Are there any opinions on the ease of towing with the SOHC powered truck over the OHV engine? My 97 OHV is a little weak on the hills pulling our camper (a little under 2K lb) and I've been thinking of finding something else. I know that the V8 is hands down the strongest engine but the SOHC is easier to find and does get a little better mileage. Just trying to decide if I would really be any better off with another V6.
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4.0 OHV vs SOHC
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The early SOHC motors had timing chain issues so go at least 2003-2004 or newer. My SOHC pulls pretty decent but I'd still prefer the good old 5.0L V8!
The early SOHC motors had timing chain issues so go at least 2003-2004 or newer. My SOHC pulls pretty decent but I'd still prefer the good old 5.0L V8!
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Horsepower
It simply boils down to horsepower:
4.0 OHV 160 hp
4.0 SOHC 210 hp
It simply boils down to horsepower:
4.0 OHV 160 hp
4.0 SOHC 210 hp
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actually it boils down to torque
4.0 OHV 225
4.0 SOHC 250
and the real winner
5.0 OHV 288
If your going to tow with a 2nd gen I would look for a v8 to do it with. The gas mileage difference is all but non existent, it all comes down to how you drive it.
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I think he has a sport
no 5.0 for him
no 5.0 for him
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Back when I had my V8 Mountaineer, it got 18 mpg no matter what- city or interstate. Now with my SOHC, my overall average is like 16.something. I never towed with the V8 (didn't even have a hitch) but my SOHC tows my camper here in the thin mountain air in CO fairly well. My camper probably weighs a little more than 2,000 lbs loaded.
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I wish i could get 16 for once. My average which includes mixed terrain, is no more than 15 with the 98 SOHC 4.0!
I wish i could get 16 for once. My average which includes mixed terrain, is no more than 15 with the 98 SOHC 4.0!briwayjones
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