rbettle
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• Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/31/2009 |
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 Posted:5/31/2009 19:14 |
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OK, I'm getting ready to start a project. A buddy owns a repo business and has quite a few diesel Excursions for me to do something with. My basic goal is to take the vehicle and maximize its fuel efficiency/performance.
I know some people that work for Gail Banks/Banks Power so I have that option to go with, but the big question is: Which powerplant to start with? If the goal is the best mileage/performance level which one to use as the foundation?
Or should I dump the whole powertrain and go with one of Ford's commercial diesels? Thoughts? Opinions? Your own history of doing something similar?
Thanks!
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:6/8/2009 16:54 |
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What is that you're ultimately after? MPG or performance. To get to the extreme edge of either means one or the other will suffer.
If I wanted to really get big power I think I'd opt for the 7.3L mainly due to its higher displacement and abundance of aftermarket support.
If I wanted a real "MPG gettin' truck", I'd lean towards the 6.0L again, mainly for it's displacement. But honestly, I am leery of the 6.0L regardless of the number of good stories I stumble across. But I do like the Torqshift behind it.
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