The 7.3 has been out for a while now. Can anyone offer some insight on power, fuel economy, gearing, troubles. My 6.7 just went out of its factory warranty, so I'm curious. My current 6.7 has been great, still has the original dually tires at 60k.
The 7.3 has been out for a while now. Can anyone offer some insight on power, fuel economy, gearing, troubles. My 6.7 just went out of its factory warranty, so I'm curious. My current 6.7 has been great, still has the original dually tires at 60k.
60%? That's shocking! With my 450 full of tools I only get 12mpg now. I just don't need that truck I have full of tools now, driving it like a DD.Going from driving a 6.7L it'll feel gutless, and you'll get about 60% of the fuel mileage (given everything else is equal).
Going from driving a half-ton with either main engine, it'll feel stout.
60%? That's shocking! With my 450 full of tools I only get 12mpg now. I just don't need that truck I have full of tools now, driving it like a DD.
No kidding, that's what has me looking.You'll like it better than $200 oil changes and $5/gal diesel fuel.
I may tow every once in a while, I'll just have to suck it up on the fuel cost. I miss the crew cab. I miss the long bed too. 4:30s are tall, what's your driving around mpg?
That's not hateful, being gas is much cheaper around here. 8mpg on a tow trip probably works out the same with my 6.7 cost wise.13-14ish with just me. 8ish loaded.
One thing I noticed as well, is at least in my configuration, the 10spd runs considerably warmer that what I am used to. It doesn't overheat at all, just runs warmer. ~220.
That's not hateful, being gas is much cheaper around here. 8mpg on a tow trip probably works out the same with my 6.7 cost wise.
Thought so too and still think it. Asked the dealer and did some interweb searching, and it seems like they just run warmer.Yikes, 220 for a trans is on the high side.
Most who have the 7.3 agree its the best gas offering in an HD truck out of the big 3.
That's some helpful info, thanks! I don't do a lot of stop and go myself. Averaging 100 miles a day. Hope someone can give insight on 4:10 performance and mpg.I omitted that my mpg is mostly highway. Pulling a trailer stop & go or hilly areas and you're talking mid single digits. Making up for what EV's aren't using!
Didn't you get a Dodge dually? How's your mpg?Yikes, 220 for a trans is on the high side.
Most who have the 7.3 agree its the best gas offering in an HD truck out of the big 3.
Thought so too and still think it. Asked the dealer and did some interweb searching, and it seems like they just run warmer.
That's some helpful info, thanks! I don't do a lot of stop and go myself. Averaging 100 miles a day. Hope someone can give insight on 4:10 performance and mpg.
I’d be lying if I hadn’t looked at 4.10 gear setups online haha.
As I sit not quite worth it. We have a trip scheduled from KS to Gulf Shores towing the camper this year and I am going to let that trip happen stock to see how the 250 does.