 OT: Tow Vehicle motors...good and bad thoughts on, Ford 460 versus Chevy 454 |
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| nine14cats |
 May 2 2006, 06:34 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo  Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None  |
With the gas crunch on there are several tow vehicles coming up for sale that have low miles on them. Ford 460 versus Chevy 454. Anything to watch out for in the years between 1994 through 2004?
Diesel is good for towing but they still seem to command a premium. For the limited amount of trailer towing I do, gas is fine for me. Experiences and thoughts? Bill P. |
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| DanT |
May 2 2006, 06:45 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Bill, what do you need a big block for.
My Burb with the 5.3L and 4:10 gears will pull anything I need to pull. 8,000 lb RV etc. I have pulled 23 foot enclosed racecar trailers with race prepared 944 turbos etc with no problem at all... And when you aren't towing you will get much better mileage. Look for a year 2000 or newer Tahoe or Burb. Even 2 wheel drive would be OK. Then you could change the rear end gears easy if you couldnt find one with 4:10s 4:10s are the optional ratio and not many folks go the the trouble to wait for and order one, and most dealers don't stock them. Even a year 2000 or newer 3/4 ton Burb with the 6L would be good for the duty you are asking of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I thought you were going to keep your burb a bit longer? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) If you buy a diesel you will be paying much higher $$ for your fuel. Check the prices at the stations. Diesel in Norcal is running about the same as Premium or more. My Burb drinks 87 octane while pulling 8K pounds or more with no pinging or other problems. If you pay a premium for diesel you will never recoup your intitial price difference over gas, at the current prices of fuel. Even when factoring in the increased fuel mileage of the diesel over similar gas powered unit. |
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nine14cats OT: Tow Vehicle motors...good and bad thoughts on May 2 2006, 06:34 PM
propricer Later diesels have much more towing power and subs... May 2 2006, 06:38 PM trekkor I get 14-17 MPG with my 7.3 liter turbo diesel no ... May 2 2006, 06:52 PM Brian Mifsud For what it's worth, my buddy used to tow his ... May 2 2006, 06:54 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) As far as your actual question....here is what I h... May 2 2006, 06:55 PM bd1308 I got talking with the AAA guy when he towed my ca... May 2 2006, 06:58 PM trekkor Little story on towing with my truck.
I used to g... May 2 2006, 07:05 PM nine14cats Actually to be a little more precise....the motor ... May 2 2006, 07:15 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) Gee Trekkor he must have been dogging it :)
Last... May 2 2006, 07:18 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) OK Bill. That unit appears to be a Ford Chassis so... May 2 2006, 07:21 PM nine14cats This unit is a 1996 but I not for sale here in the... May 2 2006, 07:24 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) The last couple of years before they changed to th... May 2 2006, 07:34 PM
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