The guys I know that have them say they drink fuel like crazy. I went with a 6.2L gas and the 10 spd in my 21 f350 srw short box and it’s been fantastic for what I use it for.
Location: Tagish, Yukon Terr & Peace River, Alberta
Posts: 378
The 6.2 is the most reliable engine that Ford has made in decades. I don't know if there is a large enough difference between the 6.2 and the 7.3 in terms of performance to warrant the increased price and walking away from the durability.
I had 7.3 in f350 (96). Fuel economy terrible. I could literally watch the fuel gauge go down, pushing 70mph. Average 9-10mpg. Decent torque for short pulls.
I had 7.3 in f350 (96). Fuel economy terrible. I could literally watch the fuel gauge go down, pushing 70mph. Average 9-10mpg. Decent torque for short pulls.
The 7.3 in 96 was a diesel engine not a the new gas 7.3 entirely different. If you have a buddy looking your probably better off at a ford truck forum then AO based solely on the number of people there that are looking for info or have that engine. Here is literally a 7.3 and 6.8 forum. There’s another for the 6.2.