Which motor
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Abilene TX.
Buy the engine you want, you can't go wrong if you are going to tow with the 5.0 or the 3.5 ECO. The Eco will use a little more fuel when towing the same load but the 5.0 needs lower gears to really be effencient which will effect your unloaded non towing mileage which most of us do, most of the time. I have had both my last 2 trucks where 3.5 ECOs, my current 2018 is a 5.0. the only reason I changed is I ordered this truck and didn't need the power of the 3.5 ECO or the added cost. I did get the 3.55 gears in it. It doesn't do as well on the highway but it is great in town. 16 City and 18-19 on the highway (@ 75-80mph,whatever the posted speed is), but I am very happy with it.
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Rochester,NY
My 2.7 does everything I want from it hands down tows a 6500 TT with a 600lb tongue weight the key is to use a WTD and it will
save you a lot of towing problems, I got the Blue Ox with the Torsion Bars easy to adjust I have 3.55 gears and get 14 to 16 MPG
Had to put Fox 2.0 in the rear for wheel hop. Much better now
save you a lot of towing problems, I got the Blue Ox with the Torsion Bars easy to adjust I have 3.55 gears and get 14 to 16 MPG
Had to put Fox 2.0 in the rear for wheel hop. Much better now
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Central Florida
I am very happy with the towing capabilities of the 2.7. The only time it is ever high in the RPMs is during compression braking, the rest of the time the engine tends to work in the lower RPMs.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2003
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FWIW I'm running a 2017 Supercab, 4wd Sport with the N/A 3.5 and couldn't be happier.
Have the tow package and have done some light hauling, vehicle trailers etc with no issues whatsoever.
99% of my driving is normal commuter/in town/highway and the N/A is more than enough motor.
Just turned 14k without a hiccup.
Excellent MPG and no unnecessary turbo or related parts to go wrong.
YMMV.
Have the tow package and have done some light hauling, vehicle trailers etc with no issues whatsoever.
99% of my driving is normal commuter/in town/highway and the N/A is more than enough motor.
Just turned 14k without a hiccup.
Excellent MPG and no unnecessary turbo or related parts to go wrong.
YMMV.
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,101
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From: N. Illinois
YES, a 4X4 is available in a Crew Cab with that motor. Some options may negate the motor, but to start trying to pick which options make the 3.3L go away, would be best fittered out on Build and Price.
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: FL
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