Comparing My Powerstrokes 6.0 vs 7.3 | If I Had to Choose Only One of Them Which Would I Choose?

Let's compare my 2000 Ford F250 with the 7.3 PowerStroke and my 2003 Ford F350 with the 6.0 Powerstroke. What if you could only keep one, which would you choose? I get asked that question a lot. In this video we will compare them, drive them, 0-60 them and I'll give you the rundown on both trucks, and I'll answer the question "If I could only keep one".
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[georgesrisomsak]

The 5r110w transmission is tuff. It has 5 speeds and a very low 1st and second to get heavy loads moving. The 4r100 behind the 7.3 is known for a weak torque converter, and running too hot, causing failure. Also the bypass tube on the 4r100 can cause issues.

The 6.0 is a better heavy pulling truck, for heavy loads. Better gears, more power for pulling grades, and generally gets better milage when pulling heavy. The 7.3 can be built to do the same heavy pulling, without egt issues for pretty cheap. You just loose the extra gear, which is surely felt when something like a heavy man lift, or heavy 5th wheel is on the back, and your trying to accelerate.

Both trucks are very capable, and can be great work trucks. The 6.0 has potential to do some serious power, given it's built properly to have reliability with that power as well.

I look at it like this, from a certified ford diesel tech, that has owned them both....

If you want a beast of a truck, and have $ to spend, the 6.0 is the clear winner. It'll out tow(legally), out accelerate, out turn, out brake(not break), and out class the 7.3...

The one thing it won't ever do, is match it's reliability, and that's the reason I sold the 6.0, and kept the man's truck. 288k on factory injectors, cold starts and runs like new. Larger turbo, built trans, and all mods done for larger 238/100 injectors, and I'm saving that and custom tunes for when she turns 300k.

If you want absolute reliability, the 7.3 truck is going to get you and your load to your destination with minimal total cost of ownership, while providing unbeatable rock solid reliability. Period.

The 6.0 is like the hot girl you know you want to get with, even if she hurts your feelings. Bad to the bone as far as power when built and tuned correctly, but picky, and fussy. Rides smooth, turns good, slightly better milage, taller high gears, lower low gears.

Two total different animals. I love them both, but something about the old 7.3 really does something for me. Pre emission goodness, that I honestly don't think will ever be beat when it comes to outright reliability. I own this truck, an AK-47, and an 1986 Honda TRX 250r. They are my most beloved possessions, simply because of thier outstanding quality, reputation, and proven reliability in the harshest of conditions.

[bhpigg]

If you ever want either one to look fast, we can line them up with my 6.9 IDI. It measures 0-60 with a sundial.

[andrewb]

As someone who has owned both, the 6.0 is without a doubt a more fun platform to operate. Sure, you'll have spend some money on bulletproofing...but I haven't had any issues with either of my 6.0's post-bulletproofing. Lower mileage and clean 7.3's are going for BIG BIG bucks in my area.

[.powerstroke]

I have a 6.7l and a 7.3l, a 2002 7.3l My 7.3 has 280k miles on it and I wouldn't hesitate to jump in it now and go on a cross country trip. LOVE LOVE my 6.7l for the comfort and quiet and towing power. But the 7.3 will always have a special place in my heart. 7.3l was my dads he bought it new, I put about 50k miles on it since i've had it. my 6.7l has 116k miles on it. I grew up around 7.3s we used to have 4 7.3 work trucks, they were the best.

[BMWQC]

I’ve owned a 7.3 and currently own a 6.0. I agree completely with what is said in this video. Great job!!

[ZTedster]

Excellent no BS video. I have a 02 350 7.3 with 547K. Bought her brand new and had a cracked injector cup at about 275K. Replaced all of them myself. Replaced the injectors about 50K ago.

I love this truck.

[MonztrVids]

My 6.0 has 403, 000 got it from an older gentleman 50k miles ago and it still running like a dream

[gorehammer]

I absolutely love a sorted 6.0 but with that being said I only have room for 1 truck and it’s a 7.3. Honestly if your 7.3 had 400k on it it would last just as long as the 6.0.

[williefree]

I have an '03 6.0 with 407K, and counting, miles. Purchased it in 2013 with about 180K on it. Stock everything. Not deleted, not tuned. Removed the cat shortly after purchase just to get a little better exhaust note. Never blown a head gasket or any of the other typical 6.0 problems. Replaced the FICIM about 5 years ago, and all 8 injectors 2 years ago. Turbo is getting a lil tired and will stick when I go directly into city driving after hauling heavy on the highway for a few hours, but it goes away after a few stoplights. I know I'm probably one of the few who haven't had the typical bad experiences with the 6.0, but i think both are great motors!

[jstar]

I have a 2003 F250 7.3L Lariat long bed extended cab 2wd I use for towing my 36ft 5th wheel with three slides, It pulls the snot out of it. It has coil springs on the front I guess because its 2WD? Not sure but those are much better then leaf springs for sure. The truck has 120K miles on it and is a super clean never wrecked Texas truck and totally amazing inside and out. Its white with grey interior and all original flawless pretty much paint. I put black Mayhem wheels on it, 04-08 badges all around and rear tail lights from like a 2010, the newer tow mirrors, tinted the windows, put in a touch screen with back up camera, it has a 6 position chip, air bags and a goose neck hitch. Freaking awesome rig for my purpose.

[ericfore]

Informative video! Just snagged a 7.3 for my pops with 180k on the clock. It's his third ford 7.3, with the previous two adding to 900k miles before dying. I was scared to switch to a 6.0, after the reliability we've gotten off of our 7.3 work trucks. Cheers!

[SilentPrepperFL]

I have an 2003 F350 Dually 6.0 myself. I've had this truck for about 8 years. Love my truck... Good gas millage as you stated, surprisingly good! The truck is so confortable... Love driving to Miami from the Orlando area or SC to visit family over there. I bought the truck with 135k miles and now I have about 160K. I agree, the 6.0 is a great truck...Thanks for sharing.

[DoctorRickSanchez]

7.Tree for longevity
6.Blow for the sound 😁

[caseyjones]

The trick to a long lasting 6.0 is as followed.
a. Oil and filter changes every 6500 miles
b. replace batteries when they become lazy
c. delete egr
d. DO NOT OVER BOOST THEM when stock 23ibs is maximum
e. Do not let them idle for long periods of time
f. do not jump start another vehicle if you have a weak charging system
g. periodically inspect engine & injector wiring harnesses for any chaffing or close to a heat source
h. Add 1 quart of auto trans fluid to a tank full of fuel.
i. change the coolant tank cap every other service.
You follow the above & your truck will rot out before it dies out.

[jeffpalmer]

Ive owned one of each, like em both. 177k. The 5r 110 was the seller. Fuel spring, egr delete, 4 inch exhaust, removed the air filter intake cowling which helped the spool up noticeably! I pull our heavy loads with it I might be starting to have some minor head issues so I think I’m going to address those. Otherwise I love the truck ! Good video!

[Rangerness]

My 7.3 is at 324k and still runs like it did when I got it at 178k. In fact, I know guys with over 500k miles on theirs and they still run perfectly. Just be sure to give that fuel filter a regular change out and ALWAYS let it warm up!

[mattwitkowski]

Love all of them. Great trucks. I have a 2002 F-350 7.3 300k miles and running strong.

[LimaTangoZulu]

I got a 04 6.0 with the ZF6, used. I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s cheaper to operate per hour than 7.3, it’s comfortable, easy to service. Love it.

[noahdavid]

Just bought a 7.3 with 250k for cheap. I think 7.3 is the go to if your looking for reliability. Awesome trucks and great video

[mattclark]

I have owned a 6.0 and a 7.3 (still driving the 7.3 with 325K), I am not a diesel mechanic, but grew up on a ranch working on vehicles and have a good basic knowledge for making repairs. Fixing a 7.3 is very logical to me, everything is easy to get to and makes perfect sense. Making a repair on the 6.0 was basically impossible for me, there were always too many factors for me to diagnose any issue correctly. Any fix done on the 6.0 had to be taken to the mechanic, the only time I took the 7.3 to the mechanic was because the AC compressor went out and I didn't have the equipment to replace it correctly.

If you're going to send every issue you have to the mechanic regardless of the complexity, then the 6.0 may be the better truck for you. If you have the desire to fix things yourself, I would stick with the 7.3