[aandkharris]

I have a 2001 f350 crew cab super duty 7.3l with 75000 miles. Due to my lifestyle Im looking at trading in for a 2004 f350 dually crew cab super duty 6.0l 70000 miles completely stock and hasnt been chipped. I have heard that the 6L was new to the rig and replaced the 7.3 in 2003. Wondering if its a good trade. Was that 2004 being the first year of that 6.0L a safe bet or should I not do the trade in. Desperate need of advice. Thanks for looking.

 

[RT]

2003 was the first year for the 6.0 - first quarter was the 7.3, then they switched (and its been downhill ever since....)

You have a 7.3 that is barely broken in and you want to trade into a vehicle that is going to take thousands and thousands of dollars to make it half as reliable as the one you are in. I wouldn't suggest it unless you are a masochist with a large bank account. Here's a thread from the 6.0 forum about just one of the things you'll need to do:

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f21/bullet-proof-egr-oil-cooler-upgrade-kit-install-pics-281656/

Then, you'll need head studs and a FICM rebuild, and more and more - remember that show, "money pit"?

 

[blueknight7]

The term 6.0 Leaker, really does have some bearing, in this situation. The early ones were extremely bad. The latter ones, Ford and Navistar did make some improvements.

I would not own an 03, 04, or early 05; 6.0 liter, even if it was given to me. I would figure out a way to put my 7.3 in there. They did make the 7.3 available in the 04 Super Duties, that went offshore. So, it can be done.

 

[aandkharris]

Well then! Glad I checked here. Thanks a bunch for the input guys. Looks like no 04 dually for me then. My last money tree in my backyard died recently. So I'm out. Thanks again