Buying a new truck

I bet that 5.0 is pretty light and revvy. Congrats! Does it sport the same HP numbers as the Mustang?

Pics or it didn't happen :)

Congrats Bret,
If you didn't already notice from an aggressive test drive, while that 5.0 doesn't have the low-end torque of the EB, the sounds it emits as it revs to 6500 is nothing short of a symphony.
But getting back to the V6 TT's, apparently GM's lightbulb finally came on as they've got a hot one coming and the auto writers are speculating that it'll end up in a Silverado and not just the Caddy.

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Reid, I am staying tuned for the v6 diesel in the ram in 14 :).

Regardless a pretty cool motor.. Ford needs to do a new regular cab 2wd short bed with the tuned up 5.0 and call it the new Lightning.

I was at the track back when the new stang 5.0 came out. There was a guy running Slicks and a 4.10 gear in one all else stock cracking off 12.60's consistently . I about crapped.

It's amazing what technology can do. My old 360 has to be all smelly and sound like a race motor to produce close to 400 hp and my truck idles like a slant six while making 390 HP all the way up to almost 6000.

I can't wait until someone gets some of these modern engines out for marine purposes.

I guess up in Detroit where my uncle is on some of the test mule engines they run manifolds with water in them to keep it cool from the extreme heat of endurance tests. Maybe I can get him to throw a set of those my way and drop a 6.4 in the boat ;).

I also read that the new 6.4 truck motor has stainless steel exhaust manifolds and fasteners for longevity. Impressive.

Ha, Pickup car.

p.s. - CQ, suck on my big fat AMERICAN made tail pipe now!

"rocking old school"...hope my brother sees this & has a picture or 2 of our dealership in Avon Lake Ohio...used to be Lloyd-Manwell. Dad ran the front..Mom was in the office and 2 sons. One in sales & one in service. Was just a simple pleasure dealing or getting service. Of course being able to go A-plan helped. Back when I was leasing my trucks & Patti's cars we could go on vacation & come home to a new car in the garage as they had the code for my opener. Would let you cruise their computer so you could find just the truck that you wanted. Once they had a special very Yellow Ranger pickup on display on their floor that Patti just fell in love with...next thing I knew they were drivin' it off the floor & she left in it. What a place!


john

P71, are you and zach related? Red ram trucks, gray 2001's and a passion for inflatable water sports- you must be long lost brothers!

I've heard all the advertising hype about the Ford Ecoboost but until looking it up did not really understand what it actually means. Turns out I have been running it longer than you guy's even had heard of it Looks like it was acquired when Ford bought Volvo in '99. It will be interesting to see how they hold up with the average consumer. Volvo recommends 7k oil changes but I always change at 3k,the longer it stays in there it starts taking on a odd color which stains the dipstick. It is amazing to be running at 70/75 stepping on the gas and having it smoothly,quietly and quickly pulling away. Not happy that the Chinese now own them,most likely will look into what Kristof drives when the time comes.

When I was buying my Tahoe it came down to a Tahoe or a Durango. So, I drove the 5.3 and 5.7 Hemi, and had driven the hemi before as well. My take is the 5.3 is somewhat vanilla, but smooth as silk and quiet, which is what I was looking for this time. With the hemi you're more aware you've got a motor in front of you.

I found both engines have quite a bit of shift lag (torque management) which makes them feel doggy when you step down. It's not a lack of power, because even the 5.3 will pull pretty hard when you step on it. In both cases an aftermarket tune will go a long way to making them more efficient, more powerful, and with much improved shifting. I'm holding off on a tune for the Tahoe because of warranty, and maybe just not needing it in this vehicle, we'll see.

Towing my sport, maybe 4,500 lbs total, is easy as can be. More power is fun, but in this case I just don't need it.

Zach, the Ecoboost in stock form 2WD extra-cab is also pulling high 14's, and with tune and intake/exhaust guys are getting low 13's.

phatsat67 wrote: I guess it makes the SRT cars real animals and they claim 30 Rear wheel HP to the wheels on the 5.7.

"and got over 10 mph (10.8). I know that's nothing to brag about, but I was hauling"

Holy cr*p Zach that right there puts you right up in Reids territory

When the market gets competitive the customer wins.

Gary, It would be fun but I guess that's why we leave trucks stock and buy go fast cars to play with ;).

Case in point, a pretty blue convertible Mustang :).

Definitely a good thread. But I liked the statement one guy made nearer end that most people that actually have them love them while guys with "friends" who supposedly have one seem to have the issues.

But Zach, I don't know about that "leaving a truck stock" stuff. I'd be going this route with a new 5.0 See link from Tim below.

My Excursion (V-10 gas powered-ouch) is at 190,000 now and I'm getting closer to entering the new truck market...............

Reid my v 10 excursion is at 180k and if i keep changing my oil between 10 and 12k miles as i have since new i'm thinking i can get 300k out of it