Hi Everyone: I own a 2001 F350 CC DRW and may purchase a 2001 F250 CC, both have PS motor. The VIN Decoder on this website notes the HP for the F250 at 215-235 and the F350 at 250-275. Is the F250 PS really "detuned" that much? I have a 4500lb truck camper on the F350 and although it carries it well, if I have to give up 40hp for towing (stock trailer) with the F250 that does not sound exciting to me. Also, does anyone know the date the factory switched from forged rods? Thanks for your help.

 

Is one a stick shift?

10/25/2000 on the Rods if you are a month eiter side I would pull the inspection plug and check to be sure.

 

Thanks AMiller, both trucks are automatics.

 

I may be way off track but Im sure someone will correct me if I am but Im pretty sure teh DRW has 4.10gears, your SRW may have a higher set of gears (3.73).

 

They are still getting the bugs out of the decoder the variance you describe sounds like the difference between model years and Stick vs Auto

1999 Auto 215 2001 Auto 235
1999 stick 225 2001 Stick 250

Ford doesnt rate the HP at the wheels it is measured at the crank

 

F250 or F350 makes no difference.
OBS trucks, and early 99's were rated at 235hp
99.5-2003 Autos were 250
99.5-2003 Manuals were 275
Somewhere in 02 tq was upped to 525 ft lbs.
500 in the other years.

IF my memory serves me correctly.