Finding the Best 7.3 Turbo for Towing Heavy Loads
Finding the best 7.3 turbo for towing is usually the first thing on a Powerstroke owner's mind once they realize the stock setup just isn't cutting it on long uphill grades. If you've ever pulled a heavy fifth-wheel or a gooseneck trailer over a mountain pass, you know exactly what I'm talking about. You're watching the EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) gauge climb faster than your speedometer, and you're forced to back off the throttle just to keep from melting things down. It's frustrating because the 7.3L engine has the heart to pull anything, but the factory turbocharger is often the bottleneck that holds the whole truck back. ...