Torque ??

[surreyboy]

I have a 97 f250 HD 5spd with 360,000 kms . Just out of curiosity , howuch torque would this have come with new ? Iknow that after as many kms as I have it wouldn't be the same , & I have never had it dyno'd but over the weekend , pulling my trailer (5000 lbs) I would have to gear down going up hills , while newer diesels were blowing past me with bigger trailers . I do know that newer trucks have alot more torque & with auto they just have to put the petal down . So I'm just curious , what my truck would be or been new ? Thanx people

 

[DaveBen]

I googled for the Specs on a 1997 F250 Diesel and did not come up with anything helpful.

Dave

 

[rammertide07]

I think I had the numbers on the 96 F250 auto (I think)...let me see if I can find the link.

I know how it feels to drag down with a trailer on a hill. I added a chip and it has really helped to keep pulling on an incline.

 

[rammertide07]

check out this post. There is a link in one post that has "here" as a hyperlink. click it and it will take you to a 7.3 vs 6.0 dyno chart.

6.0 and 7.3 dyno charts.... - Diesel Forum - TheDieselStop.com

 

[Crumm]

Four hundred and twenty five

 

[majek5]

The valve cover on the pass. side of my 97 read 225hp, 480 tq.

 

[Crumm]

I remember now - the 97' has more than the 96' and older models.

 

[rammertide07]

I remember now - the 97' has more than the 96' and older models.

What was different between those models?

 

[Crumm]

What was different between those models?

10-20 hp depending on tranny, 55 torque and different tailgate trim.

 

[rammertide07]

10-20 hp depending on tranny, 55 torque and different tailgate trim.

Is there a difference in the engine?...or just a firmer drive train?

I always thought the OBS 7.3 turbos were the same asspect as far as the engine and drive train...excluding exterior appearance