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Aug 3, 2018 - I am now looking for a powerful gas power plant. I am looking for opinions of Ford V-10 Vs Chevy's 8.1 Engine. I have not heard great things. I recently bought a 34 ft Dolphin with the 460 and the Banks kit. It definitely out pulled and got better gas mileage than both my Dad and my brother with the V-10. Didn't want to bring the 460 into the mix but since you did I will elaborate. Much lower revving motor than the V-10 (similar to the 8.1 Chevy I assume) with torque galore.
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I know I should probably compare the V10 to Chevys 8.1L Big Block, but I'm having an easier time finding V10 fords over Big Block Chevys.
We are planning on buying a 3/4 Ton for farm use. 75% of the time it will be used to tow or haul shit in the bed. The V10 puts out more Torque and power than the 6.0L, but I know the 6.0L can handle a ton of abuse and still be fairly reliable.
The other thing is the rest of the truck. The Chevys have Independent front suspension, while the Fords have the solid front axles.
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