Regrets of Maxing out the 2024 Ford Super Duty 7.3 Godzilla F-250!

[@cwtex59]

Sold my 2020 F450 Platinum about a month ago and just got word it maybe involved in recent recall for fuel pump . It had 74k flawless miles with about 20k pulling a 24k 40’ 5thwheel the way we traveled. Decided to go gas since I was getting a smaller travel trailer. I ordered a 2025 longbed KR 7.3 . So it seems timing worked out , I won’t have to worry about recall on the 2020 . Can’t wait to get new truck. Keep up the great videos.

[@Precisiontigwelding]

They all have issues. U cant even compare a new 6.7 ho to the 7.3 i had both and both had the tremor package. I got around 7 to 8 mpg in the 7.3 towing our 13k fifth wheel range around 200 miles same camper same trip one year apart i got 12.2 mpg in the 6.7 ho if your traveling a lot range is a huge deal. In my opinion. Going through the mountains the 6.7 just doesn’t care no noise no screaming. I feel i could never go back to gas after my experience.

[@jakem.6359]

I switched from a power stroke to the 7.3 gas in a F550 dump truck. Works great.....does everything I want it to do... Does like the gas....but I only use it locally. Previously owned a Ram dump truck with the 6 4.....it was a dog.

[@Kdavis8377]

Say what you want but I’ve see a lot of folks with around 3-400k miles on that 6.7L powertrain with emissions still intact. That’s impressive. I think Ford has that powertrain figured out

[@aaammm1033]

As a diesel tech I would go with a 7.3 gas up to 15k lbs. Above that I would just upgrade to a Freightliner M2 chassis.

[@numbcuts5936]

Truck seems to be good, just carry a battery jump box with you. 😂 I’m just a Chevy 6.6 gasser fan tho. Great video’s! Keep ‘em coming!

[@DM-tf6mk]

I currently have a 22' ram 2500 Big Horn with the 6.4, which I bought used last February. I recently sold my bumper pull TT and looking at a 5th wheel later this year. We will see how that goes and then maybe looking at a new Chevy with the gas. I just think Chevy is giving more for the money. Appreciate your videos and time. Thank you.

[@cliffh8486]

Diesels are a complete waste for most of the people who drive them. However it’s America, enjoy what you wana buy and pay for.

[@chandamusonda6883]

I'd always get the diesel. Power, torque and efficiency.

[@CoyoteWoods-fm3gj]

Simple math if you are towing heavy get a diesel, towing lighter and not often buy gas.

[@johnhaines6546]

What if you are just towing a heavy boat to the lake 30 miles away a dozen times a year?

[@johnshuler1396]

​@@johnhaines6546I never drove a 7.3 Tremor, but my F250 6.7 p powerstroke is a much better experience when towing over mountains than with my 5.7 Toyota Tundra!

[@mocheeks709]

​@@johnhaines6546half ton Chevy with a 5.3

[@mocheeks709]

​@@johnhaines6546used 3/4 ton Chevy Silverado 5.3 l

[@mocheeks709]

​@@johnhaines6546used 3/4 ton Chevy

[@samuelhatch8470]

Hes no way walking a diesel pulling. Thats funny shit. Maybe a chevy 6.5 diesel.

[@Bodie2020]

Well. The stock 7.3 diesels ,stock 12 valve and 24valve Cummins are way more weak than the 7.3 Godzilla. I own 10 diesel trucks and 1 gas (6.2 f250). The gas is used for pulling 15k and under on average. I actually prefer it over most diesels until the weights get heavy. I am waiting on the 7.3 used market to come around to where I can experiment with them. I can speak from experience that the 6.2 is better than the 7.3 and Cummins in almost all situations.

[@Uncle_Fester24]

Chevy 3.0 dirtymax maybe

[@christophermcmichael880]

What bummed me out about my f 350 with the 7.3. I had looked under the hood and just realized that I didn't have a transmission fluid dip stick. It's a new 2024 as well.

[@sounboy4498]

Since 2020 the F- Series trucks had no dipstick in the engine bay, on the RH side of the transmission. They just cheap out and on cost

[@christophermcmichael880]

@sounboy4498 Oh. The last Ford I ever owned was a 1978 Ford F 150 Ranger, when they were full size trucks. You'd think that a HD or Super Duty would have them at least. Thanks for the reply.

[@robertking184]

I felt the same way when I lifted the hood on my 7.3 F250 2020 Tremor

[@paulhenderson5422]

I keep hearing your transmission shifting over and over again that’s got to be hard on it

[@odellmcnair551]

Can't wait to get one

[@bigrandall1969]

It seems the truck was shifting a lot…

[@jeffs2809]

Have a 2017 diesel 2500 cummins with the manual and drive a 2022 f350 SRW powerstroke at work. I don't see any scenario where I would buy a diesel if I had to replace my Ram. Would likely be a Ford or GMC with the gas engine. That said, I seriously doubt the diesel you "smoked" was even thinking about racing anyone with a trailer in tow.

[@time_on_target]

Tow in the summer up a grade and you’ll wish you had a diesel. An emissions free diesel will always be king.

[@aaammm1033]

Be stranded on the side of the road with a blown turbo then you'll wish you bought a gas. Might save 30 seconds up the mountain but the trips to the repair shop will more then make up for it.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

I towed 17,500lbs over the Sierra Nevadas and the Mojave desert over 100F no issues.

[@wesmullennix3495]

stellantis bout to crash the truck market ...

[@mocheeks709]

My friend's Godzilla engine took a crap at 70,000 miles, cost him 15,000 dollars

[@chadmiller6487]

In your opinion which truck will get you +300k highway miles working? The 7.3 or 6.6 gasser?

[@ThePete2432]

I’m a 4.30 gears fanboy with the Godzilla. It’s a dog with 3.73.

[@AZTruck]

Same here, with 3 overdrive gears 3.73 only benefit driving empty at 75 mph +

[@chriskuntz1763]

Same here love mine 430 w 7.3 does as good as my old 6.0 PS

[@trumpurace1635]

Just ordered a 25’, 7.3…planning on running a 295/65R20. Not towing heavy max would be 15k occasionally. Do you think I should go 4.30 or 3.73? The 35’s will be slightly larger than the 34inch highway tires. Don’t want to give up too much high mpg unloaded.

[@rockie307]

Not alot of difference between the two. If towing heavy alot 4.30 if not 3.73. If it feels like a dog with the 3.73 you will still think so with the 4.30 and might opt for a different engine. The difference isn't significant with the 10 speed.

[@AZTruck]

@@trumpurace1635 I would most definitely go 4.30. Empty there is very little noticeable difference, when towing the 4.30 gears is better suited. The majority of trucks have 3.73 gears and those guys all say it makes no difference, shift down a gear and its the same. Its not the same.

[@whitelightning5167]

Again as I've commented/ asked before, how are you towing that big of a 5th wheel? Yes towing weight you're fine, but payload on that truck has to be right around 3,000 pounds. So it was said a dry weight of 15,500. That should put that at a pin weight of right around 3,000 pounds. Right there you're maxed out payload wise. Then you continue to say you loaded all this other stuff plus all the people, you have to be overweight. If not, please explain how because I have the 5th wheel prep package on my tremor, but I'm afraid to get a 5th wheel toy hauler and be overweight.

[@Kdavis8377]

Say what you want but I’ve see a lot of folks with around 3-400k miles on that 6.7L powertrain with emissions still intact. That’s impressive. I think Ford has that powertrain figured out. Also, no one legitimately believes that if the Godzilla and 6.7L power stroke lined up towing or not towing side by side with the same gearing that the Godzilla would out pull or outrun the power stroke right? Right? I mean, power numbers, physics, data and numbers don’t agree. At all 😂 hook them up frame to frame. The Godzilla would be crying, lol.

[@TermiteBenny]

Was your total weight, truck and camper 19,000 or was the camper 19,000?

[@slidewide1999]

I wondered the same thing, but 19k total is a pretty small trailer. So with a 19k trailer he’s probably close to 27k total, that’s the weight I think he’s referring to. 19k total wouldn’t even be enough to talk about heavy loaded performance.

[@TermiteBenny]

@@slidewide1999 yea it almost has to be 19,000 trailer weight. When we hook up to our toy hauler we are a total of 27,000 with the golf cart in it.

[@chrismegerace4979]

Nice video, flat towing means NOTHING, uphill,downhill, stop and go is when things change, I know you know that, just saying……

[@Idahoprepper71]

I personally would never buy a gas truck again. I absolutely hate the way a gas engine tows, you are constantly pushing it at high rpm’s anytime you come to a hill. I also will not own a emission equipped diesel so I will be keeping my gen 3 Cummins. I am a diesel mechanic, and my truck is petty modified, so power is no problem as it makes 640hp to the tires and still get 22mpg when you keep your foot out of it.

[@endangeredgnome5337]

You’re a mechanic. That’s the only way to afford repairs on diesel trucks. Regular people will get killed at the shop with repair bills.

[@douglowney3901]

I've had both. A 21 7.3 that ripped through 5 sets of catalytic converters, before I went with a 24 powerstroke

[@cliffh8486]

Whatever

[@douglowney3901]

@cliffh8486 whatever what ding dong. Just because you don't believe it doesn't make it so. What do i have to do send you a screen shot of all the error codes on my Ford app.

[@douglowney3901]

@cliffh8486 or better yet I'll get you in touch with miss Ruth from Ford customer service.

[@aaammm1033]

Looks like someone miss diaged.

[@douglowney3901]

@aaammm1033 No had Ford engineering come to the dealership and diagnose the truck. And slapped the 5th set of converters in it lol.

[@jonathanschaffer3727]

Just bc you past him does not mean anything he prob was not even trying. I have owned both and the diesel is just better

[@Tom-Fisherman]

I’ll never go gas. I like the power to do what a real towing experience should be and it will always be a Chevrolet. Not buying the kool-aid.

[@98durangopack]

Clown

[@deal492]

Sooo, you came to see the kool aid? No gas you say, no ford you say... WHY DID YOU WATCH A FORD 7.3 GAS VIDEO? So you could comment? That's okay, it helps his channel

[@98durangopack]

Clown

[@98durangopack]

​@@deal492tom is a idiot who likes Government Motors. Such a terrible truck. Duramax is the best thing about anything GM.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Towing and Chevy don’t go together 😂 look on the farms an oil fields in America. Out of 10 trucks 6 are fords 3 are ram and 1 might be a government motors rig.