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Mar 13, 2002 | 12:06 AM

ashmeir

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96 f250 advice

Advice needed. Is the 351 in a 96 Ford F250 ext.cab 4x4 with an auto tranny sufficient for hauling a 9.5 foot overhead camper on a daily basis or should I go for the 460 engine? I am worried that the 351 may be a little weak and stressed but I like the price of the truck I am looking at. Any input? Thanks

Mar 13, 2002 | 09:36 AM

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I have a friend who hauls a 91/2 foot camper and a boat behind his 89 f-250 with a 351 and he seems to have no problems. the 460 would definatly have more power but the 351 should do fine.

Mar 13, 2002 | 03:41 PM

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Also keep in mind that if your towing is normally above 5000 feet, especially around 8 or 9000 feet like it is in Colorado, the 351 will be a bit underpowered. But if you tow at lower elevations, you should have no problem.

Mar 13, 2002 | 05:10 PM

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The 351 is a very good engine. I agree that if, and only if you have steep elevations, the 351 should do the job with no problem. It is nice to have a heavier engine just to have that margine for extra power but the 351 V8 never let me down. Jake.

Mar 13, 2002 | 06:08 PM

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Go with the big block then it might not be so painful to deal with 9mpg.

Mar 14, 2002 | 02:25 AM

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Sounds like the 351 is not much on mileage. If the 460 is anything like the 454 I use to have, I would get the same 10 mpg loaded or empty. What is the typical mpg of the 351?