Just looking
10-02-2012, 02:06 PM
#1
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Just looking
1st post on this site. Currently GMC Duramax owner looking to get into the F150XLT regular cab long bed 4X4. Picked up the brochure from the Ford dealer this morning and noticed the wheel base on the XLT long bed 4X4 is 144.5" and compared to 133" on mine. I can make a U-turn into the second lane going the other direction with my truck now, so how tight does the F150XLT turn?? Is it something I need to worry about?
I currently have the Duramax but don't need another diesel for what I plan to tow, so was thinking about the 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine. Is it a good engine?? At 65mph, what rpm will I be running? My Duramax at 65mph is right at 2000 RPM.
Any suggestions on must have packages, options, wheels etc.
I currently have the Duramax but don't need another diesel for what I plan to tow, so was thinking about the 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine. Is it a good engine?? At 65mph, what rpm will I be running? My Duramax at 65mph is right at 2000 RPM.
Any suggestions on must have packages, options, wheels etc.
10-02-2012, 02:10 PM
#2
Meaner than ymeski56
Originally Posted by GM Guy
1st post on this site. Currently GMC Duramax owner looking to get into the F150XLT regular cab long bed 4X4. Picked up the brochure from the Ford dealer this morning and noticed the wheel base on the XLT long bed 4X4 is 144.5" and compared to 133" on mine. I can make a U-turn into the second lane going the other direction with my truck now, so how tight does the F150XLT turn?? Is it something I need to worry about?
I currently have the Duramax but don't need another diesel for what I plan to tow, so was thinking about the 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine. Is it a good engine?? At 65mph, what rpm will I be running? My Duramax at 65mph is right at 2000 RPM.
Any suggestions on must have packages, options, wheels etc.
I currently have the Duramax but don't need another diesel for what I plan to tow, so was thinking about the 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine. Is it a good engine?? At 65mph, what rpm will I be running? My Duramax at 65mph is right at 2000 RPM.
Any suggestions on must have packages, options, wheels etc.
With yours being a 3/4 ton (assuming), the extra wheelbase shouldn't affect it too much. The 145" wheelbase is probably the most popular of all F150s by far and we all get around fairly well. The extra cab space will be well worth it as well.
The ecoboost is a good engine and the rpm it will be running varies largely on which gearing you have. 3.55 is a good all around gear. Not sure if you can get an eb in a rclb but I'm sure you could check Ford's site fairly easily.
Take a look around and do a few searches (google works better than the site search it seems)
10-02-2012, 02:12 PM
#3
Senior Member
Originally Posted by GM Guy
1st post on this site. Currently GMC Duramax owner looking to get into the F150XLT regular cab long bed 4X4. Picked up the brochure from the Ford dealer this morning and noticed the wheel base on the XLT long bed 4X4 is 144.5" and compared to 133" on mine. I can make a U-turn into the second lane going the other direction with my truck now, so how tight does the F150XLT turn?? Is it something I need to worry about?
I currently have the Duramax but don't need another diesel for what I plan to tow, so was thinking about the 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine. Is it a good engine?? At 65mph, what rpm will I be running? My Duramax at 65mph is right at 2000 RPM.
Any suggestions on must have packages, options, wheels etc.
I currently have the Duramax but don't need another diesel for what I plan to tow, so was thinking about the 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine. Is it a good engine?? At 65mph, what rpm will I be running? My Duramax at 65mph is right at 2000 RPM.
Any suggestions on must have packages, options, wheels etc.
Make sure to test drive one before you buy
Last edited by geno51; 10-02-2012 at 02:14 PM.
10-02-2012, 04:40 PM
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Welcome to the site
10-02-2012, 07:22 PM
#6
Senior Member
Welcome!
With yours being a 3/4 ton (assuming), the extra wheelbase shouldn't affect it too much. The 145" wheelbase is probably the most popular of all F150s by far and we all get around fairly well. The extra cab space will be well worth it as well.
The ecoboost is a good engine and the rpm it will be running varies largely on which gearing you have. 3.55 is a good all around gear. Not sure if you can get an eb in a rclb but I'm sure you could check Ford's site fairly easily.
Take a look around and do a few searches (google works better than the site search it seems)
With yours being a 3/4 ton (assuming), the extra wheelbase shouldn't affect it too much. The 145" wheelbase is probably the most popular of all F150s by far and we all get around fairly well. The extra cab space will be well worth it as well.
The ecoboost is a good engine and the rpm it will be running varies largely on which gearing you have. 3.55 is a good all around gear. Not sure if you can get an eb in a rclb but I'm sure you could check Ford's site fairly easily.
Take a look around and do a few searches (google works better than the site search it seems)
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10-02-2012, 07:25 PM
#7
Senior Member
welcome! the switch is a great idea LOL. the ecoboost is a great engine and the ford is a way better truck-i'm not sure if i can help with the other points...
welcome!
welcome!