strange logic but okay...exactly what kind of response are you wanting out of it?

 

Man, keep the Ford!! They are awesome..

 

I mean I wasn't expecting huge gains but I figured the weight to power ratio could somehow come into play, but these 4.6 are kinda weak. I do regret not getting the 5.4 but I dont believe they come in the flareside, cause thats what salesman told me at the dealership. I guess I should just suck it up and keep modding cause I do love the way it looks and I did get a pretty good deal on it.

 

Hell yeah !!! As a matter of fact, there are a few RC's new body styles running down HEMI's left and right.

Send a HEMI my way, he better be hella modded to beat me.

 

I checked your profile and all I can say is, wow those #'s are impressive. And you're not running any power adder, thats all motor? I hope I can get somewhere near there with my truck.

 

12k for a truck? I don't know about that place but there are dealerships around here that advertise current model year vehicles for a wopping 50% off. WOW! You know how they do that? They are used. '05s have been out for at least a year now. I'd be willing to bet that these 12k Hemis are used Hemis.

The 4.6 is not a weak motor. It's not the motor for hauling or towing heavy loads, the 5.4 is designed for that duty. The 4.6 isn't a powerhouse in stock trim, especially for thoes of you with drive by wire. Thoes new F150's are heavy too. The 4.6 in the '98 I had, woke up more and more with each mod. The supercharger really did the trick. It costs a few bucks, but it's a great learning experiance and made the truck fun as he!! to drive. That's obviously not for everyone but spending a few bucks might wake up that motor and make it feel more worth while. I guess what I'm trying to say is don't give up on that 4.6. There is good power in there and there are people here who can aid you in safely tapping into it.

 

Looks like the salesman lied to you. The 5.4L is available in all cab styles, and in all trim levels except the STX. I sell, and see, R/C 5.4's all day long, every day of every week.

 

I have no trouble smoking a hemi and I got a heavy a$$ Screw with a 3:55 gear
First gear they’re still there but fading; second gear, I’m gone

 

So you can get a flareside 5.4, thats all I cared about, I wanted the flares and my 4 ft tall salesman told me it didn't come in the flareside.

 

Ouch...yeah he lied to you. Dang salesmen. I had the same thing happen except my salesman told me they weren't going to put the 5.5 ft. bed on the supercab 2wd only the 4wd. A week later I saw one. I was pissed.

 

I currently have 8000+ tin wrapped '06 HEMI's sitting here at work....This is an older picture...but you get the idea....

 

How many door dings are down there?

 

Maybe you could swipe one for noname05 and he could have him a Hemi and keep his F150.

 

Don't even get me started....this venture started out when Chysler put the wrong wiring harness in the trucks and vans...so instead of shutting down the plant and "re-tooling"...the brought them all to lots in the area and fixed them there....

Another thing, their "DATONA" versions were not selling well...so they used these lots to add "leather" seats....

Now, the majority of the lots are used for logistic purposes.....

Funny, we have Chrysler and Ford here....I only see Chrysler doing this practice of transporting vehicles to lots around the area....

I will say, that the 2 yrs that they have been doing this here at my work...I have yet to understand the logic of how this is saving them time and money....



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On a side note...Back in January when I was looking for a new truck...I did extensive research and testing prior to choosing a truck....believe me....I am not one to throw $30k+ at something that is not going to last through the years....I felt that I was impartial to all brands and would have honestly choosen any of them....but it was FORD that I choose...I grew up in a Chevy family and gave Ford owners a REAL hard time....so you can imagine my surprise and my families when I drove home a FORD....

NoName...I can tell you from experience that you will have nothing but trouble with that Dodge if you were to buy it....They are nice looking trucks and have an AWESOME engine...but the quality of the build is sub-par and will cause you troubles in the long run...but...like anything else in life....it is YOUR decision and I am sure you will make the right one for YOU....but for ME...I will not sacrifice safety and security on the road for "style" and "speed".....

 

Speed...maybe a Dodge has more speed?

Style...Definitely not, 04-05 Ford one of the most beautiful pickups ever made IMHO.