5 Speed VS. Automatic
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From: south western NYS Latitude: 42.34 N, Longitude: 78.46 W
The 5 speed manual is the only way to fly, with an auto you are just part of the parts, With the 5 speed you "find the gear you need for speed".
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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From: south western NYS Latitude: 42.34 N, Longitude: 78.46 W
It is much much better
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 2001 F-150 SPORT:
I just ordered a 2001 F-150 4x4 Sport with a 4.6 and a 5 speed.
I wanted to know how the 5 speed hooked up with the 4.6 compares to the automatic combo?
I test drove one with an auto and thought it was ok, I imagine the 5 speed would be much better.
I’ll be getting it in May.</font>
I just ordered a 2001 F-150 4x4 Sport with a 4.6 and a 5 speed.
I wanted to know how the 5 speed hooked up with the 4.6 compares to the automatic combo?
I test drove one with an auto and thought it was ok, I imagine the 5 speed would be much better.
I’ll be getting it in May.</font>
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From: boston,ma,us
I wish my off-road package had a 5-speed, I miss the sportiness aspect. Unfortunately, 5-spd is not available with 5.4, I make due with E4OD. It's ok don't get me wrong, but the shift point is lagging, due to tow package configuration. I like auto to bang thru the gears rather than belabor the shift point... B&M did firm up the shift, but did nothing to improve shift point. Suppose I need one of those programming tools.
98 Off Road XLT, 5.4 w/forged crank, 9.75 ring, 3.55 posi, tranny cooler.
98 Off Road XLT, 5.4 w/forged crank, 9.75 ring, 3.55 posi, tranny cooler.
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From: Casco, MI , USA
I bought my truck with the manual and I will never go back to an auto (unless they force me). I feel like a mindless moron when driving the auto. The manual makes the trck drive how you choose and looses less HP internally.
Good Choice!
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My first Baby:
2000 SC XLT Bright Red, 4.2L
5speed
K&N air filter
3" intake mod
16" perma cool electric fan
Jacobs DIS
best 1/4 mile: 17.1 @ 81.53 MPH
total MPG average to date 19.15
My Second (but most important) Baby:
Hailey Jean, born April 9, 2000
Good Choice!
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My first Baby:
2000 SC XLT Bright Red, 4.2L
5speed
K&N air filter
3" intake mod
16" perma cool electric fan
Jacobs DIS
best 1/4 mile: 17.1 @ 81.53 MPH
total MPG average to date 19.15
My Second (but most important) Baby:
Hailey Jean, born April 9, 2000
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
look in the engine section under F150 vs F150
i raced my friends 98 5.4 auto with my 4.6 stick, and with all the added weight of my truck, supercab, stereo, sunroof, etc, we came pretty even
now remember, the 98 was the 235 hp 5.4, but still, not bad for almost a litre less displacement!
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The TRUCK:
1999 Black F150 XLT Sport 4x4 Flareside, 4.6 Triton V-8, Manual Transmission, Captains Chairs, Power Everything.
Appearance Changes:
Button-down Tonneau Cover, Webasto Sunroof, Spray-on Bed-liner, Xenon Fog and Headlights, Blackwidow Car Alarm, Window Tint, Wet Okole Seats (ALL).
Stereo:
2 10" Kicker CompVR's on Fosgate 360a2, Kicker Components Front & Fosgate 5x7 Rear on Fosgate 200a4, Blaupunkt Muchen Deck.
Performance:
265/70 R17 Yokohama Geolandar A/T+, Borla Split-Rear Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N FIPK, Rancho RS9000s, Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar.
i raced my friends 98 5.4 auto with my 4.6 stick, and with all the added weight of my truck, supercab, stereo, sunroof, etc, we came pretty even
now remember, the 98 was the 235 hp 5.4, but still, not bad for almost a litre less displacement!
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The TRUCK:
1999 Black F150 XLT Sport 4x4 Flareside, 4.6 Triton V-8, Manual Transmission, Captains Chairs, Power Everything.
Appearance Changes:
Button-down Tonneau Cover, Webasto Sunroof, Spray-on Bed-liner, Xenon Fog and Headlights, Blackwidow Car Alarm, Window Tint, Wet Okole Seats (ALL).
Stereo:
2 10" Kicker CompVR's on Fosgate 360a2, Kicker Components Front & Fosgate 5x7 Rear on Fosgate 200a4, Blaupunkt Muchen Deck.
Performance:
265/70 R17 Yokohama Geolandar A/T+, Borla Split-Rear Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N FIPK, Rancho RS9000s, Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar.