Ford 7.3 Gas Towing Forum

Return trip tonight no wind. Never had the need for more power.

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The Ford 73 gas was developed to be a workhorse hauling and towing.

. And the 8K difference in MSRP is an ace in the hole vs. Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans Ford F150 Forums Towing Hauling Plowing 35 Ecoboost vs new 73 gas. I pull around eastern Washington northern Idaho and at least one trip over the pass to the coast each year.

Front axle was 4740lbs rear axle was 5360lbs and the trailer axles were 8720lbs. 73L Gasoline V8 Engine - New upcoming Ford Super Duty 73L Godzilla Gasoline V8 Engine how-tos news and technical discussion. Tow Haul mode was used for.

That GMs new 66 is a big improvement over their 60 engine. Hello I have a 2002 73 4 door long bed with 75K on it. I think that I read somewhere that someone with a chassis cab and camper with 73 got 8 mpg.

So im sittin at 18820lbs empty. Of course its too young to know what its longevity will look like. Youd expect more from something this big in which I totally agree in that aspect.

I was cruzin at 55 then hit a little hill and dropped to 40mph. Originally Posted by deerefan. OUR 2018 67 DIESEL TOWED THE SAME 5TH WHEEL FASTER LESS EFFORT AND BETTER MILAGE.

In tow mode the transmission utilizes all gears 1-8 and locks out 9 and 10. But if its anything like its 62 Boss cousin we think Fords Godzilla will have a longer lifespan. Mileage was about 75 mpg.

You certainly dont need the 73 Ford to tow a 7k lb. In that sense it is similar to the torque curve of a diesel engine. Pros and Cons of the 73-liter Gas Engine.

0 Thread s I think the fuel mileage may be close to the 62 however the 73 gets its power at low rpms. I have a 2020 F350 with the 73 upgraded from my 2019 F150 with the 35eb. 12 Ford Super Duty FX4 ELD CC 67 PSD 400HP 800ftlbs.

More expensive diesel fuel. Our truck is a F350 Tremor with 73 430 gears and 35 tires. The big gas engine is roughly 8000 less than the Power Stroke diesel.

Im a gas mechanic so no diesel pleaseyeah I know. The issues with the Ford 73 gas engine are minuscule and largely nonrecurring. All I know is the 73 out performed both towing and fuel mileage by a lot as well as the Ram 64 at the Ike Gauntlet.

Went on 140 mile road trip today with 2022 F250 CCSB 4x4 73 gas 10 speed and 355 rear. But the difference is well made up in fewer and cheaper oil changes. There is a ford trucks forum with a 73 gasoline section that gives as much information on mpg as I can find.

Followed by a GMC 66 gas if i could stand to look at it. The 73 actually develops a lot of its torque at low RPM not red line like other gas engines. The 73 paired with the 10spd transmission has exceeded expectation especially in steep mountains where my previous 2500 struggled mightily.

About 650miles round trip. By wphays in forum Oil Fuel Lubricants Replies. How important is it to you to save money.

I hit the scales the other day with an empty truck 14 tank fuel and an empty 5th wheel. First half trip drove north into 20-25 mph wind cruise set at 65. So in a way the 73 is a little like to 67 in it develops its power at a lower RPM which helps when towing.

Other than the 30 spark plug issue there is little to worry about with this new beefy engine. I cant believe youre a mechanic and yet want forum members to help you decide between a 64 6 speed and a 73 10 speed. I pull a TT with a weight of about 7k TW about 900-1200 depending on if I need to haul water and if I have anything in the black or gray tanks.

Filled up at gas station and hand calculated to 1511. Heavily loaded it may be 2 mpg less than the 67 diesel but the cost differential in. Woodrow Mar 2 2022.

And slide in camper gets about 11 mpg. Pickup computer said fuel milage was 149. Maybe 16-17 at normal highway speeds unloaded.

Hey so im new to the diesel world this site and need some help. Just made a decent pull from Ashtabula Ohio think east of Cleveland to just outside Flint Michigan. The Chevy is defiantly one of the ugliest trucks ever made in my opinion.

Yes bought a 2021 F250 73 and tow a 30 ft 7600 trailer with full fresh water tank rendering a 1200 tounge. The new 73 superduty is the first gas HD truck i would look at. Kstanf150 53 Stude morepwr and 3 others.

If people get their feelings hurt over an issue with a motor they like then they may as well walk. Ford 73L Gas Engine. And while fuel mileage might still favor the F150 it wont be by much after.

1st tow 2020 F350 Tremor 73. 215 Ford F-15 27L EcoBoost takes on the Grueling IKE Gauntlet Towing Test Review - YouTube. I just bought a 2002 73 F350 4x4 crewcab long bed 93 miles and its a big upgrade from a 150 for towing but i just towed my fork lift 6000lbs trailer 1200lbs to a job site and i was not so happy with it.

It does seem excessive that this engine is 10 cylinders and only makes 350 HP and 468 TQ. But when it comes to gas engines the 73 stands on its own. The 73 flat torque curve is pretty impressive and should make for a very enjoyable towing experience.

If you get down to it the 73 might cost 1 cent more per mile on fuel--gas vs. Towing Hauling Plowing - 35 Ecoboost vs new 73 gas - For any of you who have towed with both how much of a difference do you notice. I think single rear wheel fords with the 73.

I have been pullin my 32 5th wheel toy hauler with no problems at all. It also costs more to perform routine maintenance on the diesel and it costs more to fill the fuel tank of the Power Stroke trucks. It has a lot of low end torque so it doesnt need the high RPMs to reach maximum torque like a V10 does.

Not saying they are alike but just remember the 73 is a new engine and not designed like the 62. Ive posted a couple of times about my new gooseneck pulling my 2 jeeps. The key advantages of buying a new Ford Super Duty with the 73-liter gasoline V8 focus on cost.

Im going new here but stuck on the 64 Dodge or the 73 Ford. Lets get something out of the way first. Ford 73L Gas Engine Originally Posted by deerefan.

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