Which Tundra to pull boat?

[Scoot]

My buddy has a 1880 Skeeter and is looking at a new Tundra. Will the 4.7 pull it fine or should he go with the 5.7?

[Jim Almquist]

If you look at the mileage ratings they are very close to the same and if you want to get out and pass the 5.7 will get up and GO. It tows like a dream plus those factory headers sound great when you give it the boot

[rundrave]

the 4.7 is only a 5spd, the 5.7 is a 6spd so it averages to be about the same

[Jeremy airjer W]

I glad I went with the 5.7. The most power I have ever owned!!!

The 4.7 would tow it fine the 5.7 may get you a little better fuel economy.

[Roscoe P]

Your buddy must be a pretty smart guy to own both a Skeeter and a Tundra.

[fivebucks]

I pull a 1800 lund Pro V(which is light than a glass boat) with the first year Tundra and even when passing I zip past cars with the boat. But as other people said, too much power is not a bad thing.

[merkman]

My buddy has a 1880 Skeeter and is looking at a new Tundra. Will the 4.7 pull it fine or should he go with the 5.7?

When I bought my truck (2003 Dodge) I went with the smallest V8 since I thought it would get better gas mileage.

A little while later a friend of mine bought a Dodge with the Hemi in it.

He has more power and our gas mileage is about the same.

If I had the chance to do it again, I would go with the larger engine.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Scoot are you looking for a 2010 model or a used model? I guess for 2010 they dropped the 4.7 and now have a 4.6 which has five less horse than the chevy 5.3

4.6L DOHC 32V i-FORCE V8 with dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), Horsepower: 310 hp @ 5600 rpm; Torque: 327 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm, aluminum block with aluminum heads, Acoustically Controlled Induction System (ACIS) -- dual-stage intake manifold, Compression ratio: 10.2:1, Emissions: ULEV II

5.7L DOHC 32V i-FORCE V8 with dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), Horsepower: 381 hp @ 5600 rpm; Torque: 401 lb.-ft @ 3600 rpm; aluminum block with aluminum heads, Acoustically Controlled Induction System (ACIS) -- dual stage intake manifold, Compression ratio: 10.2:1, Emissions: ULEV II

Chevy 5.3 - 338 lb-ft. or torque and 315 horse (I'm not picking on chevy just using them as a comparison!!!)

I think the 4.7 is rated at 271 horse and 313 lb-ft of torque.

[Scoot]

Your buddy must be a pretty smart guy to own both a Skeeter and a Tundra.

You'd think, but he's really not THAT bright!

Thanks for all the info, fellas!

[lookin4fish]

i pull a 1750 fishhawk with a 115 opti without a problem. i have an 05 4.7. it also pulls my fishhouse really well. if money does not matter, go bigger, but if it cost is the issue, the 4.7 will do just fine.

[wplatehunter]

Go for the 5.7. I pull a 1900 pro v with a 5.4, and there is many times I wish I had more power.

[fishlakeman]

Scoot, I'd say if he's towing that boat often, definately go with the 5.7, but if its for shorter runs, and a couple long trips a year, that 3 mpg better with the new 4.6 would be really nice for everyday driving. The 4.6 is Very capable of towing it, just that the 5.7 is rediculas.

I've driven both vehicles extensively: He's going right with the Tundra, great reliablity, great retained value. Just depends what his habits are. That 5.7 will smoke any other pickup off the line period. Thats fact. The 4.6 has more hp than the f150 5.4, yet better fuel econ that the f150 4.6. The engine has recieved rave reviews. And, it will pull that boat all day every day. It's just with the 5.7, he wouldnt even know its back there.

[Jeremy airjer W]

You have to at least test drive the 5.7 before making any decision. You won't be able to wipe the smile off your face until you get the bill for your first payment!

[dudewheresmyboat]

I tow a 19ft ranger with an 03' 4.7, it tows well there is a little lag but not really all that bad. The 5.7 now, that thing is a beast! I average 14mpg towing. Get the 5.7!!

[vikingmeatwad]

'02 4.7 tows my Stratos 386XF well