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Old 07-11-2007 | 06:52 PM
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I bought one this week and will pick it up on Saturday. I'm not looking forward to the mileage, but my 06 F-350 with 4-10's only gets about 12-13 the way I drive it, and 9 pulling the boat. How much worse could it be
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Old 07-11-2007 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck
I bought one this week and will pick it up on Saturday. I'm not looking forward to the mileage, but my 06 F-350 with 4-10's only gets about 12-13 the way I drive it, and 9 pulling the boat. How much worse could it be

Chuck, my 07 is getting 13.9-14.4 and Im not exactly light on the throttle. Thats with SCT, intake and exhaust. Just came back from a trip, 78-82mph with cruise average 17.7, I was pleased. I just wish you could get the 3.73 0r 4.10's in the 450, Id buy right now.
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Old 07-11-2007 | 08:31 PM
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The milage isnt the real problem.Mine is the one randy was telling bobby about.We drove from md to jacksonville and had to stop 5 times for fuel.Not a big enough tank and will only do 81 mph.I think the problem was getting the 4.88 rear.If somebody wants a deal it is leaving my house soon.
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Old 07-11-2007 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by topgun 38
The milage isnt the real problem.Mine is the one randy was telling bobby about.We drove from md to jacksonville and had to stop 5 times for fuel.Not a big enough tank and will only do 81 mph.I think the problem was getting the 4.88 rear.If somebody wants a deal it is leaving my house soon.
you all are funny .
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Old 07-11-2007 | 09:24 PM
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Whys that funny?
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Old 07-12-2007 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jassman
Chuck, my 07 is getting 13.9-14.4 and Im not exactly light on the throttle. Thats with SCT, intake and exhaust. Just came back from a trip, 78-82mph with cruise average 17.7, I was pleased. I just wish you could get the 3.73 0r 4.10's in the 450, Id buy right now.
I didn't want to buy now, but my 06 was giving me some problems and I didn't want to get left on the side of the road with the boat behind me( especially being overwidth). I know you keep up on the modifications, so keep me posted on what should be done to this new one. It has the 4.30 ratio. Thanks
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Old 07-12-2007 | 07:18 AM
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Just change the tires to 245's with the 4:30's and you will have a 4:10 equivalent.....and it will look much better!
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Old 07-12-2007 | 11:35 AM
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Just change the tires to 245's with the 4:30's and you will have a 4:10 equivalent.....and it will look much better!
Way to go Einstien
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Old 07-12-2007 | 03:38 PM
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1998 F-150, 4.6, 2x4 getting 19mpg highway... 8 or 9 towing.
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Old 07-12-2007 | 05:24 PM
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I am trying to get one but they havent been able to find me a white/gold lariat with the 4.30s. If you know of one let me know or who to call.
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