I'd definitely love to watch you modify the truck in the future. Some vlogs about the process would be great, if they can fit in the schedule.

@demetriuscooksey7147

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. That rig says, "Brian Shaw" all over it!

@josephdover198

3 ай бұрын

I can understand the desire to modify it but personally even if I had Brian Shaw's money I wouldn't. There's no need it has plenty of clearance already. Maybe more of an off road tire when those wear out. I would however want to do something about the front end. Like he said I don't like the look. Maybe get rid of it being two tone color scheme and go all white with a front bumper/winch that's flat black. When you start to do too many modifications you compromise the truck's longevity. The reason the 7.3 Ford diesel is so bulletproof is because it's underpowered from the factory. You can easily push way over twice the factory horsepower but now it's no longer a bulletproof motor. You just cut it's life in half or worse. Extreme lifts and much bigger tires? Okay cool now your truck drives like absolute shit. You're relegated to buying a new dually diesel and a trailer to drag this thing to some off roading site. If that's what you want to do go ahead but don't expect to not hate how it drives on the road. Just my first hand knowledge opinion. At 38 I've known plenty of people with ridiculous lifts and tires on trucks, SUV's and Jeeps and every single one of them drove like a log. My 2010 Tacoma is lifted on 33's and even that compromised how it drove a great deal compared to the factory 31's. Driving Jeep Wranglers on 35's is a nightmare.

@SouthPlanObservation

3 ай бұрын

Yes please

@demetriuscooksey7147

3 ай бұрын

@@josephdover198 k

@James-on6pr

3 ай бұрын

@@josephdover198it’s his. Let him do whatever he wants if it makes him happy. You’re not him

Brian, congrats on the Excursion! We couldn't help but notice the Banks iDash on the windshield. Let's put the gauge in an A-pillar mount and add some upgrades like our Intercooler, Turbo Compressor Housing and wastegate, Ram-Air Intake, Monster-Exhaust, Trans Command module and more. We've emailed you.

@BigPawTivald

3 ай бұрын

Legit, Banks and Brian Shaw video would be fantastic.

@devanmitchell3017

3 ай бұрын

This just made my day. Two of my favorite channels

@yepitsme2536

3 ай бұрын

Someone needs to step up and help with the transmission as well. I used to own an 02 f350 and one of the biggest complaints I had was how loose/sluggish it felt. Those excursions are even heavier so I'm sure it doesn't feel like a sports car. Appropriately sized turbo and injector combo really helps but the real issue is that 4 speed. Either a allison swap or maybe a 5r110? Either option would be an amazing upgrade. I currently own a 4 door 2006 lbz duramax and I gotta say, the transmission is amazing. Makes towing feel effortless and smooth. It's light years ahead of that old 4 speed

@JoseG977

2 ай бұрын

Id be super interested in a 7.3 build on your channel. I just bought me a f250 7.3, a lot for the same reasons you decided on the 7.3. Awesome gem you found Brian

@BigPawTivald

2 ай бұрын

@@yepitsme2536 5r110 would be a great swap. The 4R100 are bullet proof though and were rated at 1200ft/lbs from the get-go. The wiring ford did was comical though. The 3rd tail light (On the cab) was wired into the transmission, so if the light had a short, it would cause issues in the tranny. Another thing is they are super picky about alternators/voltage regulators. I had the same issue, hard shifts or early shifts in my early 99, went to a mean green 220amp and it solved all my issues.

Love seeing these 7.3’s get an owner that really appreciates their quality. Congrats Brian!

Hell yes! I bought an 01' F350 7.3L brand new. Crazy I've had it for over 20yrs now, on the cusp of 400k miles. I bought my wife an 02' 7.3L excursion for my wife in 2015 from a very nice lady in Michigan that only put 40k miles on it. Nothing beats the 7.3 and those old school seats. I feel Brian's pain, I'm 6'10 so the room is a must! Keep it right B, and your boys will be driving that thing before too long

@brettscott7574

3 ай бұрын

😂 my wife takes our kids to school in the same car my mom took me to school in a 01' 7.3 excursion I've got my dad's matching f250... We have other cars and another 7.3 but those two get loved on.

@MikeYork-bn1mt

3 ай бұрын

I love all of my White brothers and sisters.

Cannot wait to see the competitors leg press this at the Shaw Classic this year!

@geniusmarcsays2434

3 ай бұрын

hahaha maybe if they were a team of 3

Eddie buys the smallest car and Shaw buys the biggest truck love these guys😂

@kd5nrh

3 ай бұрын

Brian really wants a 1978 Pinto with a Nickelback wrap, but he's too ashamed to admit it.

@SuckLessatLife

3 ай бұрын

Well... Eddie also as a tank, sooo...

@KineticTaco

3 ай бұрын

@@kd5nrhcomment tickled me pink 😂

@tobiasobermayr501

3 ай бұрын

Eddie also owns a Tank that he drives around the neighborhood XD

Great truck. Lucky new owner. The 4R100 transmission will last only 160,000 miles unless you Loctite the three pedestal bolts for the hydraulic pump in the transmission. Bolts are above the valve body. The transmission power shaft will eventually vibrate the bolts loose, then hydraulic oil will leak and line pressure will fail, then clutches will spin, then transmission will overheat and burn the fluid and destroy the clutch plates. I know because two of my 4R100s did that and had to visit BTS for their 1000HP transmission rebuild. Great shop for that work. The 7.3PS is 50% detuned by Ford to not destroy the transmission. But leaving the 7.3PS detuned will allow the engine to be a million mile engine just like the BTS million mile transmission. Had a bad torque converter rattling from the factory. Dealer never said anything was wrong. But even the receptionist at BTS recognized the bad converter rattle as soon as I drove up. Shameful Ford dealer not saying anything or fixing it under warranty. Noticed there is a coolant filter to catch the casting sand from the factory. At 70,000 miles that problem should have cleared. Be sure to run the ELC Coolant to protect for engine killing cavitation. Since it doesn't have a catalytic converter, run extra zinc additive to protect bearing wear surfaces, especially the camshaft since EPA has been deleting zinc additive to protect catalytic converters while destroying the engines. The diesel trucks had a one size for all gasoline tank for the truck builds. The extra long fuel filler tube one foot emissions air gap for the gasoline tanks is not needed for the diesels. A hack is to pull the filler tub and shorten it to allow an extra three gallons of diesel in the tank which you made need for towing. Watch out for the top of the left A pillar leaking onto the BCM at the bottom left of the dash by the emergency brake pedal. At least put a rain coat over the BCM until time for a permanent leak solution. Mechanics say never ever get rid of the 7.3 Powerstroke. New EPA diesels are junk. Don't make the mistake the last guy made and sell that truck. There may be a corrugated cable bundle rubbing through the aluminum intake air charge pipe. Check it and separate them if rubbing. Careful of the vacuum operated front 4x4 hubs. There is no drain hole for condensation which will build up and rust out the front wheel bearings. Front end is a lot of weight for rusty bearings. You will notice turn slack and bumping as bearing going out. Get good rubber vacuum hoses to replace the gummy bear hoses Ford provided on the hubs. When I run Biodiesel in my Powerstroke, people complain about being hungry because exhaust smells like fried chicken. :- ) Yes it is real biodiesel and not raw frying oil which has wax that will damage combustion chamber of a diesel engine. The wax plasticizes into pellets that ping the piston. Carry extra Ford CPS. If wont start and and no tach movement, the CPS failed. Carry the wrench to replace the CPS in case stranded somewhere. If the IPV fails a certain way, that truck will launch like a dragster. Very scary when in traffic. It is like the fuel pedal is in monster mode. Smoked the dually tires when it happened. Nice feature, is that engine wont fire up if engine oil is low. Solves that problem. Happy trucking.

@FredFlintstone21

3 ай бұрын

I think you meant IPR valve? Regarding the front wheel bearings, riffraff diesel sells a sweet grease zerk. Google Front ABS Grease-able Block Off Fitting 99-16 Part Number:RDPABS

@red6309

2 ай бұрын

How is this a great truck after an essay of potential hazards and issues with the truck XDDD 🤣 By the time i read half of this i was thinking its a troll post xDDD

@FredFlintstone21

2 ай бұрын

@@red6309 hang in there buddy

@red6309

2 ай бұрын

Why should i ? I am curious about the truck as i have never owned a vehicle and just want to learn more about it.@@FredFlintstone21

@FredFlintstone21

2 ай бұрын

@@red6309 good to be curious. Your choice to hang in there or not. Settle down.

Brian, I would like to see every single step you take with this truck if you wouldn't mind. I'm literally talking any upgrade, light bulb change, hell even car wash! You having the means to buy any of these newer vehicles that you want but loving this classic is really nice to see. Not to mention, the condition you were able to get this in is CRAZY, as if the one owner kept it in a garage for 20 years so paint wouldn't fade etc. I know people that have bought newer cars and they don't look this good, no accident or anything, just the lack of actually taking care of the vehicle itself! Thank you for the video and hope to see plenty more updates to come! Keep being GREAT!

The fact that this specific truck is a dream truck for you is the single coolest thing on earth! Hell ya! So awesome!!!!!!!!

@johnscala7147

3 ай бұрын

K calm down bro, that’s definitely not the single coolest thing on earth. You’re trippin.

@stevenwoodman1032

3 ай бұрын

😂 ​@@johnscala7147

@ClutchClick

3 ай бұрын

@@johnscala7147 You calm down, hater.

The 7.3L Powerstroke is one of, if not the, best engines Ford ever put in a truck. It’s bulletproof and the excursion is so roomy. Always been a dream of mine, too. Never expected to see an ‘02 in this shape with this few mileage. What a treat.

@aayushphysio178

3 ай бұрын

70,000 miles are less?

@ComicKodi

3 ай бұрын

@@aayushphysio178 definitely. It’s hard to find a 7.3 powerstroke with less than 300k nowadays.

@ComicKodi

3 ай бұрын

@@sailyui hence why it’s got a 44 gallon tank 😂

@ediiis11

3 ай бұрын

ask whistlindiesel that how good os this engine :D

@mdc3227

3 ай бұрын

Shame that the rest of the truck is utterly garbage. One of the worst trucks Ford has ever produced.

I can tell how happy you are, and Im happy for you! you deserve it! you give back to strongman so much. you are great brian!

Yes! Please post your progress as you do things to it! Can't wait, and so proud of you!

Need a strongman overland trip in this thing with Eddie, Robert and nick!

@besabuba

3 ай бұрын

yes

@TommyNitro

3 ай бұрын

Make Eddie bring that small 3 wheeler!

@joemacleod-iredale2888

3 ай бұрын

If Eddie farted they’d all die.

@jonmolina948

3 ай бұрын

It’ll probably get 5mpg with all of them inside and destroy the shocks.

I’m not typically a huge Ford fan but they nailed it with these excursions. Absolutely fantastic rig

@Charlton2010

3 ай бұрын

The Raptor is lovely too

@cry_now_laugh_later

3 ай бұрын

@@Charlton2010those are trash

@Red-head-triple1

3 ай бұрын

@@cry_now_laugh_laterlol

@bsx132

3 ай бұрын

Excursions + early to mid 90's F250 / 350's are some of the best SUV's / trucks ever made.

@shawndon7374

Ай бұрын

Cateye duramax is better tho lol​@@bsx132

My dad has a 2003 f-250 lariat extended cab long bed . Same color white with gold trimming with same interior. We took out the 6.0 motor and did a .20 over with new pistons and heads with upgraded oil cooler by bulletproof diesel. Every flaw the 6.0 had we corrected it. Hopefully we can finish the build by this year. Then we are going to upgrade the transmission and fuel system. Love your videos Brian !

@TheGuardian_TM

3 ай бұрын

Good luck. I’ve replaced every part, harness, and sensor under the hood of my bulletproofed 6.0 at least once in 25k miles. It’s awesome when it’s acting right, but it’s temperamental.

Excursions are great, same room in the back seat and 3rd row as there is in the front (including headspace) with all your bigger buddies they’d be comfortable on a long trip. Would love to see a build series on it! Ranch hand makes great bumpers for these!

As a dude in my early 20s I can't imagine how frigking awesome it must feel to get something you have been dreaming of MOST OF MY LIFE!😊

@juffurey

3 ай бұрын

Brian was in his early 20s once too you know!

@XxXx-sc3xu

3 ай бұрын

Finishes off with an emoji. Classic

Upgrades I would do having owned one for a couple years. 1. Dana 60 front axle. Stronger than the Dana 50 and lockers are much more readily available. 2. 37 inch tires. You can run 37's on the stock suspension. 3. Warn locking hubs on the front axle.

@blue44411

3 ай бұрын

This might have a dana 60 already in it you could get them factory in 01/02 when the superdutys switched to them it was an option for the excursions

@CamoEffectiveness

3 ай бұрын

@@blue44411 With it having the extra captains chairs it might. The person that bought it originally seemed to get all the bells and whistles.

@remingtonwendt7756

3 ай бұрын

@@CamoEffectiveness and they had a few after market parts as well, a S&B cold air intake, they even had a fuel bowl delete, well at least it looks like that from the video…

@copelandgreen8853

3 ай бұрын

yes, but yukon hubs

@zirzmokealot4600

3 ай бұрын

Id start with some new batteries and glow plugs.

Congratulations big man every one of your videos I’ve watched you are such a humble man much respect for that ! Can’t wait to see what you do with the truck

Gotta see more my uncle had an 02 excursion with the v10 thing was a beast and so cool. Wheels and tires front and rear bumper changes. Some kind of roof rack. Diff paint. Off road lighting

Hey Brian, beautiful Excursion there! I have a 2001 7.3 diesel myself. Since I've had mine for the last 2 years, I would say the number 1 must have would definitely be better brakes. I was able to do that easily since mine was already lifted 4 inches, so I added 20"rims to add the bigger brakes so there would not be any clearance issues. This truck has a lot of mass, and with towing and all, it'll definitely be the most important upgrade you can make, especially if you plan on towing with it.

Fun to see a man this excited about a truck. I feel we can all relate! Definitely we’ll deserved. Good things come to those who wait.

As a truck guy and a bodybuilding fan, this collab is for the ages. And I wanna see every bit of it. MORE MODDING CONTENT!

i absolutely love the 7.3.. i had a 2002 F250 super duty 4x4 that i traded in with 882,000 miles.. all i did was fuel seperator o rings and oil cooler. amazing trucks and engines.. happy for you Brian..

My dad has a 97 f250 powerstroke diesel. I can't describe how much I love that truck. The sound, smell, and body. That thing took us on so many childhood defining adventures. Also once you learn to drive a manual transmission in a big diesel truck any other manual transmission is an absolute cake walk.

@Florida_man420

3 ай бұрын

7.3 exhaust smell reminds me of my grandpas truck every time. Shame my uncle sold the truck once he passed

@krustyclassicsgarage

3 ай бұрын

It actually makes driving a gasoline engine/manual transmission combo harder because you have to be a lot quicker on and off the clutch pedal compared to the old school diesels with 5 speeds. They make more then enough torque that its actually hard to stall them and you have to shift them much slower. But, those 90s diesels are great. This excursion shares the same 7.3 as your dads 97.

@Txb4g

3 ай бұрын

Have to agree with Krusty, Diesel are way easier to drive, even modern ones compared to gasoline.

@robertdevito5001

3 ай бұрын

I'm not sure I would consider that a big diesel truck, but yeah

The truck is like “oh my gosh what have my owners done? This guy is crushing me!” I love Keri’s response hahaha our wives are never excited about mens toys😂

@adamjones6228

3 ай бұрын

Ikr. She's like, im so happy for you. 😂

@HeCoversMe

3 ай бұрын

@@adamjones6228 exactly with that look on her face I seen so many times with my bride.

@monibo7075

3 ай бұрын

that's not a truck that a SUV my good sir

@HeCoversMe

3 ай бұрын

@@monibo7075 I know.,, it doesn’t really talk like that either 😃

@kirkpalmer1709

3 ай бұрын

They see it as that much less money that can be spent on them.

Crazy to see shaw have the same taste for the legendary 7.3 as me. Awesome rig

I loved my 2002 7.3L Excursion! I had it for 8 years and also bought mine from a one owner. Kids are grown so it's starting to sit- worst thing for a diesel. I highly recommend the K & N filter and a tuner (Edge- Evolution). They do alot for your fuel economy. Also the fuel modification with the springs in the fuel bowl. I was getting 16/17 mpg (paper and pencil method) with the mods. I also recommend the FS2500 oil bypass filtration. Keeps your oil clean. Your injectors will thank you. Something else I added was the RACOR fuel filtration. Works better than the screens on the sending unit. Now the only downside- a 20+ year old truck is going to start having failures due to its age. Some parts are no longer available through Ford and you will be reliant on the junkyard for some parts. I totally miss my truck!

She's mint Brian. Riff Raff Diesel makes some great products for the 7.3. I recommend the 140v IDM mod for easier starts in the winter and some more power. Hotshots Secret stiction eliminator in the oil every other oil change or every oil change (all their products are great, I use FR3 in all my vehicles, front to back.) I would always pour the stiction eliminator right into the oil filter and drain and fill the HPOP with it. I personally use Delo 400 or Rotella t6 for oil with Wix filters or Napa Gold. 5w-30 in the winter, 15w-40 the rest of the year. 100 dollar man used to offer great marine grade glow plugs and glow plug relays. I liked to make my own fuel additive with 2 stoke oil, cetane booster, anti-gel (winter) and some ATF. I've owned (4) 7.3s, I could get them to start on the first glow plug cycle in -30F without being plugged in with the winter. Running the 5w-30, I wouldn't tow too heavy though, keep it in the 10-13k gross weight.

Brian, also make sure it has rear swaybar, some of the earlier Excursions did not have one, it helps a lot with body roll and stability, important thing for safety.

That's a sweet Excursion - would like to see more videos on this rig! Looks really clean, congrats!

Please do updates on this truck! Can’t wait to see you built it. You’re the only guy who truly deserves to drive one of these haha

I love seeing Brian making a video of something that he’s so stoked for!!

I am super interested in seeing this project, you can tell Brian is really passionate about it

So happy to see this as someone who loves cars, I think your very deserving of it with all of the hard work you have put in! I would love to see more about it in the future!!! Also I’m not generally a big Ford fan but I love the 7.3 and the excursions!!!

Beautiful truck, Brian! It is essentially an F250 with a permanent bed cab and 3rd row of seats! What a beast! The older Powerstoke engines perform and sound excellent! Congratulations on your purchase!

I would love to see it. You could do a front suspension swap with the 05 up coil suspension it’ll ride and turn a lot better!

Hey Brian! My first vehicle turning 16 was a 2000 Excursion with the 7.3. I still have it and in the process of restoring it. Shes got 310,000 miles on her and shes been used for what she was built for but I wouldn't trade it for any other vehicle on the road. You definitely hit the pot of gold with this one! I look forward to seeing the modifications as I rebuild mine along with your customizations!

Great truck Brian! Definitely keep us up to date on the mods. Keep crushing it. 👍💪

please keep us in the loop on this shaw, my dad recently gave me his 01 f350 dually. he is the only owner but it was used to haul cars most of its life, so im restoring it to its former glory. Love that 7.3 powerstroke , mine has over 500k and runs like new, it will never let you down!

I'd love to see videos of future mods on the truck.

I love the 7.3. I have a 2001 f250 with the 7.3. I have 400k miles on it and she is still going strong. I have always wanted a excursion. Great buy Brian!

Congratulations Brian!!! Yes I would love to see you build this truck the way you want to!

Very cool truck! Fun to watch how excited you are to receive it. Congratulations!

Brian, I'm a huge fan of yours and Excursions!!!!! I was cheering when I seen this video posted, my best mod ever to mine was a front axle swap, I used an axle from an F450 (must be 2005 and up with coils this is the real Dana super 60 axle) at first with factory coils and then later switched to airbags, rides amazing now and I have huge F450 brakes that blow the stock brakes away (you need to run 20" wheels minimum to clear the brakes). The F450 axle was converted from 10 lug to 8 lug and dually adapters dropped to narrow it and now my tires turn to a full 45+ degrees, only the F450 and F550 axles turn this sharp, its night and day difference to park and stop now. The front axle is wider so to even the track width to the rear I used a dana 80 from 2004 and earlier dually, major rear end upgrade. Please Please keep us updated with the modifications you do!

@MaximusMerideus

3 ай бұрын

My man, how much did it cost you to build your Excursion out? Also, ow many man hours?

@dieselbuilder6588

3 ай бұрын

Probably over $9k in suspension and related, axles, wheels, and tires alone, just parts, did all labor myself including radius arm fab and airbag mount fab, over 150 hours for sure, its very clean, all meticulously dismantled and painted, new power stop drilled and slotted rotors all around, new F450 power steering box to turn the full 45 degrees, lots of small details to make it all work and look clean. 08 up rear springs that are 8" longer for better ride. Helwwig 1.5" bigwig sway bar in front for F450, Detroit true trac diff in front, lots of extra's. On board air with in cab control for bags at all 4 corners, the rear is just overload bags front is 100% air ride. @@MaximusMerideus

Being born into a car family, I would LOVE to see a video series of any modifications you make to your truck. I love the Excursion too, it’s so underrated but I didn’t know it had four packages. Stuff like that is really interesting to me and a lot of other people

@griprep3506

3 ай бұрын

The Excursion is not underrated at all. Any Excursion with a 7.3 in it is beyond expensive. Everyone knows how capable they are

@monibo7075

3 ай бұрын

that's not a truck that a SUV my good sir

@MikeYork-bn1mt

3 ай бұрын

*TRUMP 2024*

@monibo7075

3 ай бұрын

@@MikeYork-bn1mt can he even be elected as president? Legally speaking

Brian you’re almost to 2m subscribers! So happy for you and your accomplishments throughout the years. You are so motivational, much respect

Beautiful!! Keep these vids coming

Can't wait!!! Stoked to see this beauty of a rig get a few mods. Super cool to see Brian this excited about a tank, I've always been a fan of these Excursions.

I can't believe how easily you get in and out of that rig and how much room you have around you when Seated. That is awesome. Yes, I would enjoy following your customization. Congrats on your new toy, B!

Welcome to the Excursion family brother!! I have a 2005 6.0 Powerstroke Limited that’s been bullet proofed, lift kit, as well as many other mods. I love my rig!!

Sweet truck and super clean! What a fantastic find you have there. I’ve owned a ‘97 7.3 and currently own an 03 6.0 powerstroke. Definitely differences between the two, on both sides of the coin, but I’d love to have my old 7.3 back to modify it and see what it is capable of with easy mods. This was a nice video and you are a fortunate man to have such a nice family and truck!!

Seeing Brian buy an Excursion with a 7,3 Powerstroke makes me love this guy even more. I’d love to see more videos about the truck! Btw the front guard looks awesome 😎

If you're going to put taller tires on it be sure to lower (numerically higher)the gears in the differentials. That way you don't put excess stress on the transmission. I can't wait to see you build this truck man! Also congrats!

@bandinopla

3 ай бұрын

I've understood everything you wrote.

@gregpenismith1248

3 ай бұрын

It's kind of points to put bigger tires on that thing. It's already too wide and long for anything rougher than a fire road.

@iceman27406

3 ай бұрын

these come with 4.10

I would definitely like to see the build progression on this rig, congratulations Brian.

Bro found one of the cleanest in the country. Low Low miles. This baby is not even broken in.. It will perform even better if he drives it consistently over time. Congrats Brian!

I wanna see wheels, tires, new exhaust, tune, wrap/paint, sound system, and Brian driving it in a cool scenario

@austinlester1683

3 ай бұрын

Why change it it’s already been modified

@jakerentmeester7504

3 ай бұрын

@@austinlester1683 add underglow and a light bar too then😂

Definitely would love to see more. Hahaha I love Kerri’s reaction. You can tell she’s not thrilled about an old car but she’s still supporting you

congrats brother, you deserve it!

i always loved your videos and now that i know you love 7.3 excursions made it that much better hahahaha i can’t get over how clean that thing is. congrats !!

@nick.dinoia

3 ай бұрын

mine didn’t like the cold tooooo much so i had issues with it not wanting to easily fire off in the cold, so i had to plug that thing in the night before when i knew it was going to be below 30. had high mileage so the injectors were prob just tired

Brian really found a Gem in this truck. Finding a 2002 Excursion with 70K miles one owner is wow... I loved this car back when I was a kid and seeing this one makes me want one now that I'm older 😅

Love it! I just bought an 02' F250 7.3 last July. Has 155k miles on it. Great motor!

@WineHouse33

3 ай бұрын

The 7.3 is an overhyped dinosaur...lol

@SquatchNomad

3 ай бұрын

@@WineHouse33 I love my overhyped dinosaur

@bbsal4031

3 ай бұрын

155? That's brand new. Our 7.3 excursion has 300,000. Runs like clock.

@bbsal4031

3 ай бұрын

​@@SquatchNomadyesss!!

OM MAN ! The gooooddd ollll 7.3 I remember I use to have a 1996 Ford f350 5 speed manual 4 door 8 ft bed 4x4 front sold axle Dana 60’ , trucks when they were trucks , but this is like Perfect for you because your a big man family man , and you need the space comfort and pulling power from that legendary 7.3 , you made one hell of a Purchase , I’m glad when I see people purchasing classic old school trucks and cars 🤝✊

Yes!! Definitely wanna see the truck upgrade journey!

Those 7.3’s are indestructible! Everyone around here where I’m from who has them, still drive them. Some have 400K-500K miles and still running on the stock motor. Smart buy Brian!

I would definitely like to see a build series or customize series on this truck. I really love the Excursion like you do. It sounds like we’re about the same age, I was in high school when these trucks were big and popular too. Normally I don’t allow people to call an SUV a truck, but this is my one exception, the Excursion. Main reason is because of the lack of a bed, but this thing is so huge like a truck, that…. OK….. you’re a truck. lol

Definitely would love to see the transformation!!! Congratulations brother you got you a heck of a badass family hauler.. It fits you perfectly!!! God Bless

My parents got an 03 excursion in 05 and still have it. I drove it for many years and plan to buy it from them very soon. That 44 gallon tank was never fun to fill up when gas was expensive but dang it’s hard to beat these tanks. Congratulations on a great rig!

I would like to add, in the colorado weather it is highly advised to use a diesel anti gel additive! Very nice truck.

Carli 4.5″ LIFT - PERFORMANCE 2.5 SYSTEM. You will absolutely love it. Still will be able to tow whatever you want but it will ride a smooth as a stock 150 or better. All of my 1 ton trucks get the Carli suspension make over as soon as I order them. I buy the suspension the same day due to lead time. Worth every penny.

@MightbePettingmyCat

3 ай бұрын

carli is dogshit😂

@michaelholliday6037

3 ай бұрын

What you said! Superior ride and quality for super duty trucks.

Please record the journey of your beautiful trucks upgrades and congrats Brian!! You deserve all the best!

Welcome to the Excursion family!!! I had mine 2000 limited since 2011. Love driving it!! Totally agree with the space specially, without the center console Like the newer trucks that are so wide, taking up some of my knee space Yes, I have a brand new diesel, but I still love my excursion and I drive it !!!

It has a coolant by pass on it as well!! Whoever had it took crazy care of it absolutely beautiful!! 7.3 best engine ever!! Hell ya congrats 🎊 more videos please

@XxXx-sc3xu

3 ай бұрын

What does a coolant bypass do

@russellridge8623

3 ай бұрын

That’s not a bypass. It’s a filter. Diesel engines are tough on coolant. 7.3 best on Zerex G05 Phosphate Free Antifreeze.

@coalminingforlife5050

3 ай бұрын

@@russellridge8623 It by passes it too the filter before entering the radiator! Hence it’s called a coolant by pass

He makes this excursion like I’m standing next to a ranger😂! Much love brother!! Thank you for posting family friendly content!

7.3 was definitely the way to go brian, i luv mine too n planning to do many more to it and im wishing you the best with yours. i say for the wheels and tires a 6 inch lift on 38s would look pretty good on it imo 🔥🔥

Definitely keep us posted on any and all upgrades on this pristine 7.3 Excursion!

What a man of culture.

Those Ford 7.3L diesels from 99 through 2004 (If I remember correctly) are solid, solid engines. Not sure about that bush bar, but that suspension looks solid. Interested to see what you do with it.

@waaa141995

3 ай бұрын

1994-2004 actually

@russellridge8623

3 ай бұрын

@@waaa141995 2003 was actually last year. Midway through morons at EPA had standards Ford had to meet. Thus the POS 6.0 was born. Last half of 03’ till they lost so many customers they went to 6.4 and eventually current 6.7 Powerstroke.

@7777777777e

3 ай бұрын

@@waaa141995 1994-2003 actually. You could get a 7.3l early 2003 or a 6.0l late 2003.

@akidim13

3 ай бұрын

Just wrote a comment about the bush bar , takes away from the car , doesn’t look good at all

Nice truck can't wait see what you do with it too fit your style keep us posted 🤙🏾

Heck yeah. I want to see everything you do to this truck. That thing is a classic beast. I had the same issue with feeling boxed in with the new Ram center consoles so I got a PowerWagon with a front bench seat. So glad I made the switch.

upgrade the 3 big wires, and your grounding cables from engine to chassis. (Add some extra if can find or make a place for it) will start up much quicker. super awesome truck/suv

@thefinalroman

3 ай бұрын

This is so true had so many problems trying to start those things usually they come with 2 batteries for a reason

When it comes to trucks, old is gold!

So sweet! Can’t wait to follow the process!!

Nothing like owning a 7.3L power stroke. I purchased mine at 20 years old with 70,000 miles and put it right to work with a 3000 lbs work body in the bed. That was three years ago and it’s made me nothing but money 40,000 miles later with minimal maintenance. Like you said the 7.3L has a reputation as a work horse and with a bit of maintenance will not let you down. Great buy!

Yep! This would be fun to see more of :) Bullbar is cool but not that pretty. The paint scheme is a bit grandma, but at the same time cool since it is a survivor.

That 7.3 diesel is one of my favorite engines ever built. Absolute unit.

That's awesome, Brian. I have a 2005 6.0l excursion on 37 inch tires and love it. Love to see your personal mods.

Please make a ton of vlogs with this beast! This is my all time favorite truck! The 7.3 can’t be beat!

Crazy how he makes that lifted excursion look small.

I know you more than likely wont respond to this post… but you have helped me more than you believe in my life and your larger and life personality .. your dedication and humble kindness is out of this world… Ive been heavy lifting for years and sadly with numerous injuries and my wife being extremely poorly I’ve taken a back seat with myself for years… until that is i started watching your videos… Thank you so much Brian and keep fighting strong mate.

I have a 7.3L diesel that use to be a NYFD command center, got it back in '09 and still drive it, it's amazing

Yes would love to follow & see the progression & mods to the Truck 😊💪🏻 much respect from Sweden

BEAST of a truck!! Congrats. Let’s get you some lights for it.

Have the same 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3 black vs white here in AK, either the 1st start was done like it was a gas engine or the fuel intjectors need to be replaced/updated for cold starts. No need to reve the engine. I have done a crud ton of reseach for additiosn/modifcations. I would say you only have about 2-3 years before modifcations are rare to get hold of. Would love see what you want to do it. It is perfect for us half giants to full giants!

My father drove an excursion in the early 2000's. Absolutely loved it!! EXCURSIONS AND THE H2'S are the best big man SUVS from back in the day for sure! 10-4!!

Awesome truck! I’m 41 and understand the nostalgia. Go bigger wheels/tires, but I’d go w chrome. White w chrome looks great. Gotta go 37” tires on her too.

Hell yeah joined the 7.3 community . I’m currently overhauling all my gaskets and injectors o rings love the simplicity of this engine .

I own a 2000 Excursion, 4x4 XLT 6.8L, and had a 2003 Ford F350 4X4 XLT 6.8L, if you're unaware, some simple things to keep in mind- -the stock wheel lockers are known to be finicky, Warn lockers seem to be the way to go -the rear hatch struts are known to loose their pressure which will cause problems keeping the hatch up, especially in colder weather, some people will actually buy new ones with a few more PSI -you probably know this one, the body style uses some of the same parts from the F250/F350 Pick ups, this means the lock actuators and widow motors might give out early -the third row seat, when removed, has a set of plastic wheels on one side for easy moving -front windshield wipers should be 20", the rear 16" -please use caution when closing the rear doors, if the hatch is closed before the barn doors, the barn doors may shatter the glass if they are attempted to be shut -an additional gas tank may make sense if you want 600+ miles per fill up, I normally keep mine at around half full to keep the excess weight to a minimum, I only fill it up completely if I need to drive longer distances -I would use caution when looking for "universal" parts that work on the F250/350/Ex's as things like a leaf spring for the F series when used on an Ex will add additional 2" to the over hight(example: 5" lift parts on F series will equal a 7" lift on an Ex), also, some parts like fender flairs will not fit properly on the rear as the rear parts will follow the straight design of the F series bed and not tapper upwards to the bumper like on an Ex rear end -if you are going to replace the front windshield at any point, take care in saving the factory sticker from the plant as the replacement glass will not have it, they are almost like a collectors item -it's still manly to get a step ladder to /reach/clean the roof -I bought a wide angled rear view mirror slip over attachment, works like a charm, I recommend thhe one from Broadway, as the other one I tried from Autozone, the tension nubs would not open up far enough -the Ex's uses Dana 50's, the F250/350's use Dana 60's, same set up, just smaller parts, I'd upgrade if wanting to really hit the trails/haul -maybe try an 8 foot antenna if you're getting bad radio signal -if you don't know your door code, depending on the year, their should be it on a sticker somewhere on a part someplace that's tucked just out of the way, it's possible to change it and set it to whatever desired combination as well as set up an additional combination that will only work in a specific way that I can not currently remember (Sorry!) -I'd get seat covers(leather ones even) to keep the factory ones protected as well as if you're looking to add some custom personality there are some decent Ex videos on YT that cover some possible common issues if that is of any interest ---That's about as much as can think of, Hope you enjoy your new ride, and drive safe! 😋👍🏻

Yeah buddy!! I have a 02 f250 7.3 and I love it! Congrats on the crazy find!

Yes I’m really interested in watching or updates videos on transformation building up your 2002 expedition.