I know this is a F150 location, but figured at lot of you have experience or researched as well on maybe trading for one.

I might have a chance to trade my 99 F150 XLT 4x4 with the 5.4 for a 97 Powerstroke.

Info on my truck:
XLT Stepside extended cab with lariat seats front and back.
Power locks/windows/seat.
5.4 with 150K miles.
Plugs, all fluids, water pump, brakes, ball joints were all done within the last year.
New Battery.
I've ran synthetic in it for the last year.
4x4 works great.
Have a CAI, Roll bar with lights, light behind grill, 35" tires, turbo muffler into a 4" tip out the side. Those are the only aftermarket parts.
Good running turck!!
BAD: rockers are rusted through, need replaced. Usual odometer lights go out.

Info on powerstroke:
97 regular cab.
Has lift with 35" tires.
270K miles.
No leaks, turbo was just rebuilt.
Tranny was recently rebuilt.
injectors have bigger bore with stock nozzle.
Has a chip that plugs into the computer but it went bad, will need replaced if you want more power.
3 guages, exhaust, boost, trans temp.
has superduty intercooler.
new glow pulgs with valve cover gaskets.
powertracs loc right posi unit in rear.
Newer set of batteries.

Thats all the info I have.

Going from a extended cab to single cab will be tough. I've always read/seen the powerstrokes last well into the upper 300K or 400K area if taken care off. As for the F150 well in to the 230K mark or up.

Really looking for opinions if you would do the trade? If not why?

Anything I should look at or check out on the powerstroke? Anything I should ask him that would throw out flags to stay away?

Thanks for the input.

 

What do you need a Powerstroke for? Do you do a lot of heavy hauling or towing?

 

I don't think it's worth it

 

The devil you know is better then the devil you dont. I woulldnt do it unless I really had a need for a tow vehicle..

 

I am actually looking into getting a diesel to! The main reason would be for towing and mpg. What are they asking for it? If I were you I would look into getting a cummins. Little more but a great motor and will run longer then the truck may last! Just my opinion.

 

I wouldnt do it, too many miles for me and you get less cab space. diesel is also more than gas along with higher maintenance costs.

 

Although not the same years, my friend just straight traded his 2010 F150 for a lifted and slightly modded 06ish F250 with 100k and he is NOT happy. Already has had engine and transmission troubles.
Again unless you really need to tow I don't think its worth it at all.

 

I dont tow much at all. I was mainly getting it for the reliability and the fact it was turbo. I've been looking into building my remote turbo kit for the F150, but i"m not sure I should be looking into that at 150K miles.

I've always been into turbo vehicles. Been wanting a turbo diesel for a long time. This one just seemed like it was taken care of and had everything done to it that I would do to one.

Deal didn't end up going through.

Thanks for the input though!!!

 

Superchargers are the way to go with modular engines. There really isnt much out there as far as turbo stuff goes. There is bolt on superchargers. Several..

 

Not a big supercharger fan.
Doing a remote kit on the F150 isn't to hard if you can weld and do research. hardest part is finding the right size turbo and getting a tune.

$ to $ you can put a reliable turbo kit together yourself for muc less than a supercharger kit, and at the same time will give you more over all power now and for future use.

I know it's been a debate, and it always will be. Everyone has their opinion.


I will say this:

All of the Semi's that I've seen all run turbo's. Think about the power they make and the mileage they rack up. No superchargers there

 

superchargers make the most power down low in the rpm range where we need it with these trucks. turbos are better suited for the higher rpm range.

i cant believe you are comparing a HUGE 8.3 liter diesel to a 5.4 gas motor.

but when diesels were built long ago, some were 2 stroke and were supercharged

 

speaking of old superchargers i've found a supercharger for a good ol flathead ford! i wish dad never scrapped out our old '48 f-6.... had 46,000 original miles on the motor and tranny... woulda been the coolest ride in the parking lot with the thing lowered with a home made bed, and painted matte black...

 

Mileage isn't something to look at... It's all about how you drive it, and how it's already been driven. I have 2 Ford trucks in my driveway:

97 4.6L V8 Extended Cab Regular box: 338,000KM (Original everything, aftermarket suspension and dual exhaust)

2000 4.2L V6 Extended Cab Flareside: 365,000KM (Original everything power-train. New power steering pump - original pump was good, pulley wasn't, and they wouldn't sell just a pulley and it's also had some exhaust work, nothing aftermarket just some patches lol)

 

I didn't mean to compare our 5.4 to a diesel motor....I ment in general turbo's are used on semis and they never switched to superchargers.

As for low end power....that's what I ment for choosing the right turbo.

both are nice to have....I didn't mean to hurt anyones feelings

 

JetHat makes a great point. I would rather keep, and live with, problems I know about than inherit issues unknown. Diesel would be fun but I wouldnt do it especially to single cab no way.