Just how bad is the 4.6?
04-12-2013, 07:35 PM
#11
The 4.6 is fine, it's just gutless. It doesn't take bolt ons very well unless your bolt-on is a blower.
For longevity, it can't be beat. For power, it's weak in the knees.
For longevity, it can't be beat. For power, it's weak in the knees.
04-12-2013, 09:16 PM
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Thanks for all of the input. I just got back from checking out a truck tonight. It was a little rough and a former fleet vehicle for the KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, so I think I will probably pass on it. It does have the 3.55 non-limited slip axle.
I will keep looking and will still prefer a 5.4 for the extra power, but thanks to you guys I will also strongly consider a 4.6 if I find one I like.
Regarding the TT, I did some more research and found that the dry weight on it is in fact under 4000 lbs, so as long as the hitch weight is in check, any truck I get should be fine. Where can I find the maximum hitch weight rating for trucks? I have downloaded the owner's manual and looked online but I can't seem to find it for these trucks.
I will keep looking and will still prefer a 5.4 for the extra power, but thanks to you guys I will also strongly consider a 4.6 if I find one I like.
Regarding the TT, I did some more research and found that the dry weight on it is in fact under 4000 lbs, so as long as the hitch weight is in check, any truck I get should be fine. Where can I find the maximum hitch weight rating for trucks? I have downloaded the owner's manual and looked online but I can't seem to find it for these trucks.
04-12-2013, 10:05 PM
#13
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The 4.6 is a great motor. I have no complaints or regrets. I bought a 98 with 4.6 about a month ago and I love the 4.6. The original owner bought it to tow with, so I'm guessing it tows pretty good. It tows my boats fine, but that is all I have towed with it so far. My last truck was a lifted 97 2wd with the 4.2 and 3:08 stock gears and after towing boats with that, and now towing them with the 4.6 it feels like a breeze. haha
04-13-2013, 02:03 AM
#15
i have a lifted 97 f-150 with the 4.6 and 3.55 ratio and rolling on 35-12.50's right now and ive pulled many cars and trucks on my car hauler and even my camper with my truck and i have no complaints whats so ever except on my camper my truck doesnt like that pig on its rear end but that also had a 4500 pound tongue weight to it too but other than that it pulls like a tank just like its been said earlier in this thread its a truck motor not a drag racer haha
