Go with the 4.6L.

 

Go with what ever V8 you can aford to get or what ever V8 they have on the lot if you can't wait 6 to 8 weeks on a truck you order to come in.

 

Many always say that the 4.6l isnt that powerful. I dont think it gets the respect it deserves. Its a strong, giddyyup! motor. Sure, if you can afford the 5.4l, get it. But if you cant, you wont be disapointed by the 4.6l, trust me!

 

How do the three engines translate to cubic inches, like I grew up with. I have had three F150 SCs in the past. One with a 351ci and two with the 302s.
My new '97 has the 4.2L which equals ??
Ken

 

Not sure on the 4.2l, but Ill check. The 4.6l though is 281ci, and the 5.4l is 330.

 

I think the 4.2 is 256 C.I.

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'97 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2V6, 5spd, Superchipped, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.

 

Get the V8. Probably little if any diference in the actual mileage that you will get.

 

Horsepower Ratings
---------------2000 specs:------------------
Ford V6 4.2l (205hp/255p)
GMC V6 4.3l (200hp/260p)
Dodge V6 3.9l (175hp/230p)
Toyota V6 3.4l (190hp/220p)
Ford V8 4.6l (220hp/290p)
GMC V8 4.8l (270hp/285p)
GMC V8 5.3l (285hp/325p)
Dodge V8 5.2l (230hp/300p)
Toyota V8 4.7l (245hp/315p)
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Anyway, if you havn't allready bought your truck, I say go with whatever engine you want. As long as it is a Ford Truck.

http://www.gmc.com/sierra/engines.html http://www.4adodge.com/ram/frameset_...00&models&1500 http://www.toyota.com/ http://www.ford.com (sucks in my opinion)


[This message has been edited by 4byFord (edited 02-06-2000).]

 

4byFord: Agree with your last line totally. Where are you in Canada?

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Black 2000 SC XLT short-box. 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 Limited Slip. Side steps, CD, remote entry, FORD box liner. Add-ons: Older Windstar driver's side wiper blade (with the air scoop, because I don't slow down when it rains), back-up beeper, "f150online.com" sticker and snazzy Tweetie Bird floor mats.

My third F-series: '73 F-100, '98 F-150 and '00 F-150. Great trucks!

 

If you're looking to save a few dollars--well, more than a few, go with the V-6. I had a 1998 F-150 work truck with the V-6 and 3.55 towing axle. I pulled a 3000 pound trailer from Mississippi to New Mexico when the truck was new with no trouble. I have pulled a loaded horse trailer--4000-4500 pounds--in the New Mexico mountains with little struggle.

I Superchipped the truck a few months after purchase. Main reason was I wanted better transmission performance. The stock computer program does not give you very good passing power at speed (over 60mph). The Superchip firmed up my shifts for towing, but also allowed for a double downshift at speed so that I could get up and go very nicely.

Get the V-6, save the money, buy a Superchip and a few horses! :-)

-Mike

 

I have the 5.4L for heavy towing purposes only. The engine is a pig on gas. The difference in fuel mileage between a 4.2 and 4.6 in minimal. Go with the 4.6. You might get better package discounts with the v6. It's your 20,000-25,000 bucks.

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99 F150 XLT Supercab Towing Package 5.4L Auto Two Tone Med Toreador Red/ Silver Power windows, locks, mirrors, driver's seat. Cruise, tilt wheel Alloys, Michelins, ARE topper Superchip / 2000 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 5.3, auto, Tow package, tilt, cruise, power windows,locks,side mirrors, alloy wheels.

 

All my life I always wanted a V8.
Got one now!!

 

The GMC 5.0l only had 175hp? That doesn't sound right.

 

175hp? I got the info from "Carnet de Route"
(A good source) I double checked to see if I made a typo but that's what it reads in the book. The engine is a 5.0 ACC-16-IE. My brother has a caprice with the 5.0 (I know it's a big car), but it is really slow on take off. A lot slower than my truck.

I ventured into unknown territory and checked the gmc web site. I guess they made some changes since 1997. I will edit my previous post to show the 2k models.

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1997 XLT 4.2l ORP 5-speed
www.dreamwater.com/eph1fifty


[This message has been edited by 4byFord (edited 02-06-2000).]

 

Like I said before the V8 is the only way to go even if you use more gas but you will have alot more fun when you floor it with a V8 than you would with any whimpy V6.