Spring is almost here March BS thread!
VT Chapter Ldr
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From: Orange, Vermont
I am amazed at how you guys remember my name. I am working on learning names here and the sig lines help. I haven't figured out how to do a signature yet. Someday.
I've had it less than 2 weeks and haven't used it for anything other that driving to work, but so far I like it. Wind it up and it reminds me of my Mustang a little bit. I came from a non-intercooled 7.3, so this motor is pretty comparable. Up on HP by about 100, but down on torque by maybe 50-100#. The performance seems pretty close. I wish I could have found one with the 4.30s in it, but I think the 3.73s will do fine.
I did have it hiccup yesterday and I wasn't very pleased with that. I was making a right turn from one highway to another, when I stomped the loud pedal to merge the truck did NOTHING for a couple of seconds, like it was trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I hope it's a fluke and won't happen again.
So far it beats the hell out of my '97, but with 15 years of technology I expected that.
Nice friendly place here. Maybe I'll find time for the GTG on Saturday. Although I have a ***** ton of stuff to get done in my own garage. I'll start on the brakes for my '00 CV tonight.
I've had it less than 2 weeks and haven't used it for anything other that driving to work, but so far I like it. Wind it up and it reminds me of my Mustang a little bit. I came from a non-intercooled 7.3, so this motor is pretty comparable. Up on HP by about 100, but down on torque by maybe 50-100#. The performance seems pretty close. I wish I could have found one with the 4.30s in it, but I think the 3.73s will do fine.
I did have it hiccup yesterday and I wasn't very pleased with that. I was making a right turn from one highway to another, when I stomped the loud pedal to merge the truck did NOTHING for a couple of seconds, like it was trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I hope it's a fluke and won't happen again.
So far it beats the hell out of my '97, but with 15 years of technology I expected that.
Nice friendly place here. Maybe I'll find time for the GTG on Saturday. Although I have a ***** ton of stuff to get done in my own garage. I'll start on the brakes for my '00 CV tonight.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Blue Hill Township
Yup, I let them know about the transmission, the FICM voltage when it is cold, the low boots P0299 and a possible oil leak.
The service writer, Tom, thought that the transmission certainly could have been done in by the lack of power.
The service writer, Tom, thought that the transmission certainly could have been done in by the lack of power.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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I'm not certain where it is. Ford79's house in Osceola?
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Suppertown, MN
Yes but not sure if that is where it is at for sure. Watch the other thread for final details.
Good morning Jay! Yeah I don't think the final location has been decided yet.
Good morning Jay! Yeah I don't think the final location has been decided yet.
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I am amazed at how you guys remember my name. I am working on learning names here and the sig lines help. I haven't figured out how to do a signature yet. Someday.
I've had it less than 2 weeks and haven't used it for anything other that driving to work, but so far I like it. Wind it up and it reminds me of my Mustang a little bit. I came from a non-intercooled 7.3, so this motor is pretty comparable. Up on HP by about 100, but down on torque by maybe 50-100#. The performance seems pretty close. I wish I could have found one with the 4.30s in it, but I think the 3.73s will do fine.
I did have it hiccup yesterday and I wasn't very pleased with that. I was making a right turn from one highway to another, when I stomped the loud pedal to merge the truck did NOTHING for a couple of seconds, like it was trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I hope it's a fluke and won't happen again.
So far it beats the hell out of my '97, but with 15 years of technology I expected that.
Nice friendly place here. Maybe I'll find time for the GTG on Saturday. Although I have a ***** ton of stuff to get done in my own garage. I'll start on the brakes for my '00 CV tonight.
I've had it less than 2 weeks and haven't used it for anything other that driving to work, but so far I like it. Wind it up and it reminds me of my Mustang a little bit. I came from a non-intercooled 7.3, so this motor is pretty comparable. Up on HP by about 100, but down on torque by maybe 50-100#. The performance seems pretty close. I wish I could have found one with the 4.30s in it, but I think the 3.73s will do fine.
I did have it hiccup yesterday and I wasn't very pleased with that. I was making a right turn from one highway to another, when I stomped the loud pedal to merge the truck did NOTHING for a couple of seconds, like it was trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I hope it's a fluke and won't happen again.
So far it beats the hell out of my '97, but with 15 years of technology I expected that.
Nice friendly place here. Maybe I'll find time for the GTG on Saturday. Although I have a ***** ton of stuff to get done in my own garage. I'll start on the brakes for my '00 CV tonight.
Mornin' gents (and g-ant)
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