Ford 7.3 godzilla review and why I didn't buy another diesel.

[@calebbyers]

"I'm a cummins fan not a dodge fan" ^^ Exactly

[@travelinman482]

Without Dodge [Ram], there would be no Cummins powertrain offerings in the non-commercial pickup market. So, there’s that.

[@macancheezcheez2733]

@@travelinman482 Pretty sure they would have just gone to another company they had them in Nissans for a little while. Should have instead of putting good motors in junk frames and bodies

[@travelinman482]

@@macancheezcheez2733 The 5.0L V8 engine made by Cummins was a good powertrain. It just needed a few more years in the Titan XD to get some aftermarket companies to come out with better products for it.

[@InuranusBrokoff]

This guy laid it out, diesels nowadays aren't worth the headache.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I love em , but it's a weekend /summer driver for me now.

[@CJColvin]

I couldn't agree more brother.

[@TheAmerican1963]

True dat !!!!!! ......He did !!!!!!!! ......that is why I keep my 200 F350 7.3 ..... Ole Rusty ....... but the new gas motor has my attention :-)

[@HSKFabrications]

How's that?

[@codyg7936]

Damn shame they had stick all this “emissions” equipment on everything.

[@warddan2002]

Man you just helped me make the decision to get Godzilla. Thank you

[@bbur75]

Same here.

[@6.7powerstroke13]

There is absolutely no comparison between a gasser and a diesel at all. When it comes to hauling a diesel will always be superior to a gasser plan and simple. To think other wise is just stupid.

[@cam_bro]

The main thing about the 7.3 is the flat torque curve. 400ft/lb at 1500rpms, super impressive for a gas engine.

[@3sticksoutdoors]

Like you saw in the video, this combination of engine and transmission are impressive. Watch the shift points and how smooth they are. I just got mine and I can't wait to hook my 5er up to it to see what it's got.

[@Justin73791]

How's the horse power curve?

[@johnlemay6276]

@@3sticksoutdoors how heavy is your 5er?

[@3sticksoutdoors]

@@johnlemay6276 9600 #'s

[@3sticksoutdoors]

@@Justin73791 It gets there quick (like Cam said, it starts in the 1500-2000 rpm range) and continues to pull, up through max. Paired with a 10 speed and 4.30 gears, quite impressive for a gasser.

[@s.m.whiteII]

Love my Duramax, 340,000 miles all original, never opened. Just changed a few glow plugs. But when it’s time, I’m going 7.3 Godzilla. EPA has ruined diesels in this country sadly.

[@brianesque]

Love the review. You settled the internal debate I had, I’m going Godzilla. Update: just got my 2022 F350 Lariat with the 7.3 super impressed, very very happy

[@jeremyboon]

So happy you did it! It’s been my dream truck and I’m so excited to make it a reality.

[@masonvaughn6764]

Congrats! I’m just waiting to buy my first truck but I can’t justify a superduty. Likely a 5.0 F150 is in my near future

[@tomthetitan3697]

Same here, I’m thinking about getting the same truck too. Maybe a King Ranch not sure yet.

[@tomthetitan3697]

@@masonvaughn6764 why not a superduty? Just curious.

[@wj2791]

what gear ratio? MPG/. Did you get SRW or DRW?

[@joshperry2430]

I work the RV industry, the 7.3 produces close to what the early 2000s diesels out out, they towed the 5th wheels just fine and with an awful 4 speed transmission plus in general the 5th wheels were a bit heavier back then. This new 7.3 gas and 10 speed is the ticket 👍

[@jglee6721]

Although I've never owned an RV I studied them for years. Back then Ford V8 was under powered and the V10 was a gas hog. The 7.3 is a game changer because all of a sudden I wanted one even though I'm no expert in RV's. I admire Ford for never stop tinkering and came up with a winner. Thanks for confirming what a layperson like me suspects.

[@LandParkColby]

Good review - I have a 2020 F250 Godzilla w/ 3.55 and FX4. I don't tow much, but haul 2 to 3000 pounds almost weekly and needed a 3/4 ton truck. This guy nailed my reasons for not going with the diesel. $10,000 will buy a LOT of 87 octane. I live in CA and diesel is sometimes $.50 to $.75 more than gas anyway, the breakeven for diesel just doesn't happen for me. I regularly get 14.5 and have gotten 17 - lowest was 13 with a load and lots of hill country. My truck will be a year old in May - I have 39,400 miles, NO problems, $69 oil changes every 7500 miles. I will trade for another when the clock reaches 250,000. This is a great truck!

[@wj2791]

I don't tow at all but do need little more payload to about 3400 lbs. So, my next truck is going to be 2023 F350 Godzilla SRW w/3.73 LWB platinum. No moon roof. I don't need FX4 nor 5th wheel prep. In Texas, diesel is $1 more than regular gas.

[@jonathanrstanton]

I have been going back and forth now for about three months on the 6.7 or the 7.3 You just made my mind up for me. Thank you for the video.

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

I was a big diesel nut forever but have since shifted back to gassers. I love my old first-gen PSD--gets good fuel economy, tough engine, relatively simple. And because it's not a Cummins, I didn't have to pay through the nose for it. Still though, anything whatsoever on that engine breaks and it's just *so* expensive. Got a little 4.8 V8 in a GM van now, it's hilarious how cheap everything is. Gets about the same mileage as the giant old 7.3PSD and tows the same amount as far as both vehicles are configured. And that's comparing to an old-school diesel with really no emissions equipment at all. The new stuff is just a nightmare. Can't imagine being a farmer nowadays with HUGE FLEETS of new machines that simply can't be field-repaired--gotta wait for the tech to show up in the middle of harvest. And this is... progress, somehow? Okay.

[@travelinman482]

There’s no way your little 4.8L Vortech V8 van is pulling the same weight as a F250 7.3L PowerStroke. Lol

[@connor4961]

@@travelinman482 it ain’t about the power it’s about the suspension, transmission, and breaking.

[@Alaska610ish]

THANK YOU!!! Finally an educated, real world, knowledge reason to not by a diesel! This guy knows his stuff.

[@salimoneus]

to not buy a *new* diesel

[@Hungry_Tree_Ghost]

Everything you laid out against a diesel just happens to sound like all of the reasons Ford came out with that 7.3L Godzilla package like the government tried to get the diesel manufacturers in a choke hold, and Ford gave them the slip.

[@3sticksoutdoors]

Just traded in my '18 F250 gasser for a '21 with 7.3 and 4.30 gears. Blows the 6.2 away! This pulls harder in 7th and 8th gear than the 6.2 did in 3rd (4.30 in the '18 too). Love the motor and the 10 speed so far!

[@travelinman482]

Was your 2018 F250 equipped with the 6.2L V8?

[@CJColvin]

@@travelinman482 I'm sure it was brother.

[@ncurc9766]

How do you like the 10 speed? We have a couple work trucks with them and they shift funky sometimes, debating on trading my 5.7 tundra for a superduty

[@keithfranzen9209]

I just traded my 2018 6.2 with 3.73s for a 20 7.3 with 3.55s. Night and day difference. The same climbs with my 7k travel trailer where I was in 2nd gear losing speed at 5500-6000 RPM with the 6.2 I am in 5th or 6th at 3500-4000 without having it floored and can still accelerate up the hill if I wanted to. I’m in Arizona, so the heat and elevation are a tough combo in the summer, we shall see how I feel about it after pulling up the mountains when it’s 105 out, the 6.2 never got hot or failed me, but you could tell you had lost some power in the heat. I haven’t done a long highway pull yet to see the mileage, but empty with mostly in town I’m about 1.5 mpg better than the 6.2. I’ve got the 20 inch wheels on this one, so a little less effective gearing as well because of that.

[@tomthetitan3697]

@@travelinman482 It was, says in the comment.

[@georgiafan6618]

You can add a supercharger to the Godzilla should you need more power. I was a diesel fan too and switched to gas. I added a blower, pulleys and tune. It pulls hard like an older diesel. Gets 18 hwy - 14 around town and 10 towing (4.88 posi). 100k+ miles and still fun to drive when it’s empty.

[@samuelwatson7294]

Just wanted to say thanks for laying all that stuff out. You just made up my mind in six minutes on something I've been thinking about for six months. Godzilla wins.

[@ColtWR]

Glad I could help

[@bigsterms]

I have a 2020 7.3l dually. Love it. And I did it for some of the same reasons as you. I didnt know alot of that tho. Glad I made the change.

[@benjaminturpin2749]

Dude if you put a turbo on this it would basically be a 7.tree powerstroke 😳

[@aegiscaleb]

I don't have a 7.3 Godzilla, but I do have a 7.5 460 gasser. I absolutely love it until I have to fill up

[@joshperry2430]

I have one too, it's absolutely dead on reliable. It will do whatever I ask of it. It has a bit of a drinking problem but not to bad.

[@ryanm78]

Thanks for the useful info! My next truck will be the 7.3 gasser! 🤙🏻

[@jorrick66]

I don’t disagree with the unreliability of the newer diesels, however the 21 Cummins has a cp3 and 17+ duramax have denso pumps

[@alexmullins3216]

Correct. Powerstroke is the only one left using CP4.

[@heavymetalmechanicX]

Agree 100%. $10,000 premium for the diesel engine, the inevitable repair costs you mentioned, plus the increase in general maintenance costs. I don't see how anyone can justify the added expense.

[@mikedonovan9033]

TL;DR: The government regulated the diesels out of relevance. Gas makes more economical sense in the light duty trucks now, even when towing.

[@Jstbrznby]

U are so right about that. They’ve taken all the reasons we drove them away. Ive driven the since 1985. Had to dump that Ford for the new Cummins in ‘91’. Best truck ever. Now I’m replacing an ‘91’ Cummins and think I’m going with gas. How depressing

[@OGKILLa9365]

@@Jstbrznby get a lbz duramax

[@michaellee5399]

No not really diesel will always be more economical

[@nortons4673]

@@michaellee5399 not so sure

[@preachers4135]

@@Jstbrznby Rebuild the 1st gen. It’s more reliable than anything that’s come off an assembly line in 20 years.

[@jimb6683]

Thanks... lot of the same reasons i ordered my F350 with the 7.3. All the crap on the diesel and the cost of repairs when something shits the bed convinced me to go gas. Got the window sticker today and should se the truck in 2-3 weeks. Cant wait

[@3sticksoutdoors]

Congrats Jim, I was always anxious as heck watching the status and then the trip from factory to dealer. Unfortunately I didn't order this one, didn't have enough time as my private cash offer would have expired before I took ownership. I got a good deal on a lot truck, even though it's got extra junk I don't want on it.

[@grantd1011]

I did the same! Ordered a f350 Dually fx4 with a 7.3 Godzilla and 4.30 gearing. Mine should arrive on lot the week of April 11! Enjoy your 7.3.

[@jimb6683]

@@grantd1011 Have 500 miles on mine... took 17 weeks to get it. 12.5 mpg first tank mostly rural hwy driving

[@wj2791]

@@jimb6683 what gear ratio? was it 4.3? DRW?

[@jimb6683]

@@wj2791 4.3 have towed 5th wheel 19k no probs

[@dmac5497]

All truth here, I have a fleet of seven 6.7 powerstrokes, from 2015-2019's, two units came up for replacement and I replaced them with 7.3's. I will NEVER buy another 6.7 Diesel EVER AGAIN. the 7.3 kicks butt, runs great, is easy to maintain, and gets the same or better mileage in our vocation.

[@johnbowhunter7676]

Had a 17 6.7 that I couldn’t keep out of the shop. Got rid of it and got a gasser. You have to delete those 6.7’s… my brother had problems with his ram until he deleted it also.

[@travelinman482]

@@johnbowhunter7676 What’s “problems”…exactly?

[@JWBEATY1012]

I bought a 250 with the 7.3 10 spd and 4.30 gears. I get 13/14 around town and 15 /17 on highway . I love it.

[@5.9magnumguy4]

The thumbnail looks like he is crying

[@AndyDavis-vc1sc]

The new 3.0L Duramax engines are excellent. I have the LM2, or the first generation. It's quiet, reliable, and gets 21mpg in town and 30+ mpg on the freeway. I can easily tow 4 tons up a 6% incline with no real strain other than burning more diesel and DEF. As far as maintenance, it's not much different than a gas engine. As long as you change your oil and fuel filter a bit more than the factory recommends, you'll easily get 150K miles before any major maintenance. Then it's maybe $2000 for a new oil pump belt and other maintenance items. That's not bad considering you'll get another 150K trouble-free miles. Whether it's gas or diesel engine, you're always looking at some maintenance. The nice thing about the diesel is the high torque at low RPM. Less strain means fewer repairs. It's not uncommon for diesel engines to go 500-600K miles before needing some kind of overhaul.

[@happilyham6769]

Nothing is built to last anymore. Quite the opposite actually. Engineers know exactly what it takes and how long it takes for something to break/wear out and they design it that way. There's no money in making something that lasts forever. It's sad but true.

[@anthonyrodrigues5032]

If the def systems that are screwing with it they are new and flawed ideas. The 6.7 is reliable, the 1st gen 6.7 has some that hit a million miles with a delete.

[@Bloodbain88]

Don't forget the EGR system that's feeding gritty exhaust back into your cylinders to wear them down faster.

[@anthonyrodrigues5032]

@@Bloodbain88 yeah but even the 6.0 and maybe 7.3 have an egr it sucks but not terrible.

[@stevansaunders18]

First time watching. Well done!! Excellent, honest review. Love the comment about Everything being “Ford” quality control is much easier when almost everything is done in house. I had. 1993 F350 crew cab dually with 7.3. Bought because I liked it didn’t really pull or haul anything with it lol. The 7.3 was incredible (but a little weak) 180 hp 380 torque. Always wished it was a Ford engine. It was a great truck, on family vacations got 20 miles to the gallon. If I were in the market it would be Godzilla all the way.

[@technicalitems731]

Heck. I’ve got a 2000 f350 4x4 7.3 cab and chassis service bed truck and a 1987 Ford carb 7.5 460 f250 4x4 4 speed. Simple setup trucks. Not perfect end less than good mpg but no payments and parts are cheap.

[@raptordan6851]

Just ordered a platinum 7.3 , my 2017 f350 platinum is on its fourth turbo in 65,000km.

I absolutely love my 16 powerstroke, my dream truck, BUT I’ve been looking at these 7.3 gas motor f350 cause the maintenance I do is just crazy expensive. I change my oil every 5000 miles and one change is $175 no fuel filter or water separate on the next oil change I do everything. Oil, two different fuel filters, water and water separator and it’s $300 and that is me doing my own oil changes. I get maybe 12.5 mpg in town and 15 on the freeway, 6” lift with 37’s sucks ass bought it that way. My truck is heavy. It’s around 9700 pounds when I have my 32 gallon fuel tank filled. I have 100 gallon tank in my bed so I’m heavy. I’m just so tired of how expensive this truck has gotten and I love this shit out of that thing. Fully deleted with a 5” exhaust sounds awesome but I really think I’m going to sell it and buy that 7.3.

[@ironman-sp9fg]

Well said man I'm a blue collar worker who owns a welding business and shit I can't afford a 60k truck if I have to put out another 10-20k if the cp4 pump fails too high of a risk for me I currently run two 7.3 diesels both running strong and have 300k miles on them. I'm likely to get the new 7.3 gas block engine in a flatbed configuration for my buisness going forward.

[@hurdbuilds]

More people need to understand everything you just laid out here. 💯

[@camerakid76]

I think everything you mentioned is pretty spot on. Thinking myself into a 7.3 250 by the minute. It’s gonna be crunch time real soon. I’ve got a 5.4 150 with 325k that I’m waiting to hear back about repair… But any truck newer than mine is so damn expensive these days.

[@RiggyRonnie]

That makes sense! 10k for a fuel system, you’re talking 5k for a turbo, DEF system, etc... that truck will pay for itself quicker than the powerstroke

[@CountryBoyMoto]

Great review. I love that they are doing so well with the heavy loads. I am still breaking mine in, I have the tremor package so my tow will be a little less but I am really happy so far.

[@RIGHTPOINT1234]

I have the 23 Godzilla 7.3 gas F250 truck pulls Kubota kx33 easy,got tired of working on diesels…

[@jefferywalton8176]

Duramax quit being cool in 2007. GM makes ugly trucks now. Just ordered my first Ford, f250 6.7. Im sure GM will make a nice truck again someday.

[@gunters96lt1]

Same reason I bought a new gas. Left a 15 6.7 ford and have zero regrets buying my 7.3 gas. Had my gooseneck on it with 150miles and it’s great.

[@Zach-k2p]

I run ford diesels for my fleet of trucks for construction, I’m going to be switching to the gas motors as I replace trucks. Not due to maintence as I’ve never had any issue since the 6.4 era. But its 10-12k more when buying new to go with a diesel over gas. It’s not worth the cost anymore

[@ck3561]

Crazy I feel mad because it’s all true but we are just being tricked into exactly what they want (no more private diesel ownership) when I bought my 18 Cummins the Godzilla was new concept and if anyone knows ford you do not buy new redesigned unless you like the dealership. I want it now but almost paid my truck off and I really don’t like the idea of starting over with new payments

[@jmoo72]

Been thinkin about trading in my cummins! The emissions law! Maintenance, diesel prices, just aint worth it! Anymore!

[@Manimal805]

Ive wanted a SuperDuty forever been saving, I have a F150 with 5.0 its nice but ive been looking at the 7.3 this helped me out thank you 😎👍

[@ckonthebay1950]

I agree 100% with what you said. Got a 6.7 In the shop with def issue now and as soon as I pick it up, its gone. Going 7.3.

[@rodleypumpkins4174]

DELETE IT. Or for fucks sake buy a a GM or dodge.

[@pedrojimenez2039]

@@rodleypumpkins4174 🤢

[@TheGuyWhoDidUrM0M]

@@rodleypumpkins4174 same shit with gm or dodge. . . a parts runner at my job got stranded 7hrs away from the jobsite due to a shitty ram 2500 and the def bullshit. He did the delete and truck worked again better than new.

[@linkfan95]

@@rodleypumpkins4174 All new diesels are trash.

[@rodleypumpkins4174]

@@linkfan95 I mean if they were no one would buy them and they wouldn’t be asking $80k for them.

[@gov2260]

Diesel is $10,000 More? You could get a supercharger added to a 7.3 for that and get the 7.3 horsepower up to 1000!

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

Now that Ford has a 7.3 it will be good enough for my towing needs which isn't the main needs of my usage. Finished with diesels. The money to purchase plus DEF finding diesel fuel stations.

[@ctdieselnut]

Respect. This guy knows his stuff and is dead on. Thank you!

[@CUSTOMWORKS7.3PSD]

I'm with you , domestic MFG have made diesels wayyyyy to unreliable, when one see's videos on this platform of PSD's 2 years old having water leaks oil leaks breaking issues forget them

[@mr.stealthrt6366]

7.3L and you're telling me it can reach 6k rpm? I've got some really dumb ideas I wanna do with this engine

[@KMoran-cw2fd]

I was at the dealer today driving the gas 550 and the diesel 550. I am very glad I found your video. I've never had a diesel and I'm sure not a mechanic so I need a lot of input of which way to go. It would help to not spend an extra 10K for the diesel!

[@czealtamahawk1228]

How was the eggs comparison?

[@slalomking]

Thanks for a great review, I always thought diesels were a nightmare

[@adamroos906]

Emissions killed the modern diesels. I'd love a diesel mainly for the better mileage for traveling and overlanding. But the new diesels are SO complicated, SO restricted, SO hard to work on yourself, SO expensive to fix it just ruins the idea of ever owning one. I'd take the lower mileage of the 7.3 because end of the day it's cheaper, much more simplistic, can work on yourself easily and has none on the emissions. I'm sure Ford knows all this hence why they introduced the 7.3.

[@TheCumminsturbo2]

It’s like this guy read my mind been a diesel mechanic for 15 years and owned or have driven them all the best part is other then resale there isn’t one thing that a diesel pickup fan boy can argue here for wat one normal 100 to 150k mile diesel repair cost you can completely replace the gas engine and then you factor in you can service the gas truck 4 times for wat it cost to service the diesel once and buying def and diesel costing a dollar more a gallon you have to be a fool to buy one and I’m sure someone will come in here and be like just delete it but still have crazy injector cost and they still get shit mileage so wat is the advantage other then saying to your buddies you have one sad actually

[@somedayzo6]

I never want a vehicle with high mileage. I am way bored with the truck by then. BUT, I want an engine that will last that long regardless.

[@clintmullins4406]

Local power company is going all gas trucks. Ups is running big block chevys

[@turbostyler]

Great commentary mate, couldn't agree more with all of the points you raised. I've got a newer diesel and I'm starting to get an injector tick. Time to sell it and get a petrol car again.

[@Jibbs_actual]

Loved this. Really needed to hear this in detail as I await my 7.3 and still riving my 6.7 Cummins pondering if I shoulda have got the powerstroke.. Really excited for the 7.3!

[@mr8610]

I have a 6.7 with some parts that fell off and they'd have to pry this truck out of my cold dead hands. The power is unreal. However, the CP4.2 is cause for concern I'm not going to lie. I have a disaster prevention kit and use fuel additives. Since it doesn't have "certain parts" this truck has been just routine maintenance the last 4 years. It's so dumb what emissions do to these trucks.

[@ColtWR]

Yes those things are quite restrictive!

[@alimcg376]

LOL! "some parts that fell off"

[@markland2837]

I have a 95 7.3 powerstroke ya I've had to work on it BUT it's paid for dont have to spend 90,000 plus and full coverage insurance. New Truck prices are ridiculous.

[@curtcarlson7659]

Dude, you know your diesels. Thank the govt for ruining our diesels

[@robertj8451]

When you look at the used market the 7.3 are going for about the same as 6.7s lol people have figured it out .

[@dimmacommunication]

DPF EGR and so on so forth killed the diesels... :(

[@7.3PSDA2]

Awesome! ive got a 7.3... powerstroke and 7.3 idit.

[@eliwayne-o5z]

When do you think the diesels starting going downhill? I’m looking into a duramax, 2013 or so

[@ColtWR]

I'll make a video response shortly

[@calebbyers]

Now with a more powerful gas like this it makes more sense over diesel. I wouldn't do a 6.2 over diesel despite the diesel issues but a 7.3 makes much more sense.

[@rono3045]

I'll keep my bone stock 2002 Dodge Cummins 24 valve I've had no problems with it 22 MPG and it'll pull Mount Hood better than a brand new diesel no problem

[@walterhess6354]

I have an 01 with the HO and 6 speed in a 4wd dually. 22mpg and still got 13 weighing 18k with a loaded trailer.327k basically trouble free miles.

[@paxrom1]

This dude is going to trigger alot of people.

[@donwarner6925]

Good!

[@mrtsparks9470]

Why ? As a diesel lover, I gotta agree with about everything he said.

[@Soladaddy]

lol

[@ryannylander1819]

Agree with just about everything stated in this video. Especially the modern diesel’s emission systems and just how prone to failure they are, let alone the additional sensitivities. Been contemplating going with a newer gen tow rig, possibly a 22+ f350 7.3 with 4.30’s but I can’t let my 12v go ...it just works and has never failed me once. Not mentally there yet to move on. Again...great video explaining in raw form the realities of newer gen CR diesel engines.

[@thefix2573]

Yup, nothing caught my eye yet, my 02 Cummins still does it, and gets 19mpg

[@RylandRay]

Modern diesels, Spend 20k upgrading and bulletproofing or 20k in emission repairs!

[@rickyrodriguez9113]

Hey thanks for making these videos it's really great to hear the honest opinion from someone actually working in the field

[@BenKlassen1]

Sad that the EPA tyranny ruined diesels. Great tech ruined.

[@danielsnook5029]

If I wasn't a full-time RV'er I wouldn't own a diesel, nothing but headaches..

[@j.l.salayao8055]

What is your diesel has that keeps giving you a headache...fellow rver here with 76,000 on a 6.7 ford diesel with only basic maintenance.

[@drones9667]

@@j.l.salayao8055 A lot of dep problems, hit or a miss it seems like.

[@iviaverick52]

completely not worth it to pay a premium to get a diesel engine crippled by emissions requirements.

[@bellat8448]

Very interested in the 7.3. Like to towing video.

[@ajfletcher8350]

I tow a 36 foot 5th wheel with zero problems

[@tomthetitan3697]

Thank you for the warning. I’m a young guy who was going to buy a 6.7 2022 F-350 and drive it forever now I know the only thing that would happen is my bank account would be drained. Thanks I’ll buy a 7.3 Gas Now. Edit: Forgot to add. You earned a subscriber for saving me the massive headache down the road.

[@ColtWR]

Thank you!

[@michaelgrahek5061]

The government can turn an excellent idea into crap in a short amount of time. I have a 2002 7.3 Ford Diesel that is still running well. Government regulations have not improved anything related to engine performance.

[@Steakholder01]

Let us know what you're thinking about the 7.3L in two more months when fuel is $8 a gallon. Pure genius in the energy policies right now......dang I miss $2.30 ga fuel. At least there's no more mean tweets......lol

[@ColtWR]

Lol for real

[@eddie5270]

Good points!…All good reasons for me to stick with with my “old” 7.3 manual tranny diesel 👌😎

[@stevenbrooks1243]

Got me one of those old 6 speed 7.3 as well lol

[@isaacidheileh7575]

I have heard a lot of KZbin's review a these trucks trucks and I have just turned it off within the 1st few minutes. This dude legit has spoken nothing but the truth. Very comprehensive and concise. I too I'm sick and tired of diesels with def systems. I owned a 2014 Freightliner paired with a Cummins that ended up costing me nearly $23000 to get it repaired through freightliner. Due to the def system taking a dump. I personally feel anything being towed over 15 k pounds frequently needs to be on the back of a semi. Semis have the right hp, torque , Transmission and axle combination for pulling weight. I just don't believe or see how you can down size these components making them miniature pieces to fir in a pick up truck and expect reliability or equal pulling performance. To me diesel pickup trucks are not built to pull semi weight. I could be dead wrong. It's just my opinion.

[@zackzander425]

I agree. I like the guys pulling containers on gooseneck trailers.

[@HardNorthOutdoors]

any gas motor will be great for towing, as long as you put a top mount supercharger on it for that max low end torque. GM also has GM engine trans and axles in the 2500 gas segment.

[@terrygugel3803]

Great video I have a 02 7.3 diesel good engine problem with any diesels after about 05 EPA. Drove a 7.3 gas with the 10 speed great truck! Ford has the answer for the over priced diesels...

[@chuckhelson3744]

A damn good overview of the existing Diesel engines in pickups. Gasoline is cheaper than diesel. The gasoline engine is cheaper to buy and to maintain, and that doesn’t include major repairs which are astronomical for the diesel. Labour costs between the diesel and gas… there’s a major difference with the rate for diesel, nearly double the cost of a gasoline engine. There’s sooo many pluses to going back to gasoline. If you’re towing or hauling on a regular basis, go big or go home as the ole Sayin went.

[@domingosaucedo8008]

So you’re saying to go with a big diesel semi instead of the pick-up trucks cause they don’t hold up for heavy pulling. ( I have a Godzilla myself and so far it has impressed me in many ways including going off road with it so to me that’s a winner💪🏽💪🏽🍺🍺

[@biggrantlewis]

Sold my 6.7 .....went back to the 460 OBS

[@yogie3235]

Great video I know exactly what your talking about, here in our shop they had to replace about 20 fuel pumps in 1 month on our freightliner fleet trucks same happened in our other yards across the U.S all because of bad batches of diesel fuel not having enough lubricant.

[@abc-jq4hi]

Chevy's 6.6L has a cast iron block and is a push-rod engine and a forged crank. Can you speak to that? I guess the one negative you might point to with GM is that they don't have a solid front axel but rather independent front suspension.

[@ColtWR]

Yea I think I'll make a video soon about what I like and dislike about the new gm engine!

[@richardgoldberg8665]

Couldn't agree more... I recently bought a 5th wheel camper... 17k gvwr.. bought the f350 godzilla dually and it was the best decision I made..

[@ranch3727]

I appreciate your knowledge. Keep the videos rolling on the 7.3

[@PeeterPuncher]

Right there with you...I say the same thing to my diesel buddies who give me crap for sticking with gas trucks.

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

same here, I get so much shit for driving a gas truck. They are always having issues with the new trucks or being left stranded because they are trying to keep their 20 year old diesel with 300k miles running. They also spend a ridiculous amount of money on repairing them or upgrading them. I just do not understand how people can justify throwing money away like that.

[@JackJenkins]

Thanks a bunch. I have a 2001 7.3 liter diesel with 197,000 miles on it; going to be selling or trading it (here in CO). You are definitely giving me something to think about. And I am with you - putting up with low sulfur diesel sucks.

[@stutz1751]

That 10-speed transmission is a cooperative effort between GM & Ford engineers and is used in both of their company's heavy-duty vehicles,...now that is progress when that happens with that level of cooperation between competitors. I have a 2022 F250 with th3 7.3 gas and it is AWSOM and with only 423 miles I am averaging 14.3 MPG. 😁😁

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

Bound to be a super Tran for several years to come.

[@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours]

All these emissions requirements never take into account the environmental benefit of long lasting parts/ trucks

[@magoo970]

Good breakdown of the modern diesel motor. Same reason I'm going with the gas also

[@HSKFabrications]

Then.....remove them

[@danielvandermerwe7921]

Seriously that’s where all the trouble is.. even if you pay the fine it’ll be less than repairs.

[@andrewjacobson556]

That about sums it up man!! I've heard good things about that 7.3 truck!! I'm still running my 96 power stroke not ready to get rid of her yet..

[@kirbywinters1291]

I love my 7.3 Powerstroke but the numbers on these 7.3 gassers are very impressive and everything you said is exactly why I will buy one over the diesel plus if you want more just throw a set of headers exhaust and supercharger on it and you are 600+ at the tires

[@thefix2573]

Throw all the parts on it you want, with out tuning it (timing) they're minimal improvements at best.

[@MattSoppa]

@@thefix2573 they go hand in hand

[@ZR1Terror]

I see too many Diesel’s having problems with the CP4’s and other components. It’s making me considering a 7.3

[@whskythrttl]

Just ordered a 21 7.3, I rely on my truck to make a living and can't afford the unreliability of any modern diesel.

[@herb7877]

I ordered mine 4 weeks ago. Just got the call today that it is scheduled for production on the week of 4/19/21. Appears a lot of people are wanting these.. As you said; too many issues with newer diesels regardless who makes them. I can buy a lot of gas for the $8 -$10k difference in mileage. Factor in maintenance differences and the savings go way up.

[@whskythrttl]

My dealer told me ford isn't making anymore 21's because of parts and the backorders and their cutoff date was a couple weeks ago with three to four months delivery time. My local dealer couldn't even order one till 22's come out

[@mwb5987]

This is why you buy a 6.0 for 5k and drop a new moter and bulletproof it right off the bat have 15k to 20k in your truck that will out last a 2019 2020 all day

[@ellobo1326]

Glad I saw your video. I was considering a diesel. Don’t need one per se, I just like diesels. But it wouldn’t be worth it with all of the issues you mentioned. Thanks.