Buying Help needed...Some Q's
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Buying Help needed...Some Q's
hey guys...
i did post a thread about buying an excursion. i have driven a few 2-3 so far and each one seems to have little problems, which is ok. they all seem to have very little power on take off. The V10s are the only ones i drove. is this an issue with the V10s or with the vehicle? my current f150 with a 3v 5.4 has more "get up and go." any help would be appreciated...im going to look at an 02 limited tonight. thanks alot
i did post a thread about buying an excursion. i have driven a few 2-3 so far and each one seems to have little problems, which is ok. they all seem to have very little power on take off. The V10s are the only ones i drove. is this an issue with the V10s or with the vehicle? my current f150 with a 3v 5.4 has more "get up and go." any help would be appreciated...im going to look at an 02 limited tonight. thanks alot
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One thing to keep in mind, is that there is much more weight to the Excursion to get moving from a stop than your F-150. Also there may be a difference in the rear end ratio, which comes into play in the get up and go and seat of the pants feel.
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Its all about the axel gear ratio. For example my truck with the V-10 is a F250 CC SB 2wd 4sp auto and has the 4:30 rear end. This truck will most currently throw you back in the seat if you hit the gas to hard coming off a stop. I've driven ones with the 3:73 and they do feel much more sluggish. Also if you looking to tow make sure you go for at least a 4:10 rear if not the 4:30. Also, what trans is it. The 4 sp auto has more off the line get up and go feeling than the 5 sp auto from my experience.
