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I need a new truck and theres a good deal on an early 90s ford f150, but it only has a strait 6 in it. Its a 5 speed. I would be hauling cars with it and was woundering if this truck would do it easily?? I know it wont be like a small block but would she get it done? thanks
better than a 302 any day, all kinds of torque, and almost the same displacement. 4.9L. it will haul pretty good for you. 302's have the power, but not the same torque. only thing better than a F150 with a 300/4.9L I6 is an F250 with a 351W.
If you're going to be hauling cars on a regular basis, go find one with a diesel or a big block. The 300 six is a good engine, but a bit low on power when hauling a load down the highway. When towing, you'll get really tired of downshifting from 5th to 4th....
I had a F150 with a 300 in it they have good power but not the greatest for towing, like Dave said go with a big block or diesel . I bought a F350 diesel , lots of power and it gets better fuel mileage than a gas motor.
Rocky
Hi:
I have an 85 Bronco with a 300 ci. 6 and a 4 speed (overdrive 4th) I towed a trailer witha 40 ford pickup the hills were rough to get up on the interstate.
If you plan to tow alot go for a bigger motor, ie. 351
remember about the brakes id go with a heavy duty truck for the brake power as well as the towing power , i tow a boat and a car trailer but you got to rember people in front of you usally arent towing a car too and if they stop short .......bam ......
Recreational pulling the 6 would be fine . If your going to haul alot i suggest a f250 with a diesel myself. I have a F150 with a 5.4 and 3.73 gears . Its a light duty truck i hauled a car trailer with the 31 and it was great on flat ground. I did know it was back there though. The 6 will struggle at high speeds and hill climbing.
Well I would buy a bigger truck if I had the money. The 300 is better on gas anyway isnt it?? I wont be pulling to many heavy cars, but will need to pull my race car every other weekend.
my grandfather got about 16-18 MPG with his '88 300 6cyl, 4X4 5spd single cab XL when it was still on the road, the truck he's got now, a '95 F150, has the 300 6, but it's 2WD auto, gets about 20 MPG. my dad borrowed his '88 once, to pull our boat back to our house ( My dad's '97 F150 broke down and AAA refused to take care of the towing bill on the boat ), and it pulled it good.Quote:
Originally Posted by tweaked250r