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Originally Posted by boatntrkr
(Post 3104023)
the 5.4s had this problem too..my ex girlfriend had an 02 expedition and on a trip from DE to TX (empty) it blew one of the spark plugs out, taking the threads from the head with it. Thus, needing a new head. Its a VERY common problem, which is probably why you can find them for 4500 in good shape. I have heard of the V10s having this problem also...not a good thing to have when the engine is under load pulling your boat.
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my 01 GMC has an 8.1 with Allison trans, tows like a dream...150k miles on it. took the Tiger from fla to home and back again, been to Ohio a few times, lake Champlain, 3 runs to Richmond etc etc . towing about 12.5K lbs.
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Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 3104237)
this is on two valves not the 3 valves 5.4 and V10's...which came out in 04
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Originally Posted by Kims
(Post 3103969)
Keep it. I tow a 11.660lbs boat with my Yukon 2500 and have towed it coast to coast. Awesome towing vehicle. I do have the 8.1 and love the power despite being a gasser. Your 6.0 won't win any races towing the Apache but all you have to do is to leave home a tod earlier....
The pulling power hasn't really been an issue, I'm not trying to win any races. I only tow with it to and from the ramp once or twice a year. If I had a capable truck I'd probably travel more. It just doesn't feel worthy above 60-65 mph as I would like. The braking believe it or not is phenomenal IMHO!! With the boat (10,500), trailer (3500?) and fuel/gear, I'm guessing I'm upwards of15K lbs... :eek: The other reason I want a P/U is I'm tired of bothering my friends and calling around to borrow a P/U every time I need to move an engine or pick up large loads at the stores etc. :coolcowboy: |
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