Which SUPER DUTY Engine Would a Technician Choose?

[@steveshelton72]

I have the 7.3. I dont tow much and this engine is plenty capable, $10K + less, no DEF, less fuel, oil, filter cost. And the 7.3 is actually quicker off the line until you reach 55 or so.

[@jmrdrgz]

what about the engine problems for 7.3 that people complain about? You seen any?

[@johnw4999]

@@jmrdrgzmost of that is from fleet work trucks idling for hours every day where the oil pump has low psi. The 6.7 might be better for those who run their engines like that all the time day in and day out.

[@johnw4999]

Check out Banks pedal and i Dash data monsters. I thought it was gimmicky at first, then trusted people verified it was true, and I have one. It’s set to sport mode level 10 and I grin everyday I drive it. Definitely gets a lot of smiles per gallon! The 7.3 is a beast and weighs about 800 lbs less than the 6.7.

[@BrandonBigB956]

The 6.7 Powerstroke is 2 seconds faster 0-60 than the 7.3 Godzilla. Throw some additional weight behind them and that margin becomes HUGE.

[@johnw4999]

@@BrandonBigB956 There are options out there to raise the 7.3 HP to 500-1,300! The stock 7.3 doesn’t have any superchargers and weighs about 800 lbs less than the 6.7. Like I said earlier, I don’t tow, but with some Bank’s goodness, the 7.3 definitely comes alive. Each to their own, but my 7.3 cost me less than $200 over the last 2.5 years and performs phenomenally off-road… my intentions w the current build mod, and today, I drove around a shallow, rocky river with amazing ease. If I were to tow daily for long distances, yes, I’d get the 6.7 HO. Now, as my truck sits w the Carli E-venture suspension, it’ll dust a stock 6.7 or whatever across a farm field or the like! The Baja mod is legit as is the rock crawl mod I used today in the river!

[@steveyork8069]

I picked the 7.3 for mine,the only option I can’t get that I prefer would be a manual transmission,I miss my stick shift.

[@jmrdrgz]

what about the engine problems for 7.3 that people complain about? You seen any?

[@steveyork8069]

@@jmrdrgz No problems what so ever,47k miles

[@joechesson3641]

I agree with almost everyone in the video. My 2021 F550 is the 6.7. It pulls a 40 foot gooseneck all week. It has 170,674 miles and has worked through 47 states. I also have a 2022 F350 srw, single cab with the 7.3 gas. I bought it to tow bumper pull toys. They are both perfect for what I use them for. And no other manufacturer compares. Great video

[@bellamyconstruction]

I Just purchased the 2023 6.8L Gasser. First gas truck I have owned in over 6 years. So far I love everything about it. Smooth ride for a Super Duty truck. Don't need to tow super heavy loads and the Diesel in California is more expensive than regular gas. I cannot wait to take it for a long road trip. I have around 2300 miles on it right now.

[@andrewgrantham1660]

Do you still have this truck and still like it? Looking at one right now, just nervous because I can’t find a lot of feedback online about it. Thanks

[@anthonymoy4471]

Any updates yall like the 6.8?

[@bellamyconstruction]

@@andrewgrantham1660 At 31,000 miles right now. Very solid. Took it for a trip to Montana with full load and trailer. Plenty of power and never struggled on the steep inclines.

[@bellamyconstruction]

@@anthonymoy4471 At 31,000 miles - been a great truck. Drove to Montana with a full load and trailer - flawless performance. Very happy with this truck. First gasser in 8 years.

[@bellamyconstruction]

@@anthonymoy4471 Going on 32,000 miles and still no issues. Plenty of power and great for long trips with trailer. No complaints.

[@revgordon91]

So I've noticed that, for the most part, those who were a little older said the 7.3 while the younger crowd perferred the 6.7 "because of the power." If it were me, I would pick 7.3 also. I'm a suburban boy and if I can't tow it with an F-250 gas, I don't need it, or it's too expensive. On top of that, I'll never tap into the power available for that motor, and I don't want to deal with the maintenance associated with it.

[@markhavelka4924]

Same boat. That’s why I stick with F150. A lot of my friends have HD diesels and rarely tow heavier or more often than I do. I just don’t see the point for my use case.

[@TIREDOFEVIL]

Thank goodness for options, IMHO unless you are towing more than 15,000 lbs or live in the mountains, the 7.3 is more than enough, plus the aftertreatment systems SUCK when the repair or replacement times come. I do own a 2022 F250 with the 7.3 with a 4.30 gear and have not run out of power yet.

[@keithnoneya]

I like the responses for the techs. I still love my 2001 7.3L F350 Lariat Crew Cab. ZERO DEF and I can fix about 90% of anything that goes wrong with it in my driveway. Also with a few mods, like a Hydra Chip, some gauges to monitor my EGT and TGT's I can tow just about anything. The ride was rough until I put some Sulatic Shackles on it, now it's a really smooth ride. If it did have the cash, I'd take the front end and interior off a new truck and put it on my 01, so I could have the reliability, ease and low cost maintenance and all the bells and whistles too. Thanks for the great video, loved it. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@chadgailey6832]

For regular driving, 7.3 no question. For towing, the 6.7, and it’s not the power, it’s the exhaust brake that makes the difference for me towing through the mountains. I wanted the 7.3 when I bought my 6.7, but I’m glad I got the oil burner.

[@kenbohenek4591]

I ordered the 7.3 and it does all I need. If I was still towing heavy I'd go back to diesel. I feel it really depends on the use/need.

[@wessink4584]

I honestly was going to buy the 7.3 gas 250 when I was shopping two years ago but I ended up buying the 6.7 diesel 250 mostly because resale value and reliability reputation. The power is incredible and surprisingly I get pretty good miles per gallon for a three-quarter ton diesel truck

[@OMGITSAAAJ]

He asked 15 guys... 5 said 7.3 5 said 6.7 5 said 6.7 high output

[@phild9813]

Yeah it was interesting the mix. Not much mention of reliability. The F150 video was heavily lopsided towards the 5.0, and reliability was mentioned quite a bit.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

Someone said 6.7 because they just don't go down. There are PLENTY of 6.7 owners who's trucks have gone down on them and the engines are on national backorder because of it. 6.7 if you like rolling the dice.

[@justinmartin8887]

@@wakeupamerica2024idk…. Out of the big 3, the ps is probably the most reliable as of now. It hurts me to say this, but I would say Cummins is probably at the bottom for engine reliability currently

[@winstonrocco1981]

People are ate up with stupid about Diesel trucks. I am a retired truck driver and can tell you def problems are rampant screw a diesel for a everyday driver your asking for trouble. The 7.3 or 6.8 with the appropriate gear ratio for what your gonna do with the truck will be more than good for most. My buddy has had nothing but issues out of his 6.7 pulls his fifth wheel fine but constant issues with regen. Think he is gonna buy a gasser soon.

[@Chaos31]

@ 00:38 man speaking truth

[@DH-hp7nv]

I like the 7.3 for being a well designed engine, but powerstroke #1. Love the ability for 6.7 to put down crazy torque at low rpm. I still have the 17 version and wouldn’t give it up.

[@mikerees9158]

Love the idea behind these videos but I think the question is too open ended. I would have loved it had you asked them “Based on reliability alone, if this were going to be the vehicle your business depended on, what engine would you choose and why?”

[@universalmediaus]

I love my 7.3 and we've now towed our Airstream over 35,000 miles and it's been the perfect tow vehicle. Plenty of power!!!

[@winstonrocco1981]

What gear ratio

[@ericspencer4220]

I personally own a 7.3, my company has a mixture of 6.7s and 7.3s. I truely believe it application that should make your choice. Both are good motors, the 6.7s definitely cost more to buy and maintain but when constantly loaded they can’t be beat. The 7.3 tows great for a gasser though but we notice the torque difference in the mountains for sure. If the truck isn’t going to be used for towing all the ime there’s nothing wrong with the 7.3. I’ve towed my big skid steer and big Tex between the two weighing about 17k and it does a good job just sucks a lot of fuel

[@alwaystinkering3524]

I’ve got a 6.8 and I love it so far. It’s been reliable, easy to maintain, plenty of power, no emissions bs, and I’m getting 19 mpg highway which is impressive for a gasser.

[@MichaelSmith-em7pv]

7.3 for me, Cost less, No DEF, IF price is no issue then the Hi-output Diesel is the one I would get, But 12K for it 🤯 No way.

[@fshn4dlrs417]

On my 3rd 6.7 the other 2 are still on road. And we tow you know backhoes ,mini excavators and you know. Love these motors

[@bradley-concrete]

same, i have a 19 and a 17 over 100k pure towing no issues. but they do get babied by the mechanic a lot.

[@joshualund4876]

I’ve had both 6.2 gas and 6.7 diesel for work trucks with a new gas 250 on the way with I assume the 6.8. I work in the oil industry for a chemical company so we haul not tow. Unless I’m hauling over mountains the gas trucks usually do fine. The diesels have great power and torque but the cost is definitely higher maintenance. If I were looking to buy one with my own money for myself I’m probably going with the 7.3 because I don’t need the torque for towing heavy loads, lower maintenance costs, and even the 6.2 I was driving yesterday can get 16 mpg

[@divadyrdnal]

Buy the 7.3 gas, save the difference in money over the diesel for a new 7.3 crate motor if you ever wear the first one out and still come out ahead…

[@4-LOW]

I just bought a SD. I wanted the 7.3 SO BAD because it makes plenty of power, has a 4.30 axle option, and it way less money and way less complicated and easy to work on. But, 7.3s are impossible to find unless you order new. So I ended up with the Power Stroke. I love it, but I'll never drive it without a warranty!

[@lowblueranger]

I went 7.3, didn’t want the maintenance of diesel and the Godzilla had gobs of power for my needs.

[@jmrdrgz]

what about the engine problems for 7.3 that people complain about? You seen any?

[@lowblueranger]

So far so good. I have about 4,500 miles on it and runs fine. The thing about the negative things you read on the 7.3, there are thousands with no issues for every one complaint. That’s with most negative reviews on everything. To think that every 7.3 is failing is silly. Think about that for a second. There’s a 7.3 on every corner in my area of Texas.

[@toddbrimer5672]

Truly dig my 7.3 does everything I ask it to do. Have had 6.7 and it was great as well. If I pulled heavy 6.7 all day.

[@RangerJ441]

6.7 all day every day! Especially if you tow a fifthwheel camper. You can use the truck stop diesel pumps. Only down side to gas is you may have to unhook to fuel up. Other than that the 7.3 is a great engine and would get the job done

[@mattmechanic]

Godzilla baby, with the supercharger! King ranch trim, that’s the dream right there

[@ramtrucks721]

Junk

[@GriffinJones0325]

​@ramtrucks721 not to Matt Why hating? Ain't for you, then move along. Rage bait

[@bobcatman334]

@@GriffinJones0325Godzilla engines do suck sorry. All the ones we have at my job have gotten new engines already

[@JonNA-e7e]

I was waiting for the tally at the end, like when you did the other engine choice and the 5.0 won all day.

[@johnpeters9793]

That was the biggest joke....some of the reasons given were ignorant. "5.0 has more power..." "5.0 sounds better..." Easier to modify...

[@outbacker292]

Right on! Tried and true 6.7 PSD. Had a 2012 without any issues, now onto a 2023 standard output.

[@stephanfiebich1561]

Planning on ordering a 250 this year but will go with the 7.3 for cost and ease of maintenance. I don't tow as much as I use too either.

[@Tay675]

Has anyone figured out the differences between the 6.8 and 7.3 godzillas? The information has been conflicting besides the 6.8 has a different stroke. Anything else?

[@robertstembridgejr7532]

I drive a F450 with a 6.7 and We've had a ton of trouble with the Turbo and even the engine being replaced at 130,000 miles! Not to mention all the maintenance and Exhaust Fluid problems! I have 169,000 miles on it now and it's back in the shop for Power steering leak and another Turbo Problem and Rear wheel bearing being replaced as well!

[@robertstembridgejr7532]

There is an Oiling issue with the 6.7 as well if you guys want to know what the problem is there is a famous guy who talks about it and did come up with a solution for it! I'll find the link if you guys want to know more about it!

[@Soviet_Koala]

@@robertstembridgejr7532Yeah that would be great, as well would you happen to know if he talks about issues with the 6.8 gas engine for the F-250 trucks ? As it is hard to find a reviewer that speaks upon the 6.8.

[@jennifergier7304]

F250 with 6.8 base XL. I drive a 2012 f250 XL with 113000 miles. AMSOIL synthetics and runs like smooth butter.

[@davidbo5823]

6.7 HO if someone else is paying for it. 6.8 gas if i'm paying for it.

[@tdturner1647]

I have an F350 with the 7.3 and it pulls my dump trailer loaded weighing approx 18k. Honestly can't tell I'm pulling anything. No more DEF, I can idle at baseball games and it runs and drives like a luxury car. AND NO MORE DIESEL EMISSIONS ISSUES...Good job Ford!

[@johnw4999]

I have a mod’ed out ‘22 7.3 Tremor with a full catalog Carli E-Venture system and air bags, super Baja design lights, on-board air, bed topper, bed lighting, moriomoto lights… and a Banks pedal and data monster. The pedal monster set to sport mode at the highest level truly brings out the beast in the 7.3. I have to be careful taking off to not spin my 37” Nitto Ridge Grapplers! The Carli system allows custom tuning in the street mode, as well as Baja and Rock crawling modes. My truck goes from Corning well (for a HD truck) in the city to driving over 35 mph across uneven farm land. Refer to CJC’s video about the Carli system. It’s that awesome! I don’t tow, but haul recovery gear, range gear, camping gear etc., and the 7.3 has been an absolute pleasure so far. And it’s not supercharged yet! Honestly, I probably won’t bother. Oh, and while it’s not a Raptor R, I still have better towing and hauling capabilities over the Raptor and better fuel economy! I’ll take my build over a Raptor R any day… except high speed desert racing with no payload. In that case, I’d get the 6.7 and Carli’s dominator system!

[@MulletDestructur]

For an F250, I’m going with the 7.3L because it’s got plenty of power to tow whatever a ¾ ton can tow, and it’s got higher payload capacity by a pretty fair margin than a diesel engine optioned pickup and I tend to haul stuff around in the box a lot more often than I tow a trailer, so payload is king for me. An F350 1 ton would be a different story though. I’m gonna go with the diesel.

[@ck3561]

Agreed the 6.7 is just a monster and the reliability is tried and true. The boogeyman of the cp4 is hilarious my buddy works in woodland ca at ford only had one cp4 failure because the knucklehead put DEF in the fuel tank haha

[@co1003]

Agreed. Yes, there have been issues with the cp4, but they are few and far between if you buy diesel from stations that sell a lot of diesel and change fuel filters when you’re supposed to.

[@burnedagain6187]

Loved the Godzilla for short tow and town driving, but now have the power stroke and love it other than town driving at times.

[@ericmackay2514]

I got the 7.3 and can't complain🤙

[@KC-zr1rd]

I have a 2020 7.3 XLT and drive a lot. Great on the highway but sucks gas in stop and go. I had ordered a diesel but due to covid ford had halted production. I like the truck and tow a lot but it is thirsty under load.

[@theccwdad]

Basic 6.8 in the base truck is my choice.

[@kaelabcarden3340]

6.7 great for daily heavy towing, 7.3 for if someone owns a big camper or tow something maybe once a month and not a bad daily but I know people hate daily a big truck, personally I love driving big truck and I have no problems driving around town but I will say more you drive it the smaller the truck feels my F150 first time driving felt Huge and now it feels small idk why tho

[@bamaboy21958]

7.3 powerstroke...... great motor....

[@co1003]

In it’s time. Turd compared to today’s diesels. I owned a 97 and 2000, but there is no comparison to the 6.7

[@InquisitiveHumanOfficial]

I’m surprised nobody said that they would order a diesel based on the fact that you can put many more miles on them versus a gas engine and if you wanted it to be, it could be the last truck you ever buy. Depending on many factors, and how it used however, that’s one of the biggest reasons I ordered mine with a diesel engine. I only occasionally pull heavyweight, but with the cost of trucks, and the way things are going politically with the push for going to electric vehicles, I’m picking the diesel.

[@john_146]

67 the more I work on it, the more I see the Ford was in a rush to replace the international motors. The 7.3 gas would burn more fuel than the 7.3 diesel and that's the engine I would go with is the 73 diesel

[@jdwht2455]

Having had a 6.7 - even tho it was a super early 2011, Job 1(Apr 2010 build) and 100% fault free, would still prefer that engine especially if we were hauling another 12K 5er. If it was a daily driver truck, I'd possibly opt for a 7.3 and save on the cost of that $8-10K diesel option plus that buck a gallon more for diesel where I live

[@scott5429]

I'm surprised no one mentioned the lifter issue with the Godzilla. I personally wouldn't go with either option because the 7.3 I have doubts about, and the 6.7 is to expensive. If this was the last generation, I would 105% go for the 6.2 V8

[@steveshelton72]

I thought the lifter issue has been resolved.

[@scott5429]

@@steveshelton72 Maybe, its been a while since I was last up to date on the 7.3.

[@MattN03]

I guess I'm sticking with my V10 F250 until Ford can get their quality under control. These last couple years have been pretty bad for recalls and issues.

[@maxseed4730]

I'd go with the 7.3 gas..if ur not towing ur wasting money on diesel

[@tywebb9879]

I tow a 16k 5th wheel, 6.7 all the way. For fun how about a Coyote in a Ranger, can you get Farley on board??

[@clifftaylor2667]

I own a 6.7. Its a monster!! Love it!

[@estebanamador7601]

I think that most problems of diesel engines are because they are used lightly, so, easy questions with answers: the engine will work hard? diesel, if not gas. (Short trips? Idling? Traffic? The perfect recipe for diesel engines (and emissions systems) failure.)

[@Goulet82291]

As an owner of a supercharged godzilla, i like the first tech 😂

[@JacobWinkle]

Gas version is what I'd pick. Even if you're towing. If you don't have a CDL or some states a Class B license. You can't go over your GCWR 26,001lb and if you do. That's a DOTs wet dream. Ease of maintenance, Reliable, Cost, no DEF, dont have to worry about Regens or going into limp mode. More pros to a gas over the diesel. Maybe if you asked me 20 years ago, it would be a different story but ever since the EPA cracked down on diesels. Its not anymore reliable then a gas now. Even if you wanted to put a supercharger on the 7.3L for example would prolly still be cheaper then getting the normal diesel compared to the Hight Output diesel.

[@RonnieReese-om1og]

I’ve got the 2024 F350 King Ranch 6.7 turbo diesel and I am tickled to death with it. Everybody knows diesel engines last far longer than gas. PERIOD.😂 6:08

[@senshibat8920]

Both real nice its dependent on part of country and alt for easier use. if it was Allison and cummings we;d know Fords been good to use w gas.

[@tdotw77]

🤔🤦‍♂️

[@elijahpage1655]

I needed this video. Thanks!

[@skat5268]

I'm a Ford guy but from what I've seen over many years if you want diesel, go with Chevy. Even then the costs associated are way too high unless you have the money to burn or the cargo to haul. Politics causing diesel shortages and higher costs doesn't inspire my personal confidence either.

[@robertmacdonald4518]

7.3 best screw def!

[@co1003]

Or delete and don’t worry about it…

[@jeffbucknam7393]

I’m not sure the diesel makes sense in an F250 because the diesel has 500 pounds less payload capacity because of the weight and most people are over payload not towing capacity when towing anything heavy. I’m still convinced 90% of people don’t factor in the trailer tongue to their payload like they’re supposed to.

[@SooperBeesT]

7.3 Super Duty’s can tow a lot more than people think. Check out “Colt Weld & Rapair’s” channel, this guy pulled a 8k gooseneck trailer loaded with a 15k backhoe tractor with 3:55 gears through mountains at elevation and his GCWR was like 32k. Not to say that it compares to the Power Stroke 6.7 in any way but really is just underestimating what a 7.3 Godzilla powered truck is capable of.

[@jamessmith-wn7ty]

I would like for you to back and ask engine Mechanics only rebuilders that see the problems

[@CJColvin]

Definitely the 7.3L Godzilla V8 as well as the 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel

[@vinnie8495]

6.7 high output all day !!

[@stanggang754]

If I bought a superduty it would definitely have to have the high output 6.7 so I can put upgraded turbos on it and have more power

[@Zooooom01]

The 7.3 Diesel from 1997!!!

[@fireant1272]

I liked the guy that said cummins! It's a no brainer 😂

[@co1003]

If you want a turd, go this route 😂

[@EricDodgeMusicAndDance]

Nobody picked my 6.8 😢 I’m a failure. But I do love my minizilla

[@Soviet_Koala]

Hey I’m more interested if you happen to know a KZbinr that reviews that engine, as i want to know common issues for that engine, and it seems like no one does a breakdown on it.

[@EricDodgeMusicAndDance]

@@Soviet_Koalathere isn’t a lot yet because the 6.8 was new last year. It wasn’t standard like it is now coming into the new trucks. You will see a lot more. As far as issues from what I’ve seen it’s basically the same as the 7.3. Even the very oil and filters and capacities are the same. It’s just bored differently. The oil pressure issue on the older Godzilla’s seems to be resolved on this 6.8. I haven’t seen any of them breaking down yet on KZbin:

[@horuslupercal3872]

7.3l my tow needs don’t exceed 10k pounds and long term cost of ownership, single biggest reason though, DEF systems SUCK

[@jsanture]

I love my 6.7, I can’t see myself going back to a gasser

[@rwusa1117]

Ask which they would choose if the had to pay repair costs.

[@danbrown8310]

i love my 2011 6.2 but I also love my 2021 7.3

[@millfire517]

Id pull all that new junk out and swap in a freshly built 7.3 powerstroke. Best diesel motor ever besides the 12v cummins

[@scramjet4610]

Should end the video with a graphic summary of the results, and then the narrators conclusion from that summary.

[@fordfarming7700]

The 6.7s don’t blow apart at 80-100k miles the 7.3s need new cam and lifters then.

[@thomasmoreno9413]

6.7 all day

[@Olds_Pwr]

How would have picked the 444, if it was still made today.

[@joeallison2779]

Absolutely slap a supercharger on the Godzilla.

[@RonnieReese-om1og]

I’ve got the 2024 F350 King Ranch 6.7 turbo diesel and I am tickled to death with it. Everybody knows diesel engines last far longer than gas. PERIOD.😂

[@kevinmurphy3464]

Funny, I wouldn’t trust anything a dealer or their mechanics say. In regard to brand loyalty, they all fail and you’re a fool to bring your vehicle to a dealer.

[@shawnmcmullen1947]

I'm definitely going with the 6.7 but it would not be in an F250. I see no reason to buy an F250 when the F350 is more capable and hardly any more money.

[@shelliebarnes1959]

I have F250 6.7..best ever

[@justinkuffel]

If I'm paying 7.3.

[@lyleswavel320]

Sounds like the people that do not want the 6.7 diesel don't need that torque, or maintenance is to high or upfront $12,000 for that engine is absurd

[@Tapin4pardude]

You heard what the experts say. 6.7 Cummins all the way baby!!!

[@BrianBourgeois-]

I’ll be d@mn. Mitchell finally did it.

[@SteveYoung-hk1sn]

Amen, 6.7!

[@lspre30]

7.3 diesel

[@MyBallers]

The only correct answer is the 6.7!

[@Alaska610ish]

I think common sense wise, 99% of the people need 7.3L. Lots of reasons already stated why it’s better. I want a diesel, but there are so many cons to buying one.

[@arizonalifestylechannel2186]

6.7 all the way

[@johnscritchfield5736]

6.7 !!!

[@lyleswavel320]

Most people don't need the torque of a diesel, also they want the cheaper gas price and no def

[@skoffco]

For towing, 6.7 wins the game ,for driving to the grocery store 7.3 wins the game🤪🤪

[@brandonedgley3131]

Now ask them to choose between the big 3. They’d all prolly say Duramax then. Lol they’re not gonna say honestly how terrible the FORD reliability is on camera where they work. 🤣

[@Plati_Parker]

HO 6.7 should be the only choice.

[@huhmann307]

Lincoln Town car over Cadillac anyway

[@myhandyman8724]

7.3 godzilla period

[@westecles-7078]

7.3 all day long

[@marines0001]

I used to buy fords. That ended on my 2004 ford f150 lariat it had the 5.7 Triton that was my last Ford they did me wrong.

[@scottlincoln6286]

Diesel's are great motors UNTIL they break...than shell out a bunch of money to get them fixed