fla-gypsy
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The 6.2L is getting good reviews. It is not as stout as the 6.8L V-10 but coupled with the 6 sp auto it gives similar performance. Towing way over 10k you may want to think about the rear gear hard and stepping up to a F-350. The 4.10 is no longer offered but a 4.30 is. The cost difference between the 250 and 350 is actually closer to $1200 but worth it for a 5th wheel that heavy.
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ib516
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F350 SRW, 4.30s. You would be disappointed with the 3.73s performance IMO.
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ib516 wrote:F350 SRW, 4.30s
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M GO BLUE wrote:DIESEL
gmcsmoke wrote:diesel
One size doesn't fit all, fellas...
I love diesel engines too but not everyone wants one 
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Well if you're not ordering and trying to locate a v10 with a specific gear ratio you'll probably end up getting a better deal with a diesel; a much more common engine package.
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jerem0621
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Geeze not everyone wants a diesel folks. 10k is not that heavy for a gasser.
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I like my diesel, but wouldn't want one newer than a 2007. They ruined the MPG advantage in 2007.5, and the OP doesn't need the power.
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FWIW Fords offering discounts of $4350 on superduty diesels. JMO but I would get the 4.30 gears with the gasser. 10,500 is a pretty good load.
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fla-gypsy
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gmcsmoke wrote:Well if you're not ordering and trying to locate a v10 with a specific gear ratio you'll probably end up getting a better deal with a diesel; a much more common engine package.
It may be more common but no way you will get one cheaper as the diesel is an $8k option to begin with and the 6.2 is the standard motor. The V-10 is no longer available in the pick up. Luckily I snagged one the last couple of years they made it for the pick up for a measly $600 bucks extra. The F-350SRW 6.2L with the 4.30 will do the job. BTW, the OP said it was 10.5k dry weight so we are talking in excess of 12k loaded here and approaching DRW territory.
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fla-gypsy wrote:gmcsmoke wrote:Well if you're not ordering and trying to locate a v10 with a specific gear ratio you'll probably end up getting a better deal with a diesel; a much more common engine package.
It may be more common but no way you will get one cheaper as the diesel is an $8k option to begin with and the 6.2 is the standard motor. The V-10 is no longer available in the pick up. Luckily I snagged one the last couple of years they made it for the pick up for a measly $600 bucks extra. The F-350SRW 6.2L with the 4.30 will do the job. BTW, the OP said it was 10.5k dry weight so we are talking in excess of 12k loaded here and approaching DRW territory.
Didn't say it would be cheaper but a better deal. What I mean is you'll end up compromising on features to get the powertrain you want. When all in all you'll only end up getting 8-10MPG towing. pay a few $ more have a diesel and give yourself more options.
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