Spring is almost here March BS thread!
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From: Lunchtown
shredded BBQ Chicken, an Apple and whatever else I decide to scrounge from the vending machine. A bit of network trouble to boot.
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Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: H-town, MN
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.
VT Chapter Ldr
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Orange, Vermont
How would the transmission be hurt from low power? Cause too much slipping?
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Blue Hill Township
Yeah. That is what I am thinking. It had enough RPMs but not enough power to make the shift?
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Hampstead, NC
Me too, at 4:30.
Always a good day when you wake up Jim.
How gracious of you...........
Always a good day when you wake up Jim.
