Hey folks,
So I'm seriously considering my next vehicle and after exhaustive research I've narrowed it down to a couple choices.
You might ask me "why these years/models" but the explanation is kind of weird and not really very interesting.
So I want either:
- 1996 F150 5.8L with auto and extended cab ('96 for the MAF).
- '96-'98 Chevy 1500 5.7L with auto and extended cab.
I've ruled out earlier/later model Chevy's.
And I've done the same with the F150.
I'm not a Ford vs Chevy guy.
I'm just hoping for some practical opinions between the two trucks I've mentioned above.
Not interested in fan-boy opinions. Just real honest opinions.
What do I want from the truck?
I drive maybe 5-7k miles a year (seriously) and it's 99% in the city.
But I'm a DIY'er so I like the idea of a bed for tools & lumber.
And my two huge dogs want the bed too, so they can go places with me without their fur shedding all over the cabin.
I plan to lift either truck just a bit so I can hang out with my Jeep'n Cousin once in a while on some light/medium trails.
And someday in a couple years I plan to mod the heck out of the engine.
To get upwards of 400 rwhp I hope.
Just because I like that sort of thing.
Which is why I want factory MAF (not spliced BS).
And I plan to keep the truck for 20 years.
-Eddie
Here's the same thread over on a Ford forum in case anyone is interested:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17990711