All,This winter I sold off my 2001 Ford Excursion with the V10 and 3.73 and 5-star tune. It did it's job well but I wanted the additional payload for other toys. Anyhow finally had time to pull the trailer from my brothers house to our new house.I was instantly impressed with the off-the line pull it had with the trailer. The new truck is a 2009 F350 V10, 4.10 with Mike 5-star tuner. I was in tow/haul mode, engine grade braking was noticeable. There is an on-ramp out of my brothers that with the Excursion foot to the floor I would hit 45 about the time I was merging on the highway. With the new truck I hit the go peddle expecting the same performance and to my surprise I had to back off when I merged as I was going 65 and increasing quickly.I know there is a difference from the 2V V10 and 3V V10, but man the biggest difference is the gears + transmission in the newer trucks. If you have a 2v V10 and been debating on the difference with the newer 3v V10 (if you can find a good clean one), it is noticeable!

X2 on the difference between the 2 and 3 valve engine. We had a 31' class C with the 2v and our new 37' class A with the 3v is at least as quick (or quicker) even with all the extra weight.

I wish we could still buy a new F250 Ford P/Up with the V10 eng.

Good report. You are better all around! You have more HP and TQ from Ford, better final drive with the 4.10, and the 5 speed auto. Plus the tune from 5 star really pulled out more performance.The newer 3valve V-10's should give the diesel guys a run for their money! Uh Oh, I did it now!!!!!

Nice report, thanks. I don't think I've ever read a true comparison between the 2V and 3V versions.The V10 is a great engine, among the best Ford has ever produced. We have a lot of them at the city I work at and they are truly dependable workhorses. As a matter of fact many of our Ford diesels are being replaced by them because they are still offered in the F450 and F550 chassis (thankfully).I would have jumped on one for my personal truck, but they are very rare in my area in a F350 CC DRW Lariat.

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Lwiddis
Explorer II
May 05, 2017
Thanks for the report.
garyemunson
Explorer II
May 05, 2017
X2 on the difference between the 2 and 3 valve engine. We had a 31' class C with the 2v and our new 37' class A with the 3v is at least as quick (or quicker) even with all the extra weight.
samsontdog
Explorer
May 06, 2017
I wish we could still buy a new F250 Ford P/Up with the V10 eng.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
May 06, 2017
Good report. You are better all around! You have more HP and TQ from Ford, better final drive with the 4.10, and the 5 speed auto. Plus the tune from 5 star really pulled out more performance.

The newer 3valve V-10's should give the diesel guys a run for their money! Uh Oh, I did it now!!!!!
blofgren
Explorer
May 06, 2017
Nice report, thanks. I don't think I've ever read a true comparison between the 2V and 3V versions.

The V10 is a great engine, among the best Ford has ever produced. We have a lot of them at the city I work at and they are truly dependable workhorses. As a matter of fact many of our Ford diesels are being replaced by them because they are still offered in the F450 and F550 chassis (thankfully).

I would have jumped on one for my personal truck, but they are very rare in my area in a F350 CC DRW Lariat.
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
May 06, 2017
Kalabin wrote:
I know there is a difference from the 2V V10 and 3V V10, but man the biggest difference is the gears + transmission in the newer trucks. If you have a 2v V10 and been debating on the difference with the newer 3v V10 (if you can find a good clean one), it is noticeable!

A lot of that is the 4:10 rear axle.

Does it have the 6R140 transmission ? That thing is bullet proof.
Hannibal
Explorer
May 06, 2017
One engine I've always wanted. Great find!
Grit_dog
Navigator
May 06, 2017
samsontdog wrote:
I wish we could still buy a new F250 Ford P/Up with the V10 eng.

And I wish I could get a new mega cab with a 5.9 behind the Aisin but I can't.
The 6.2 doesn't give up anything to the V10, IMO, have had both. I do like the V10 though. One of fords best gassers to date.
Kalabin
Explorer
May 06, 2017
Grit dog wrote:
samsontdog wrote:
I wish we could still buy a new F250 Ford P/Up with the V10 eng.

And I wish I could get a new mega cab with a 5.9 behind the Aisin but I can't.
The 6.2 doesn't give up anything to the V10, IMO, have had both. I do like the V10 though. One of fords best gassers to date.

Totally agree there is only so much HP and TQ of the motor can do. I bet the 6.2 with a 4.30 rear end attached to the six speed would be a great gas tow rig. In a few years if I wear this one out I'll look for a good clean used one.
VernDiesel
Explorer
May 10, 2017
The 3V really helped the small bore 5.4 breath as well. In its last years.