5.4 vs 6.8
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I believe the 4x4's come with 3.55 as std. equiptment towing 6000# I would go for the 3.73's especially if you get the 4.6. If you plan on putting taller tires on go for 4.10's. I put tires 1.5" taller than stock and mine kind of lugs in overdrive unless I get up to 75mph or better. I'm sure other members will chime in on this tune also.
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You're looking at a truck that will weigh in at around 6500 pounds. I would pass on the 5.4L with the 3.73 gears. The 4.10 gear would be a better choice. If you were to go the V10 route, the 3.73 gears would be OK. If you plan on adding larger tires then opt for the 4.30's. The mpg difference between the 5.4L/4.10 vrs the 6.8L/3.73 is maybe 1 mpg. Either way towing 6k your mpg will suck. Limited slip shouldn't cost you mpg. For the best performance get the V10 and 4.30 gears. If you want 3.73 and limited slip but Ford doesn't offer it then look to the aftermarket for a locker. ( http://www.powertrax.com/index.html )
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by blt694:
I'm going to order a new 2001 250 4x4 crew cab short box and not quite sure what engine,gears to get.I would only pull 6,000 lbs 10% of the time.Also looking at resale after a couple of years.Does limited slip have any effect on mileage? thanks for your input Blt</font>
I'm going to order a new 2001 250 4x4 crew cab short box and not quite sure what engine,gears to get.I would only pull 6,000 lbs 10% of the time.Also looking at resale after a couple of years.Does limited slip have any effect on mileage? thanks for your input Blt</font>
a truck out of state (MT.) so I can get the 4.10 with LS and also there is no sales tax in MT. That's worth about $2,500.00
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02-25-2001, 01:13 AM
BLT694-
Like V10 Man said, that's a pretty heavy truck. You'll definitely want the 4.10 gears if you get the 5.4L engine. With the 3.73 gears, the GCWR is only 13,500 lbs and the max tow rating is 7100 lbs. Not much margin of safety for those few times the trailer might be a little heavier than 6k.
As for resale, bigger engines always bring more money. You'll probably recoup a substantial amount of the initial cost of the "upgrade". which is about $600 for the V10.
Scott-
You may want to check on the "legality" of purchasing vehicles out-of-state since CA has such strict laws. Despite their "exempt" EPA status, there is a CA-emissions version of each Super Duty engine.
Also, in OK, we have to pay our home state's taxes regardless of where the truck was purchased. This is because some of our neighboring states are like MT and have no "sales" tax. I'm sure that if a bunch of OK politicians can figure this out, the the well-educated people of CA have done the same. Just some things to check on so that you don't get surprised later on.
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Like V10 Man said, that's a pretty heavy truck. You'll definitely want the 4.10 gears if you get the 5.4L engine. With the 3.73 gears, the GCWR is only 13,500 lbs and the max tow rating is 7100 lbs. Not much margin of safety for those few times the trailer might be a little heavier than 6k.
As for resale, bigger engines always bring more money. You'll probably recoup a substantial amount of the initial cost of the "upgrade". which is about $600 for the V10.
Scott-
You may want to check on the "legality" of purchasing vehicles out-of-state since CA has such strict laws. Despite their "exempt" EPA status, there is a CA-emissions version of each Super Duty engine.
Also, in OK, we have to pay our home state's taxes regardless of where the truck was purchased. This is because some of our neighboring states are like MT and have no "sales" tax. I'm sure that if a bunch of OK politicians can figure this out, the the well-educated people of CA have done the same. Just some things to check on so that you don't get surprised later on.
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/Ravin DI/DO, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 F150 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.
2000 4x4 F250 SD XLT SuperCab SWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, 4.30LS, Tape & CD player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, 265/75R16 OWL tires, Smittybilt nerf bars & Line-X bedliner.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by nomo:
BLT694-
Like V10 Man said, that's a pretty heavy truck. You'll definitely want the 4.10 gears if you get the 5.4L engine. With the 3.73 gears, the GCWR is only 13,500 lbs and the max tow rating is 7100 lbs. Not much margin of safety for those few times the trailer might be a little heavier than 6k.
As for resale, bigger engines always bring more money. You'll probably recoup a substantial amount of the initial cost of the "upgrade". which is about $600 for the V10.
Scott-
You may want to check on the "legality" of purchasing vehicles out-of-state since CA has such strict laws. Despite their "exempt" EPA status, there is a CA-emissions version of each Super Duty engine.
Also, in OK, we have to pay our home state's taxes regardless of where the truck was purchased. This is because some of our neighboring states are like MT and have no "sales" tax. I'm sure that if a bunch of OK politicians can figure this out, the the well-educated people of CA have done the same. Just some things to check on so that you don't get surprised later on.
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BLT694-
Like V10 Man said, that's a pretty heavy truck. You'll definitely want the 4.10 gears if you get the 5.4L engine. With the 3.73 gears, the GCWR is only 13,500 lbs and the max tow rating is 7100 lbs. Not much margin of safety for those few times the trailer might be a little heavier than 6k.
As for resale, bigger engines always bring more money. You'll probably recoup a substantial amount of the initial cost of the "upgrade". which is about $600 for the V10.
Scott-
You may want to check on the "legality" of purchasing vehicles out-of-state since CA has such strict laws. Despite their "exempt" EPA status, there is a CA-emissions version of each Super Duty engine.
Also, in OK, we have to pay our home state's taxes regardless of where the truck was purchased. This is because some of our neighboring states are like MT and have no "sales" tax. I'm sure that if a bunch of OK politicians can figure this out, the the well-educated people of CA have done the same. Just some things to check on so that you don't get surprised later on.
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