not entirely the same.....still different....

then the 4.6 should've never been allowed in a truck also....imo

 

How many 32 valve 4.6's have you seen in a pickup whereas the 32 valve 5.0 is now almost a standard in the F-150's. These engines are still mid to high rpm screamers more suited in a sporty type vehicle. Kudos to Ford engineers for making the 5.0 work in a pickup. 3.73's or 4.10's ought to be standard with the 5.0 to get these big heavy truck's going from a start. Almost like the Tundra with 4.30 gearing!

 

My truck was actually listed online as a 3.73 Elocker truck. Very rare ford option. I got to the dealership and found out it was actually a 3.31 rear end. So now im on the hunt for some 3.73s after break in

lower gear ratio will also help lengthen trans life by not being worked as hard.

 

I'm happy with the 3.55s, in fact, think the 3.31s would work good for me, as many highway miles as I drive.

 

 

yer apples to apples comparison doesn't work....imo

cams, oiling system, transmission, along with other little changes make the 5.0 different in the f150 compared to the mustang....

 

Got my seat covers... put the drivers side in last night...the Tan inserts do not match my interior.... Not sure how I feel about that LOL

 

Agreed... I feel like it has plenty of power. I'm amazed at the 6.2's power... even in the 1 ton I drove numerous time with it that thing sounded awesome and hauled ***.

 

that sux.....

tans and greys are some of the biggest PIA colors to match....

 

Harder to find a truck with the 3.73's unless you order the max payload pkg. The 3.31's are OK for good mileage on the hwy but for towing or performance I think the 3.73's are better with the 5.0.

 

They're pushing the 3.31's to squeeze out mpg figures required by the Govt. I'd prefer 3.55's or 3.73's in my truck now!

 

Hey...the engineer's made it work. Not the first time engines that were designed mostly for other uses were made to work in other application's. Remind's me of when GM put the 348/409 block's in passenger car's in the late 50's and early 60's. These engines were used in dump truck's before and were low rpm high torque monster's. High performance cam...three two barrels or two four's in a '58 to '62 Impala and the muscle car was born!

 

You need to be worried about that seat at work...the government need's your tax money to support all the new people coming into the country!!

 

You aren't kidding With the console the Tan's really clash. Comfy though... probably aren't as refined as wet Okle's but they do look sharp

 

Don't call out... someone needs Obama Care!!!!