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Just purchased a 2002 f-350 4x4, with a 5.4 Triton v-8. I am an old ford fan, but know nothing about this engine. I purchased this truck based on price and looks, and towing capacity (7300 lbs?) I plan on towing a boat that will push this capacity a bit. After buying a new set of Bridgestone dueler A/T revos, the truck rides great and gets 15 mpg. I don,t have any idea what it will do while towing as yet. Also, I don't know anything about this engine. Can anyone fill me in. Good, Bad, or ugly would be appreciated. Is this a 2 valve per cylinder engine? Is it prone to blowing plugs? Will a dual exaust system and cold air intake help milage and performance? A general critique from you folks will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any information.
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you wil probably get baraged with replies that it under powered, and that it won't tow like a V-10 or PSD. (duh) It should work just fine unless you wish to climb hills at 70 mph. It was the early V-10 that had the plug problem. As with any emission choked engine helping it breath better will help performance.
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Originally Posted by jleague28
Just purchased a 2002 f-350 4x4, with a 5.4 Triton v-8. I am an old ford fan, but know nothing about this engine. I purchased this truck based on price and looks, and towing capacity (7300 lbs?) I plan on towing a boat that will push this capacity a bit. After buying a new set of Bridgestone dueler A/T revos, the truck rides great and gets 15 mpg. I don,t have any idea what it will do while towing as yet. Also, I don't know anything about this engine. Can anyone fill me in. Good, Bad, or ugly would be appreciated. Is this a 2 valve per cylinder engine? Is it prone to blowing plugs? Will a dual exaust system and cold air intake help milage and performance? A general critique from you folks will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any information.
