Ford 4.6 Triton
Anyone towing with a 4.6L Triton V8 in a Ford? F150, Econoline, Explorer, etc? I have one in my Sport Trac. Does great on the flats, not so bad on the hills. I can pull a 6% grade for several mil...
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Hi,
The Sport Trac is probably the lightest vehicle that the 4.6L is in, so the Econoline or F-150 would have a heavier curb weight. So in addition to the weight of the trailer, you would have a 2,000 pound heavier van or truck going up the hill, so it might not perform quiet as well.
Starting the hill at 80 MPH - that does not sound fuel efficient or very smart. I guess you never found out that ST tires are only rated at 75 MPH?
So my question is also why try to go faster than 55 MPH while climbing the hills? You have plenty of time. Well your time might be short if you keep going 80 while towing though.
Yes the 3.5L Ecoboost is designed for 11,000 pound trailers and can do the job if you get the right towing package and higher GVWR package. Personally I Would rather have a 5.4L in a F-150 and tow with that at a lower engine RPM.
Yes the 4.6L is rated at 4,500 RPM's. So is the 5.4L and the V10 has the same pistons and stroke as the 5.4L with 2 extra cylinders.
Fred.
The Sport Trac is probably the lightest vehicle that the 4.6L is in, so the Econoline or F-150 would have a heavier curb weight. So in addition to the weight of the trailer, you would have a 2,000 pound heavier van or truck going up the hill, so it might not perform quiet as well.
Starting the hill at 80 MPH - that does not sound fuel efficient or very smart. I guess you never found out that ST tires are only rated at 75 MPH?
So my question is also why try to go faster than 55 MPH while climbing the hills? You have plenty of time. Well your time might be short if you keep going 80 while towing though.
Yes the 3.5L Ecoboost is designed for 11,000 pound trailers and can do the job if you get the right towing package and higher GVWR package. Personally I Would rather have a 5.4L in a F-150 and tow with that at a lower engine RPM.
Yes the 4.6L is rated at 4,500 RPM's. So is the 5.4L and the V10 has the same pistons and stroke as the 5.4L with 2 extra cylinders.
Fred.
