Just sounds rough
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Just sounds rough
Have a F-350, V-10 and it sounds strange to me.
I am used to the 7.5L, F-250 and it's a bit different.
The manual states " DO NOT EXCEED RED LINE " my tach
has no red line!
I would guess 3500 would be a good redline, anybody know?
I am used to the 7.5L, F-250 and it's a bit different.
The manual states " DO NOT EXCEED RED LINE " my tach
has no red line!
I would guess 3500 would be a good redline, anybody know?
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Hello burnbomb and welcome to the best ford web site on the net you will be able to find some great info here 
The V-10 has a sound all its own and you will get used to it when you seee how much power you have and I have even got to like the sound of it! As far as the red line your truck has a computer controlled Rev limiter and that will shut the truck down before you do any damage 
These trucks runnn allot higher RPMs than any V8 and it takes some getting used to. I run in the 4000 rpm range all the time when pullinng and have no problems. Hope this will help and stick around there tons of guys around here that have some good info
JT
The V-10 has a sound all its own and you will get used to it when you seee how much power you have and I have even got to like the sound of it! As far as the red line your truck has a computer controlled Rev limiter and that will shut the truck down before you do any damage These trucks runnn allot higher RPMs than any V8 and it takes some getting used to. I run in the 4000 rpm range all the time when pullinng and have no problems. Hope this will help and stick around there tons of guys around here that have some good info JT
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Jason,
When you're running at 4000 RPM is the engine roaring at you the entire time? My bro-in-law has a Chevy 6.0 and when towing even light loads with cruise control on, it will downshift on hills and wind up to the point he cuts the cruise control because it sounds like it's gonna fly apart, very noisy. I have a '06 V10 on order and while I was able to test drive one, I knew I wasn't going to buy it so I didn't hammer someone else's truck with 2 miles on it. I'm going from 10 yrs in a '95 PSD to the V10 which will take some getting used to, but I have wondered if the high RPM driving is nerve wracking to a degree.
When you're running at 4000 RPM is the engine roaring at you the entire time? My bro-in-law has a Chevy 6.0 and when towing even light loads with cruise control on, it will downshift on hills and wind up to the point he cuts the cruise control because it sounds like it's gonna fly apart, very noisy. I have a '06 V10 on order and while I was able to test drive one, I knew I wasn't going to buy it so I didn't hammer someone else's truck with 2 miles on it. I'm going from 10 yrs in a '95 PSD to the V10 which will take some getting used to, but I have wondered if the high RPM driving is nerve wracking to a degree.
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it has a sound it's own due to the 72 deg's between firing plugs. and it is sound you get used to and love. i drive and tow hard with mine and at 6000 miles have still not been to the dealer for any thing. even got my best gas milage to date this weekend at 16 mpg running 65 mph. that was useing the old way to figure it out.
nerve wracking it's not. truly it's a real smooth running motor that makes me look at the tach to see if it's running
nerve wracking it's not. truly it's a real smooth running motor that makes me look at the tach to see if it's running
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Originally Posted by Rooster Cogburn
Jason,
When you're running at 4000 RPM is the engine roaring at you the entire time? My bro-in-law has a Chevy 6.0 and when towing even light loads with cruise control on, it will downshift on hills and wind up to the point he cuts the cruise control because it sounds like it's gonna fly apart, very noisy. I have a '06 V10 on order and while I was able to test drive one, I knew I wasn't going to buy it so I didn't hammer someone else's truck with 2 miles on it. I'm going from 10 yrs in a '95 PSD to the V10 which will take some getting used to, but I have wondered if the high RPM driving is nerve wracking to a degree.
When you're running at 4000 RPM is the engine roaring at you the entire time? My bro-in-law has a Chevy 6.0 and when towing even light loads with cruise control on, it will downshift on hills and wind up to the point he cuts the cruise control because it sounds like it's gonna fly apart, very noisy. I have a '06 V10 on order and while I was able to test drive one, I knew I wasn't going to buy it so I didn't hammer someone else's truck with 2 miles on it. I'm going from 10 yrs in a '95 PSD to the V10 which will take some getting used to, but I have wondered if the high RPM driving is nerve wracking to a degree.
Sounds like you will have plenty of time to read around FTE before you get your new truck so take some time and please do so. I have found some good helpfull stuff here
JT
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Just sound rough
Thanks to all responses, you confirmed what I suspected.
I finally realized it sounded better at higher rpm's and said
if it blows it blows, it didn't.
My old engine (1995 F-250 7.5L) sounded like it would blow
at 3500.
The comment on the 16mpg is interesting.
I know I am getting better mileage than before (11mpg?),
of course I have a Reg. Cab P.U. not an Excursion.
It couldn't be much lighter.
Sorry if I'm rambling, Thanks again!
I finally realized it sounded better at higher rpm's and said
if it blows it blows, it didn't.
My old engine (1995 F-250 7.5L) sounded like it would blow
at 3500.
The comment on the 16mpg is interesting.
I know I am getting better mileage than before (11mpg?),
of course I have a Reg. Cab P.U. not an Excursion.
It couldn't be much lighter.
Sorry if I'm rambling, Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by burnbomb
Thanks to all responses, you confirmed what I suspected.
I finally realized it sounded better at higher rpm's and said
if it blows it blows, it didn't.
My old engine (1995 F-250 7.5L) sounded like it would blow
at 3500.
The comment on the 16mpg is interesting.
I know I am getting better mileage than before (11mpg?),
of course I have a Reg. Cab P.U. not an Excursion.
It couldn't be much lighter.
Sorry if I'm rambling, Thanks again!
I finally realized it sounded better at higher rpm's and said
if it blows it blows, it didn't.
My old engine (1995 F-250 7.5L) sounded like it would blow
at 3500.
The comment on the 16mpg is interesting.
I know I am getting better mileage than before (11mpg?),
of course I have a Reg. Cab P.U. not an Excursion.
It couldn't be much lighter.
Sorry if I'm rambling, Thanks again!
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Ahhh thats a Good one Ken !!,,I have an 04' F-350 V-10, 6-speed 4:30's,,the truck loves to pull around 75 to 80 in OD,, even with the my 16' enclosed trailer,,,hit a hill,,drop into 4th, about 4 k on the tach,,she sounds sweet,, umm last vacation,, hit a steep hill,,she was starting to slow,,,grabbed 3rd, nailed it,,75 mph,,uphill 23 ft trailer en tow,,4750 rpm,,,truck was loaded too,,these V-10's can haul the mail.
Now I dont usually drive like this,,but ya gotta stay with traffic,,,right,,LOL
"CRANK IT UP" Later,,,,,,,,,Mark
Now I dont usually drive like this,,but ya gotta stay with traffic,,,right,,LOL
"CRANK IT UP" Later,,,,,,,,,Mark
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My parents decided they need to spend thier retirement in Montana, I am getting the call when the trailers need hauling, do to my fathers GM 6.5 diesel being down (weak). I just pulled their seriously overloaded catering supplies trailer up to Billings, MT from UT for them. About 9000 lbs. I thought i had a weak truck for a while, I was afraid to run the revs past 3500. I traded a 7.3 IDI for this V-10, and you get programmed to run lower revs in a diesel. I stopped in Butte, MT and logged on to the net, was reading this forum, and got some good advice.
I hit the hills with a vengance after that, 4000 rpm 4500 rpm, she pulled that trailer up the hills better than i would have expected to tell you the truth. It was enough to put a bseg on my face, and its hard to impress me with pulling power, I run 600 horses in my Kenworth.
It was a hard choice for me to buy a gasser when i bought this truck. I had a hell of a time signing the papers on it, but I left my regrets on Homestake pass in MT.
I hit the hills with a vengance after that, 4000 rpm 4500 rpm, she pulled that trailer up the hills better than i would have expected to tell you the truth. It was enough to put a bseg on my face, and its hard to impress me with pulling power, I run 600 horses in my Kenworth.
It was a hard choice for me to buy a gasser when i bought this truck. I had a hell of a time signing the papers on it, but I left my regrets on Homestake pass in MT.