Just ordered... now second guessing the V10
Modular motor junkie
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the 6.8 is cheaper, has less to maintain, the fuel cost is the same and it is a tough engine.so if you do not tow huge ( over 18K ) amounts all the time, what makes the 6.4 a better choice?
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Please, elaborate.
Not trying to start anything. I just want to see if I've made a mistake by joining this forum.
In all actuality, this was "not the brightest post" that started it.
Sorry, I usually don't try to involve myself in sticking up for people that don't back-up thier claims but when diesel owners start "group" bashing gas owners, and I am starting to see the beginnings of it here so I had to add my $.02.
Thanks.
Not trying to start anything. I just want to see if I've made a mistake by joining this forum.
In all actuality, this was "not the brightest post" that started it.
Sorry, I usually don't try to involve myself in sticking up for people that don't back-up thier claims but when diesel owners start "group" bashing gas owners, and I am starting to see the beginnings of it here so I had to add my $.02.
Thanks.
Tuned
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I have a 05 v10 and a 05 v8 and a 08 v10 and a 97 v6 all 4x4 and they all get about 11 to 12 empty and 6 to 8 pulling. I would never buy anything but another 10 as the millage is so close and u do have more power when u need it. Also u must go with the 430 rear as u need all the help u can muster even with the mighty v10. For some stupid reason as low as u can go with the sickly v8 is 410 and it needs about 488s to pull anything. Get the 10 and the 430 rear and u will be a happy camper.
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From: Texas
I have a 05 v10 and a 05 v8 and a 08 v10 and a 97 v6 all 4x4 and they all get about 11 to 12 empty and 6 to 8 pulling. I would never buy anything but another 10 as the millage is so close and u do have more power when u need it. Also u must go with the 430 rear as u need all the help u can muster even with the mighty v10. For some stupid reason as low as u can go with the sickly v8 is 410 and it needs about 488s to pull anything. Get the 10 and the 430 rear and u will be a happy camper.
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From: Sandy, Utah
Ah he!! look at this way, you'll always second guess yourself. there are drawbacks to every decision made. If opting for the V10, and mileage is the sheets you'll wish ya would of opted for the V8 but there are no guarantee's for mileage with the V8 either. If your like me you'll want what you don't have
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I agree. My v10 has the 3.73 highway gear, but it will still tow well. It is just that when you first start off,you can not make it go. When you finely get it to 20 - 25 it starts catching back up to the traffic that got 200 yards ahead when you first left the light.By 30 it is really going. But then if you have got to stop, you start over. If I could do it again I know I would get the 4.30, and I am considering a swap. I am just afraid of the MPG loss.
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Please, elaborate.
Not trying to start anything. I just want to see if I've made a mistake by joining this forum.
In all actuality, this was "not the brightest post" that started it.
Sorry, I usually don't try to involve myself in sticking up for people that don't back-up thier claims but when diesel owners start "group" bashing gas owners, and I am starting to see the beginnings of it here so I had to add my $.02.
Thanks.
Not trying to start anything. I just want to see if I've made a mistake by joining this forum.
In all actuality, this was "not the brightest post" that started it.
Sorry, I usually don't try to involve myself in sticking up for people that don't back-up thier claims but when diesel owners start "group" bashing gas owners, and I am starting to see the beginnings of it here so I had to add my $.02.
Thanks.
And for those of you who havent read all the way through I did call back an opt for the V10. Scheduled to build week of June 22 was the last word. Can't stand the wait! BTW the last date to order an 09 I think has past,a couple weeks ago now.
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From: muskegon mi.
Everyone else ignored it. I ignored it. Was several days ago. I started this thread just looking for some input weather I should have gone with the V10 instead of V8. If youll notice I never even asked anything about the PSD... I cant afford an XLT package let alone a 7 grand for a diesel I have no real use for. If you want to debate the PSD do it on another thread please, it has no place here.
And for those of you who havent read all the way through I did call back an opt for the V10. Scheduled to build week of June 22 was the last word. Can't stand the wait! BTW the last date to order an 09 I think has past,a couple weeks ago now.
And for those of you who havent read all the way through I did call back an opt for the V10. Scheduled to build week of June 22 was the last word. Can't stand the wait! BTW the last date to order an 09 I think has past,a couple weeks ago now.
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Tristan, I admit, I didnt read all the way through this, but I have some time in both a V8 and V10 SD. I will say I am not sure of axle ratios, but the two I am familiar with are pretty much bare bones work trucks and we didnt spend any extra money on anything. The trucks are Brush trucks in the summer (These are my Fire Depts trucks) and plow trucks in the winter. We load the bed down with a scoop of gravel, maybe 1/2 ton give or take, and a heavy duty boss V plow. If I had to get a gasser for me, it would be the V10 without question. I know you are not doing that kind of work, but even just driving them around, the V10 has more "get-up-and-go" and pulls the hills much better.
Youll be happy with the 10....
Youll be happy with the 10....
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V8 vs V10 Mileage Tests
You guys sound pretty unanimous on the V-10. (Quill cracks me up; probably right...I'll second guess myself to death either way.) Here's more info which will only make the V-10 even more of a must. I live in the Idaho woods and have to plow (Boss 8' V-plow) a 1/2 mile "driveway" in the winter. In summer, will be towing a 23' Airstream (6k lbs loaded). It's the mileage I'm sweating over. The dealer is saying the 5.4 will get at least 10% or so better; over many years (this may be my "terminal" truck) and when gas is back at $5 per, that could really add up. But some say the 6.8L doesn't have to work as hard and could actually get equal or better mpg towing! I've read all the posts and sounds like close or hardly any diff in mileage. Can't find any published stats or tests anywhere. Has any one seen any tests by a mag or online site that compares MPGs??
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You guys sound pretty unanimous on the V-10. (Quill cracks me up; probably right...I'll second guess myself to death either way.) Here's more info which will only make the V-10 even more of a must. I live in the Idaho woods and have to plow (Boss 8' V-plow) a 1/2 mile "driveway" in the winter. In summer, will be towing a 23' Airstream (6k lbs loaded). It's the mileage I'm sweating over. The dealer is saying the 5.4 will get at least 10% or so better; over many years (this may be my "terminal" truck) and when gas is back at $5 per, that could really add up. But some say the 6.8L doesn't have to work as hard and could actually get equal or better mpg towing! I've read all the posts and sounds like close or hardly any diff in mileage. Can't find any published stats or tests anywhere. Has any one seen any tests by a mag or online site that compares MPGs??
Please tell me if you find it.
P.S. you need the v10 and 4.30 rear for that kind of work. If you are going to plow snow with it, get the 6 speed too.
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Fla-Gyp:Curious, how much does your trailer weigh? I'm getting a 23' Airstream that's 6,000 lbs and am hoping the 5.4 Triton will pull it easily. Why do you think you'll get better mileage with the V-10? It requires a 4.10 rear end and the 5.4 can be had with a 3.73. I'm about to order a new F250 and this is the final decision: V-10 vs V-8 and related MPG. Even +2MPH or so will make a big diff over life of the rig.
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From: Texas
a 3.73 5.4 superduty will pull that, just slooooowlyyyyyyyyyyy. it would be a turd from a stop, lug starting off on a hill, and that is at the combined weight rating of 13000.you will get better mpg with the v10 working it that hard.
if you want better mpg, you might want an f150.
with the 5.4 4.10s or 4.30s and a lighter truck it will be ok.
but you should get a 4.10 or 4.30 v10 superduty.
some things are worth the fuel cost, and a v10 is at the top of the list.
get the 6 speed too .
The way a 6 speed , 3v v10 , 4.30 rear Superduty pulls is like nothing else!
if you want better mpg, you might want an f150.
with the 5.4 4.10s or 4.30s and a lighter truck it will be ok.
but you should get a 4.10 or 4.30 v10 superduty.
some things are worth the fuel cost, and a v10 is at the top of the list.
get the 6 speed too .
The way a 6 speed , 3v v10 , 4.30 rear Superduty pulls is like nothing else!
Tuned
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Fla-Gyp:Curious, how much does your trailer weigh? I'm getting a 23' Airstream that's 6,000 lbs and am hoping the 5.4 Triton will pull it easily. Why do you think you'll get better mileage with the V-10? It requires a 4.10 rear end and the 5.4 can be had with a 3.73. I'm about to order a new F250 and this is the final decision: V-10 vs V-8 and related MPG. Even +2MPH or so will make a big diff over life of the rig.
Modular motor junkie
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From: Texas
I have 2 v 10s an 1 v8 and pulling the the v10s probably do better on fuel. they even do better then my f150 v6 pulling. Empty on highway and allaround they all do about 11 to 12 mpg. And don't waste your money on any thing other then a v10 and it must have the 430 rear are u will be sorry.
