7.3 vs 460 engine ?'s

Get the 460 and build it like Lem's and be done with it

richter69 wrote:you get ready to go through it call me, I can tell you what to do to make it live and perform well............

Will do! Thanks

Tennessee Bullitt wrote:What are some of the pros and con's of these 2 motors in a f-350 from the factory? Which would be a better buy? I have seen 2 1994's with the big block and the power stroke motor. Wanting to get reviews, thinking hard about owning one.

Hey Bud didn't mean to jack your thread! Both would be a good tow vehicle. Question is fuel mileage versus oil change spark plugs and wires dist cap versus glow plugs and wiring harness! How much you drive it makes a difference? You get the point! It Is what it is !

I've never towed with a 460,......but I have owned a (practically new w/ only 7k miles) 1/2 ton, 2003 5.4 supercharged crew cab Harley (basicly a 4dr Gen 2 Lightning), a 95 Powerstroke, and my current ride a 97 Powerstroke.

I thought the Harley did a fine job towing, until I bought the 95 Stroke. Even though the Harley had a lot more hp,...and about equal amounts of tq., the Powerstoke did a much better job. I atribute this to the motor making power at a more usable RPM. The 95 was basicly stock, with just a down-pipe and a Tymar cold-air intake.

Now,....
My 97 has 306,000 on it (never rebuilt) and and it has a few mods. Stage one injectors, Adrenaline HPOP, Total Diesel Performance chip, tranny rubiuld @ 285k w/ good V/B, 4" exhaust and etc.....

Let me tell ya,......the 97 is a fricken pulling machine. It damn near feels like it's going to rip the tongue right off the trailer.

It has simply sold me. I won't have anything else BUT a diesel, when it comes to towing. Hell,....I like diesels so much, that I bought my wife a VW Jetta TDI (diesel) and I have to say, it's one of the best cars I've ever owned (40/48mpg doesn't hurt)


As far as Allen's comment on never owning a diesel again,......
that my freind would be a mistake. If they're not turbo'd,....they're a turd. If you ever lived in a mountain type region, you would soon see the limits of a gasser,.....both in terms of power and longevity.

Copperhead wrote:....
As far as Allen's comment on never owning a diesel again,......
that my freind would be a mistake. If they're not turbo'd,....they're a turd. If you ever lived in a mountain type region, you would soon see the limits of a gasser,.....both in terms of power and longevity.

Dennis:
I have no doubt the PS is great to drive, and you are probably right....if I drove a PS I might not want to go back to a gasser.

I was referring to the 86-93 6.9 and 7.3 when I said I wouldn't own another.

I personally find the 460 a better fit for me since I tow less than 10,000 lbs for less than 2,500 miles per year.

I believe I am gonna go with the 460. Easy to deal with and like Res0rli9 said look what Lem was able to do. The thing is looking for a f150 all you find is a truck with lots and lots of miles. There is a nice f350 out by Lem thats only a 2wd and it only has 98,000 miles. Good looking truck. I also came across a 78 f150 with a 429 in it, so the add said. I will keep looking and see what I can find. Thanks guys.