Wow, this new 6.0 Powerstroke is awsome. This past weekend me and my Dad took one of our show cars to a show that was about 70 miles away. The car and trailer wieghted about 8000 pounds and you couldn't even tell it was back there with my truck. There were several 6% grades on the way to and back home from the show and the diesel had no problem keeping at 65 mph, even with the drivetrain completely stock.
There is no comparison between the 6.0 and the old 7.3 diesels. We took the same trip last year in my dad's 1999 F-450 with a 6-speed manual and we couldn't even hold 50 mph on several of the hills. I love the 6.0 and will never go back to a gas engine after this trip.
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2004 F-250
6.0 Powerstroke Diesel with TorqueShift Auto Tranny
Crew Cab Short Bed
Mods:
Rhino Liner, Westen Bull bar with PIAA 520 Driving Lights, Silverstar Bulbs in Headlights and PIAA lights, BrakeSmart Trailer Brake Controller, Reese 10,000 pound Weight Distribution Hitch, Reese Gooseneck hitch, Viper Alarm System with Remote Start, Bully Dog A-Pillar Gauges(Boost, EGT, and Trans Temp.), SCT from Innovative running 50 hp Tow Tune, Dark Tinted Windows, Passport Escort 8500 X 50 Radar/Laser Dectector, UWS "fifth wheel" tool box, Micky Thompson Classic II's surrounded my BFG All-Terrain 285-75R16 Tires, JVC DVD headunit with XM radio and Ipod hookup, 4-8" inch Memphis subs, Memphis 5x7 components in all four corners all powered by a Memphis Big Belle
If your dads truck had the 7.3 something must have been wrong with it because my truck will pull 8K up a 6% grade at 65mph with little problem. I love my 7.3 and would not switch to a 6.0, just my opinion. Wonder why Ford is dropping the 6.0 already??? IMHO they should have stayed with the 7.3 and perfected it, they were almost there, IMHO. All joking aside, I am glad you like your truck!!!
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Kevin L. Mnt Airy, NC.
2000 Ford F350 4X4 Auto,Crew Cab Lariat, Western Hauler Package, Long bed,
Isspro EV Guages on A-Pillar, Coolant change from Green to Gold to Red,
SCT XCalibrator2 with DP's 60 tow,80 econo,120 Race
Fumoto Valve, Marinco Mod, Homemade CCV MOD,Fuel Neck Mod, KMC Wheels at all 4's
Monroe Reflex Shoxs, SS/Kevlar Brake Lines,
FTVB from Greg Evans,Ford AIS Intake
Coolant filter,Walker BTM, Attwood Gooseneck ball flush mount,6.0 cooler, 2002 headlights & corners
Zoodad Mod,Cyro'd Powerslots and Hawks LTS Pads. 2005 front grill
Turbo Lifesaver, Infinity Refrence x4, powered by Infinity Reference amp, sounds awesome!!
Towing a 2005 HORNET 30BHSS 8500 LBS,
Stopping it with a Prodigy P3 Controller
Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Trucks With Generic Tunes!!
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If your dads truck had the 7.3 something must have been wrong with it because my truck will pull 8K up a 6% grade at 65mph with little problem.
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Those were our exact thoughs, so we took it to the shop and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. It is a F-450 work truck with 4.88 gears, but it seems like they should be better for towing.
I agree the 7.3 is a great engine, but this 6.0 is awsome and if Ford would keep it around a couple more years it could be the best light duty diesel engine on the market, but that's not the way Corperate America works....
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2004 F-250
6.0 Powerstroke Diesel with TorqueShift Auto Tranny
Crew Cab Short Bed
Mods:
Rhino Liner, Westen Bull bar with PIAA 520 Driving Lights, Silverstar Bulbs in Headlights and PIAA lights, BrakeSmart Trailer Brake Controller, Reese 10,000 pound Weight Distribution Hitch, Reese Gooseneck hitch, Viper Alarm System with Remote Start, Bully Dog A-Pillar Gauges(Boost, EGT, and Trans Temp.), SCT from Innovative running 50 hp Tow Tune, Dark Tinted Windows, Passport Escort 8500 X 50 Radar/Laser Dectector, UWS "fifth wheel" tool box, Micky Thompson Classic II's surrounded my BFG All-Terrain 285-75R16 Tires, JVC DVD headunit with XM radio and Ipod hookup, 4-8" inch Memphis subs, Memphis 5x7 components in all four corners all powered by a Memphis Big Belle
The problem with your dad's truck may be the 6 speed manual. My truck is a dog in OD when pulling a trailer about 55-65 mph. There is no torque converter to unlock and allow the truck to build boost. I installed the SCMT and it adds fuel, which increases boost. My truck is now a joy to drive when towing. Just watch EGT's.
Firefighter9208
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Early 99 (3/98) Extended Cab F 250 XLT 4X2, PSD, 6 Speed, LWB, SRW. 140,000 miles. LUK Clutch, C-BETR Tow Mirrors, Muffler Delete Pipe, Removed Catalytic Converter, Autometer Dual A Pillar Guages with pre-turbo Pyro and Boost, SCMT 1705 Max Tuner, Tymar Intake from Airflo.com. 265/75/16 Firestone Transforce A/T's. Fumoto Drain Valve.
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