about to get a new truck
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about to get a new truck
Hey all,
I currently have a 94 F150 with the inline 6 and an automatic transmission. I am looking to trade trucks for a 2003 but I am somewhat undecided in what to get. The truck will be used to pull three diffrent trailers. A car carrier to the local drag strip, small bass boat, and a horse trailer.
I don't get them out very often but I do need a truck that I know can handle the load that will be put upon the truck, especialy by the car carrier. I also drive about a 50 mile round trip every day, 6 days a week to and from work so I will be racking up some miles.
I am going to get a regualr cab styleside(I don't need anything more). I just can't decide weather to get the 4.6 5 speed or a 5.4 auto. I have even been concidering trying to get a lightning but I have no real need for a truck that powerful.
I don't really know anything about these new modular engines, i'm a fan of the old school engines. SO can anyone tell me the pros and cons of both drive trains?
Thanks in advance
Andrew
I currently have a 94 F150 with the inline 6 and an automatic transmission. I am looking to trade trucks for a 2003 but I am somewhat undecided in what to get. The truck will be used to pull three diffrent trailers. A car carrier to the local drag strip, small bass boat, and a horse trailer.
I don't get them out very often but I do need a truck that I know can handle the load that will be put upon the truck, especialy by the car carrier. I also drive about a 50 mile round trip every day, 6 days a week to and from work so I will be racking up some miles.
I am going to get a regualr cab styleside(I don't need anything more). I just can't decide weather to get the 4.6 5 speed or a 5.4 auto. I have even been concidering trying to get a lightning but I have no real need for a truck that powerful.
I don't really know anything about these new modular engines, i'm a fan of the old school engines. SO can anyone tell me the pros and cons of both drive trains?
Thanks in advance
Andrew
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DOOMSDAY,
These numbers are Regular cab, 4x2 and 3.55 axle:
4.6L manual, towing = 3500 lb
4.6L auto, towing = 7200 lb
5.4L auto, towing = 8300 lb
If you have a horse trailer and tow a car, I would pass on the manual tranny.
These numbers are Regular cab, 4x2 and 3.55 axle:
4.6L manual, towing = 3500 lb
4.6L auto, towing = 7200 lb
5.4L auto, towing = 8300 lb
If you have a horse trailer and tow a car, I would pass on the manual tranny.
