fuel milage
02-06-2011, 04:51 PM
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fuel milage
looking to buy a new 2011 F-150 XLT 4x4 with a 5.0 engine , what is the best rear end and tire size to match with the new 6 speed trans for the best highway fuel milage.
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02-06-2011, 04:55 PM
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I bought a 2011 Screw with...........
3.7 engine, auto trans, 3.73 rear ....... and have been quite happy with it...... see photos on earlier post from about 10 days ago.... delivering 20.1 MPG so far....but just 653 miles so far......
02-06-2011, 05:03 PM
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plan on pulling anything? i would think the 3.5L might be better, however i have a 2010 with a 5.4L I love my 3.73 gears, they seem to be the magic number.