Ford E 450 Class C with 5.4 V8
I see on NADA guides that some smaller Class Cs specs call for the 5.4 V8 instead of the 6.8 V 10. Is that true? Is that engine capable enough? Better mileage??
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My last truck, a 2006 F-150 Scab had the 5.4 V-8 and it was an awesome motor. I towed a 22' TT that weighed in at 5,600# all over the west/southwest for 5 years without any issues. For the last 7 years I have been running my 2012 Nexus 24' class C {E-350 GVWR of 11,500# on a 2011 Ford chassis}. My understanding is that the 6.8L V-10 is the exact same motor as the 5.4 just with two additional cylinders {same bore, stroke etc.}.
Both motors are basically bulletproof but a tad thirsty. I would not want a 5.4 on any class C larger than 19 - 20' and the would not plan on doing any towing or loading heavy. The V-10 handles my C, usually with the 10' cargo trailer at between 2,200 - 2,600 additional pounds depending on what I am hauling, like a champ. Have yet to find a 6 percent grade of any length that I cannot crest the top at the speed limit {+/- 5 mph}.
If you won't be towing, loading or hauling heavy the E-350 with its 4:10 rear end will give you a smoother ride and better mileage than any E-450. We now have over 64,000 miles on the V-10 Nexus and it just keeps running better and better every trip.
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Both motors are basically bulletproof but a tad thirsty. I would not want a 5.4 on any class C larger than 19 - 20' and the would not plan on doing any towing or loading heavy. The V-10 handles my C, usually with the 10' cargo trailer at between 2,200 - 2,600 additional pounds depending on what I am hauling, like a champ. Have yet to find a 6 percent grade of any length that I cannot crest the top at the speed limit {+/- 5 mph}.
If you won't be towing, loading or hauling heavy the E-350 with its 4:10 rear end will give you a smoother ride and better mileage than any E-450. We now have over 64,000 miles on the V-10 Nexus and it just keeps running better and better every trip.
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