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From: Ouray, CO
Listen to Money Pit !!
Get the SG2 BEFORE you buy to really be able to tell what you are looking at.
The "turbo lag" is real bad in stock form, at least it was on mine. I could never pull out in traffic, it drove like I had 2 throttle position gradual until about 5-10 MPH and then I had the thrill of full turbo mode. I had my FICM repaired by Ed@ficmrepair and got it reprogrammed with an atlas40 calibration, which completely removed the turbo lag.
Lots of 6L for sale because previous owner knew something was wrong and got out. Take your time and get the SG2 !
Get the SG2 BEFORE you buy to really be able to tell what you are looking at.
The "turbo lag" is real bad in stock form, at least it was on mine. I could never pull out in traffic, it drove like I had 2 throttle position gradual until about 5-10 MPH and then I had the thrill of full turbo mode. I had my FICM repaired by Ed@ficmrepair and got it reprogrammed with an atlas40 calibration, which completely removed the turbo lag.
Lots of 6L for sale because previous owner knew something was wrong and got out. Take your time and get the SG2 !
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Tire size
You said that the truck has different tires and rims. Larger tires do effect gear ratios. Which will effect take off. You should change the axle ratios when running larger tires.
That being said even with the stock turbo lag the 6.0 should still take off like a beast once the turbo has kicked in.
Get a printout from ford using the vin number to see what services have been done. It should show up in the system
If the oil cooler has had to be replaced a couple of times, but the egr has not ever been replaced I would pass on the truck.
That being said even with the stock turbo lag the 6.0 should still take off like a beast once the turbo has kicked in.
Get a printout from ford using the vin number to see what services have been done. It should show up in the system
If the oil cooler has had to be replaced a couple of times, but the egr has not ever been replaced I would pass on the truck.
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So, my recommendation is if you don't have the money stay away. But if you can swing it, the 6.0 is a true beast.
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I tried telling him way back in post #8. Some people just don't appreciate the power, reliability and simplicity of the mighty Triton V-10!
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By far the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned, sold it in perfect condition with 228k. Never let me down, only reason why I sold it wife complained I had too many toys at the time.
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Was it something I said?
That was odd....he went from being interested in a diesel EX straight to a buying a gas Suburban....and skipped the possibility of the V10.
Hopefully the Suburban does well for you.
That was odd....he went from being interested in a diesel EX straight to a buying a gas Suburban....and skipped the possibility of the V10.
Hopefully the Suburban does well for you.
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