New guy here from michigan

[iwinagn]

Hi guys my name is jamie from ionia mi thinking about purchasing a super duty so i thought i would register on here and see whats what. Ive had plenty of fast cars and i built a twinturbo 03 silverado ss truck that couldnt keep a tranny in it to save its soul. Im thinking i want a sd with the 7.3 or so thats what ive been told that the 6.0 motors have had some troubles? I dont plan on doing much to the truck other then a tuner exhaust and cai.. Not looking to go beat any kids on the street any longer lol im getting older just need a nice dependable truck.. I just sold my cts-v and im glad because ive missed having a truck so bad!! if anyone can give me advice on what to look for that would be great!! thanks

 

[atk]

 

[DaveBen]

Hi Jamie, and to Super Duty Diesel. Good luck with your search.

Dave

 

[BamaSixGun]

welcome jamie. glad to have ya join us. there are some good 6.0's out there, but alot of (old) guys really like the 7.3's

i guess it just depends on whatcha like. if you can find a good 7.3 out there, i say go for it. same for the 6.0's

make sure you do your homework and get as much information about the truck you find to buy. (i.e. service records, oasis report, car fax, etc.)

happy truck hunting and good luck on your journey to diesel power

 

[iwinagn]

hey thanks guys!! This seems like a pretty cool site! What are the power difference between the older 7.3 and the newer 6.0?? thanks

 

[bushpilot]

welcome !

 

[keanoknick]

A stock 7.3 was rated at 250hp(auto) 275hp(manual) ( I think that's right, anyone??)
and the 6.0 is rated at 325hp
These are of course flywheel numbers.

 

[bushpilot]

i thought the early (99) 7.3 was lower than that...

 

[JLDickmon]

Hi guys my name is jamie from ionia mi thinking about purchasing a super duty so i thought i would register on here and see whats what. Ive had plenty of fast cars and i built a twinturbo 03 silverado ss truck that couldnt keep a tranny in it to save its soul. Im thinking i want a sd with the 7.3 or so thats what ive been told that the 6.0 motors have had some troubles? I dont plan on doing much to the truck other then a tuner exhaust and cai.. Not looking to go beat any kids on the street any longer lol im getting older just need a nice dependable truck.. I just sold my cts-v and im glad because ive missed having a truck so bad!! if anyone can give me advice on what to look for that would be great!! thanks

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