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Originally Posted by Kracker Jack
Go easy on ford. But I will admit that I have no idea why they ever stopped making the non turbo and turbo 7.3 diesel!!!!!!
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easy answer, Ford didn't make the 7.3 engine, International made the short block, Caterpillar made the heads, later on, they formed an independent company called Alliance Diesel, they still produced parts for the 6.9 and 7.3. The EPA killed the 7.3, it wouldn't meet emisions. Ford cheapened up the 7.3's before they put them in their chassis. BTW, I have 347,000 on the 7.3 in my van, I need to find an International emblem for the grill. When I replace this van, I probably will have to go to a D-Max GM van, I don't compare the 6.0L to either one, last year of the 7.3 was 03, GM started using the Dmax in Vans in 06. Figured I may be able to afford a used van, I know I can't afford a DMax truck