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06-20-2004, 01:43 PM
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New Member
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Towing with F350
We have been out now on 4 trips with our new 3295, a couple times on I81 through the mountains of PA. (Terrible road-we were surprised that an interstate was in such condition) I have endjoyed the way our 1999 F350 deisel dually has acted. It likes to downshift out of overdrive on a long, steep hill, but I guess that's to be expected. Recently talked with a full-timer towing with an F450 who said it towed much better, taking hills much better than his previous F350. I thought these two trucks had the same engine. Anyone had experience with both trucks who can comment on the F450 vs F350 abilities?
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06-20-2004, 01:54 PM
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Montana Fan
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M.O.C. #43
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The driveline, such as, engines, transmissions, and rear axles are the same. The only way his would pull any different at all would be if he had a different rear axle ratio. As far as power he would have no more than you do. He can haul more weight because of suspension differences.
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06-20-2004, 02:20 PM
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Montana Master
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Garnzees, did both of his have the same engine, transmission, and axle ratio? As jimnkaran said, if those are the same I wouldn't think he could tell a difference except maybe in suspension. He may have the new 6.0 powerstroke in the new one or has the 7.3 and had the prior (6.9?) diesel in the earlier truck.
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06-23-2004, 09:31 AM
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Montana Fan
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I agree with both JimnKaren and Steve, there has to be a diff in the drivetrain, I think the early 7.3L were 225 hp, my 2002 7.3L was a 250 HP and my current 6.0L is a 325 HP, axle ratios can make a big diff when towing, Each year the big three Dodge,Chevy and Ford duke it out over horse power wars. seems each year one has an advantage, I would venture to say the diff he feels is due to a HP increase over the previous truck/engine combo.
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06-23-2004, 12:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
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M.O.C. #242
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The 450's are geared slightly higher than 4.10. They are 4.88 or 5.13(I think), one of the reasons is the 19.5 tires being taller so the gears do need to compensate some but they are taller in comparison. The added pull of the taller gear is offset by poorer fuel economy.
John
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06-24-2004, 06:02 AM
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Montana Fan
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M.O.C. #1393
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NJ Hillbilly, good point, conbine that with a potential higher HP if there were a year or two diff between the two trucks, and you could see a big diff in towing performance.
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06-24-2004, 06:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onalaska
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M.O.C. #1666
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I am printing this one for hubby.  He can use the info. First time we have owned a 350 and dually. Thank you all.
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