anybody have a 450 sd? pros and cons

[whipittire]

i just drove the 08 f450 sd crew cab. turning radius is way better than my gmc but power seemed quite a bit less? anybody out there feel the same? i sure it will tow my 35 foot country star,just thought it would be snappier.

 

[97powerstroker]

what year gmc do you have,have you checked out the videos of the 08 on fords website,i watched the 450 pulling that triple axle trailer weighing 18k plus i think,seemed pretty sweet there.

 

[bushpilot]

what gear set was in the 450 ?

 

[whipittire]

gear set

they are 4.30 60 mph set the rpm at 2100 not good for gas milage

 

[F350DRW1]

Lets not forget that Ford, in their infinite wisdom, de-tuned the F450. HP is down to 325, torque 600. Why you can buy an f250 @ 350 h.p. and 650 ft. lb. but the big rig is tuned down is anyone's guess.

 

[PSD POWER007]

Lets not forget that Ford, in their infinite wisdom, de-tuned the F450. HP is down to 325, torque 600. Why you can buy an f250 @ 350 h.p. and 650 ft. lb. but the big rig is tuned down is anyone's guess.

This is only on the 4.88 gears and the 6 speed manual only.

My power has really started coming on at around 600 miles. Big difference than when it had 100 miles.

 

[F350DRW1]

Not according to Truck trend or Motor trend. But then again, I don't own one.

 

[FordGuy100]

Yup, you get the 350/650 6.4 with the F-450 with 4.30 gears, and like stated above, they are only detuned for 4.88 and 6 speeds.

They are nice rigs, they rid nice, turn awsome, have good power, all in all they are good trucks. But lets just say that fuel economy will be in the low teens when running around empty, and in the high single digits fully loaded. Its definatly a truck you dont want to go get groceries in, I would only own one to tow.

 

[whipittire]

you guys have to understand, im a fifty year old baby and i want a big ford na nah. oh sorry. this will be the biggest grocery getter ever. almost got it yesterday and then i got the call.......well will need a few more thousand cause the finnigan reseptor is extra on your truck. so im looking for a new dealer. ill keep ya posted