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I am looking at buying a '99 F250 Super Duty V10. I don't know anything about the V10. Is it a good motor or does it have some problems that I should be aware of?
Go to the V10 forum, lots of good information in there. I had the later 3 valve version of the V10 in a 2005 F250 and loved it. In my opinion it is or is close to the best engine I ever owned. It is a bit thirsty though.
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No, it is a GREAT motor. As said, some spit the spark plugs if they are over torqued or under torqued, it is pretty rare though. Lots of ways to repair that if it does happen though.
I love my '99 V10. I think the trick to happiness is to not to drive the newer 3 valve version so the '99 won't suffer from the comparison. It is an awesome engine and a great tow machine!
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I am not a mechanic, although I do play one in my garage.
It is a GREAT engine!
The '99 had the lowest output, with a nice bump in 2000 with the PI heads and intake (which can be added to your truck) and then another bump in 2005 with the 3V heads.
Very, very few V10 owners are anything but delighted with them.
And those that are not are usually victims of bad spark plug installations, or folks who are wishing for 20 mpg.
IMHO, the exhaust stud/nut rusting and breaking issue is the only real problem with them - especially in areas where road salt is used.
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'99 F250 V10 Super Cab Long Bed 4x4. '06 short block, PI conversion, modded airbox, 5 Star custom tune, FM50BB, 315/75-16 GY Duratracs, mild lift, 4.30 LSD, Ride-Rite bags, on board air, Rancho RS9000 w/MyRide, under bed subwoofer, 160 amp Quick Start large case alternator
Why, yes, I am some kind of geek engineer. Thank you for asking.
I LOVE MINE. I did years of reading and research and looking before I bought mine.
I bought it for the following reasons with the idea I plan on keeping this truck for 20 years or so!
Cost up front much lower than diesel
I don't tow or haul often enough in my mind to justify the diesel but I need lots of power sometimes.
By 2008 version most of the kinks had been worked out (I hope).
I bought truck knowing fuel mileage was going to be around 14 mpg on average
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2008, F350, Regular Cab, XLT, 4x4 Manual T-Case and Hubs, 6.8L V10, 6 Speed Z/F56-650, 4.10LS, Tires LT275170R18E, Built April 16, 2008
Factory Specs 362HP, 415CI, 457ft/lbs, 3812lbs payload, 12,500lbs towing No Replacement For Displacement
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Thanks for the info. I'm going shopping. See ya!
