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Hellaslow
04-23-2008, 12:15 AM
will a I6 be able to tow 5-6k without strain?

i'm talking about city and highway speeds?

i need a rig to tow my yota to the mudhole and back without problems...
TBSpyder
04-24-2008, 02:35 PM
I would think you'll be fine. Might want to think twice about taking it cross country...but to the mudhole and back I wouldn't worry about it.
coolcloo1019
04-24-2008, 02:52 PM
will a I6 be able to tow 5-6k without strain?

i'm talking about city and highway speeds?

i need a rig to tow my yota to the mudhole and back without problems...

I don't think it's a question of "can you tow it", it's more of a question, can you stop it?
Hellaslow
04-27-2008, 11:07 PM
ok so will a I6 f150 stop 5-6k?

or

will a I6 f250 stop 5-6k?
jriggs
04-27-2008, 11:19 PM
never seen a 250 with a 6 banger. i think an 150 is rated near that towing weight (i might be super wrong)

what year is the truck in question?
Hellaslow
04-27-2008, 11:23 PM
96 was the last year the I6 came in the 150 and i'm not sure what year they stoped with the 250.... my father had a 80's 250 with a I6...

the reason i kinda wanna stay with a I6:

1.gas prices
2.I6's are work horses
3.gas prices
IwinUlose
04-27-2008, 11:48 PM
with a frame mounted hitch it wont be a issue. if its a bumper mounted ball dont even attempt it.
jriggs
04-28-2008, 12:20 AM
96 should be good for around 7500lbs with a frame mounted hitch according to the spec sheet
Hellaslow
04-28-2008, 01:08 AM
i think it will work....

based of a 1993
Fuel Economy (city / hwy): Rear-Wheel Drive

4.9L 145 hp I6
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive 15 / 20 mpg
4-Speed Manual Overdrive 15 / 20 mpg
5-Speed Manual Overdrive 15 / 20 mpg

4.9L 145 hp I6
Horsepower 145
Torque (lb-ft) 265
Valves/Valve Configuration No data
Displacement (cc) 4917
Bore X Stroke (in.) 4.00 X 3.98
Compression Ratio 8.8:1
Fuel Type/System No data/MPFI


http://repository.carsite.com/index.cfm?page=4&INVENTORY_ID=1224142 (http://repository.carsite.com/index.cfm?page=4&INVENTORY_ID=1224142) shows:
Base Number of Cylinders: 6
Horsepower: 145 hp
Max Horsepower: 3400 rpm Torque: 265 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 2000 rpm Maximum Towing Capacity: 7500.00 lbs.
Drive Type: RWD Turning Circle: 44.50 ft.
nismokid
05-04-2008, 03:03 PM
It might work. It should. Its a ford!