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Best halfton truck/motor combo right now?
Posted on 4/21/23 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 4/21/23 at 3:07 pm
Diesels not included.
Go. This thread isn't meant to be argumentative but just informative.
Towing not a huge concern any longer.
Go. This thread isn't meant to be argumentative but just informative.
Towing not a huge concern any longer.
This post was edited on 4/21/23 at 3:10 pm
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Posted on 4/21/23 at 3:26 pm to Chad504boy
Those 5.7 Tundras like 2008-2019 are hard to beat man.
Shitty gas mileage but insanely reliable and ridiculous value retention
Shitty gas mileage but insanely reliable and ridiculous value retention
Posted on 4/21/23 at 3:28 pm to Chad504boy
Well since the 3.0 Duramax is disallowed, I would say the Tundra with the 5.7 but Tundras come with a 6 cyl now. I like gas V8s so my choice would be F-150 with the 5.0.
This post was edited on 4/21/23 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 4/21/23 at 4:04 pm to Chad504boy
Please no one mention a 1/2 ton diesel
Posted on 4/21/23 at 4:50 pm to Chad504boy
Any basic V6 offering is generally going to give you the best value for your money IMO. They tend to be cheaper to buy, cheaper to operate, and last a long time.
That said the only current one I have any experience with is the ram v6. Wouldn't hesitate to buy one.
I dont really like the hemi. Our fleets got quite a few busted up ones.
That said the only current one I have any experience with is the ram v6. Wouldn't hesitate to buy one.
I dont really like the hemi. Our fleets got quite a few busted up ones.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 5:11 pm to Chad504boy
I’ve had my Tundra for a year now.
It’s a ‘22 Platinum.
The power in the truck is just as good as my old Tundra (2011) and Sequoia (2012).
Longevity is yet to be seen but the truck has been great so far.
It’s a ‘22 Platinum.
The power in the truck is just as good as my old Tundra (2011) and Sequoia (2012).
Longevity is yet to be seen but the truck has been great so far.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 6:21 pm to Chad504boy
Silverado 1500 with Chevrolet 6.2 - liter L87 EcoTec3 V8 420 hp, 460 lb-ft of torque. 10 speed transmission.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 7:39 pm to Chad504boy
Drove Fords all my life and have nothing bad to say about them. Bought a new 2020 Chevy 1500 Silverado RST and I love it. Its more plush than my Fords and so far, I like it better. Its getting about 17 mpg driving around and 20 on the highway.
Im pulling a 25foot bay boat with it and I think its a little light for it. Though I dont tow far, I think I would be better with a 2500. I may be switching soon. If I do, I will go with the same truck but a 3/4 ton
Ive got the 5.3 and the 8 speed transmission. Plenty of power. Just not heavy enough for my big boat
Im pulling a 25foot bay boat with it and I think its a little light for it. Though I dont tow far, I think I would be better with a 2500. I may be switching soon. If I do, I will go with the same truck but a 3/4 ton
Ive got the 5.3 and the 8 speed transmission. Plenty of power. Just not heavy enough for my big boat
Posted on 4/21/23 at 8:38 pm to Chad504boy
A 2012 Tundra with the 5.7 is unstoppable, 200K on one is akin to 20k on a Ford or Chevy. I read a lot of people claiming that the 2018 Tundra is an unstoppable year too.
Posted on 4/21/23 at 11:02 pm to Chad504boy
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Best halfton truck
F150
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Best halfton motor
3.5 Turbo, for best acceleration and towing, especially tuned. Reliable as long as you aren’t a sissy and change the oil on time with 5W40 T6 Rotella and fix the coolant and oil leaks. Easily a 300k mile engine if maintained.
It’s the best selling half ton pickup, and the 3.5 Ecoboost is the best selling (and most reliable, even than the 5.0) motor. Go ahead and search the internet comparing the reliability of the 3.5 vs 5.0.
It’ll beat the 5.0, the hemi, and the 6.2 Chevy in a drag and blow the doors off the sluggish 5.3 Chevy and 5.7 Toyota.
After a good tune on a 3.5 you’ll be running 12s and searching the internet for traction bars.
Posted on 4/22/23 at 5:43 am to Chad504boy
The Dealer group that I work for sells new Chevy, GMC, Ram, Ford, & Toyota, and my position allows me to drive a new demo. I typically choose either Sierra AT4 or Silverado TrailBoss equipped with 6.2L V8. 20+ mpg is my average, has plenty power to pull my Skeeter ZX225, or utility trailer w/SxS…
Posted on 4/22/23 at 7:11 am to Chad504boy
12 yrs with my coyote and not a hiccup.
Posted on 4/22/23 at 10:21 am to Chad504boy
Titan with 5.6
F150 with 5.0
Dodge with 5.7
Assuming by best you mean reliable.
The tundra was king. But no more 5.7
The dodge valvetrain is probably the most reliable these days. I just can't trust chrysler electronics.
F150 with 5.0
Dodge with 5.7
Assuming by best you mean reliable.
The tundra was king. But no more 5.7
The dodge valvetrain is probably the most reliable these days. I just can't trust chrysler electronics.
Posted on 4/22/23 at 9:21 pm to Chad504boy
I just bought the 6.2l chevy and love it. Its like driving a sports car. The super cruise is the tits also.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 2:11 pm to Chad504boy
quote:
Diesels not included.
3.0 Duramax, but I guess you’re not interested in 27-28 mpg.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 3:02 pm to Chad504boy
Nees to include transmission in the mix. That's where a lot of these trucks been lacking.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 3:18 pm to Chad504boy
The Hemi/8spd is still a tough combo to beat.
The GM 6.2/10spd is a close second if you find one without DFM.
The GM 6.2/10spd is a close second if you find one without DFM.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 9:53 am to Chad504boy
3.5 ecoboost F150 is the best half ton truck ever made
Will drag a tundras arse every day and twice on Sunday
Will drag a tundras arse every day and twice on Sunday
Posted on 4/24/23 at 9:54 am to Chad504boy
I've had 3 5.3 Sierras (currently '20 AT4) and have no issues with any of them.
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