4.6 or 5.4 V8
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From: torrance,ca
Fast 46 & Tina
Well thanks again.That is why i,m asking these ?.
You both made it clear that the superchip gives the best bang for the buck.
Tina I am going to get an auto ,3.55 LS rear.
2WhL DR.
Well thanks again.That is why i,m asking these ?.
You both made it clear that the superchip gives the best bang for the buck.
Tina I am going to get an auto ,3.55 LS rear.
2WhL DR.
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From: SD, USA
Molecule,
Tina knows more about the changes for 2000 than I do. She mentioned a new island blue color and an available overhead console. I think everything else will remain the same.
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1999 XLT SC, 4x4, Long Bed, 4.6 with manual trans. Deep wedgewood blue
Tina knows more about the changes for 2000 than I do. She mentioned a new island blue color and an available overhead console. I think everything else will remain the same.
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1999 XLT SC, 4x4, Long Bed, 4.6 with manual trans. Deep wedgewood blue
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From: Wilmington, NC
Well fast46triton you beat me to it:
molecule: Yes my beast gets what I think is very good milage and yes it did get better when I added the Superchip!! The flowmaster and K&N air filter help the beast run better but the chip really added the hp/torque. It just happened to be an added bonus that my gas milage improved, but I'll take it. Also I haven't had the gears changed to compensate for the bigger tires, so my gas milage is really a little bit better
What ever you do, don't rule out the Superchip. I can't imagine driving w/out it now! Are you leaning toward the 5speed or auto? I've the 5sp and that also causes me to get better milage. But I had to order it. You never find these babys on the sales lot!
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97F150 XLT SC 4x4 Flairside 4.6 V8 5sp Dk Toreador Red, 3.55LS
ARE tonneau cover, p255/70rx16 tires (came w/235), Superchip
Pioneer CD w/4 Polk Speakers & Clarion APA5240amp, skid plates
bed liner, side window deflectors, reese hitch, K&N air filter
40s-2chamber Flowmaster, Bosch +4 spark plugs, rustproofing
[This message has been edited by Tina (edited 07-01-1999).]
molecule: Yes my beast gets what I think is very good milage and yes it did get better when I added the Superchip!! The flowmaster and K&N air filter help the beast run better but the chip really added the hp/torque. It just happened to be an added bonus that my gas milage improved, but I'll take it. Also I haven't had the gears changed to compensate for the bigger tires, so my gas milage is really a little bit better
What ever you do, don't rule out the Superchip. I can't imagine driving w/out it now! Are you leaning toward the 5speed or auto? I've the 5sp and that also causes me to get better milage. But I had to order it. You never find these babys on the sales lot!------------------
97F150 XLT SC 4x4 Flairside 4.6 V8 5sp Dk Toreador Red, 3.55LS
ARE tonneau cover, p255/70rx16 tires (came w/235), Superchip
Pioneer CD w/4 Polk Speakers & Clarion APA5240amp, skid plates
bed liner, side window deflectors, reese hitch, K&N air filter
40s-2chamber Flowmaster, Bosch +4 spark plugs, rustproofing
[This message has been edited by Tina (edited 07-01-1999).]
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GO WITH THE 4.6 / 5SPD. JUST PICKED MINE UP IN MAY HERE IN GERMANY, AND AM GETTING 16.5 MPG ON THE AUTOBAHN. ON A TRIP BACK FROM SLOVAKIA THRU AUSTRIA WAS ABLE TO GET 19.1 AND THAT WAS CARRING A SMALL HOT AIR BALLOON IN THE BED. I HAVE THE SUPERCAB OFFROAD 4X4 WITH THE 3.55LS IN FOREST GREEN.THE FACTORY FORGOT MY TONEAU COVER ALL OTHER PARTS WERE THERE SO NOW THAT I HAVE IT INSTALLED AM HOPEING FOR A BIT BETTER
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When choosing between the 4.6 and 5.4, I think you have to ask yourself two questions.
1) Do I prefer maximum performance?
-or-
2) Do I prefer maximum gas mileage?
If you choose 1, get the 5.4. If you choose 2, get the 4.6. Either way, you are getting a solid truck engine, that will perform well for years when properly maintained.
I opted for the 4.6, and have no regrets. My truck is a 99 S/C with auto, 3.55ls. Love the truck, and I have no complaints about get-up-and-go. The 4.6 is a punchy little engine. And just in case you're curious, I'm getting about 16.5 mixed driving. Not bad for a 2-and-a-half ton chunk of metal.
Adios!
1) Do I prefer maximum performance?
-or-
2) Do I prefer maximum gas mileage?
If you choose 1, get the 5.4. If you choose 2, get the 4.6. Either way, you are getting a solid truck engine, that will perform well for years when properly maintained.
I opted for the 4.6, and have no regrets. My truck is a 99 S/C with auto, 3.55ls. Love the truck, and I have no complaints about get-up-and-go. The 4.6 is a punchy little engine. And just in case you're curious, I'm getting about 16.5 mixed driving. Not bad for a 2-and-a-half ton chunk of metal.
Adios!
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Mr.Wizard - I have a '97 SC with the 4.6 rated at only 215HP and I'm very happy with it. I used to drag race so having power and performance is in my blood but I applied my 90% rule when I picked this motor. 90% of the time I drive the truck, I don't need to do 0-60 in the least amount of time. Therefore, the smaller V-8 was a better choice for me. 90% of the time, I just want to get from point A to point B. I installed a Flowmaster muffler and I get 17.5 MPG consistantly compared to the 14-15 my buddy gets with his '97 5.4 which is rated at only 15 hp higher. I don't tow anything. For the 10% of the time I might wish I had the extra HP. I'll take the better gas mileage instead.