No way I'm Ever getting rid of my 7.3! 🤣

[rivermobster]

You guys buying these new cars are SO fucked!!!

We’re Paying $650/Year to Subscribe to Our Ford F-150 Lightning

Our Ford F-150 Lightning proves that the era of subscribing to in-car features is upon us.

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[OC Mike]

With all this electronic Razz ma Tazz with these E cars, who's to say that someone at E central can't flip a switch and shut your vehicle down.
Seems like one would be forever under the auspicious of E Central. So much for individual freedom.
An E vehicle is probably in my future, but not as the sole vehicle.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

Ford Powerstroke 7.3, king of all trucks.... All killer, no filler...

 

[boatnam2]

Once they get half the people on electric you will get to see how free these things are to drive, no one builds shit to save the environment and make sure everyone can drive for free.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

You guys buying these new cars are SO fucked!!!

We’re Paying $650/Year to Subscribe to Our Ford F-150 Lightning

Our Ford F-150 Lightning proves that the era of subscribing to in-car features is upon us.

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Until they don’t let you register it anymore



Spoiler alert - all that crap is optional and most of it is probably covered by a service you already pay for or use for free.

 

[Bakotrash]

Definitely need to keep this old 5.9L going. F that shit.

 

[Ultra...Good]

With all this electronic Razz ma Tazz with these E cars, who's to say that someone at E central can't flip a switch and shut your vehicle down.
Seems like one would be forever under the auspicious of E Central. So much for individual freedom.
An E vehicle is probably in my future, but not as the sole vehicle.

This has been possible for years, already. Neighbors kid and some friends grabbed a vehicle one night and were driving around. Going down the road and car was coming at them from the other direction. Car shuts down and the doors lock and they cannot get out. Turns out the car coming at them was a sheriffs deputy and they were busted. This was in the early 2000's with GM's onstar, so yeah, they can be shut down remotely. Just think of all the other things that can be done without the drivers input...............

 

[81Sprint]

Amen! Finally got the ol 'stroke just how I want it. Well for now anyway

 

[rivermobster]

I would think the pre DEF Izuzu trucks will go up in value big time now...

 

[lbhsbz]

How do you get to the radio knobs and HVAC controls with that big fucking tablet in the way?

 

[rivermobster]

How do you get to the radio knobs and HVAC controls with that big fucking tablet in the way?

I could never understand that when Tesla started that shit. Looks Stooopid.

 

[Angler]

Yep, I'll stick with my 2006 6.0! I like a dumb truck...

 

[Bigbore500r]

Amen! Finally got the ol 'stroke just how I want it. Well for now anyway

That looks killer! Let me know when you wanna sell it lol

 

[Bigbore500r]

I would think the pre DEF Izuzu trucks will go up in value big time now...

They've been up in value for quite a while. 06-07 LBZ trucks are the pinnacle of those as far as used values go. But the 07.5-up LMM trucks are worth some cash too, no DEF to deal with just the DPF which is an easy "mod" to work around....

Wanna see a crazy comparison? Look at the values of 2008-2010 Duramax trucks, vs 6.4 powerstroke trucks..........
Follow the money to the better truck

 

[81Sprint]

They've been up in value for quite a while. 06-07 LBZ trucks are the pinnacle of those as far as used values go. But the 07.5-up LMM trucks are worth some cash too, no DEF to deal with just the DPF which is an easy "mod" to work around....

Wanna see a crazy comparison? Look at the values of 2008-2010 Duramax trucks, vs 6.4 powerstroke trucks..........
Follow the money to the better truck

To think I sold my cherry 07 'LBZ CCSB right before Covid for 17k. Now days I could have easily gotten double that.

 

[rivermobster]

They've been up in value for quite a while. 06-07 LBZ trucks are the pinnacle of those as far as used values go. But the 07.5-up LMM trucks are worth some cash too, no DEF to deal with just the DPF which is an easy "mod" to work around....

Wanna see a crazy comparison? Look at the values of 2008-2010 Duramax trucks, vs 6.4 powerstroke trucks..........
Follow the money to the better truck

Pretty sure Everyone know Ford's first few attempts at building their own diesels were epic fails.

Pretty sure Everyone knows their current offerings are pretty bad azz. The problem now is all the new electronics and shit!

So yeah, Pre def for the win.

With Ford and Izuzu anyway.

 

[OCMerrill]

Until they don’t let you register it anymore



Spoiler alert - all that crap is optional and most of it is probably covered by a service you already pay for or use for free.

Got my Box Trucks forced out. CA will be the first and everyone goes along with it.

And the Ford Lightening is not selling as they hoped. I suppose shitty range and $100k is a combo not many like.

Battery tech is one thing but there is a rover on mars that has a reactor on board. This is why my son is majoring in Nuclear Physics to create something better, cheaper, but mainly so you don't have to sit for an hr to get charged up.

 

[rivergames]

ford = HOMO!!!!!!

 

[lbhsbz]

To think I sold my cherry 07 'LBZ CCSB right before Covid for 17k. Now days I could have easily gotten double that.

I sold my beat to shit 07.5 Duramax for $15K after Covid…you could probably have gotten $25-30K for it.

 

[OCMerrill]

I would think the pre DEF Izuzu trucks will go up in value big time now...

I would call you "International Harvester" but that's a shit ton of effort so I'm thinking Harvey.

What do you think Combiner?

 

[Wheeler]

You guys buying these new cars are SO fucked!!!

We’re Paying $650/Year to Subscribe to Our Ford F-150 Lightning

Our Ford F-150 Lightning proves that the era of subscribing to in-car features is upon us.

www.motortrend.com

I've heard that you framed the first nickel you ever made and it hangs next to your participation trophy from the Judy Jitsu academy.

 

[Duramax]

They've been up in value for quite a while. 06-07 LBZ trucks are the pinnacle of those as far as used values go. But the 07.5-up LMM trucks are worth some cash too, no DEF to deal with just the DPF which is an easy "mod" to work around....

Wanna see a crazy comparison? Look at the values of 2008-2010 Duramax trucks, vs 6.4 powerstroke trucks..........
Follow the money to the better truck

Love my LBZ

 

[pronstar]

How do you get to the radio knobs and HVAC controls with that big fucking tablet in the way?

The shit they’re putting in vehicles these days is beyond idiotic…

 

[81Sprint]

The shit they’re putting in vehicles these days is beyond idiotic…

Only use I see out of that is so your lady has a smoother laying surface while giving a "roadie"

 

[Ladsm]

just finished a rebuild of the axles, steering, trans and new monster radiator on my 2005 Dodge 2500 Cummins. Every truck with a DEF system will someday have to cough up $10K to fix it. Im going to drive the Dodge into the ground.

 

[havasu5150]

I'll have to keep my 96 7.3 going

 

[2Driver]

I read the list of subscriptions in that article and I like tech stuff, but there isn’t one thing I need, let alone want in that list.

The auto industry is going back to the 80s as far as reliability. You have to buy an extended warranty and you almost expect the dealer to find at least 1 recall every time you get your oil changed. Shit, Ford has recalls before they leave the plant.

 

[Bigbore500r]

The shit they’re putting in vehicles these days is beyond idiotic…

just finished a rebuild of the axles, steering, trans and new monster radiator on my 2005 Dodge 2500 Cummins. Every truck with a DEF system will someday have to cough up $10K to fix it. Im going to let the Dodge drive me into the ground.

Fixed it!

 

[mash on it]

I would call you "International Harvester" but that's a shit ton of effort so I'm thinking Harvey.

What do you think Combiner?

Thirteen letter shit spreaders.

The best motor ever put in a Ford truck says international all over it.

Dan'l

 

[dread Pirate]

Thirteen letter shit spreaders.

The best motor ever put in a Ford truck says international all over it.

Dan'l

I have 5 of em,,,,

 

[lbhsbz]

The shit they’re putting in vehicles these days is beyond idiotic…

If anyone was wondering why a fucking pickup truck costs $100K....this is why.

It's just stupid.

 

[mash on it]

I have 5 of em,,,,

Only at 3 and one is an IDI. But still a good tractor motor.

Dan'l

 

[Orange Juice]

With all this electronic Razz ma Tazz with these E cars, who's to say that someone at E central can't flip a switch and shut your vehicle down.
Seems like one would be forever under the auspicious of E Central. So much for individual freedom.
An E vehicle is probably in my future, but not as the sole vehicle.

Some day they could shutdown the flow of oil, or shutdown a few refinery‘s, or break a pipeline.

We‘ve been hacking cable TV since day one.

 

[dread Pirate]

Only at 3 and one is an IDI. But still a good tractor motor.

Dan'l

yep same. 2 are IDI's. All but the excursion have a clutch.

 

[Ziggy]

I read the list of subscriptions in that article and I like tech stuff, but there isn’t one thing I need, let alone want in that list.

The auto industry is going back to the 80s as far as reliability. You have to buy an extended warranty and you almost expect the dealer to find at least 1 recall every time you get your oil changed. Shit, Ford has recalls before they leave the plant.

So true. As manufacturers try cutting edge technology the "teething pains" they go through to make it work right are costly to both their bottom line & customer confidence. When BMW released their 1988 7series it was an absolute nightmare electronically, my techs spent hundreds of hours diagnosing & fixing issues...even solving a unique problem that only happened in a few localized areas.
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Oh yeah...my 7.3 is DEF & Cat free

 

[rivermobster]

I would call you "International Harvester" but that's a shit ton of effort so I'm thinking Harvey.

What do you think Combiner?

I think....

Those Dodge trucks have a good engine.

But as for Everything surrounding the engine???

I heard the scrap yards pay pretty well!

 

[Ladsm]

I think....

Those Dodge trucks have a good engine.

But as for Everything surrounding the engine???

I heard the scrap yards pay pretty well!

HaHA, dont touch anything made of plastic in the cab of my Dodge, it will shatter in your hands but everything made of metal is great. Next upgrade are some PRP suspension seats to help my old back.

 

[ChrisV]

I’ll keep my Duramax. Just need to build the engine and trans.

 

[Wheeler]

The shit they’re putting in vehicles these days is beyond idiotic…

Not if your are young and still getting road head.

 

[Neverbowdown]

Thirteen letter shit spreaders.

The best motor ever put in a Ford truck says international all over it.

Dan'l

I'd love to agree with you but............International 6.0 and 6.4's are just about the only reasons people talk so much shit about Fords!?
Ford engineered and built IN HOUSE 6.7 is an absolute workhorse and ALL FORD.... unlike every "Ram" and GM diesel truck out there?!? How do you people not understand this?

 

[rivermobster]

I'd love to agree with you but............International 6.0 and 6.4's are just about the only reasons people talk so much shit about Fords!?
Ford engineered and built IN HOUSE 6.7 is an absolute workhorse and ALL FORD.... unlike every "Ram" and GM diesel truck out there?!? How do you people not understand this?

Kool-Aid drinkers. Same people that put iPhones on the map!

And truthfully, there are Lots more reasons that that. I worked for Lincoln-Mercury for eleven years.

Never understood why anyone would buy those cars!

 

[sintax]

I'd love to agree with you but............International 6.0 and 6.4's are just about the only reasons people talk so much shit about Fords!?
Ford engineered and built IN HOUSE 6.7 is an absolute workhorse and ALL FORD.... unlike every "Ram" and GM diesel truck out there?!? How do you people not understand this?

unfortunately people dont remember the wins as much as the fails...


for YEARS people were terrified of GM's diesels, they remembered when GM just basically slapped diesel heads on a 350 short block, or the 6.2 / 6.5 engines.

 

[rivermobster]

unfortunately people dont remember the wins as much as the fails...


for YEARS people were terrified of GM's diesels, they remembered when GM just basically slapped diesel heads on a 350 short block, or the 6.2 / 6.5 engines.

What was that Awesome design they had back in the day where they cut the cylinders out?? The 4,6,8 or some shit like that? Boy that was a Real winner!

 

[pronstar]

What was that Awesome design they had back in the day where they cut the cylinders out?? The 4,6,8 or some shit like that? Boy that was a Real winner!

 

[rivermobster]

That's it!!!

And people wonder why GM had to file BK...

 

[ToMorrow44]

Amen! Finally got the ol 'stroke just how I want it. Well for now anyway

Love it. I’m really missing my previous 7.3, should have kept it.

 

[NicPaus]

My LBZ was a great truck. Only sold it to buy 2 new Duramax work trucks. Google Chevy tows Ford and its still a top image. The 2003 6.0 was a great truck first 5 years of its life. Should of never listened to my fleet sales rep. It would of been a 7.3 and still in my fleet.

 

[rrrr]

Wanna see a crazy comparison? Look at the values of 2008-2010 Duramax trucks, vs 6.4 powerstroke trucks..........
Follow the money to the better truck

I bought a new 2008 4WD F-250 King Ranch with a 6.4. Its regen cycle bullshit, poor performance, and shitty fuel mileage was so bad I sold it for a $7K loss six months later. It was a total POS.

 

[Lumpy]

Owned most of them at one time or another. Love the 12V...had three. Currently on a 2003 7.3 CC SB.

And there was this 6.2 N/A my son and I ran the piss outa on the Pismo Dunes for a few years. Foot to the floor and she wouldn't blow up...if there was a dune nobody could get over...we tried and tried till we did. We didn't wash it...just sprayed more drab green on her till the rust started showing again.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

unfortunately people dont remember the wins as much as the fails...


for YEARS people were terrified of GM's diesels, they remembered when GM just basically slapped diesel heads on a 350 short block, or the 6.2 / 6.5 engines.

The early 80's GM diesels found in the full size cars were based on an Oldsmobile small block, with a different crank, heavier block casting and heads.

Those blocks and cranks are (or were before the LS swap era) highly sought after by Olds fanatics because they could be made into monster small blocks.