hi there my lease is coming to an end on my 06 f150. I am thinking of purchasing a 2008 ford super duty. I was wondering if i would fell a difrence in power from the 5.4L because i find its hard for the truck to hold speed on long hills on on the high way. I would like to solve that problem. Thanks in advance. Kevin

 

Two words: Turbo Diesel

 

my old F-250 had a the 6.8 and it felt way stronger than the 5.4 and even in stock form I could climb hills (I-40 thru new mexico) in OD without losing speed, the V-10 had better cold weather starts, cheaper oil changes and it cost 5 grand less than the turbo diesel and I could out run my uncles 7.3(when the trucks were empty) and I could tow with him until we got into the crazy hills then the diesel would start to pull away but if I had added a turbo to my V-10 then it would have been a different story

 

2 words: expensive maintenance.
You will never find yourself lacking for power with the V10 and they are pretty cheap to maintain, but the gas milage does kinda suck (12-14 mpg on the highway).

 

The world isn't ALL about diesels for cry-eye! The 3V V10 has been doing great for me. Plenty of hp and torque...it won't disappoint ya

 

thank you for the reply's guys and your right the world isn't all about diesels. i just dont feel like dropping 8,000 up here in canada so i can have a diesel. I do not tow much other then 21" boat from time to time and a 10'000 pond loaded work trailer thanks. kevin

 

You will do just fine with a V-10 for your needs...........

 

Go go for the V10, try to get the 4.10's or 4.30's. I spend a lot of time on the camper forums. Folks like me (who do not put a lot of miles on their trucks) love the power. I have the 3v V10 with the 4.30's, talk about impressive on steep inclinces pulling my 10,000 lb travel trailer with cargo (4 bikes & firewood) in the bed!!!! I get ~9mpg towing, mostly camp nearby within 3 hours, and take 2 trips down south 12-14 hour trips per year. The mileage does not change running locally on flat land or in the hills in WV, VA, and NC when towing that weight.

 

My brother has a '99 F-250 SD 4x4 Supercab Lariat with a V10, auto tranny and 4.30 gears and he still pulls 14 mpg on the highway (running Ford 5w-20 oil).
Whats nice about those gears is that at 70 mph its turning just about 2200 rpm, which means that engine is always producing great torque numbers so the truck can hold 70 mph up hills and you dont really need to kick it down to make it hold that speed.

 

A few more words: not worth it... chances are you will not even break even on money

 

Um, make that 3 works

Twin Turbo Diesel.

 

Hmmm...let's see - put on iron heads, 18:1 compression (and the beefy components to support that), along with the twin-turbo and imagine the power of what that normally aspirated V10 would do...

yes, it would be expensive but if you can actually do it.....

One word! - AWESOME! he he

 

I've had my 2003 V10 for 4 years and 11 months and it's the best truck or vehicle I've owned. I haven't had a single engine or drivetrain issue and it runs and starts like new. Got 3.73 gears and tow a few times a month up to 8000lbs and it doesn't hold up traffic on any interstate hills. My mileage is 11/12 and a little over 14 highway. It's all stock and I've never felt the need to buy a programmer, exhaust or any of that junk.

I'd buy another without a second thought. On the other hand:

I'd never spend my own $$ on a new diesel. Any of them. They perform great...when they're running right. An extra 7 to 8 thousand dollars for a high-priced gimmicky motor just so I can smell like a kerosene heater & be another diesel guinea pig?? Nah. Not for me.

 

Now there's a comment I can agree with!

 

Like my typo? I'm a tard.