Finally engine ratings on 2009 F150
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06-02-2008, 09:00 PM
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I am alittle confused, okay I am alot confused about the new motor. It is my understanding that they are offering the following: A 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V-8, A 4.6-liter, 3-valve V-8, Or a 4.6-liter, 2-valve V-8. I believe that one of the 4.6 liters has been scratched, not sure which.
I have a 2006 XLT SCrew 4x4 with the 5.4L V8. The most I ever pull is a 16ft V-nose all aluminum trailer that weighs 1625 empty and I never have over 2000 lbs in it. I only use this trailer 3-4 times a year going to antique shows out of state. Will the new 4.6V8 give me what I need when I need it?
Alot of times I feel that the 5.4 is alot more then I need for just regular trips without trailer?
Any help would be appreciated.
Deb
I have a 2006 XLT SCrew 4x4 with the 5.4L V8. The most I ever pull is a 16ft V-nose all aluminum trailer that weighs 1625 empty and I never have over 2000 lbs in it. I only use this trailer 3-4 times a year going to antique shows out of state. Will the new 4.6V8 give me what I need when I need it?
Alot of times I feel that the 5.4 is alot more then I need for just regular trips without trailer?
Any help would be appreciated.
Deb
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06-02-2008, 09:05 PM
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06-03-2008, 08:52 AM
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Just for a little background on me, I tow a ~5500 lb travel trailer with my 5.4 SuperCrew and it tows like a dream.
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06-03-2008, 01:13 PM
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The kind of weight you are talking about is not a lot, but the wind resistance will seem like you are pulling a lot more weight than you actually are since you have an enclosed trailer. Honestly, in your situation, since you pull out of state, I would stick with the 5.4. You may get 1 MPG better in normal unloaded driving with the 4.6, but towing you will likely see 1 MPG less with the 4.6. Plus, it is much easier towing with the 5.4. For me, I would stick with the 5.4. If it was an open trailer, I would probably go with the 4.6 3V. Either one will do the job, but I think you would have a little more comfort level with the 5.4.
Just for a little background on me, I tow a ~5500 lb travel trailer with my 5.4 SuperCrew and it tows like a dream.
Just for a little background on me, I tow a ~5500 lb travel trailer with my 5.4 SuperCrew and it tows like a dream.
Although, that new 4.6 3v is getting up there with the power. Pair that with a 6 speed and it may be a good alternative. I don't know if the 4.6 is real torquey down low like the 5.4 though. That's what makes the 5.4 such a good puller. Really we will just have to wait and see. I'm real intersted to see what the mpg numbers are going to be on these new trucks/engines.
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06-03-2008, 05:35 PM
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06-04-2008, 07:23 AM
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