Posted: 7/21/2004 11:24:23 AM EDT
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What is the mileage/gal???? Is the Excursion overkill? Does an Expedition do the same thing? Built as well? Since I rented an Excursion for the long haul from Reno, NV to Orange County, CA I have been contemplating trading in the WRX and the F150 and getting one. I like the idea of the diesel, not sure why -- never had one. Maybe it's the TURBO that's on it......can it be "turned up" to increase HP and TQ? What else to know? The old 7.3L Diesel was getting the car rags 15.7mpg most times, but for some reason I can't find the ratings for the new 6L..... Just toying with this idea at the moment, not sure I want to part with my car. The truck is easy.... |
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i don't think you can get an expedition with a diesel in it........... if i were you, unless you have specific need for the back hatch, i'd just buy a crew cab pickup as opposed to the excursion, much more useful IMHO and to top it off i'd get a chevy instead of either  
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to be more specific, with about a $400 computer programmer, $200 cold air intake system and about $150 in exhaust modifications you can easily gain 100+ HP and 100+ torque on your modern diesels from ford, chevy, and dodge |
dork... he doesn't pick up road kill for supper... |
www.edgeproducts.com www.bankspower.com/app.cfm?appid=AF08 yeah, tons of tuners for the Ford/GM/Dodge diesels |
Holy shit!  120hp++............200ft-lbs+................ |
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Modern diesels are so much quieter than the older ones. You can barely hear the Duramax and Ford 6.0, compared to my 12 valve Cummins. If I had the money, I'd find no better product than a 2004 GMC 4wd with the Duramax/Allsion combo. Rode in one last week and it was pure pleasure. |
A good friend of mine at work has an '03 2500 4x4 GMC Duramax with the Edge programmer It has 3 or 4 different settings, on the most powerful setting that thing hauls ass for a big truck I've been kicking around trading in my '03 Z71 half-ton & '02 Acura for a diesel crew cab truck These new powertrains are impressive & each truck has it's strengths/weaknesses. Is '04 the last year for the Excursion or has Ford postponed it's demise ?? I'm sure there's some Ford truck forums out there, forums.pickuptruck.com/ubbthreads.php is an OK generic truck site with some diesel info. |
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My State ride a 2003 F-350 4x4 with 6.0 and automatic gets 14.0 mpg no matter what kind of driving. I just completed Ford training on the 6.0L a few weeks back and the Ford factory trainer did not recommend upping the horsepower over 40 more horses, said engine life would be shortened dramatically. International did a good job designing the 6.0, and the design of the turbo all but eliminates turbo lag found in other diesel engines. Danny |
This is the same shit that's heard every freaking year about this vehicle, obviously it's not come true yet. I just got a 2004 with a 6.0 and I love it. I had heard the same crap about 04's being the end of the excursion and it 'induced' me to get one now. After I got it I found 'fords' 2005 year ordering book online. I dunno if I would have still waited knowing for sure that 2005's were coming, but nearly every dealer you walk into hands you the same crap, "better get one now as they ain't making them next year". Anyway, with just under 2k miles I'm getting about 15.5 around town and 19 on the highway. It's huge, loud and I love it.. :) |
... I love my diesel too, nothing at all to be ashamed of. A truck is supposed to sound and smell like a truck. ... Plus, I found this kit kick-assed kit Banks Power - Six-Gun Bundle that can increase the already ballsy motor a whopping 104.8 horsepower +. Torque best gain 257.7 lb/ft. ... Dayum, can't wait untill she breaks in to install! |
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Sister-in-law has a 2003 diesel Excursion. Ford put the diesel in the 2004 model and I'm sure they will put the diesel in the 2005. Last month I just purchased a 2004 F250 crew-cab short box with the diesel. Nice engine when left stock, not planning on 'chipping' mine but each to their own. This engine is sweeeeeet and deserves to be placed in a truck. just my .02. |
