Which powerstroke?? - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

blk450er · 12-28-2011, 09:23 AM

Hi I'm new to the forum and to diesels. I currently have an 04 150 5.4 and is my current favorite truck with some minor mods to it. I own a construction business and pull a trailer everyday. The truck pulls fine but I know I want a diesel for my next truck for power and milage. Any SD would be an upgrade for me. I know I will do some mods to the diesel and I was just wondering which of the super dutys I should keep an eye out for and which ones I should stay away from, from the 6.7s on up to the new ones?

I heard that the 1st gen powerstrokes are the most reliable but have the least amount of power and that the 6.0s in stock form could have problems but if you rebuild some internals then it is a stud of a platform. Hopefully you guys could steer me in the right direction of reliability/power/milage.

Thanks for the help
James

Stroked68 · 12-28-2011, 12:07 PM

7.3's are good motors, yea they are down on power but you can get some more power out of them with some upgrades. They are low rpm motors. They like to lug. Get an 05 or up 6.0. These are hot rods stock and are even better with head studs and programmers. Lots of info on these trucks on here. 6.4's are good, mileage sucks but havnt heard any other bad things. The newer the truck, the more dpf epa crap you have to deal with. Heard lots of complaints on those systems. Check yer local laws cause you could remove it if you dont have inspections or somethin. I only know some on the 7.3's since I own one. My cuz owns an 05 6.0 so i've helped him some on it. The really new stuff dont know much except for what ive read on here.

Stroked68 · 12-28-2011, 12:09 PM

Also Welcome! Grab a chair and enjoy the tons of info on this site and lots of great people that will help ya on yer purchase.

BIG JOE · 12-28-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stroked68

7.3's are good motors, yea they are down on power but you can get some more power out of them with some upgrades. They are low rpm motors. They like to lug. Get an 05 or up 6.0. These are hot rods stock and are even better with head studs and programmers. Lots of info on these trucks on here. 6.4's are good, mileage sucks but havnt heard any other bad things. The newer the truck, the more dpf epa crap you have to deal with. Heard lots of complaints on those systems. Check yer local laws cause you could remove it if you dont have inspections or somethin. I only know some on the 7.3's since I own one. My cuz owns an 05 6.0 so i've helped him some on it. The really new stuff dont know much except for what ive read on here.

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Originally Posted by Stroked68

Also Welcome! Grab a chair and enjoy the tons of info on this site and lots of great people that will help ya on yer purchase.

What Stroked just said and...

as you shop around.. get the VIN and get an Oasis Report, from Ford.

If you find a possible Keeper.. Post up any questions you might have.. Lots a Guyz & Galz on here that know the answers.. or can point you in the right direction...

WELCOME ABOARD

Joe

Stroked68 · 12-28-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG JOE

as you shop around.. get the VIN and get an Oasis Report, from Ford.

If you find a possible Keeper.. Post up any questions you might have.. Lots a Guyz & Galz on here that know the answers.. or can point you in the right direction...

WELCOME ABOARD

Joe

x2! Def post any questions. Most people on here fix their trucks themselves to save money and learn about their truck. Lots of yrs of knowledge on this site.

DaveBen · 12-28-2011, 01:10 PM

blk450er.

Dave

blk450er · 12-28-2011, 02:34 PM

Thanks again, and I'm sure ill have tons if questions!

WD40 · 12-29-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by blk450er

Thanks again, and I'm sure ill have tons if questions!

Welcome to SSD.com, ask away.
Service is the key to owning a Diesel truck, oil and filter changes and nothing but
Motorcraft oil filters for a 6.0, you will read why as you read this and other Diesel Forums.
If you can afford a new 2011 or 2012 the 6.7 is doing a real good job for everyone
who is working there trucks.
Doug

sagebel · 12-29-2011, 11:08 AM

I drove a 7.3 for 10 years and then bought my current 6.7. No complaints with either truck. You may have some difficulty finding a clean 7.3 in the salt belt. I have wrenched on a few 6.0 and a 6.4. Stick with the '05 and up 6.0 like everyone else said. You will also get the coil spring front axle on any truck '05 and newer which seem to have a better turning radius. The newer you get the higher the capacity ratings. If you get a 6.4 or 6.7 I highly recommend getting one with Sync. It makes using the phone while driving very easy. Find a truck and post any questions.

SGT Mudflap · 12-29-2011, 11:17 AM

I've had 2 7.3s. A 95 and I currently have a 03. Lovem both. Have many buddies with 6.0s and they love there's too.

Maintenance is the key. I haven't had any problems out of my 03.

12-28-2011, 09:23 AM	#1
blk450er SDD Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cassopolis/Michigan Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which powerstroke?? Hi I'm new to the forum and to diesels. I currently have an 04 150 5.4 and is my current favorite truck with some minor mods to it. I own a construction business and pull a trailer everyday. The truck pulls fine but I know I want a diesel for my next truck for power and milage. Any SD would be an upgrade for me. I know I will do some mods to the diesel and I was just wondering which of the super dutys I should keep an eye out for and which ones I should stay away from, from the 6.7s on up to the new ones? I heard that the 1st gen powerstrokes are the most reliable but have the least amount of power and that the 6.0s in stock form could have problems but if you rebuild some internals then it is a stud of a platform. Hopefully you guys could steer me in the right direction of reliability/power/milage. Thanks for the help James

12-28-2011, 12:07 PM	#2
Stroked68 This is FORD Country Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eudora, KS Posts: 945 Thanks: 11 Thanked 64 Times in 63 Posts View Photos By: Stroked68	7.3's are good motors, yea they are down on power but you can get some more power out of them with some upgrades. They are low rpm motors. They like to lug. Get an 05 or up 6.0. These are hot rods stock and are even better with head studs and programmers. Lots of info on these trucks on here. 6.4's are good, mileage sucks but havnt heard any other bad things. The newer the truck, the more dpf epa crap you have to deal with. Heard lots of complaints on those systems. Check yer local laws cause you could remove it if you dont have inspections or somethin. I only know some on the 7.3's since I own one. My cuz owns an 05 6.0 so i've helped him some on it. The really new stuff dont know much except for what ive read on here. __________________ 1999 Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 sb ext cab 7.3L DIY Intake-MBRP 4" turbo back smokers kit with dual 6" Miter stacks-Autometer UltraLite Triple pillar gauge KMC HPX SS Crossover Line-Shimmed FPR 74-75psi AIH delete-ZooDad Mod-08 rear diff cover-Harpoon mod-Hutch mod-Recon LED smoked cab lights Bed liner on bottom 1/4 of truck-Fumoto drain valve 275k and counting!

12-28-2011, 12:09 PM	#3
Stroked68 This is FORD Country Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eudora, KS Posts: 945 Thanks: 11 Thanked 64 Times in 63 Posts View Photos By: Stroked68	Also Welcome! Grab a chair and enjoy the tons of info on this site and lots of great people that will help ya on yer purchase. __________________ 1999 Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 sb ext cab 7.3L DIY Intake-MBRP 4" turbo back smokers kit with dual 6" Miter stacks-Autometer UltraLite Triple pillar gauge KMC HPX SS Crossover Line-Shimmed FPR 74-75psi AIH delete-ZooDad Mod-08 rear diff cover-Harpoon mod-Hutch mod-Recon LED smoked cab lights Bed liner on bottom 1/4 of truck-Fumoto drain valve 275k and counting!

12-28-2011, 01:10 PM	#6
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,873 Thanks: 127 Thanked 507 Times in 490 Posts	blk450er. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

12-29-2011, 11:08 AM	#9
sagebel Stock? Pfft! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 909 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts View Photos By: sagebel	I drove a 7.3 for 10 years and then bought my current 6.7. No complaints with either truck. You may have some difficulty finding a clean 7.3 in the salt belt. I have wrenched on a few 6.0 and a 6.4. Stick with the '05 and up 6.0 like everyone else said. You will also get the coil spring front axle on any truck '05 and newer which seem to have a better turning radius. The newer you get the higher the capacity ratings. If you get a 6.4 or 6.7 I highly recommend getting one with Sync. It makes using the phone while driving very easy. Find a truck and post any questions. __________________ Light weight 2011 F-250 6.7 CCSB 4x4 in Sterling Grey Metallic Daily rider: 2010 Cannondale Quick 4

12-28-2011, 02:34 PM	#7
blk450er SDD Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cassopolis/Michigan Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks again, and I'm sure ill have tons if questions!

12-29-2011, 11:17 AM	#10
SGT Mudflap Pull it son, PULL IT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've had 2 7.3s. A 95 and I currently have a 03. Lovem both. Have many buddies with 6.0s and they love there's too. Maintenance is the key. I haven't had any problems out of my 03. __________________ BEER ME!!!!! US ARMY 2004-PRESENT CVMA 45-1 WISCONSIN Combat Vets Motorcycle Association http://45-1cvma.org 03 Super Duty w/7.3, 72 F250 w/390, 99 Ranger XLT Off Road 3.0, 5spd, 4x4, 06 H-D Ultra Classic, well kinda, it looks like a StreetGlide

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