DaveH not looking to start anything Fact is I was beat in my 5.4 by a jeep V6.Yes it is possible.The 3,000 dollars extra you paid for the 5.4 don't mean **** to me.I have owned trucks all my life. I buy what performs well. just like my 5.4 my 4.2 can and will be beaten.But it is a kick *** truck

[This message has been edited by dhouck (edited 03-31-2001).]

 

I find it interesting that similarly equiped trucks with only diff being a 4.2 VS a 5.4 and the 4.2 winning...
Now I will say my 4x4 5.4 isn't the fastest truck i've drove, but it'll happly do 100+ and will actually get there rather quickly.
Braggin about beating a EXPY is like braggin about beating up the school retard.
The expy is heavy, w/3.55 god, a slug to boot.
I did test drive a 5.4 stock, that was damn quick. exactly like what i have now but it was a 98. A short quick sprint, I think that a 2wd v6 5spd VS a 4x4 sc 5.4 auto would be close, simply due to the weight. If the 5.4 was a stick, it wouldn't be close.
The only thing slowing me down is I can't get my rpms up before I take off like in a standard.
anyhow.

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Dr.(wife says i'm spoiled) Jones.
2000 F-150 5.4L
AUTO,SC-sb 4x4-XLT, 3.55LS, 8.8 front- 9.75 rear, sidesteps, sprayed in liner, 17"wheels ORP, trailer-tow pkg, CD, Cpt chairs, 4whl ABS, Keyless Entry, Airbox silencer removed/K&N, Amsoil(transfercase, motor, rearend(with no friction modifer AND IT WORKS GREAT NOW ), 3" custom dynomax ultra flow catback, as an anniversary gift. With a best of 18.5 MPG.
kjones02@elp.rr.com, strengthbeyondstrength2000@yahoo.com waiting for the 275hp PSD
www.ford-diesel.com , www.fordvschevy.com/ , www.blueovalnews.com/, www.webattack.com, www.thedieselpage.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi

 

I agree that a 5.4 with a 5 speed would be a much better truck.with Fords automatic over drive transmission you lose power through the transmission. Fords old C6 3 speed auotmatic was a better transmission.harder on gas but better power

 

Actually the 3,000 dollars more im paying for more power and a better engine. So it does mean Quoated "s***". Look the longer this posts goes the better. As more 5.4L will post and shut you up. Like I said post something in Engine section where majority of us post. If you can't do that than why argue with me??? Im right your wrong. Im telling the truth your telling a lie. You are a phony and I am honest. I tell facts you tell fiction. You tell yourself what you want to hear but I tell you what you know you hear and that is 5.4L is way more powerful than your 4.2L. That jeep engine is crap. It feels more like a 4cylnder. Buddy of mine had one told me quote "This engine is such a piece of junk". It had no accelartion. Getting on highway you felt like you had a chevy metro engine in it.

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package
Factory ordered: 12/5
recieved: 2/22

Current Mods: Ford Plastic bedliner, Bug Deflector II

 

This is a interesting thread, keeps me laughing ... you guys and gals have a great evening.

 

Let's take a step in here, shall we?
First off, the story I believe isnt as true as they say. The 4.2l makes an astounding (not really) 205 horsepower. Wow. Then, the 5.4l (whoever said its a POS is the dumbest SOB Ive ever came across because it was the top 10 motor in Murrays) has an amazing 260 horsepower. Ok. Now, that you got the numbers, who do you think would win in a race? A V8 with 260hp, or a V6 with 205hp and half the torque? Come on people. Ive had a 4.6l (two of em) and no way in hell a V6 could even read my licence plate. You dont know how many times Ive seen 99 and up F150s without the Triton V8 badge just get eaten by any f150 with the triton v8 badge, even if the V8 truck was a 4x4. When I went from my 4.6l to my 5.4l, it was a night and day comparison. The 5.4l would absolutly stomp on the 4.6l, especially above 40. From 40 till cutoff, the 5.4l would tear the 4.6l into pieces. Any owner with a 4.2l V6, step up, and ill show you what good ol' american V8 power does to a (giggle) V6 powered truck.

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Former fast46triton
2001 Ford F150 XLT Supercab, Silver two-tone with deep wedgewood blue on bottom, 5.4l Triton V8, 3:55 LS Gears

Upcoming mods!
1) Superchip
2) FIPK

 

I would bet a 5spd can tow the same as an auto for the first few times. After that, the wear and tear would catch up to you. I can tow a decent amount with the 4.2L and 4spd, but with a 5spd, there might be problems. I would not want to tow anything over 3000 lbs. on a regular basic with the 5spd. Just because it CAN do it, doesn't mean that you should. Reminds me of a saying in the Army, "everything is air-droppable once."

With that said, I personally think that outside of BTB traffic and towing, the 5spd is the better choice. More efficient, lighter, simpler, faster, easier to work on, cheaper...


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'98 SC XLT 4.2
4x2 3.55 ls
Gibson 3" cat back
K&N filter (who doesn't?)
Cpt. chairs, and those oh so cool auto headlights.
Factory door steps to get my pants dirty

 

Hey fast54trition thank you for coming to my rescue. Hey read some of Dhoucks post they will make you laugh. He just sounds stupidier and stupidier after every post he makes to try and say 4.2L stock will kill 5.4L which is piece of junk he says. Hes just another jealous 4.2L v6 owner. The v6 engine could be made alot more powerful with mods that will make it more compatiable to v8 and possibly overcome it but stock for stock no way.

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package
Factory ordered: 12/5
recieved: 2/22

Current Mods: Ford Plastic bedliner, Bug Deflector II

 

I had a loner 150 2X4 reg cab 8 foot bed... It was a 4.2 L V6 and man would it ever burn that passengers side tire with the 5 spd but I don't think it would match my 5.4 Supercrew, but the 4.6 is not the peppiest engine I have ever seen so maybe there is hope for the six in a race, providing the 4.6 has an automatic tranny. Oh yeah and if you want a real engine Superduty Powerstroke diesel 6 spd. breaks loose in third if I mash it

 

What is with all of this Ford on Ford hatin'? I had a 97 Ford Reg. cab 4by w/ 4.6 and auto. The fact was the truck was a dog. I could chirp the tires if I held the brake a little. I've also driven a 5.4 ext. cab, shortbox 4by. Not too shabby off the start, however loses it fast. Tranny takes too much away from it. I currently own a 97 Reg. cab Flareside 4x4, w/ a 4.2 and a 5 speed. Keep in mind the truck is completely stock minus the Flowmaster muffler. I have walked away from numerous tritons, mostly ext. cabs. The fact is the 5.4 auto doesn't allow the truck to stay in it's powerband like I can with my 4.2. For $3500 dollars I can live without the V8 sound, and I can sleep better at night knowing I have a more capable truck.

 

Not another post like that. Look one thing we all could agree on is we love are Fords. I don't like arguing with fello F-150 owners. But to say the 5.4L is sluggish and the 4.2L is better is way out of line and you know it bigredflarside. Let me tell you something I could get a pretty good smoke show with my truck but choice not to as it wears tires out. Ive done it and don't just churp like you stated. That is bull

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package
Factory ordered: 12/5
recieved: 2/22

Current Mods: Ford Plastic bedliner, Bug Deflector II

 

DaveH,
If you had read my message correctly, I was stating that my 4.6 auto. was only able to chirp the tires w/ the assistance of the brake pedal. I never said anything about the 5.4. I know for a fact the 5.4 can put on a good smoke show, I've seen it. I never said that it couldn't. You misread my post. The fact is I'm happy with my truck, and you are happy with yours. I was just stating what I have experienced.

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1997 Ford F-150 Reg. cab Flareside 4x4.
4.2 V-6 5 spd.
Mods:Flowmaster muffler.
Big red Ford oval on
black tinted back
window
Up and coming:
supercharger
Gibson Exhaust
16x8 rims w/285/75R16's
Stainless Steel Nerfbars

 

Hey I apologize bigredflarside after rereading I did misunderstand u. Sorry half a sleep. In my opininon every F-150 is a great truck in my eyes whether you have the 4.2L,4.6L, or 5.4L. Ford is the best which I believe we all could agree on as for the quality of our Trucks. As for performance though the 5.4L is the strongest engine. There is no replacemnet for displacement and thats all I have to say

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package
Factory ordered: 12/5
recieved: 2/22

Current Mods: Ford Plastic bedliner, Bug Deflector II

 

DaveH,

Infact when I had my 4.6l V8, I knew it wasnt faster than a 5.4l, but mentally I thought it was, and thats what the V6 guys are doing. Once they pull their heads out they'll see the light.

 

That was good entertainment.