Greetings,My 97' F250HD 5.8L V8 has ~125K miles on it and I'm lucky to get 200-250miles out of the stock fuel tanks (16+18gal). I keep thinking larger more power might be just the ticket - however can't decide on which motor I want - only that another 5.8 is out of the question.My TC sits on the PU 97% of the time. It took me 15yrs to put 30K miles on my current PU.I can't decide between:- Modern 6.8L V10's (gas) are rated at nearly 400HP coupled with 6 speeds.- Older 6.8L V10's (gas) might come with 4 or 5 speeds.- Modern 6.4L Turbo V8's have the 6 speed trany, but not sure on mileage (+expensive new)- Older 6.0L Turbo V8's have 4-5 speed tranies, not sure on mileage and not sure if this motor is desireable.- Much older 7.3L Turbo V8's (with 100-200K miles on them) can sometimes be had for a "song", I've heard great things about this motor (and fuel mileage). I think they only offered a 4 speed auto at that point.- Currently I'm leaning used or new V10.(I'll likely only get < 25K miles on this)Comments?

Since this is in the TC forum I assume that's the use of the truck. A gas engine should be fine, I would think any V10 would be a great choice. After my experience with two 6.0 diesels I wouldn't take one if it were given to me.

The V-10 is a great motor. I had a really hard time locating any for sale when I was in the market and ended up with a new 6.7 diesel. A friend pulls 15k with a v10 dually without problems. Strong motor, I'd buy one myself.As KDUPL said, I'd not take a 6.0. Well, maybe for free. The 6.4 turbo diesel (2008-10) is better but as far as repair history I'd personally go v10.Don't rule out the newer 6.2 V8 gas motors from Ford either... you might find they are within reach. Proving to be a solid power plant from what I see.

You bought a 2 year old truck with nearly 100,000 miles on it? Since you only complaint was mpg and not repairs, you are one lucky man. I think you could buy most anything and come out.

I don't think you can get the V10 in a pickup truck (F350) anymore and haven't been able to since 2010 which means any used oickup with the V10 will not have the six speed transmission which was introduced with the 6.7 diesel and the 6.2 gas in 2011.I will say the 6.2 coupled with the six speed has turned out to be an excellent combination and works very well with truck campers.

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carringb
Explorer
Feb 20, 2015
To get a new V10 you would have to go with an F450-750 cab chassis, or an E-series cutaway chassis. Only the F650/750 V10 comes paired with the 6-speed auto. For hauling heavy, the s-speed is a great transmission. It just doesn't have double-OD for empty economy.
brholt
Explorer II
Feb 20, 2015
I don't think you can get the V10 in a pickup truck (F350) anymore and haven't been able to since 2010 which means any used oickup with the V10 will not have the six speed transmission which was introduced with the 6.7 diesel and the 6.2 gas in 2011.

I will say the 6.2 coupled with the six speed has turned out to be an excellent combination and works very well with truck campers.
NMace
Explorer
Feb 20, 2015
You bought a 2 year old truck with nearly 100,000 miles on it? Since you only complaint was mpg and not repairs, you are one lucky man. I think you could buy most anything and come out.
deltabravo
Nomad
Feb 20, 2015
Skip the 6.0 Diesel.
camperfamily
Explorer
Feb 20, 2015
The V-10 is a great motor. I had a really hard time locating any for sale when I was in the market and ended up with a new 6.7 diesel. A friend pulls 15k with a v10 dually without problems. Strong motor, I'd buy one myself.

As KDUPL said, I'd not take a 6.0. Well, maybe for free. The 6.4 turbo diesel (2008-10) is better but as far as repair history I'd personally go v10.

Don't rule out the newer 6.2 V8 gas motors from Ford either... you might find they are within reach. Proving to be a solid power plant from what I see.
KD4UPL
Explorer II
Feb 20, 2015
Since this is in the TC forum I assume that's the use of the truck. A gas engine should be fine, I would think any V10 would be a great choice.
After my experience with two 6.0 diesels I wouldn't take one if it were given to me.

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