Looking at a new 2010 F-350 not sure which motor I am leaning to the v-10
because my trucks are always loaded/over-loaded. Running max weight all the time 10-11K lbs

My current 04 f-350 SD with 6.0 l diesel has about 325 horse which is enough for what i do except when i pull my trailer as well as being loaded. Then it is all it can do to make it down the highway at 70 mph

The 5.4 has about 300 horse not sure if that will be enough.

Any thoughts on pulling power of the new 5.4


Thanks in advance
-R-

 

Maybe something is wrong with your 6.0L... it will out pull both of those engines.

 

I wouldn't recomend going to the V8 or V10 from a Diesel if you're pulling

1999 F250SD V10 Crewcab 4X4

Astro99sd

 

Agreed....but since he seems to be "gassing" it, definitely the V10 since he's always at max load. My 5.4 is quick (2wd), but there's a huge drop in performance with a big load or when pulling, particularly up grade.

 

The 5.4L definately will not be enough engine for what you want to do with the truck. Go with the V-10 or diesel and you'll be much happier. The V-10 will get about as good of mileage as the 5.4L running empty. Loaded the V-10 should get better mileage than the 5.4.

 

I agree something is wrong with the 6.0 L.

Started at the factory when they cheeped out on the head studs then continued when ford refused to fix problem under warranty.

But that is for another post

-R-

 

Since you say you are running at max weights all the time I would find another diesel. Pick up a later model 6.0. The V10 can handle it but it's going to kill you in gas. The 5.4 wouldn't even be a thought constantly towing that weight.

 

Something else to consider, the V10 is going to have a better selection of aftermarket performance parts in the Superduty platform than the v8. The same parts could be made to work, used from the F150, but it will take some messaging on certain items that the v10 would be bolt on.

I am mainly speaking from the 2v side, but there is little option for long tube headers or superchargers for the v8 Superduty. Since you're always pushing the limits of your stock diesel, you will certainly need to upgrade the gas motor.

 

And don't forget the cheapened connecting rods on the 6.0L.

 

11,000 pounds is right around the factory limit of what a 5.4L V-8 and 4.10 gears can pull. You won't be overloaded even with the smaller engine. The V-8 would do the job for you, but the V-10 would do the job better. When home, I regularly pull 8000 pound loads with my 5.4L V-8 (see sig) without any issues.

If you are pulling 10-11k daily, I would consider another Power Stroke.

 

V-10 it is guys not going to buy another diesel

Just phoned my dealer going to have a 2010 cabelas V10 4.10 full nav package camper package all toys on board on Sat 19th. My price $49,962 + tax Cdn.

Thanks for the advice all

Will talk to my friend who owns the dealership and see if he will honor warranty with a few mods to motor. Like the idea of headers maybe turbo too.

-R-

 

Wow, V10 Cabelas edition.....NICE! Good Luck.

 

if you modded that stinker you better take them off and lie lie lie

 

x 2) with ford sending out so many factory reps to the service depts, there are few, if any, dealer service depts willing to overlook mods anymore.

 

Well we'll see.
If can,t mod it then will most likely get full use of warranty and if it blows then maybe think about another diesel after the bugs are outta of Fords new one.

-R-