6.4L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2008 Super-Duty trucks. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.4L Power Stroke engine.
I did say NO! If you have no major issues keep it! I traded a 7.3 for my 6.4, 2 mouths later I got another 7.3. So, with the price of fuel why trade a fine truck in, that gets better mpg and you don't have to a big truck payment. If I had to do it again, I would have kept the 7.3.
Keep the 7.3 ! Those incentives will always be around..you have a good truck, low milage, etc.,if you think your truck is looking old, buy new tires and wheels or something, thats a lot cheaper than a new truck.
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'07 DODGE Durango LTD 4x4 5.7 Hemi, AWD, 4x4Hi/Lo, Trac control, HD Tow pkg. 3:55, rear DVD, 3rd row seat. Silver/Med.Grey - The Wife's.
'08 Jayco Greyhawk Sport 25DB E450 Super Duty V-10 Torqueshift Motor Home.
I sold my 7.3 to my father in law and he loves it. I don't miss the noise and smoke and would still move to a 6.4 if I had it to do over. My mileage is about 2MPG lower than the 7.3. That freakin' $4.25/gallon is killing me though.
I agree. I had a 7.3 and now have a 6.4. Don't miss anything about the 7.3. Noise, smoke, ride, interior, ect. I love my 6.4. Even the mileage!
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2008 F350 Lariat Crew Cab SB, Dark stone ext., Med. Stone int., Ultra 20" Mako wheels, Toyo 35" MT's
No comparison between the two trucks. My 2008 is the best looking, riding, handling, pulling beast I've ever owned and I've owned them all. My other vehical is a 2007 BMW545I and I prefer to drive my F350. Go figuar
I think the range of replies on here have summed it up well. if you are happy with yours keep it. The new ones are so much more refined in all areas that they make my truck seem crude and rough around the edges just as my 6.0 did that to the 7.3 trucks.
The 7.3 does have its strong point in that it is quite simple and reliable without the emissions add ons of the newer models.
I only had 44000 miles on my 02 7.3. I like everything about this truck except the mileage and the cost of replacing the DPF($3600 Canadian) But I'm seriously considering selling it and looking for another low mileage 7.3. This things a pig on fuel. I'm getting about 12 mpg in the city now and the 7.3 got about 18. Unfortunately short of removing the DPF I can't see any way of improving it.
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2008 F350 SRW CC Lariat,6.4,20 inch wheels, Spray in Boxliner,Retrax Roll top cover, Bluetooth, Warn Transformer with M12000 winch and SST Cover,HID Lights, Dual 150 watt Daylighters.5 inch Magnaflow exhaust. etc.
I think I will wait until I see an 08 with at least 100K on the odometer. Then, I might think about buying one, making it "off road" compatible (remove DPF) and then see what kind of mileage I can get out of it.
Anyone know what an 08 without the DPF will for mileage with common other mods (intake, chip, etc.)??
TFB
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"New Rig" 2003 F-250 Lariat CC 6.0L EDGE w/Attitude Monitor, Automatic, 4" Exhaust Truck PicturesShow Me DJ Service
No I would not trade. That being said, if you are willing to write off the warranty and do your own service, the 6.4 can perform to an amazing level. You just have to have the time and tools to perform your own service and not live in a state that monitors emissions.
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2002 F350 Lariat CC 4x4 Auto 4.10 DRW, DP-Tuner F5 live tuned stock, quiet, 40dd, 40, 60, 80 tow, 80e and 120r, B&W GN, BrakeSmart, 'pooned tank, tank and pre-pump mods, 2µ Dahl 100 filter, regulated return, BTS dual HPOP, AC singles with EDM 34 lpm nozzles, AIS, H2e, Spearco 6.0 IC, Hypermax 3.5" dp--> MBRP 4" 304SS exhaust, BTS tranny, 203º T-stat, Chevron ELC, coolant filter, Oilguard bypass with Schaeffer 9000, WranglerNW 200 amp alternator & Optima group 31 batteries, Nippon-Denso starter, SPA gauges, SteveRacer mods, Hella 80/100W 9007s, Hella Micro DE foglights, 1000FF driving lights, 220W backup lights, Stancor contactor, Michelin XPS Traction tires, X-Springs, Bilstein shox, custom bumpers but otherwise stock. Nov 30 '99 build engine with 16 K miles, Fluidampr, Comp Cam 910 springs, Melling LPOP and ARP headstuds. Alien-Patrol Customer Service Sucks!
Seabee: Huh? I live in Texas and I have never had an emission test done on a diesel. Is this something new? When did this start and what years are they testing? Is an 08 going to be subject to testing? I live in one of the crap counties that test everything but they have never tested my TDI. Thanks.
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2008 F350 4X4 Supercab
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