7.3 vs 6 liter PSD - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

nobody20 · 07-18-2002, 09:06 AM

Just wondering if anyone has any inside info on the new 6-liter PSD?

Would you buy the present 7.3-liter PSD or wait for new 6-liter? The 6-liter will have a 5-spd AT as an option.

Comparison Specs:

7.3-liter Power Stroke, 525lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm, 250hp @ 2600 rpm

6-liter Power stroke, 550lb-ft torque @ 2000 rpm, 325 hp @ 3300 rpm

TEX · 07-18-2002, 10:33 AM

I personally don't like diesels or Fords, so it's kind of a no-brainer for me.

BUT, is this 6.0 a definite go for 2003? Or, will you be waiting until '04 or '05?

TEX

TR · 07-18-2002, 10:57 AM

Umm the 7.3PSD is rated at 525 ft-lbs and 275 hp with a 6-speed and 505 ft-lbs and 250 hp with an auto. and yes the 6.0 is a go for 2003

Bill Collins · 07-18-2002, 03:12 PM

i also think the 6.0 is supposed to be alot more fuel eficient,i would wait for them to be out for a while before i buy one...

KMAN · 07-18-2002, 04:52 PM

I am liking the 5 speed auto.

If your itchen to buy wait for the dudes "that have to have the latest and greatest" to trade in there perfectly good 7.3L.......because they won't be dealin on the new PSD for awhile.

Tusker · 07-19-2002, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nobody20
Would you buy the present 7.3-liter PSD or wait for new 6-liter? .......

Comparison Specs:

7.3-liter Power Stroke, 525lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm, 250hp @ 2600 rpm

6-liter Power stroke, 550lb-ft torque @ 2000 rpm, 325 hp @ 3300 rpm

I don't know anything about the 6.0, but the numbers don't really impress me much. It all is about the state of tune. In the end, there is no substitute for cubic engines in "similar" designs. You should be able to pump up the 7.3 more than the 6.0 if you want to. The power curve in the 6.0 is kinda high isn't it (peak torque at 3,300 rpm in a diesel

). But 550 ft-lbs and 325 hp is enough for most any use, and if the 6.0 isn't pumped up so much to make it unrealiable, then it ought to be good.

TJpwr · 07-19-2002, 10:43 PM

The 6.0L will be in the 2003.5's as they will be coming out in around November. Sounds like it will be a pretty cool engine. But I would not like the idea of getting a new engine that has not been proven like the 7.3L has. That is what I still don't like about the Duramax. The HP and Torque are at higher RPMs which also does not seem great for a diesel. If you want to get some more info on this new engine check out www.ford-diesel.com. They have a whole forum for this new powertrain.

Phil

road1will · 07-22-2002, 08:45 PM

ill take a 7.3 if i have to get a ford

the 6.0 is just tuned a lot closer to its maximum, if you do the same amount of tuning to the 7.3 as ford is to the 6.0 to get good power from it, you woud have ludicrus power! it is also going to be a bitch for people like Banks to make tuning kits for it cause there wont be much tuning left to do.

thereverend · 07-24-2002, 11:39 AM

I would wait a while on the new motor and let the bugs get worked out/see if will last. (but what do I know?)

DSI · 07-24-2002, 06:56 PM

and i just bought the 7.3 for the simple reason that it's an 8 year old design and it's proven to work!

and if guy's are holding the motor's together with propane and fat turbo's putting 1040ft lbs on the ground then i think it'll be just fine with my exhaust, intake and 125hp chip

BTW a 2k2 auto also has the 275hp 525tq rating

07-18-2002, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
nobody20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12393 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,051	7.3 vs 6 liter PSD Just wondering if anyone has any inside info on the new 6-liter PSD? Would you buy the present 7.3-liter PSD or wait for new 6-liter? The 6-liter will have a 5-spd AT as an option. Comparison Specs: 7.3-liter Power Stroke, 525lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm, 250hp @ 2600 rpm 6-liter Power stroke, 550lb-ft torque @ 2000 rpm, 325 hp @ 3300 rpm __________________ 79 CJ-5 a bunch of stuff but no chrome, no Bestop, no Genuine Steel and no Steel Horse. 383 LT-4. D60, D44, D300 4:1, SM420, SOA, 4-link w/double shackles, etc. 88 YJ, 350TPI, 700R4, D300 4:1, rear SOA D44 w/Warn floating axles, coil front D44 w/Warn Axles

07-18-2002, 10:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
TEX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 603 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 14,194	I personally don't like diesels or Fords, so it's kind of a no-brainer for me. BUT, is this 6.0 a definite go for 2003? Or, will you be waiting until '04 or '05? TEX __________________ www.probog.com Thanks to: www.heiseroil.com Extreme Performance www.kmelectronics.com Bear Creek Auto Recyclers www.svrehorsepower.com

07-18-2002, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
TR Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2877 Location: Gordonsville, Va Posts: 3,502	Umm the 7.3PSD is rated at 525 ft-lbs and 275 hp with a 6-speed and 505 ft-lbs and 250 hp with an auto. and yes the 6.0 is a go for 2003 __________________ Penn State study finds that heavy drinking is 100% easier than giving a shit

07-18-2002, 03:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bill Collins Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 163 Location: Village Mills, TX 77663 Posts: 2,629	i also think the 6.0 is supposed to be alot more fuel eficient,i would wait for them to be out for a while before i buy one... __________________ 85 runner with some stuff...

07-18-2002, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
KMAN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6943 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 595	I am liking the 5 speed auto. If your itchen to buy wait for the dudes "that have to have the latest and greatest" to trade in there perfectly good 7.3L.......because they won't be dealin on the new PSD for awhile. __________________ are you kidding me?

07-19-2002, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
TJpwr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3432 Location: Los Gatos, CA USA Posts: 709	The 6.0L will be in the 2003.5's as they will be coming out in around November. Sounds like it will be a pretty cool engine. But I would not like the idea of getting a new engine that has not been proven like the 7.3L has. That is what I still don't like about the Duramax. The HP and Torque are at higher RPMs which also does not seem great for a diesel. If you want to get some more info on this new engine check out www.ford-diesel.com. They have a whole forum for this new powertrain. Phil __________________ "How's the view from sugar heaven bitch?!" Quote from where?

07-22-2002, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
road1will Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8871 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 3,344	ill take a 7.3 if i have to get a ford the 6.0 is just tuned a lot closer to its maximum, if you do the same amount of tuning to the 7.3 as ford is to the 6.0 to get good power from it, you woud have ludicrus power! it is also going to be a bitch for people like Banks to make tuning kits for it cause there wont be much tuning left to do.

07-24-2002, 11:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
thereverend Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4924 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 166	I would wait a while on the new motor and let the bugs get worked out/see if will last. (but what do I know?) __________________ infamous crimes against nature

07-24-2002, 06:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
DSI Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 920 Location: The Land of Debauchery (NV) Posts: 15,130	and i just bought the 7.3 for the simple reason that it's an 8 year old design and it's proven to work! and if guy's are holding the motor's together with propane and fat turbo's putting 1040ft lbs on the ground then i think it'll be just fine with my exhaust, intake and 125hp chip BTW a 2k2 auto also has the 275hp 525tq rating __________________ Thanks to the companies that make it happen: Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Trail-Gear, Trent Fab, PRP Seats, Raceline Wheels, PSC, MJ Motorsports

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode