Hey guys,

I was wondering a couple things. Our Harley F-150's have the same 5.4 liter engines as the standard line of F-150's that make 260 ponies. Now, we also have the easier flowing Lightning exhaust and an aluminum driveshaft. Shouldn't that free up a couple HP's at the rear wheels? I haven't seen any figures doccumenting this.

Mike

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Stay Out Of My Taildust

2000 Black Harley Davidson F-150
5.4 Liter v-8
K&N Air filter
20" Polished Aluminum Wheels
275/45/20 Goodyear GSII's
Billet Front Grille
Front Valence W/ driving lights and Billet Insert
3.55 Rear End
Leather Interior
Heated Seats
Hidden Hitch
Orange Pinstriping
Front and Rear Light Blackouts
Lowered 1" Front & Rear
Block heater

 

I was under the impression that the 2001 HD 5.4l were rated at 280hp. But I could be wrong.

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'01 Harley-Davidson SuperCrew

 

I agree, I believe the HD truck is rated at appx. 275 HP. The main difference is the higher-flow Lightning exhaust. Ford attempts to not make too big a deal of these numbers because they hurt the fleet EPA ratings for gas mileage and HP.

Years ago, the auto manufacturers decided to play down HP and other performance stats in most model lines in order not to feel the wrath of the govt. and its pollution, racing, etc. rulings. Much easier on the corporate pocketbook to take a low key stand.

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2000 F150 Harley-Davidson: Superchip, K&N FIPK
Hard Tonneau, Hidden Hitch, 2-Meter Rig (KG0UK)
'99 FLHRCI, '95 XLH