GCVWR?
I'm curious about the GCVWR. Is this a figure posted on the vehicle somewhere, or is this a number found elsewhere. Is there a way of calculating this number with all the numbers found on the vehicl...
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Hi,
Your GCVWR will depend on a few factors. If you have the 6.4L diesel, it should be a bit higher. The V10 is among the highest in the E-Series vans. The 5.4L can still tow a lot of weight, but has a slightly lower GCVWR.
With the E-350 and V10 and 4.10:1 ratio rear axle, then the 18,500 GCVWR is probably right - depending on the model year. 3.73:1 rear axle ratio means at 65 MPH the engine speed will be about 400 RPM less, thus a lower GCVWR because at 65 MPH the engine can make a lot less horsepower than at 3,000 RPM with the 4.10:1 rear axle ratio. But the 4.10's will get worse mileage overall due to the engine spinning faster all the time.
The E-150 will not be rated with nearly that much GCVWR, and is limited to the smaller V8's.
So basically more information is needed.
Fred.
Your GCVWR will depend on a few factors. If you have the 6.4L diesel, it should be a bit higher. The V10 is among the highest in the E-Series vans. The 5.4L can still tow a lot of weight, but has a slightly lower GCVWR.
With the E-350 and V10 and 4.10:1 ratio rear axle, then the 18,500 GCVWR is probably right - depending on the model year. 3.73:1 rear axle ratio means at 65 MPH the engine speed will be about 400 RPM less, thus a lower GCVWR because at 65 MPH the engine can make a lot less horsepower than at 3,000 RPM with the 4.10:1 rear axle ratio. But the 4.10's will get worse mileage overall due to the engine spinning faster all the time.
The E-150 will not be rated with nearly that much GCVWR, and is limited to the smaller V8's.
So basically more information is needed.
Fred.
