Why so few V10's . . .
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Hey Guys,
I ordered a 2006 F250 SC, 8' bed w/ V10 and 4:30 rear. This was in May 2005 and picked it up in August. The 3 valve is nice and smooth as the other posters replied. Gas mileage does - suck- but when buying a truck like this gas mileage wasn't an issue too much, Sure the diesel may get 4mpg better. I don't tow too much, but love off-roadin' and an occasional 'stop -light-to stop - light' fun. It's plenty capable in power and so far has had zero hiccups. I believe it's the best gasser out there out of all the trucks in it's class!
I ordered a 2006 F250 SC, 8' bed w/ V10 and 4:30 rear. This was in May 2005 and picked it up in August. The 3 valve is nice and smooth as the other posters replied. Gas mileage does - suck- but when buying a truck like this gas mileage wasn't an issue too much, Sure the diesel may get 4mpg better. I don't tow too much, but love off-roadin' and an occasional 'stop -light-to stop - light' fun. It's plenty capable in power and so far has had zero hiccups. I believe it's the best gasser out there out of all the trucks in it's class!
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The Chevy big block 8.1L is a 496ci engine. Chevy calls it the 502. Where I am, they are pretty rare and even on autotrader they are hard to find. They have great power with not too shabby mpg at about 16. My uncle had one. You will most-likely find it with the Allison backing it rather then the 6-speed ZF. Those were supposedly the only two trannys that you could get, unless you got a suburban with the 8.1L, then all you could get was the 4-speed transmission. I think it's the 4L80 or 85E.
What are people getting for mileage on their V10s right now? What about anyone who has a 2006 PSD? I'm thinking about getting another truck and selling mine. I am really interested in a white FX4 F-250, but not sure about the V10 or the PSD. I would really like to know mileages. I will try a search too but if anyone can just answer.
What are people getting for mileage on their V10s right now? What about anyone who has a 2006 PSD? I'm thinking about getting another truck and selling mine. I am really interested in a white FX4 F-250, but not sure about the V10 or the PSD. I would really like to know mileages. I will try a search too but if anyone can just answer.
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Originally Posted by Cougar Guy
in looking at the lots around here, it would appear than Ford doesn't even put this engine in the Super Duty trucks any longer! All I see are the Powerstroke's and maybe the odd 5.4 in a plain jane configured work truck. I have literally seen NO V-10's on the local lot.
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