Question about buying a 7.3 PSD

DSkeet · 02-02-2005, 06:12 PM

I know there isn't a forum for this, but I am interested... A Friend has a '99 F-250 7.3 PSD he is selling and I am interested in buying it. It has 173k miles, 6 spd manual, 4x4, Lariat etc... Are these reliable engines? I am sure being a diesel that 173k miles isn't very bad mileage. How is the mpg on these trucks? Is there alot of maintenance upkeep on them? His dad owns a brick laying construction company and they have been using it as a work truck to drive back and forth to bham for the past year or so. Anyway I thought I would get some input if anyone knows anything about these!

Thanks!

David

QWKSNKE · 02-02-2005, 06:37 PM

I have around 4 months experience with mine. I love it!!! Once you get one, you will never go back to a gas burner for a truck. MPG is around 18 (stock was around 14mpg I think) depending on the gear ratio (mine has 3.73's) That's in town or interstate.

If you are borrowing the money to get the truck, go ahead and get an addtonal $500 or so to get a chip and filter. This will REALLY wake the truck up and put you in the 18-20 mpg range. Do not think twice about this! It is a night and day difference.

Oil changes are at 7500 mile intervals and it is recommended to replace the fuel filter at least once a year.

TheJeanyus · 02-02-2005, 08:17 PM

Lee's truck owns. I seriously think he could give some of the Mustangs on this board a run for their money in that thing, and it gets pretty decent mileage to be so damn big.

Italian LX · 02-02-2005, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I seriously think he could give some of the Mustangs on this board a run for their money in that thing. . .

Not when he first got it. Before the tune and clean air filter, that thing wouldn't even hang with the Focus.

. . . of course, now it's a different story.

TheJeanyus · 02-02-2005, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

Not when he first got it. Before the tune and clean air filter, that thing wouldn't even hang with the Focus.

. . . of course, now it's a different story.

Well that's what I meant. That tune is supposed to add like 75 hp or something crazy like that, so it was pretty sluggish before. I've never ridden in it on the "extreme" setting or whatever it's called that adds like 125 hp.

DSkeet · 02-03-2005, 05:50 AM

Thanks for the help guys, I am still thinking hard on it, so I will let you all know!

QWKSNKE · 02-03-2005, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Well that's what I meant. That tune is supposed to add like 75 hp or something crazy like that, so it was pretty sluggish before. I've never ridden in it on the "extreme" setting or whatever it's called that adds like 125 hp.

Using the internet racing method, the extreme setting adds 130 rwhp and 200 rwtq.

Middle setting is around an addtional 100 rwhp and 150 rwtq. Tow setting is 60 rwhp more and 80 rwtq (I think)

93Cobra#2771 · 02-03-2005, 08:40 AM

We've got an F250 SDPSD CC SB here at work. 4x4, airbagged, with prob. 3/4 of its miles pulling various trailers ranging from a simple flatbed to a 24' gooseneck capable of carrying 22k pounds.

It's a 99 model with about 320k miles or so, last I saw...

QWKSNKE · 02-03-2005, 08:50 AM

yeah diesels aren't 'broke in' until 100k miles. Then they are usually good to go until about 500k-600k miles

Sendero · 02-03-2005, 10:31 AM

Is a 7.3 Powerstroke a pushrod engine?

02-02-2005, 06:12 PM	#1
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Question about buying a 7.3 PSD I know there isn't a forum for this, but I am interested... A Friend has a '99 F-250 7.3 PSD he is selling and I am interested in buying it. It has 173k miles, 6 spd manual, 4x4, Lariat etc... Are these reliable engines? I am sure being a diesel that 173k miles isn't very bad mileage. How is the mpg on these trucks? Is there alot of maintenance upkeep on them? His dad owns a brick laying construction company and they have been using it as a work truck to drive back and forth to bham for the past year or so. Anyway I thought I would get some input if anyone knows anything about these! Thanks! David __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

02-02-2005, 08:17 PM	#3
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Question about buying a 7.3 PSD Lee's truck owns. I seriously think he could give some of the Mustangs on this board a run for their money in that thing, and it gets pretty decent mileage to be so damn big. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

02-03-2005, 05:50 AM	#6
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Re: Question about buying a 7.3 PSD Thanks for the help guys, I am still thinking hard on it, so I will let you all know! __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

02-03-2005, 08:40 AM	#8
93Cobra#2771 The Kocky One Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yeah, but those cutters won't bust any walnuts.â„¢ Posts: 1,948	Re: Question about buying a 7.3 PSD We've got an F250 SDPSD CC SB here at work. 4x4, airbagged, with prob. 3/4 of its miles pulling various trailers ranging from a simple flatbed to a 24' gooseneck capable of carrying 22k pounds. It's a 99 model with about 320k miles or so, last I saw... __________________ *For Sale: Reproduction Window Stickers, 87+ Mustangs, Cobras, Lightnings, and HD F150!* Richard White 93 Cobra Kocky will be back!

02-03-2005, 08:50 AM	#9
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Question about buying a 7.3 PSD yeah diesels aren't 'broke in' until 100k miles. Then they are usually good to go until about 500k-600k miles __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

02-02-2005, 06:37 PM	#2
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Question about buying a 7.3 PSD I have around 4 months experience with mine. I love it!!! Once you get one, you will never go back to a gas burner for a truck. MPG is around 18 (stock was around 14mpg I think) depending on the gear ratio (mine has 3.73's) That's in town or interstate. If you are borrowing the money to get the truck, go ahead and get an addtonal $500 or so to get a chip and filter. This will REALLY wake the truck up and put you in the 18-20 mpg range. Do not think twice about this! It is a night and day difference. Oil changes are at 7500 mile intervals and it is recommended to replace the fuel filter at least once a year. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

02-03-2005, 10:31 AM	#10
Sendero Im gonna show her my... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere providing FREE tech support. Posts: 4,269	Re: Question about buying a 7.3 PSD Is a 7.3 Powerstroke a pushrod engine? __________________ I heard it on the internet, so it must be true. "I believe that a person's moral compass can be determined by how he references free men the right to defend themselves." T. Nugent "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." R. Heinlein "Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience." -Unknown