Sad but true
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Sounds like you picked the wrong tool for the job, that's all.
I have a Z28 for when I want to burn rubber and go fast. Then again, the 99 SD with the V10 does a pretty good job at that, too.
I've been driving a 96 F150 with the 300 in it for about a month now. It will eventually go to Daughter as her first truck. It at least gets out of its own way. I'm not displeased, understanding its limitations.
I have a Z28 for when I want to burn rubber and go fast. Then again, the 99 SD with the V10 does a pretty good job at that, too.
I've been driving a 96 F150 with the 300 in it for about a month now. It will eventually go to Daughter as her first truck. It at least gets out of its own way. I'm not displeased, understanding its limitations.
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From: Trinity NC
To me its like a cb radio you can have a lot of money and time put into it and then key it down and modulate and not do a whole lot better than a stock radio b/c of wheather or whatever but you still appreciate and enjoy it for what it is.
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From: Near Los Angeles
Hey guys--
I got all worked up because the CHICK got a car length on me on the onramp. I love my engine and my truck. I wouldn't change it for anything. It hauls a half ton of concrete with three guys in it just like my 390, plus it gets great mileage too. What could be better. Next time on the onramp, I'll just bump her off the ramp! Who says driving isn't a contact sport?
Food for thought: "Regarding the 300: the designers knew full well that the best truck engine is a tractor engine, and the design parameters of the venerable 300 closely match the offerings of such tractor notables as Oliver and International Harvester."
I got all worked up because the CHICK got a car length on me on the onramp. I love my engine and my truck. I wouldn't change it for anything. It hauls a half ton of concrete with three guys in it just like my 390, plus it gets great mileage too. What could be better. Next time on the onramp, I'll just bump her off the ramp! Who says driving isn't a contact sport?
Food for thought: "Regarding the 300: the designers knew full well that the best truck engine is a tractor engine, and the design parameters of the venerable 300 closely match the offerings of such tractor notables as Oliver and International Harvester."
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From: Almost Heaven
Dang straight, Mr. Kevin.
Mr. Kevin, you may want to consider buying another pickup and build it for speed.
Maybe an F-100 shortbox with a built 351 and C6.
Personally, I love your F-250. I think it's amazing. I would love to have it.
Mr. Kevin, you may want to consider buying another pickup and build it for speed.
Maybe an F-100 shortbox with a built 351 and C6.
Personally, I love your F-250. I think it's amazing. I would love to have it.
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btw, the hood closes with only a stock scoup for a turbo car.
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Usually I just putt along, but driving a truck, people pass you on the freeway like I have the plague and my door just fell off!! Sometimes it gets to me so I just trap 'em between me and another car, just to pay my repects, so to speak.
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Hi guys. Just couldn't resist reporting my rearend gear swap, from 3.73 to 3.31. Overjoyed! The little 223 with Ford o Matic runs the freeways just fine NOW. 65 mph at about 2,500 rpm. I did'nt think the 223 could pull that much gear, i was sure wrong.
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Those were the days-thanks for the memories! -TK
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One of these days I'll get around to installing my Gear Vendor over/under drive, which will turn my three speed C6 into a six speed, and should get me near to 20 mpg. That will be happy day. It would also be nice to install a Lokar floor shifter so I would just drop it down a gear at will, without having to punch it for the kickdown.
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I did that exact same swap about five years back. I was very pleased too. Where I noticed it most was towing a trailer over the passes into Oregon. But you know, it still did fine, and 99% of my driving is just cruising anyway, so I am very happy with it.
One of these days I'll get around to installing my Gear Vendor over/under drive, which will turn my three speed C6 into a six speed, and should get me near to 20 mpg. That will be happy day. It would also be nice to install a Lokar floor shifter so I would just drop it down a gear at will, without having to punch it for the kickdown.
One of these days I'll get around to installing my Gear Vendor over/under drive, which will turn my three speed C6 into a six speed, and should get me near to 20 mpg. That will be happy day. It would also be nice to install a Lokar floor shifter so I would just drop it down a gear at will, without having to punch it for the kickdown.