For all you owners that have the 7.3L Godzilla, what axle ratio do you have, what size tire do you run and what are you average real world MPGs? Im looking for a difference between unlaiden 3.73 (edited from 3.55 which is diesel only) and 4.30 equipped trucks. I know the Tremor guys have the 4.30s, but are also running 35's from the factory. This vehicle will be my daily so I must factor in MPG. The 6.7 Powerstroke is a great engine, but I do not want to pay an extra 8K for torque Ill never need. I also dont have any desire to deal with Diesel emissions equipment outside of a warranty.
Wife and I decided that as we try for kid #2, we will need a new family war wagon. While my Excursion has been a fairly decent vehicle so far, its already 20 years old. Its not really feasible to ask it to go another 20 years problem free.
We need something more capable, as well as a vehicle thats ready for at least 10-15 years of use problem free. In a perfect world, its the last truck I have to buy. The thought of replacing head gaskets on a OHV Godzilla is FAR more palatable than head gaskets on my old and crusty OHC 6.8 V10. Though, until recent overheating issues its been problem free-ish.
Ideally I want an F350 XL CC SB 4x4 with the 7.3. There is a 4,000lb 5th wheel towing difference between an F350 with 3.73s (edited again from 3.55 which is diesel only) and 4.30s. I dont tow too regularly now. However, as the kid gets older we are very interested in buying a camper (daddy wants a toy hauler and dirt bikes). I dont want to be handicapped if we want to "go big" per se.
So, MPGs.... what you got?
Wife and I decided that as we try for kid #2, we will need a new family war wagon. While my Excursion has been a fairly decent vehicle so far, its already 20 years old. Its not really feasible to ask it to go another 20 years problem free.
We need something more capable, as well as a vehicle thats ready for at least 10-15 years of use problem free. In a perfect world, its the last truck I have to buy. The thought of replacing head gaskets on a OHV Godzilla is FAR more palatable than head gaskets on my old and crusty OHC 6.8 V10. Though, until recent overheating issues its been problem free-ish.
Ideally I want an F350 XL CC SB 4x4 with the 7.3. There is a 4,000lb 5th wheel towing difference between an F350 with 3.73s (edited again from 3.55 which is diesel only) and 4.30s. I dont tow too regularly now. However, as the kid gets older we are very interested in buying a camper (daddy wants a toy hauler and dirt bikes). I dont want to be handicapped if we want to "go big" per se.
So, MPGs.... what you got?
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