My brother is trying to decide whether to get a 5.4 or V10. If the new 3 valve 5.4 that is being used in the '04 1/2 ton is going to be put in the super duty he will opt for the V8. If they are putting the same 260hp 5.4 in the 2004's SD then he is going to bump to the V10. Thanks
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2005 F-250 CC-SB, 4X4, auto, CCV vented to racor 4500, Zoodad, Xzillaraider 160 uninstalled hard on trans, MBRP Turbo back w/cat delete, TAGG
SOLD BUT NOT FORGOTEN LOVE THAT 7.3
2002 PSD 4X4
Tank mod, Poontank, Dahl pre-pump filter, External Fuel reg, LL8 exterminated, HX hose, Sonnax Valve/Tricumulator Springs, Mobil 1 Syn ATF in trany & tranfer case, 4" Tymar/Donaldson Exhaust, Tymar intake ,$10 AIC, SUVlights harness w/ Sylvania Silverstar Headlights, A/C mod, Magnafine trans filter/power steer filter, Napa/Wix 4019 coolant filter head and 4070 filter, Isspro guages, DI's 4 program chip, swisher wheel My Web Shot Pics
I'm not sure whether it is or not. However, here's my take on the matter. If the 3V 5.4L does arrive to the Superduty series, I wouldn't buy it during the first year anyways. Any engine/transmission has some bugs during the first release (just read some of the early 6.0L threads) so I would advise agains the 3V 5.4L until the second year of running. Also, the V10 still has slightly more horsepower than the 3V and its bound to have more torque since it's a higher displacement. (I haven't seen torque figures on the 3V yet). Gas mileage between the two is nearly the same and the V10 is only a $600 option. Just my thoughts.
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2003 F-350 Crew Cab, V10, 4X4 ESOF, 4 Speed Auto, Long Box, 3.73 Regular Axle, heavy duty front suspension with W code springs, SRW, Lariat options package- Leather seating for six, cruise, heated seats, single disc player, Chrome tubular cab steps, keyless entry, full power. Newly added- Prodigy brake controller.
And TTT mirrors with heat and turn singal.
Also- Wireless keypad, Century Royal Series Truck Topper and Putnam Class V Trailer Hitch.Truck Photos
Recently turned 32,000 miles.
When they bumped the 5.4 from 235 to 260
the super duty received it the second year
So it might be the same this time around
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2002 F250 XLT S/C 4x4 long bed
5.4,Auto w/4.10 LS in Dark Shadow Grey
Lariat rims w/285/75 BF Goodrich TA KO's
and Western 8' poly pro plow
Great point guys. I will let him know your opinions. I would hope that since the 5.4 is in many more vehicles than the 6.0PSD that they would get it right the first time. But I do remember the piston slap problem with the 4.6 when it first came out. BTW the new 5.4 has 365ft-lbs of torque at what rpm I don't know. Thanks
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2005 F-250 CC-SB, 4X4, auto, CCV vented to racor 4500, Zoodad, Xzillaraider 160 uninstalled hard on trans, MBRP Turbo back w/cat delete, TAGG
SOLD BUT NOT FORGOTEN LOVE THAT 7.3
2002 PSD 4X4
Tank mod, Poontank, Dahl pre-pump filter, External Fuel reg, LL8 exterminated, HX hose, Sonnax Valve/Tricumulator Springs, Mobil 1 Syn ATF in trany & tranfer case, 4" Tymar/Donaldson Exhaust, Tymar intake ,$10 AIC, SUVlights harness w/ Sylvania Silverstar Headlights, A/C mod, Magnafine trans filter/power steer filter, Napa/Wix 4019 coolant filter head and 4070 filter, Isspro guages, DI's 4 program chip, swisher wheel My Web Shot Pics
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