Ford's New 7.3 Can Fit In a F-150...........
Ford debuted its revamped F-Series Heavy Duty lineup which introduced the brand?s new 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 gasoline engine. No power, performance, and efficiency numbers are available yet, but the Blue Oval expects it to be ?the most powerful gas V8 in its class.?
If this is what it is cracked up to be diesel truck sales will decrease. This looks very appealing.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/ford-says-its-new-73-liter-v8-can-fit-in-the-f-150-mustang/ar-BBTqRk6?li=BBnb4R5
If this is what it is cracked up to be diesel truck sales will decrease. This looks very appealing.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/ford-says-its-new-73-liter-v8-can-fit-in-the-f-150-mustang/ar-BBTqRk6?li=BBnb4R5
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Diesel in ordinary citizens vehicles will be outlawed soon.In Germany, they are banning them outright in major cities unless they are using the latest Environmental technology. This will drift into California soon then the rest of the country will follow suit here.
The 7.3 Gas Cast iron block engine that Ford builds will never go into a production vehicle sedan or F-150 truck. Only a 250 or above and it will be derated for longevity and Ford will drop their diesel engines after this engine goes mainstream.
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I had a Dodge V-10 dually gasser in Alaska. ECONOMY and huge displacement do NOT go together in the same sentence. Like the old Ford 460, it will get 5-8MPG more or less, pulling a house or idling through city traffic. 0 -
My 2019 F250 6.2 gets about 13 MPG highway cruise set at 78. About the time they get the bugs worked out of the new 7.3 will be a good time to see if it's worth upgrading. 0 -
Estimated 453 hp===506tq
cast iron block, pushrod valve train, alu. heads, just an old school
445" 427 type fe motor.[;)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by bpost
I had a Dodge V-10 dually gasser in Alaska. ECONOMY and huge displacement do NOT go together in the same sentence. Like the old Ford 460, it will get 5-8MPG more or less, pulling a house or idling through city traffic.
I concur. Besides that, you won't get the longevity that you get with a diesel out of a gas engine... I think it's an answer to a question that's not been asked0 -
The engine will be mated to Ford?s new 10-speed automatic transmission. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
quote:Originally posted by bpost
I had a Dodge V-10 dually gasser in Alaska. ECONOMY and huge displacement do NOT go together in the same sentence. Like the old Ford 460, it will get 5-8MPG more or less, pulling a house or idling through city traffic.
I concur. Besides that, you won't get the longevity that you get with a diesel out of a gas engine... I think it's an answer to a question that's not been asked
There is a huge gas motor market, especially in fleet trucks in the medium duty class. Quite a few customers are not willing to put out the $7-8K premium for a diesel, or the higher maintenance costs. You lose payload with a diesel, and not every customer needs the max towing capability of a diesel. Considering the cost of gasoline is significantly less than diesel at present it would take alto of miles of heavy towing to make a diesel work out financially.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jltrent
The engine will be mated to Ford?s new 10-speed automatic transmission.
It's a nice transmission, very smooth, can't even feel it change gears in many instances.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jltrent
The engine will be mated to Ford?s new 10-speed automatic transmission.
I am not a huge fan of these newer 8 - 10 speed transmissions, and frankly don't understand it with the amount of torque this engine develops.
I would think the 6 speed that was/is used with the 6.8 liter Triton V-10 would be a good fit. We have an F-450 and F-650 with this engine/transmission combo and there is plenty of torque and they are good at highway speeds as well.0 -
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
My 2019 F250 6.2 gets about 13 MPG highway cruise set at 78. About the time they get the bugs worked out of the new 7.3 will be a good time to see if it's worth upgrading.
My front hubs can be set to unlock. That does improve fuel mileage. Not disappointed at all getting 13.5 or so in short runs stop and go. It will do 17 running the cruise at 700 -
quote:Originally posted by select-fire
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
My 2019 F250 6.2 gets about 13 MPG highway cruise set at 78. About the time they get the bugs worked out of the new 7.3 will be a good time to see if it's worth upgrading.
My front hubs can be set to unlock. That does improve fuel mileage. Not disappointed at all getting 13.5 or so in short runs stop and go. It will do 17 running the cruise at 70
THose new smog-ed down diesels want do any better if as good.0 -
Screw all those pick up trucks!
It fits in mustangs too!
bring back the old school gt500's [8D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by select-fire
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
My 2019 F250 6.2 gets about 13 MPG highway cruise set at 78. About the time they get the bugs worked out of the new 7.3 will be a good time to see if it's worth upgrading.
My front hubs can be set to unlock. That does improve fuel mileage. Not disappointed at all getting 13.5 or so in short runs stop and go. It will do 17 running the cruise at 70
I have manual hubs, but they are either lock or auto...they do not unlocks..our motors and transmissions are different, they changed both in 2018-19.0 -
Advanced transmissions are part of the solution to the MPG problem. So the 7.3 may fit the bills. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by wpage
Advanced transmissions are part of the solution to the MPG problem. So the 7.3 may fit the bills.
Not unless the cylinders disable ..one thing I won't own.0 -
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
quote:Originally posted by select-fire
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
My 2019 F250 6.2 gets about 13 MPG highway cruise set at 78. About the time they get the bugs worked out of the new 7.3 will be a good time to see if it's worth upgrading.
My front hubs can be set to unlock. That does improve fuel mileage. Not disappointed at all getting 13.5 or so in short runs stop and go. It will do 17 running the cruise at 70
I have manual hubs, but they are either lock or auto...they do not unlocks..our motors and transmissions are different, they changed both in 2018-19.
You most likely have the shift on the fly.. little knob that tells what gear 4H 2H 4L Hubs stay locked. The tow on both our trucks is the same if you have the 6.2 Gas. My knob on the dash is for the electronic Rear differential to Lock. Manual handle on floor to lock the 4WD0 -
Wow, I'll bet that's a real gas sipper. [:D] 0 -
Measured in feet per gallon. [;)]
One more $5.00-$6.00 a gallon gasoline scare and these will be selling for 1/10th what they're retailing for.0 -
quote:Originally posted by select-fire
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
quote:Originally posted by select-fire
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
My 2019 F250 6.2 gets about 13 MPG highway cruise set at 78. About the time they get the bugs worked out of the new 7.3 will be a good time to see if it's worth upgrading.
My front hubs can be set to unlock. That does improve fuel mileage. Not disappointed at all getting 13.5 or so in short runs stop and go. It will do 17 running the cruise at 70
I have manual hubs, but they are either lock or auto...they do not unlocks..our motors and transmissions are different, they changed both in 2018-19.
You most likely have the shift on the fly.. little knob that tells what gear 4H 2H 4L Hubs stay locked. The tow on both our trucks is the same if you have the 6.2 Gas. My knob on the dash is for the electronic Rear differential to Lock. Manual handle on floor to lock the 4WD
Hubs only stay locked if they are turned to lock. Otherwise on auto they are vacuum actuated and are unlocked until it's placed in 4wd. The tow capacity depends on which rear end it has. (3.73 12,500 & 4.30 is 15,000) My shift on the fly knob also does the e-locker.0 -
I have the option just only lock the rear tires. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by select-fire
I have the option just only lock the rear tires.
Yes so do I....Ford only offers a rear e-locker..it can be run in 2wd or 4wd....it is offered as an option on their 2wd trucks as well. My F150 also had the same e-locker set up. Ford is the only manufacturer that offers a selectable locking diff in their 3/4 ton and up trucks. The only exception s the power wagon which offers front and rear e-lockers.0 -
old 7.3 diesel are the bullet proof heavyhaulers of the fordline...and got decent mileage .....gas may have to go to $1 a gallon to make the new one practical ?????...friend that does custom rye wicking from here into okla has used 7.3's for years 0 -
6.2 is 379 cubic inch
V-10 Triton is a 413 cubic inch.. it was terrible on gas mileage
7.3 gas is a 445 cubic inch. The old 454 Chevy's got about 6-7 on a good day.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jltrent
Ford debuted its revamped F-Series Heavy Duty lineup which introduced the brand?s new 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 gasoline engine. No power, performance, and efficiency numbers are available yet, but the Blue Oval expects it to be ?the most powerful gas V8 in its class.?
If this is what it is cracked up to be diesel truck sales will decrease. This looks very appealing.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/ford-says-its-new-73-liter-v8-can-fit-in-the-f-150-mustang/ar-BBTqRk6?li=BBnb4R5
good lookin truck0 -
My old 2000 F350 has the V10. Once in a great while I'll get 11 MPG, but it averages about 10. It doesn't seem to much matter whether it's pulling a 2-horse trailer, carrying a load, or running empty; 10+/-. 0 -
My 1997 K3500 454/5 spd would get 15-16 mpg on the highway unloaded...it only saw 6-7 MPG when hauling a goose neck stock trailer or our steel 6 horse trailer. Our 460 powered F350 dually was more of a gas pig. 0 -
My wifes dad bought a new F250 with a 7.3 the year they came out.When it wasn't in the shop for warranty work,the best mileage it ever got was 8 mpg.But he was happy with it. He had always bought Fords and it was normal for them to be in the shop. 0 -
most place it be to big to park between the lines..like the bozo at home depot centered on 4 places with big dodge hiwheel 4wd.....and this road warior (about 5'6") struggled to get up the running board and into the drives seat ..had a whooppee cushion to see over the steering wheel........bet it was never on dirt....and one can buy a decent little house for what one will cost...bet the taxes on the house are cheaper 0 -
The original post shows says heavy duty pickups which are the Super Duty. The picture is a Super Duty. Not F150 0 -
I recently bought a used 2017 Ram 3500 single rear wheel with the 6.4 Hemi. I have been driving it back and forth to the work location, leaving my '07 parked where I have been doing pipe fabrication for the pipelines that are going in. It has been getting 14.3 to 15 with plenty of pep. I bought it to phase out my '07 that has over 300k miles. I guess it's a backup truck now. Things will be different next week, as I was let go Friday and will be checking in with the contractor to see if he needs a welder somewhere else in the oilfield. 0
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