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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 06:53 AM
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Wasssup?????

New here, so bear wif me.

Brand spanking new 2003 250 SC XLT 5.4 manual shift
arizona beige color, same interior.

WHATTA TRUCK !!!!!!

Are you guys sure Ford makes these things and not John Deere?

This thing Rocks!!!!

Couldn't find a v-10 manual shift, couldn't afford the deisel, ditto the 4x4.

To any of the guys here who think the 5.4 won't be enough beef, i am here to tell you that you won't be dissapointed.

The combination of this motor w/manual shift 3.37 rear is awesome.

Leaving behing a '95 150 reg cab xlt w/ 5.0 automatic. Sucked gas like 8 mpg!!!!

I have had four Ford pickups w/auto trans, all had probs.

I have waited along time to get a new rig, and boyhowdee am i a happy camper now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11


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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 07:05 AM
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Had it a week.............

Congrats on the new ride, Steve-o - and Welcome!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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Had it a week.............

Originally posted by Steve-o Miami
Wasssup?????

Not much here.

New here, so bear wif me.

Brand spanking new 2003 250 SC XLT 5.4 manual shift
arizona beige color, same interior.

Congratulations! Welcome to FTE!

WHATTA TRUCK !!!!!!

Most Fords can be described that way, even the older ones.

Are you guys sure Ford makes these things and not John Deere?

Some times I wonder about that, too.

The combination of this motor w/manual shift 3.37 rear is awesome.

Isn't it a 3.73 you're talking about?? I don't think Ford puts that high a gearing in the Super Duties.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 07:24 AM
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Had it a week.............

tis the 3.73 sorry .....



oh by the way, where is the redline on the tach?

what rpm can i safely take this 5.4 to....... reccommended shift points?


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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 07:33 AM
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Had it a week.............

Somebody who can answer that question will come around.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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Originally posted by Steve-o Miami
tis the 3.73 sorry .....



oh by the way, where is the redline on the tach?

what rpm can i safely take this 5.4 to....... reccommended shift points?


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Not one. Have at it big guy! Rev that baby! The rev limitier will kick in to protect any damage to the engine. I think its right around 5250 rpm's but I've only hit the speed limiter at 95. Recommended shift points are in the manual.
 
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