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My Dad has a chance to upgrade from a 96 F150 EXTcab, 302, 3.55rears, 4x4 loaded. To a 98 F150 EXTcab, 4.2L, 3.08 rear.
He just has to trade his truck and $700 in sales tax.
His main motivation is gas mileage. He tows a 3000 boat. What do you think of the V-6 engine? How is the mileage?
Thanks for any info, Chris
He just has to trade his truck and $700 in sales tax.
His main motivation is gas mileage. He tows a 3000 boat. What do you think of the V-6 engine? How is the mileage?
Thanks for any info, Chris
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we have a 4.2 v6 in our 2000 ford f150 long bed it
gets 20-22 mpg with a 5 speed and it towed a 2000
pound trailer with a vw beetle on it I think all
to gether it was abought 3000 pounds any way it
took off in second gear and pulled like it was
nothing and this is a STOCK nothing done to it
truck!
FORD POWER FOREVER
Peace
gets 20-22 mpg with a 5 speed and it towed a 2000
pound trailer with a vw beetle on it I think all
to gether it was abought 3000 pounds any way it
took off in second gear and pulled like it was
nothing and this is a STOCK nothing done to it
truck!
FORD POWER FOREVER
Peace
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I have a 4.2 and 5 speed in my 97 SC longbed. I am lucky when it gets 19mpg empty and gets around 12-14mpg when towing my car trailer with a 4000 lb. load. And this is on the flatlands of Illinois.
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MAF = Mass Air Flow Sensor
Located between the air filter housing and intake. there are many companies that have after market high volume MAF which allow more air and you get a less choking effect on your motor along with better performance. you may also consider reprogramming or replacing the chip if you do this upgrade. although I have not done this upgrade I have been considering it.
Located between the air filter housing and intake. there are many companies that have after market high volume MAF which allow more air and you get a less choking effect on your motor along with better performance. you may also consider reprogramming or replacing the chip if you do this upgrade. although I have not done this upgrade I have been considering it.
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