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Oct 10, 2014 | 07:29 PM

dixonfarms

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5.4 gas comparisons

Is this engine comparable to the 6.0 chev gas engine? How does it compare to the new 6.2?

Would I be disappointed in pulling performance compared to the 6.0L diesel we have now? I pull a 22' cattle trailer and a 24' flatbed goosenecks.

Oct 10, 2014 | 07:38 PM

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The 5.4 pulls great if you are not in a hurry. It is very comparable to the older 6.0 Chevy gas but it is no comparison to the Ford 6.0 diesel and the Ford 6.2 gas.

Oct 10, 2014 | 07:41 PM

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I pull 12000 lbs with mine on flat ground with no problem....just don't be scared to hit 4000 rpms

Oct 10, 2014 | 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dixonfarms

Is this engine comparable to the 6.0 chev gas engine? How does it compare to the new 6.2?

Similar, but it should have a little more low end grunt.

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Would I be disappointed in pulling performance compared to the 6.0L diesel we have now? I pull a 22' cattle trailer and a 24' flatbed goosenecks.

Absolutely. You can't even compare the two. The 5.4L makes around 360 ft-lbs of torque and your 6.0L makes 525. No comparison whatsoever, you would be disappointed if you expected a 5.4L to perform anywhere near like your 6.0L does with a trailer.

Oct 10, 2014 | 08:40 PM

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5.4s are work horses

My F250 has the 5.4 and IMO its way better than the chevy 6.0 it makes the same horse and about 5 more pound ft of torque at a lower rpm range whats not to like lol..😃

Oct 10, 2014 | 09:43 PM

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My F250 has the 5.4 and IMO its way better than the chevy 6.0 it makes the same horse and about 5 more pound ft of torque at a lower rpm range whats not to like lol..😃

Which year 6.0? A 2015 Chevrolet 6.0L engine makes 360 HP and 380 ft-lbs of torque which is more than ANY 5.4L engine was rated for on regular gasoline. That's 50 more horsepower than the newest 3V 5.4L!