E350 4x4 van
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E350 4x4 van
I just bought a 4x4 van to build an adventure/camping /tow rig out of. It's a 2002 V10. 55k miles. From what I'm reading the vans got a weaker motor.
Do I have the crappy heads? Does anybody know what the real difference is? Is anything specific to van models that I need to know? Seen any good bang for the buck mods specifically for vans?
This thing came with a Dana 60 4x4 conversion, a raised fiberglass roof and an Onan 5.5kw onboard generator. It started as a goverment computer/camera van. I just gutted miles of wire and just knocked out interior walls and computer cabinets. Wish me luck on my build.
Do I have the crappy heads? Does anybody know what the real difference is? Is anything specific to van models that I need to know? Seen any good bang for the buck mods specifically for vans? This thing came with a Dana 60 4x4 conversion, a raised fiberglass roof and an Onan 5.5kw onboard generator. It started as a goverment computer/camera van. I just gutted miles of wire and just knocked out interior walls and computer cabinets. Wish me luck on my build.
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Dude...I am SO jealous. 
The main difference in the power output is due to the intake and the computer. The engine is detuned a bit due to a lower cooling surface and the intake is a mess.
Now I read about the cooling thing but that may only be with the diesel. The V10's intake is in need of re-engineering. It only has a 5hp deficit compared to the trucks so don't sweat it too much.
The main difference in the power output is due to the intake and the computer. The engine is detuned a bit due to a lower cooling surface and the intake is a mess.
Now I read about the cooling thing but that may only be with the diesel. The V10's intake is in need of re-engineering. It only has a 5hp deficit compared to the trucks so don't sweat it too much.
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In 02' I believe there is only 5hp and 5tq less than the SD because of cooling and intake. It really isn't a big deal.
It would be nice if Ford would make a factory E-series 4X4 and put the 3V V10 in it.
It would be nice if Ford would make a factory E-series 4X4 and put the 3V V10 in it.
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Forgot to mention in 02' the 2V V10 in the SD was rated at 310hp and 425tq so the van had 305hp and 420tq.
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Thanks. I'll see if I can open up what I have to work with a tad. I'm at 6,000 feet elevation and we need all the air we can get up here.
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Spectre sells a kit where you can make your own intake. Might be something to look into. I think the aftermarket is pretty slim for the E-series.
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