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Feb 20, 2003 | 08:38 AM

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johnsdiesel

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5.4 pulling ability

The 5.4 should be fine for what you want to do with a 4.10 rear end. Either the V10 or the Power Stroke would be overkill for your application.

Feb 20, 2003 | 11:47 AM

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nafzimo

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5.4 pulling ability

Quote:

Originally posted by craigwilliamson
I'll bet that song is nice with the Flowmaster 40's........

I don't want to hijack this post, but here is a soundclip that Monsta made.
V10 with Flowmaster 40

Matt

Feb 20, 2003 | 06:40 PM

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obxtuna

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5.4 pulling ability

Jesus!!
It sounds HUNGRY.....

Feb 20, 2003 | 10:18 PM

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BRONZEDUCK

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5.4 pulling ability

you could drag that trailer from florida to oregon with no prob. do it all the time

Feb 21, 2003 | 10:16 AM

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pcwirepro

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5.4 pulling ability

Sure would like to see a pic of that pony.

I have a 20001 F 150 w/ 5.4 and 3:73. Before buying a Powerstroke I oftem pulled our Maxum 24' boat. Almost exactly the same weight you are talking about. On the flats it did just fine but wouldn't pull it's way out of a paper bag in OD. In the hills, and I mean small hills this thing has to work it's guts out to maintain 50-55MPH. And all the while getting around 8MPG. I was greatly disappointed with this motor. My wife bought an Expedition with the same motor and around town it's great for her but it's worse w/ the boat than the F-150. If you need a daily driver as well as a tow vehicle it is probably the choice. If you can justify a larger workhorse go with a PSD. Another thing about the F-150, I feel the brakes are still a little light duty for 4-6 thousand pound towing. Good luck