V10 or 7.3 ??

[David E Evans]

I have been towing a 5th wheel (wt 12k)with a 7.3 diesel. Am now considering a 350SD,DWD,w/v10. Never towed with a gas engine. Does anyone have info on a comparison of the two engines.
Thanks,
Dave

[outpost22]

Is the 7.3 you're using now the older non-turbo or the new Powerstroke? I bought the V10 because I DON'T tow the weight you do, don't drive many miles and don't like the smell and noise of diesel. I would probably go Powerstroke if I were hauling that heavy of a trailer. The V10 has lots of power and does a good job at what it's made for, but unless you only tow 2-3k a year I would think the diesel is better for you. Only my opinion.

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Y2k F350,V10,4x4,Lariat,SC,Auto,Tow pkg,camper pkg,K&N, off road,3.73,Rancho 9000, Air Ride,Long bed,Michelin LTX M/S,Lance Camper

[David E Evans]

Thanks outpost. No, I,m towing with a 250sdd 99 and need to put more truck in front of that 5er.Dealer tells me that the v10 has as much guts as the 7.3 thanks Dave

[KXHauler]

Yes, the V10 has as much 'guts' as the PSD, and with the 4.30 rear it technically has a higher towing capacity than the PSD..

BUT..
I've never heard of anyone who says the V10 tows 'better' than the PSD.. If you currently have a PSD, and don't mind the diesel maintenance, oil changes, smell and noise, then I think you'd be more satisfied with the PSD..

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00 F250 XLT SC 4x2 5.4L 5sp 4.10LS

[CrewCabber]

Can't compare the two but, I currently tow an 11k (actual weight,12.5k gross)lb triple slide fiver with my 01 350 CC V10 w/4.30 gears.Towed very well,since last trip I have installed the Banks Powerpack with Trans Command.Power now is tremendous,can't wait to pull the trailer in a month or so.But I still believe for all out towing power, the 7.3PSD is the ultimate.

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2001 350CC XLT V10 Camper
pkg,off rd,4.30,6disc
Line-X,Manik,Piaa,Reese Super15K,ProComp,Eagle589 Banks Powerpack
33ft triple slide fiver

[96STROKE]

Dave, the only compairison I have experianced is going camping with a friend, whenever we get to a hill of any kind, I leave him in the dust. I have a older PSD w/auto and he's driving a 460 w/5sp, I'm towing a 33' double slide 5th and he's towing a 25' travel that weights fairly close to half the weight of mine.
I still have plenty of other diesels passing me too, mine is stock and no intercooler.

[David E Evans]

[quote]Originally posted by David E Evans:
[b]Thanks guys, from what I read , looks like I better stick with PSD. Will order new 350 SC amber this week Thanks Dave

[F-250 Hoss]

What Rob said . . .

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Gig 'Em!!

2000 Lariat F-250 4x4, SD, SC, SWB, V-10, 3.73LS, Auto

[robsd]

If you tow heavy and often, the PSD IMO is the better choice.

Rob