What engine do you have and for what reson did you chose it?

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Feb 8, 2007 | 02:47 PM

#31

MGDfan

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Hi.

I chose the 5.407331 Litre 3V V8, just to pi$$ SlowerF150 off

Feb 8, 2007 | 02:47 PM

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Copperhead64

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5.4 because i felt like it !! j/k came with the FX2

Feb 8, 2007 | 03:16 PM

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dixiebandit69

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Originally Posted by Neal

HI!... The 5.4 because it is SO much better.

Right on Neal. Though I don't think a 5.4 is superior to a 460, I just couldn't get one in a new truck.

Feb 8, 2007 | 03:55 PM

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adrianspeeder

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From: Dover AFB DE / Harrisburg PA

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Originally Posted by chester8420

Not trying to hurt your feellings, but why do you like the 7.3? They're the biggest POS engines ever built by ford IMO. Did you get good service out of yours?

Yup, perfect runner, whoopin' tritons with every pull and highway cruse. Even original CPS. You couldn't get me to trade this truck unless find an identical twin with exception to having a ZF-6. Don't like the 4R100.

Nitpicky I know, but it's made by IH and just tuned by Ford.

Adrianspeeder

Feb 8, 2007 | 04:33 PM

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Neal

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From: WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA

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Originally Posted by Flagship

I bought mine with the 4.6 because it's ALL cast iron! No aluminum heads or block. Therefore none of the warping and corrosion problems associated with aluminum. Now, that metal is fine for thermostat housings and intake manifolds and the like, but it's far to flexible and soft for use in areas that are subjected to the stresses of combustion, in my not so humble opinion.

I've an 04 reg cab, long bed and have not ever used it for towing. I have had some considerable weight in the bed, and consider this engine plenty sufficient for my use. Empty, with light throttle, I have gotten as much as 22 MPG with this truck. I expect it to last for a very long time. I'm glad I got the engine I have.

Flagship

HI!... UH WRONG!!!! Ford never made a modular engine with cast iron heads. They all use aluminum. The 4.6 and 5.4 use the exact same heads. They will bolt on either engine, P.I or NON P.I.

Feb 8, 2007 | 05:08 PM

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JasonFX4

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From: Temple, Tx

5.4 cause thats what came with the FX4.

Feb 8, 2007 | 05:22 PM

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EsoxShep

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5.4, because some(4.2) is good, more(4.6) is better, and too much(5.4) is just right.

Actually, I ordered it that way. Only option I didn't order was the keyless entry.

Feb 8, 2007 | 06:03 PM

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JMC

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I wanted a 5 speed manual tranny. The biggest engine available was the 4.6. So I ordered one that way. After the warranty ran out I swapped out the 4.6 for a 5.4. I should have got a V10.

JMC

Feb 8, 2007 | 06:51 PM

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chester8420

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From: Vienna, Georgia

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Originally Posted by adrianspeeder

How many miles are on it?

Feb 8, 2007 | 07:03 PM

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Budha05STX

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From: San Antonio, Tx

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Originally Posted by bluejay432000

I didn't know a 4.6 could haul you!

I have the 5.4 because i wanted the largest V8 gas engine offered. I am pleased with it so far.

You wanted the largest engine......compensating much Blue?

They have pills to help you out with that.

Feb 8, 2007 | 07:08 PM

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chester8420

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From: Vienna, Georgia

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Originally Posted by Budha05STX

They have pills to help you out with that.

Feb 8, 2007 | 07:11 PM

#42

Jesse H

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Originally Posted by JMC

I wanted a 5 speed manual tranny. The biggest engine available was the 4.6. So I ordered one that way. After the warranty ran out I swapped out the 4.6 for a 5.4. I should have got a V10.

JMC

Yup, my friend got stuck with the 4.6 on his FX4 because he just had to have the 5-speed. How's the 5-speed handling that extra torque?

Feb 8, 2007 | 08:12 PM

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JMC

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From: Windsor,Ontario,Canada

I am in the process of installing #4 and with new clutch. I have my eye on a ZF6-650 and T-Case from a SuperDuty. That will be the next tranny.

JMC

Feb 8, 2007 | 08:19 PM

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SRockwood

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From: San Diego, CA

5.4L, towing.

Feb 8, 2007 | 08:26 PM

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SRockwood

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Originally Posted by chester8420

Reliability is determined by the owner.

Yep. Perfect example of this would be if you look at the reliability ratings for the F150 and then look at them for the Expedition. Same motor, transmission, etc, but there's a huge difference in "reliability" for them. Probably the soccer moms leaving OD on all the time, running the A/C on 50* days, changing the oil once the rods start knocking and accidentally putting the shifter in "2" and leaving it that way all day...

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