Hot Shotting With A 20 Year Old Truck- Yay or Nay?? 

Should I really avoid using the 6.0?

@@araw1212 110% yes

@@OzarkCreatures thanks for watching

Thanks man. That's my pride and joy. Currently parked in the barn with a cracked timing cover. I'll have future videos of it when I get time again to work on it.

@@THUNDERstroke73 You have Instagram or Snapchat?

Is that your truck in the picture? Badass powerstroke

Thank you

I got a guy that takes the same run as me down to San Diego that has a 3 car hauler, he’s got a 2000 dully 7.3, but these guys out here just run whatever they find on Craigslist for cheap as hell lol

​@@jakescott4800outlaw hauler here on RU-vid hotshots with a couple of 7.3's Zf6 and 4r100 I am trying to get a CC 4x4 dually myself

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But it’s also my first rig and don’t plan on running it forever cause I’m trying to restore it after I get into another rig

Ya the bigger brakes are essential for heavy towing. Unfortunately it's hard to get an obs f450 aka f-superduty that is a cclb dually. But axles and suspension can be swapped out.

@@snoopytheace4487 oh ok that cool to know my dad just got a 2002 f450 with the 7.3 6 speed straight shift actually got it today has around 210k miles he got it for 7500$ pretty good deal it's his first diesel truck we do have a 1990 Ford L7000 single axl dump truck it's sssllooowww as heck lol tops out at 55 but it's reliable we have been using it to pull our 20k lbs backco on a 10k lbs trailer. We're now going to use that truck to pull it because it will probably go over 45/50 pulling 30k. lbs

@@nano-gq9tv ya. The superduty f450 is a good truck. The obs aka 1992-1997 never had an actual f450 it was always called the f-superduty. But in 1999 they added the f450 and f550. And a few tips on that engine upgrade the intake box and filter. The stock ones were always too restrictive. I'd also straight pipe it with the 4 inch down pipe and 4 inch back. It lets the engine breathe. On the turbo there is an EBPV Exhaust Back Pressure Valve that should be deleted. It was designed to help worm the engine up faster but does cause some restrictions and tends to leak oil, unless you are in an area that is really cold it's not really needed. Some people convert it to an exhaust brake. There is also a tube on the front called the exhaust back pressure sensor tube. Every once and a while you should clean it out or replace it. It will help with fuel mileage and power. I also put archoil friction modifier with every or every other oil change. It was designed for the 7.3 and 6.0 and its awesome stuff. It can also be used for other engines. Even Jay Leno recommends it. Also do the CCV mod. You can find it on riffraffdiesel.com. that website will be your main go to site for the engine. They are the best. But with the stock ccv it is sending oil back into the intake before the turbo and will clock up the intercooler and intake valves. Try to avoid shutting it down after running it hard. One its really hot and once off coolant stops flowing. Also the turbo will be spinning faster and once off it will not be getting oil anymore and could damage the bearings. I know this is a long list but this is stuff from my own experience.

@@snoopytheace4487 yeah I'll let him know. And that thing with the exsost leaking oil will it leak enough to make a 2×2 puddle of oil?

@@nano-gq9tv not sure. If you need to there is a dye that you can put in the oil that with a blacklight will show where the oil leak is coming from.

Nice man

You sir are smarter than most! That medium duty truck handles that type of weight so much better

Anything can be done. We're AmeriCAN, not American't

Its not because of space its because of emissions standards.

you can swap the new interiors into the older trucks. ive seen king ranch seats in an obs ford, I thought about putting 2011 black leather seats in mine, you can also have the other comfort things as well. I know a lot of people will swap 2015+ axles and suspension and I've even seen entire 2008+ dash and door panels swapped into the older 7.3 trucks.

@@snoopytheace4487 obs fords are not the best towing thanks to flimsy frames, they can tow but nothing compared to the newer trucks

@@nativeoutdoors1780 I would hope the new trucks can tow better. They've had 20 fucking years to improve upon it. And I wasn't talking about towing, Mostly comfort because as much as I love my obs it's not the most comfortable. Also it's not a flimsy frame. I've overloaded mine and it's done just fine. They are flexible but not flimsy.

Don't worry I've had a few 6.0's. I love em when they run. But we both know their tendencies. That's why I say for commercial use, don't do it.

The 6.4 isn't a bad engine. When deleted I've seen them at 400k and up on the original engine. The problem is most owners are 25 year old dbags named kyle who put 600 ho and drive it like a race car and are surprised that it broke. If PROPERLY maintained they will last. You can't neglect the fluid and filter changes.

RU-vid won't let me have comments anymore because I don't allow advertising on my videos. Just another reason I left this platform. Thanks for watching. I have alot more videos on tiktok. Search chassisblack73

@@THUNDERstroke73 unfortunately I dont have any social media

@@Turbotalkin same here. Except for tiktok

Outlaw hauler here on RU-vid hit shots in a 7.3 with a zf-6... He prefers to do locals with the zf-6 and long distance with a 4r100 auto

Not even close.. no power junk

@@ramtrucks721 they make plenty of power

@@ramtrucks721 Here we go a dodge guy. We'll Cummins makes great motors....... I have one it served as a table in our junk yard. Found 1 use for it lol

I had an old 93 12 valve Cummins and it was also an underpowered disaster. And the tranny was beyond worthless. But it did sound cool haha. Thanks for sharing

The best years to buy the 7.3 turbo was 1997 - 2003, with the turbo. The 7.3 without a turbo never was good, and I do avoid them.

@@Cluggy619Logistics 1994.5 is when they went direct injection. 1992 or so is turboed

Even an idi natural should've come up better than that. What kinda weight?

@@williamuskoski1385 1993.5 is when the turbo was a factory option.

I do. It's parked in the barn with a broken timing cover. I need to pull the engine when I get time to fix it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1l5mPEbi3qM.html

Was it bullet proofed?

@@RR-ob1id not a bit.. bone stock.. no tuner or nothin. No egr delete or no upgrades. Factory exhaust

Quick answer is don't stop at scales. I'd be sure to travel at night when of i knew I was over limits, not gonna lie. However for my 2019, I had apportioned plates for 45k. Heaviest I ever got going across the scale was 40k

The GCWR on every vehicle is far lower than what it should be, and the older trucks are even worse. My 05 3500DRW Duramax is rated to tow a 12,000 pound trailer max, with a max GCWR of 23,500. That's a joke. It doesn't even know 12,000 pounds is behind it. My bumper hitch trailer is rated to weigh 14,000.

Man your fine. guys talking out his ass on this one. Yea if you tune them right up they like to blow trans up that's about it. Yea sometimes you can fck shit up but not as bad as a 6.0 or etc.

JC Whitney

He pouts when it's Norman's turn to ride up front haha

No

Hey man, Have you seen the big rig KW's or Peterbilt's classic old trucks with the stacks and chrome blinding and twinkling. Those are old trucks!

@@yosquidd242 I meant for standard pickups. I know some don’t allow trucks older than 2000

Well the man it sounds cliche but honestly hard work and dedication will take you anywhere. To answer your question, I've been in the death industry since I was 19. I'm currently a funeral director in Colorado. On the side I buy, sell, and part out super duty's for extra cash to blow on my trucks. That's what lead me to hot shot for a while. However it's an over regulated industry and I belong in funeral service. So I sold my 6.7 which was paid off and bought a house. But for real man, work hard and build your dreams. Working hard takes more then 40 hours a week. Thanks for watching.

@@THUNDERstroke73 I appreciate you takin time to reply back to my comment man it means a lot, I really didn’t know you were in the death industry I always thought it was like local/small area truck driving since I used to watch your videos of towing things here and there Im only 19 and been busting my ass working on boats for past couple years trying to work 40 or plus hours a week while I’m not in school taking classes to become a certified welder but I am also working on a millwright apprenticeship which I got accepted back in may but could get a job because the work is a little slow right now so I decided to go back to school I’ve obviously seen some of your other vids about the new superduty srw then the dually you had recently I’ve been throwing the idea of wanting to try and get a long bed srw or dually eventually to try and take a shot and try to get a heavy duty truck and a gooseneck and start a small shipping company or similar to you and some people I’ve seen near me but I wanted to ask if there’s anything I should know about that industry or do’s or donts

But I’d really would like to take a shot at a business or something along the lines when or during when I’m working for my journeyman card

Honestly I parked my truck and sold it because the trucking industry is so over regulated and taxed. Just not worth it to me. I'd start some other form of business. Maybe mobile Welding service for you

Hell ya

With money any engine can be built to do anything

Not what you want to do when running HS. One of the reasons the 7.3PS was so tough is because it’s conservatively tuned from ford. When your combination weight is between 24,000-36,000lbs (depending on truck/trailer) your already working that engine/transmission hard. The more power you have the more strain and wear your putting on the drivetrain. Keep in mind your not making money if the wheels are not turning and you insurance payments is due regardless if you put 1 mile on the truck or 10,000. If you really want a 7.3 to work better it’s all in the gearing. A ZF6 with 4.30 gears is a very powerful combination for towing big loads

My truck gets used everyday 99 7.3 chip exhaust intake 35s on it with stock gearing 8 inch lift. Pull with it daily from steamer trailer loaded with 4 cubes of water. Have had to do the trans couple times but fuck all compared to price of the new trucks. 450k miles

@@cbr600rx7 what kind of rpms is a 4.30/zf6 turning at 70?

No as long as truck is good inspection wise

It's not just about the truck. You need about 15k additional to get into it on your own. Or you'll be out of business within 6 months

Bullshit. Come on out to elkhart INDIANA and pull rv trailers or boats. You can as many as you want too. Lots of companies hiring.

Got one for sale lol

@@dcrider909able If i had the $ i would get it yesterday lol.

@@dcrider909able how many miles and for how much

@@ShyRage1 375k miles, 30 grand, i know what i got;)

So do weigh stations not care about the GCWR that the manufactorer has? Thinking about doing hotshot in my LMM

@@nuhnuh61 Most of my loads are less than that, but they don't seem to check it. I've posed that question many times to other drivers and the responses always come back that they don't check. The main things they check are if your weight or combined GVWR is over 26K (then you need a CDL, and they DO check for that) and the tire ratings as fly by night hot shots go cheap on their tires. You are going to want H rated trailer tires. My Big Tex trailer came with G rated GoodRide (AKA "BlowRide") tires rated at 3520 Lbs. Most G rated tires are less than 3500 and are not sufficient for 7K axles. Obvoiusly they overrated the tires so they could sell a ton of trash to Big Tex! They all started separating around 35,000 miles with more than half the usable tread remaining.

@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC Thanks for the info man, I appreciate it

If you hauling heavy on a consistent basis the will

@@trilliondollardreams1 Haul 22k with my obs 7.3 weekly and it has bigger injectors , turbo ,hpop tunes etc and no issues . 355k miles and counting .

100% agree dudes talking out his ass. Might blow the trans up that's about it. He's acting like you slap a tune in her and you got 600 whp lmao

Thank you , the best ford you can get

All is well. Just crazy busy. Thanks!!

Stock besides 6637 air filter

It would. But I would not recommend a 6.4 engine under any circumstance

@@THUNDERstroke73 so you saying it’s a go that truck can pulling anything an 4p ft trailer have to offer with it attached? And what engine should I put in it or have in it

@@THUNDERstroke73 what’s a good old truck I can get that’ll work good

@@THUNDERstroke73 can I get your info to ask some questions? I’m willing to pay for it

Check out my video of my 2018 Ironbull, it had oak. My favorite is Douglas Fur. My 2017 PJ has it. Blackwood/Rubber is nice most of the time but pricey

@@THUNDERstroke73 thanks brother. I appreciate all the help.

You're welcome

thats only in the pos third gens. 2nd gen obs 7.3s have no such issues.

Mead

True dat playa hahaha. Atleast they made it to the top of the hill hahaha

See you got a new custom Big Tex. Get that video going

Colorado

For CARB regulations, it's exempt because the GVWR is less than 14K. I also run hot shot in a 99 F350 with the 7.3. California has changes coming into effect in a few years that may change that...I'll just stay away from there!

@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC just become the midnight rider lol

Air lift 5000

@@THUNDERstroke73 awesome, thanks man!