What do you guys think of the 4.6 engine?
06-02-2014, 11:09 AM
#21
Cant Stop Wont Stop
My 06 is definitely reliable, but in stock form, its pathetic when it comes to power. Embarrassing when you put an exhaust and people hear when you're trying to accelerate but you aint really getting anywhere, lol. I've added an S&B CAI, glasspack, SCT programmer with a 91 per tune from 5star and it's "ok" now but that's about it. Hopefully more mods will bring it to life.
06-02-2014, 11:11 AM
#22
The 4.6 is a very reliable engine. It comes 2 ways, as a 2 valve and as a 3 valve. The 2 valve puts out about 250 horsepower and the 3 valve has 292 horses I think. Neither one is going to be real fast, but both are good engines. If you look under the engine and drivetrain section you can get an idea about how many problems each has.
06-02-2014, 12:03 PM
#23
Cant Stop Wont Stop
How are you able to tell again if you have a 2v or 3v?? Something bout the year they were made I think.
But very true about being reliable. My truck might be slow, even with mods, but I have it looking good imo, and it hasnt giving me any trouble in the 3yrs I've had it. *knocks on wood*
But very true about being reliable. My truck might be slow, even with mods, but I have it looking good imo, and it hasnt giving me any trouble in the 3yrs I've had it. *knocks on wood*
06-02-2014, 12:28 PM
#24
The 4.6 is a great time proven motor. You would get similar mpgs to the 5.4 especially f you throw on a lift and tires. I've got the 5.4, great motor very reliable. Is money a factor? Either way, the 4.6 and 5.4 are both close in price, that's why I would go with the 5.4, more power, same $, same mpg, just as reliable. Win win either way really
06-02-2014, 06:40 PM
#25
Five-0 Ret.
I've owned four 4.6L vehicles. Never had a major problem with either. Not a powerhouse by no means, but gets the job done nonetheless. With the mods your wanting I would suggest to not worry about gas mileage. Those mods are killers for mpg's. But hey, don't matter, it's a truck. Good luck on your search.
06-02-2014, 10:42 PM
#26
Senior Member
How are you able to tell again if you have a 2v or 3v?? Something bout the year they were made I think.
But very true about being reliable. My truck might be slow, even with mods, but I have it looking good imo, and it hasnt giving me any trouble in the 3yrs I've had it. *knocks on wood*
But very true about being reliable. My truck might be slow, even with mods, but I have it looking good imo, and it hasnt giving me any trouble in the 3yrs I've had it. *knocks on wood*
06-02-2014, 10:45 PM
#27
Senior Member
IF your going with that body style/year I'd recommend the 5.4
06-03-2014, 10:08 PM
#28
Senior Member
"There's no replacement for displacement", that being said, our worktrucks are E350 cutaways with "dogcatcher boxes", the 2V 4.6 with 4 speeds were dogs, the 3V with the 6 Speed are way better, now we can actually merge onto the freeway 