V10, Think it's Worth it?
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Right, right. I know i said 5.2, but it's not really the motor I had the issue with. Shes yet to let me down, even had to chain tow a 1ton ford diesel with her(still haven't let my buddy live that one down!) Took it like a champ, didnt even hit 4k rpms(milkin it a bit)! Its the 1/2 ton i have to step up. Smacked them bump stops more then once!
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yeah, from all the googling ive been doin it seems like the clear choice between the two and if it wasnt for the frame id probably go with it! How many miles have you gotten it upto? I managed to get my 318 from 150k to320k with just a water pump, alt replacement and radiator + a few hoses and tune ups(engine wise anyways!),still runnin like a champ! Id expect the same for the 360(almost identical if im not mistaking). Are the V10's typically long lived motors?
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Right, right. I know i said 5.2, but it's not really the motor I had the issue with. Shes yet to let me down, even had to chain tow a 1ton ford diesel with her(still haven't let my buddy live that one down!) Took it like a champ, didnt even hit 4k rpms(milkin it a bit)! Its the 1/2 ton i have to step up. Smacked them bump stops more then once!
If your 5.2 has done well for you, look for a clean 2500 with the 5.9 (cheaper and more plentiful than V10 or CTD), do the necessary engine/driveline repairs including steering, add an overload spring or bags and get R done! Even better, find a 5spd!