 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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| Trekkor |
May 2 2006, 07:05 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Little story on towing with my truck.
I used to go up to Lake Almanor with my 4500# boat and all our gear. There are some monster grades on the way up there once you get off I-5 out of Red Bluff. I'm following closely behind this guy in his Dodge 1500 and he pulls over to let me pass. I don't think he realized I was towing. Anyway, I'm sure he felt pretty small as I blew past him at speed and never saw him again. HUGE POWER.... all below 3000 rpms:o KT |
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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 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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