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No timing chain stretch, no turbo leaks/failure, no early exhaust manifold broken studs/ leaks, no broken plugs, no condensation in the intercooler, no gasoline in the crankcase etc.... Just change oil and drive? Sound great to me.

Sounds great

Dream truck, 2021 F150 w hd payload on any trim with optional 7.3L. I wonder apples to apples how much more does the 7.3L weight vs the 3.5L EB. I think back to 2012 - 2014 6.2L was @ 100 lbs heavier than 3.5L. EB having extra piping, intercooler etc. Maybe my memory is off. ?

That's what TFLT says. Hopefully doesn't apply to 7.3L. One can hope.

Correct.

Agreed. I thought build started on 4th. Havent been following I guess could have been delayed? But in any event if started Monday not on lots by Friday.

Media has driven. At least truck trend did three weeks ago. They cant say much until embargo ends but was picked as burnout champ. Loudest exhaust....

Thx. Rings a bell.

Do we know oil requirements for new 7.3L? Or quantity? Curious maybe I missed it in this thread?

Well until the Ram is on lots I dont think Ford has lost any sales. We dont know what they (Ford) have up their sleeve.

If that was a tremor it had not only bigger heavier rubber, had extra height and minimal air dam too.

Dealers dont like 7.3L. Diesel makes shop much more $$$. Even w regular service. And I expect stock trucks will be 3.55. Same as they have been 3.73 historically (6.2L). Tow rating w 3.55s 300lbs under 6.2 with 4.30s. 14,700 vs 15,000. They will say if u need to tow more get the 1,050 ft lbs of...

Fair enough. I'll go w 4.30s too.

Apples to oranges w 10 speed. 3.73 available w F350

If towing was that serious to me I'd buy the 1,050 ft lb beast. A tell for me will be what Ford sends to the eventual shootouts. For example if tflt.com does the Ike shootout and Ford sends a 7.3L 3.55 and it out pulls the new gm 6.6L then I may be tempted w 3.55s. ...but I'd prob go 4.30s as...

On F350 the jump from 3.73 to 4.30 is 4,000 lbs. One would expect F250 with 3.55s would drop minimum 4,000 lbs to 15,100. Still higher than 17-19 F250 6.2L rating with 4.30s. That's win win. I'd prob still choose 4.30s but....

Tow guide as posted on some sites has some odd errors. Lists tow rating for 4.30s but none for 3.73s. Which is fair as based on order guide 3.73s not offered on F250/are on F350!. No #s for 3.55s listed (the other option for F250). Clear?

Devils advocate: with a 10 speed and the steeper first couple gears wouldn't the 3.73s be fine too. ;) (I will prob go 4.30s)

Re 4.10s with 10 speed do u need 4.10s as first couple gears steeper. Those ford charts not clear to me. What is max tow rating with two rear ends on a F250 crew sub 4x4?

17th of November?

I imagine will be in a lot of surf boats...

Let's see how it pulls vs the GM 6.6 on the Ike. Then I'll decide.

Yes not sure they can wait until Sept/Tx state fair. But I'm usually wrong...

According the fleet info an a SD forum the 7.3L is not flex fuel capable.