange Bird it gets muddy in the fall and spring and dusty in the summer and snowy and icey in the winter up here, 4x4 is just the way to go

[@kevinperry3699]

@Orange Bird yes it is, personaly wouldnt wanna go without it. Better resale value as well