How are these v6's nowadays?

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May 12, 2008 | 03:38 PM

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Chris04v6

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Originally Posted by 4.2L_Guy

can u get a V6 crew cab short box 08?

doubtful. thats a pretty big truck for that engine. im sure you could special order, but then again i dont know much. maybe?

May 12, 2008 | 03:40 PM

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4.2trimble

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Originally Posted by 4.2L_Guy

a V6 wont get any better gas milage then a V8... just took a 400 mile trip... i went 324 miles on 25.8 gallons of gas... thats an amazing 12.67 mpg... ( i should note that that was on interstate doin 81mph the whole time)

25.8 gallons? My tank is 24.5? Hmm Thought I had the Biggest Tank they offered.

And 80+ is definitely not the in the peak MPG range for the 4.2!

And Sean have fun with your new truck! Great deal~

May 12, 2008 | 03:55 PM

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glc

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Nope, the only 08's that have a V6 are the 2wd XL standard cabs.

May 15, 2008 | 05:23 PM

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4.2L_Guy

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Originally Posted by 4.2trimble

25.8 gallons? My tank is 24.5? Hmm Thought I had the Biggest Tank they offered.

And 80+ is definitely not the in the peak MPG range for the 4.2!

And Sean have fun with your new truck! Great deal~

yeah thats what i thought... just looked at the receit to make sure... it was 25.8 mpg... i thought they were only 24.5 to. but i guess not.

May 15, 2008 | 05:24 PM

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4.2L_Guy

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Originally Posted by glc

Nope, the only 08's that have a V6 are the 2wd XL standard cabs.

u cant even get them in 4X4 anymore... if i custom ordered one i wonder if i could.

May 16, 2008 | 12:38 AM

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dirtyd88

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Originally Posted by 4.2L_Guy

yeah thats what i thought... just looked at the receit to make sure... it was 25.8 mpg... i thought they were only 24.5 to. but i guess not.

that pump was screwed up. the biggest tank that ford puts in the f150 is a 25.0 gallon tank. those go in the extended cabs only. they put 32 and 36 gallon ones in the econoline and super duties....

May 16, 2008 | 12:43 AM

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4.2trimble

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well i know for a fact mine is 24.5 and i have a 99 Rcab!

May 16, 2008 | 12:24 PM

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long07

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that pump was screwed up. the biggest tank that ford puts in the f150 is a 25.0 gallon tank. those go in the extended cabs only. they put 32 and 36 gallon ones in the econoline and super duties....

Thats not all true I have a 36 gallon in my 07 f-150 super cab long box!

May 17, 2008 | 12:39 AM

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dirtyd88

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well i meant that is what that is the sizes they put in the 97-03 models.

May 17, 2008 | 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by long07

I have a 36 gallon in my 07 f-150 super cab long box!

That's a lot of money at the gas pump.

May 18, 2008 | 10:01 PM

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sean46

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Just thought Id give a little update on how things are going so far. Overall I am very happy with my purchase. Truck is very smooth and fairly quiet. The V-6 seems like it will be enough power for my tastes. Havent had to fill up yet so we will see what happens there. I think the main thing that would be nice is if it had more handy little storage compartments and maybe another cupholder or two. Im sure these are more plentiful on the more loaded up versions. Maybe I can find some sort of interior accessory to help with this. If you know of any let me know. Sorry I dont have pics but the weather hasnt been great and its filthy already. I will update again later. Thanks guys for all your help!