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You can't beat the way the new 150's ride and handle though
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I'm not trying to be biased but from the few 5.0's I've driven and the EB, I (personally) don't see much of a difference in daily driving between them and the 5.4, other than a few more MPG. I still feel the 5.4 has more pull below 2500-3000 RPMs than the EB or 5.0. If you gave me either one for a week to drive around and hook a load up to my opinion may change though.
You can't beat the way the new 150's ride and handle though
You can't beat the way the new 150's ride and handle though
I have never driven a 5.4 with a 6 speed. I suspect it would be a much different experience from my 05. I think the 6 speed gives the 5.0 the quickness from a standstill but the little engine really pulls at higher speeds. Excellent passing at highway speeds that my 5.4 could do only after I added a tuner.
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I have never driven a 5.4 with a 6 speed. I suspect it would be a much different experience from my 05. I think the 6 speed gives the 5.0 the quickness from a standstill but the little engine really pulls at higher speeds. Excellent passing at highway speeds that my 5.4 could do only after I added a tuner.
True, the 6 speed is a different animal. Plus most of the vehicles I drive still say "Transport Mode" on the display screen The EB and 5.0 I actually spent some time behind the wheel though had between 10,000-17,000 miles on them.
I've also spent some time driving Silverado and Ram 1500 and 2500's driving back to the dealership from auctions they didn't sell at ranging from 2003-2007's. It makes me appreciate my 04 150 a lot more, that's for sure.
I've also spent some time driving Silverado and Ram 1500 and 2500's driving back to the dealership from auctions they didn't sell at ranging from 2003-2007's. It makes me appreciate my 04 150 a lot more, that's for sure.
I have never driven a 5.4 with a 6 speed. I suspect it would be a much different experience from my 05. I think the 6 speed gives the 5.0 the quickness from a standstill but the little engine really pulls at higher speeds. Excellent passing at highway speeds that my 5.4 could do only after I added a tuner.