The supercab short bed F250 offers a shorter wheelbase close to the regular cab, is the reason I bought. Ran all over high mountain passes in Wyoming, Colorado and northern NM last fall with the 7.3 towing a utv trailer and had power excess to needs. Tremor package available only on crew cabs. Buy some good shocks, remove the front air dam and put some 285 75 18 tires on the truck. Stop every 4 hours or so for a rest stop and gas after 300 or so miles. Do thousand mile interstate days without a trailer running east to Florida or out west. Just remember to get the blindspot warning system or the 360 camera
Ford Tremor - Colorado overland/off-road, or Rivian?
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You may already be aware, but the Ford "Godzilla" 7.3L gas engine has pretty good low-end torque.
"Designed for use in the Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks and other applications, the 7.3-liter engine pounds the ground with over 400 lb-ft of torque from 1,500 to 5,500 rpm, with the 475 lb-ft peak. Horsepower tops out at 430 at 5,500 rpm. With the right mods its personality could get a lot more powerful." is from:
Ford’s 7.3-Liter ‘Godzilla’ Gas Engine Delivers 430 Horsepower & Packs Monster Potential
Ford’s pushrod 7.3-liter ‘Godzilla’ truck engine delivers 430 horsepower and has the potential for so much more.
2017+ Super Duty Pickups have frames that are fully boxed, but, 2017+ Super Duty Cab and Chassis have frames that are only fully boxed under-cab and c-channel aft-of-cab.
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deserteagle56
Adventurer
You may already be aware, but the Ford "Godzilla" 7.3L gas engine has pretty good low-end torque.
"Designed for use in the Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks and other applications, the 7.3-liter engine pounds the ground with over 400 lb-ft of torque from 1,500 to 5,500 rpm, with the 475 lb-ft peak. Horsepower tops out at 430 at 5,500 rpm. With the right mods its personality could get a lot more powerful." is from:
Ford’s 7.3-Liter ‘Godzilla’ Gas Engine Delivers 430 Horsepower & Packs Monster Potential
Ford’s pushrod 7.3-liter ‘Godzilla’ truck engine delivers 430 horsepower and has the potential for so much more.www.motortrend.com
Yes, it does...at sea level.
At 12,000 feet, not so much. That's where turbochargers make a huge difference. I can't even imagine what driving an "Ecoboost" 7.3 gas would be like, after experiencing how easily my 3.5 Ecoboost handles high mountain passes.
I think some people are unaware of just how much low end torque the Ford 7.3L gas engine is capable of, but, it was designed for heavy trucks. However, I can understand wanting to avoid the approximately 36% loss in horsepower at 12,000' elevation.
A factory "Ecoboost" version of the 7.3L Godzilla would be interesting.
You may already be aware, but the Ford "Godzilla" 7.3L gas engine has pretty good low-end torque.
"Designed for use in the Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks and other applications, the 7.3-liter engine pounds the ground with over 400 lb-ft of torque from 1,500 to 5,500 rpm, with the 475 lb-ft peak. Horsepower tops out at 430 at 5,500 rpm. With the right mods its personality could get a lot more powerful." is from:
Ford’s 7.3-Liter ‘Godzilla’ Gas Engine Delivers 430 Horsepower & Packs Monster Potential
Ford’s pushrod 7.3-liter ‘Godzilla’ truck engine delivers 430 horsepower and has the potential for so much more.
400 lb-ft =/= 800+ lb-ft offered by newer diesel trucks. I say this with a hint of jealousy since my truck is a 6.4l gas engine and doesn't offer even the same amount of torque that the 7.3l offers. For day to day driving and off-roading I think the throttle response and reduced weight of the gas engine has distinct advantages. But if you plan to tow often, especially at altitude, then the diesel begins to out shine gas. If the Tremor had been around when I bought the Power Wagon I think I would have strongly considered it. With new truck prices the way they are now though I don't have any intentions of making a change. That is unless I can find a 4x4 van that is capable of towing 9-10K, in which case I would consider trading my truck for one!
You may already be aware, but the Ford "Godzilla" 7.3L gas engine has pretty good low-end torque.
"Designed for use in the Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks and other applications, the 7.3-liter engine pounds the ground with over 400 lb-ft of torque from 1,500 to 5,500 rpm, with the 475 lb-ft peak. Horsepower tops out at 430 at 5,500 rpm. With the right mods its personality could get a lot more powerful." is from:
Ford’s 7.3-Liter ‘Godzilla’ Gas Engine Delivers 430 Horsepower & Packs Monster Potential
Ford’s pushrod 7.3-liter ‘Godzilla’ truck engine delivers 430 horsepower and has the potential for so much more.
I think some people are unaware of just how much low end torque the Ford 7.3L gas engine is capable of, but, it was designed for heavy trucks. However, I can understand wanting to avoid the approximately 36% loss in horsepower at 12,000' elevation.
A factory "Ecoboost" version of the 7.3L Godzilla would be interesting.
I might have missed it, but, I did read what the OP Zybane is asking about, and I don't think towing anything of substance was was mentioned.
For other people considering the Ford "Godzilla" 7.3L gas engine, I will mention that Ford does use the 7.3L gas engine in the F-750.
Explorerinil
Observer
As well as RV’S and blue bird school busses.
Good point.
The Ford "Godzilla" 7.3L gas engine might not meet OP Zybane's wants and/or needs, especially at 12,000 feet, but it might work quite well for many people.
GeorgeHayduke
Active member
Here's a pretty impressive high altitude pull with the 7.3:
This guy grosses 32k going from Ft Collins to Laramie and that's just with 3.73 gears.
The 3.5 Ecoboost surely is great for short passing maneuvers but I'd take the naturally aspirated 7.3 all day long for sustained loads like towing.
This guy grosses 32k going from Ft Collins to Laramie and that's just with 3.73 gears.
The 3.5 Ecoboost surely is great for short passing maneuvers but I'd take the naturally aspirated 7.3 all day long for sustained loads like towing.