Posted by rview_ on January 29, 2015 at 14:27:30 from (162.212.119.4):
In Reply to: 150 Ford Pickup posted by Harvey2 on January 29, 2015 at 06:22:18:
Just suggestions on research I've done, don't own a new one. Have been debating getting one for a couple years, but it would be handier if I'd get a diesel. Cost more but I wouldn't have to hire as much hauling or wait on loads, etc.
There are "max tow" and "HD payload" packages you may want to look at. Some upgrades in trans. oil cooling, 7 lug wheels instead of 6, possibly springs and shocks (didn't look that far into it) etc. between the two packages. From what I read, if you want to tow much, best to get a 3.73 rear with the 5.0. 3.55 would work for lighter of course. 3.5L Ecoboost is a bit more forgiving since it's more powerful at lower rpm. Lots of used/new 5.0 and 3.5 at dealers around here.
As you may know if you are looking at new ones, '15 is a redesign and most of the body panels are now aluminum. Engines have little change with the same sizes. They don't know if they are going to charge more for insurance on them if repairs are higher, right now they aren't I guess, but it could change.
edit: found this "old" test comparing 5.0 and 3.5 on the dyno http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/04/how-we-dyno-tested-fords-3-5-liter-ecoboost-v6-and-5-0-liter-v8-engines.html
This post was edited by rview_ at 14:37:23 01/29/15 2 times.
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