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> OT: Tow Vehicle motors...good and bad thoughts on, Ford 460 versus Chevy 454
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post May 2 2006, 06:34 PM
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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?

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post May 2 2006, 06:55 PM
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As far as your actual question....here is what I have read and experienced.
460 backfiring due to leaking intake manifold gaskets, timing sets wear excessively, Older units have a very poor performance envelope.

454, problems with starter being overheated and failing by being too close to exhaust manifolds, problems with valve train.

Both of these motors SUCK gas...big time. Dont expect any better than ~8 MPG solo or towing.

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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
Dan (Almaden Valley)   Bill, what do you need a big block for. My Burb ...   May 2 2006, 06:45 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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