Hey,

It's coming to the time for me to upgrade my current 5.4 SD

I am pretty sure I don't want to get a diesel, I simply do't trust them out of warranty.

So as I'm shopping, I'm prepared to spend 20-25k

And i've seen a few that really caught my eye

one was a '09 v10 longbox CC xlt with about 30k miles
the other was a 2011 6.2 Longbox CC xlt It had about 40k miles.

Both look really nice, well maintained and would suit me just fine.

So the question is, which one is best?
I've had a v10 it got 12 mpg average, I could live with that, but I would prefer 15 if I can


I know the v-10 will be rock solid dependable, will pull what I need and will work year after year with little drama.

What is the story with the 6.2? is it as good or better that the triton motors?

Is the 2011 body style a decent upgrade? or is it just aesthetic.

Thanks for your insight

 

Get whichever one has 4.30s, that would be my first question as far as differentiators go. The new trans might be a good upgrade, but the 6.8/5R110W combo is excellent.

 

A 6.2 CCLB will only get 15mpg at 65mph or less, on relatively flat highway. I have gotten just over 15 twice on trips in my Supercab and I was the slowest vehicle on the road. I would not let gas mileage even factor into it.

 

I would get the 6.8l no questions about it. The V10 with that year will come with 4.10 or 4.30 gears.Get some 5 star tunes and enjoy. Most 6.2l trucks are ordered with 3.73s because dealers are clueless. The 6.2l mpg sucks too according to the numbers (under 10mpg) my dad is seeing with the 6.2l reg cab (3.73) at work.

 

I moved to a 09 with v-10 and 4.10 rear from a 5.4 and the difference was startling.

test drive the final choices.

 

What are you pulling?

The V10 feels a little stronger off the line because of the greater available torque, but the 6R140 has no trouble keeping the 6.2L engine right where it needs to be. The 6.2L has VCT that the V10 doesn't, but recent years haven't had anywhere near the trouble the earlier 3V 5.4L engines did.

I'd go for the newer truck if it was my money. Even if it has 3.73s it should have no trouble towing, and the ability to manual shift makes towing a lot more pleasant experience in my opinion.

 

V10 all the way. I have owned both and I was disappointed with the 6.2. The V10 got about 1 mpg better and had power in all RPM ranges, the 6.2 has power only above 4000 RPM's. My favorite truck by far was my '08 V10 crew cab long bed. I have a 6.7 now and still miss my V10. Call Mike at 5star tuning order a tuner with custom tunes and you will kick yourself for not doing it sooner. The V10 gets my vote for the best gasoline engine Ford has ever built.

 

Up to 15k lb it will occasionally be pulling a skidsteer + materials.

I'm mostly considering the day to day operation, mpg, and longevity.

I'm certain either will get the job done fairly well.

It sounds like both engines are powerful,reliable and thirsty.

now is the new 6 spd a rock solid transmission like the 5spd?

All things being equal I'd lean towards the newer one simply because it has a much "newer" appearance, which definitely affects your image when you go to sell a job.

 

I am a self-employed contractor. When I go to someones house and they see my brand new 2014 dually, some may think this guy is going to be expensive. Some just say wow what a big truck you must have every tool. My experience has taught me that people just want to see a truck that is well maintained and taken care of and clean. People are embarrassed to have someone work at their house with a battered and worn out truck. However the newer truck would be the better write off. I would still go with the V10.