2004 v10 or v8
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2004 v10 or v8
I want to take advantage of the 2004 rebates so I am interested in purchasing a 2004 250 Superduty Supercab. I am having a hard time deciding between the V8/V10 engine though. In the past I drove a Dodge 1500 Ram w/ the 5.9L engine and wasnt very impressed w/ the acceleration or towing. I occasionally tow between 5-10K pounds (boat) and will plow w/ the truck. I have heard people complain in the past that the Fords V8 was a little small but I am also concerned of the v10's gas mileage. Will appreciate any help.
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Wow, well thats a large range for your boat's weight. If on that certain day your boat decides to weigh 10,000 lbs, remember you are not only towing the boat but also any gear and other people in the truck. The 04 5.4 is rated for somewhere around 9000lbs towing. Also, what kind of terrain will you be towing over - more hills you might want that xtra power. The 5.4 could probably do it, it'll just be working a little harder.
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Go for the V-10! The gas mileage is not much different,but the power is! I drive a
2002 F-250 Superduty V-10 Six speed Reg cab 4x4,and get between 12-14 mpg.
I also have the 4.30 gears and regularly tow 5000-10,000lbs with no trouble at all.
My friend has a 2004 F-250 Superduty 5.4 auto Reg cab 4x4,and gets 13-15 mpg.
2002 F-250 Superduty V-10 Six speed Reg cab 4x4,and get between 12-14 mpg.
I also have the 4.30 gears and regularly tow 5000-10,000lbs with no trouble at all.
My friend has a 2004 F-250 Superduty 5.4 auto Reg cab 4x4,and gets 13-15 mpg.
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GO BIG!
I have the V-10 and would like the 6.0
So if you are choosing between the 2 gasers, I would say go with the V-10.
Good luck
You should be able to get a great deal on an 04 V-10
I have the V-10 and would like the 6.0
So if you are choosing between the 2 gasers, I would say go with the V-10.
Good luck
You should be able to get a great deal on an 04 V-10
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V10 is a much stronger engine....just look at the torque #'s between the two. The V10 has much higher torque than the V8.
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Originally Posted by boxcar1974
V10 is a much stronger engine....just look at the torque #'s between the two. The V10 has much higher torque than the V8.
Im pretty sure he already new that
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when looking for trucks, i test drove both v10s and v8's
the ten has way more power, and if i drive conservitivly (try to stay under 2k rpm)
then i get 11.8 city 13 highwway. My neibor has the same truck (250 crew cab) with the v8 and he gets 15 highway 12-12 city.
for me the extra power is worth 1-3 mpg
the ten has way more power, and if i drive conservitivly (try to stay under 2k rpm)
then i get 11.8 city 13 highwway. My neibor has the same truck (250 crew cab) with the v8 and he gets 15 highway 12-12 city.
for me the extra power is worth 1-3 mpg
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I would reccomend the V-10 for towing but I also say do yo-self a favor and test drive the diesel. Then you will realize that diesel is the only way to go. I have blown away single cab dodge hemis with my chipped crew cab long bed 4X4 at the race track. I'm sure mr. jdadams will tell you the same thing.