Id question why the 7.3 is so cheap? Def kno it runs and is it a 7.3 idi or early powerstroke?

 

its an early powerstroke and it runs

 

12v no doubt.

 

You will need to spend a decent amount of money on the 7.3l to get it competitive in Work Stock. Turbo, Injectors, Oil, Transmission, Custom tunes, studs and springs.


So $750+ ~$4000

 

There are several companies that sell adapters and mounts to put a Cummins into a Ford. I'm not aware of anybody that sells adapters and mounts to put a 7.3 into anything else. That should say quite a bit... The 12v in particular is simpler, better - and has a reputation for longevity that the 7.3 cannot keep up with. The 7.3 isn't a bad engine, it's just that the Cummins 5.9 is so much better. You'll make more power out of it and it will be cheaper in the long run. You don't need no stinkin' "modes"! Just drive home with a light foot after a track day of teaching the 7.3's what "fast" and "power" means.

The big problem will be making sure your transmission can keep up with the engine.

If ya gotta keep the project cheap, the 7.3 should be adequate while you are saving up for its replacement... Just don't drive anything with a Cummins in it or you'll be kicking yourself. The last guy I know that skipped the Cummins for another PSD is still regretting the decision.

 

i'm consider the same swap in the future, it'll be alot more $$$ to swap a 12v into my 95 f250, or alot less work to rebuild the powerstroke, the problem with the 7.3 is it's Hydraulic actuated electronic unit injection system is good up to about 800hp, and expensive to modify bcuz of the injection system, a p pumped 7.3 has made 2 large in HP, but costs like 35,000. the 7.3 is a great, reliable engine and will pretty much take anything you throw at it. Both are great diesels in my eyes, which is why I cant make up my mind!! good luck oh BTW, the only reason there are kits to put cummins motors into fords is because FORD makes the most bulletproof chassis, not because the 7.3 is a bad motor

 

Cummins, yes I've had both, been there done that.

 

Then why wouldn't the proud Ford owner simply want to put another 7.3 into his "bulletproof chassis"? Probably because they are UPGRADING their vehicle. It isn't a Ford vs Dodge thing here - it's all about the engine.

The 7.3 is a nice light-duty engine. The Cummins is a very nice medium duty engine. If you crank up the 7.3 in power, you spend a LOT more money and have substantially fewer stock parts in the engine than you would the Cummins powerplant. Odds are you'll still be stuck trying to catch up to other vehicles powered by a Cummins - or being towed by them. If you are looking to be cost effective and stay mostly stock, a 7.3 is adequate. If you want power and longevity - the Cummins is a better bet.

 

BTW plenty of people put built 7.3s back in Fords man, but i understand that they are way more expensive to modify and maintain. so you do make a good point, not bashing dodges at all, just sayin ford makes a good truck too, thats why I think swaps are popular.

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good point

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I love my 7.3, I dont even know how many miles are on the old bastard. the only reason I am considering a 12v swap is simplicity.

 

I have a 7.3 and it is very reliable, gets alright mileage, and I love it to death. But after pulling with a 12v just once, I would say go with the 12v.