2010 4.6L 3V tows more then 5.0L...
05-01-2011, 02:31 PM
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Why the F would they changet hem? Whats the point? All this SAE company does is start crap. Towing 10k lbs in a 2010 truck is the same as towing 10k lbs in a 2011 truck! It dont make any sense that if a vehicle can tow 12k that SAE standards say 10k. I think the SAE needs to eat crap and die! They are a waste of a company or entity!
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05-01-2011, 02:32 PM
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You're kidding right? They establish the international standards and ensure for example that Ford horses = GM horses when horsepower is measured.
http://www.sae.org/
http://www.sae.org/
05-01-2011, 03:13 PM
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Why the F would they changet hem? Whats the point? All this SAE company does is start crap. Towing 10k lbs in a 2010 truck is the same as towing 10k lbs in a 2011 truck! It dont make any sense that if a vehicle can tow 12k that SAE standards say 10k. I think the SAE needs to eat crap and die! They are a waste of a company or entity!
You need to look up the SAE standards so that you can understand. By using these standards it prevents companies from just making up tow ratings. Without these standards a 1/2 ton truck could tow 18k lbs up a hill but have to do it in 1st gear. So you think that they should be able to advertise 18k towing capability?
Before you go off an a rant why not do some research?
http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...est/index.html
05-01-2011, 03:36 PM
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Chill man! I understand what they do! Yal people are to literal! I understand things change and limits need to be adjusted but making a vehicle have a lower rating when it is well below what it can do makes no sense!
05-01-2011, 03:44 PM
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This lays it all out.
http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...est/index.html
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05-01-2011, 04:02 PM
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Yea I know they are setting a standard. So what would the 5.4and 4.6 3V tow with these new ratings? Obviously people have towed the rating and higher so with this new system its gonna underate the vehicles. Because the I guarantee the 5.0 can tow more than the new standard!
05-01-2011, 04:20 PM
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The standard is basicallly how fast can the vehicle reach targeted speeds when starting from level ground and they also have to hold a minimum speed over the davis dam roads.
Zero to 60 MPH in 30 seconds or less with the maximum trailer load on flat level ground, the test also specifies a minimum amount of trailer frontal area. There are other specifications for larger pickups and duallies as well.
Zero to 60 MPH in 30 seconds or less with the maximum trailer load on flat level ground, the test also specifies a minimum amount of trailer frontal area. There are other specifications for larger pickups and duallies as well.
05-01-2011, 06:26 PM
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