V-10 half ton?
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Do you think that they would use so much more fuel, than say a 5.4 , in a half-ton that it wouldn't be worth trying? Look at the mileage difference between the 4.6 and 5.4. I have friends that have F-250 with the V-10 and say that they are n't as bad as one would think. Just thinking abput the performance possibilities of such a combo........
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 15
From: Costa Mesa, CA
4.6's seem to be decent for mileage. My buddy's 4.6L with an auto in his 99 supercrew F-150 gets the same mileage as my '99 4 banger, 5 speed tacoma which is 15-18 mpg. But then again tacomas seem to suck for mileage
My '01 expedition with the 5.4L was getting like 12-16 mph.
My 74 F-250 crew cab with the 360 got CRAPPY gas mileage, and from what I heard the other night when I talked to a guy with a 02 or so F-250 crew cab with the v10 his mileage SUCKS as well. And he says he babies the thing to get like 10 mpg.
To me it's not worth it to deal with that. The guy with the v10 told me he was looking at a cummins and I told him to go for it. That is what I am putting in my 74 crew cab because they have GOBS of H and torque and still get 18-21 mpg while towing a HOUSE
My '01 expedition with the 5.4L was getting like 12-16 mph.
My 74 F-250 crew cab with the 360 got CRAPPY gas mileage, and from what I heard the other night when I talked to a guy with a 02 or so F-250 crew cab with the v10 his mileage SUCKS as well. And he says he babies the thing to get like 10 mpg.
To me it's not worth it to deal with that. The guy with the v10 told me he was looking at a cummins and I told him to go for it. That is what I am putting in my 74 crew cab because they have GOBS of H and torque and still get 18-21 mpg while towing a HOUSE
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 15
From: Costa Mesa, CA
I had a mini lightening once...
I put the supercharged 3.8L out of a 90's SuperCoupe Thunderbird in my ranger. I put a T5 tranny behind it and would surprise porche owners all day long
I put the supercharged 3.8L out of a 90's SuperCoupe Thunderbird in my ranger. I put a T5 tranny behind it and would surprise porche owners all day long
Trending Topics
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 423
From: Long Island USA
The 4R100 was used in the F150, wasn't it?
The 8.8" rear would handle it, as long as you didn't push it TOO hard with big tires.
Motor mounts are a no-brainer.
The only thing would be the overall length of the engine. Not sure you can squeeze it in there
GO FOR IT!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 24,724
Likes: 74
From: Blue Hill Township
The 4R100 was used in the F-150s IIRC behind the 5.4. I know for a fact that they were in the Expeditions. The 8.8 should be fine or you could put a 9.75 in there. Do it up! I wanna see pics!