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Originally Posted by Pappy19
No one is saying the V-10 is THE most powerful engine out there. However, I'll say it again, the test that Truck Trend did 2 years ago on the 2008 models had all of the maker's diesel and gas rigs towing a 28' bumper tow up the same hills, down the same drag strip, both solo and towing. The only difference was that the V-10 truck had a 4.10 rear, as did the Chevy and Dodge gassers, while all of the diesels had a 3.73 rear. The Ford V-10 was faster than all of the gas engines and equal to or superior to all of the diesel engines. In fact the only time the V-10 was out-done was the 6.4 Ford diesel test up a 11% grade. Yes, the V-10 is cheaper, not only by the initial $7,000 cost but in maintenance costs as well. If you tow heavy alot, then by all means get a diesel. If you tow a boat or RV trailer once in a while, then you can't beat the V-10. If you don't hop up your diesel, you will be passed up by the new V-10's, cause I've done it. In fact, you'll have to hop up your diesel to out do a new V-10.
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I have owned BOTH of these trucks and you obviously don't have a clue of what you're talking about.
The V10 was a GREAT motor with absolutely terrible mileage towing or empty. Towing in the passes of Washington, there is no comparison stock for stock. Stop filling this guy full of your wishful banter. My V10 would be SCREAMING to maintain 35 up the pass where as my diesel would hum along at 50 without being mashed to the floor.
Now with my mods, I would bury you in a soot cloud with my trailer in tow...
