f150 I6 ?

Hellaslow · 04-23-2008, 01:15 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, 03:35 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, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellaslow

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 · 04-28-2008, 12:07 AM

ok so will a I6 f150 stop 5-6k?

or

will a I6 f250 stop 5-6k?

jriggs · 04-28-2008, 12:19 AM

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 · 04-28-2008, 12:23 AM

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 · 04-28-2008, 12:48 AM

with a frame mounted hitch it wont be a issue. if its a bumper mounted ball dont even attempt it.

jriggs · 04-28-2008, 01:20 AM

96 should be good for around 7500lbs with a frame mounted hitch according to the spec sheet

Hellaslow · 04-28-2008, 02:08 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 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, 04:03 PM

It might work. It should. Its a ford!

04-23-2008, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hellaslow is Hellacool Car: & a 4X4 My TRGarage JOOK CITY : 515281735	f150 I6 ? 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...

04-24-2008, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
TBSpyder hell yeah son Car: Wrangler, ZX6 My TRGarage Tampa : 28649711	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.

04-28-2008, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hellaslow is Hellacool Car: & a 4X4 My TRGarage JOOK CITY : 515281735	ok so will a I6 f150 stop 5-6k? or will a I6 f250 stop 5-6k?

04-28-2008, 12:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
jriggs motorboat captain Car: '99 GS300, e30 325iC My TRGarage plant city / tampa : 559063079	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?

04-28-2008, 12:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hellaslow is Hellacool Car: & a 4X4 My TRGarage JOOK CITY : 515281735	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

04-28-2008, 12:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
IwinUlose is breaking shit Car: 2 wheels an 4cyl, an 4 wheels an a V8 My TRGarage lutz : 562037384	with a frame mounted hitch it wont be a issue. if its a bumper mounted ball dont even attempt it.

04-28-2008, 01:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
jriggs motorboat captain Car: '99 GS300, e30 325iC My TRGarage plant city / tampa : 559063079	96 should be good for around 7500lbs with a frame mounted hitch according to the spec sheet

04-28-2008, 02:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hellaslow is Hellacool Car: & a 4X4 My TRGarage JOOK CITY : 515281735	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 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.

05-04-2008, 04:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
nismokid Registered User Car: Clean s13 coupe & KAT S14 zenki My TRGarage C wood : 161957263	It might work. It should. Its a ford!