Towing numbers for 5.0 dont make sense
08-10-2014, 04:02 PM
#81
Senior Member
08-10-2014, 04:48 PM
#82
Senior Member
Wow. . Take a deep breath and relax. Poor behavior?? I've never said in ANY of my posts that the 5.0 is bad. I'm sorry that you are offended by my opinion of it not being quite the POWERHOUSE you claim it to be. If my memory serves my right it was you in all the Ecoboost threads with all your pickuptrucks.com info claiming the 5.0 is the better choice. So stop getting your undies in a bunch.
As for effect on mpg, the higher the speed, the more the impact of frontal area on mpg. At some point, it becomes a bigger factor than weight.
08-10-2014, 05:22 PM
#83
HEMI FOR THE WIN!!!! Anybody??? No??? 
Just trying to break the ice a bit... because at the end of the day they are all fully capable and all working within their designed specifications. Who cares what mill you run? If it gets the job done...
Just trying to break the ice a bit... because at the end of the day they are all fully capable and all working within their designed specifications. Who cares what mill you run? If it gets the job done...
08-11-2014, 12:12 AM
#86
Only if you define performance as acceleration and don't care about handling and braking. The additional weight of the 250 helps. Stopping and handling is far more important than acceleration to me.
We routinely tow 6-8000 lbs with 250 &350 since the handling and comfort is orders of magnitude better than any HD payload max tow 1\2 ton truck. It is especially nice for us since we have lots of young, inexperienced drivers who rotate in and our quickly. Safety first.
We routinely tow 6-8000 lbs with 250 &350 since the handling and comfort is orders of magnitude better than any HD payload max tow 1\2 ton truck. It is especially nice for us since we have lots of young, inexperienced drivers who rotate in and our quickly. Safety first.
The heavy half would have better performance due to acceleration, stopping, and handling due to its lighter weight when not towing, and better acceleration and speed stability when towing.
08-11-2014, 12:53 AM
#87
While a heavier truck will help, the biggest difference is the LT tires and the stiffer suspension, both the Heavy half and the 3/4 ton have. Less rocking and bouncing when hooked up to the trailer.
The heavy half would have better performance due to acceleration, stopping, and handling due to its lighter weight when not towing, and better acceleration and speed stability when towing.
The heavy half would have better performance due to acceleration, stopping, and handling due to its lighter weight when not towing, and better acceleration and speed stability when towing.
Last edited by smurfs_of_war; 08-11-2014 at 12:56 AM.