traded in, 2016 for 2017.
05-29-2017, 03:06 PM
#1
traded in, 2016 for 2017.
Yes, just traded in my 2016 XTR SCrew 5.0 3.31 4x4 for a 2017 XTR Screw 3.5 EB 10spd 3.55 4x4.
It was just one of those "screw it" situations....
Not overly happy with the 6spd trans and the 5.0 motor. The 5.0 needs a 3.73 gear in my opinion. The bottom end is gutless. Towing a bass boat is a no no.
I really believe I will enjoy this new truck, and the low rpm torque peak along with the 3.55 gears.
The old truck, 300A package with tow mirrors, side spotlights, tow package.
New truck, 302A, tow mirrors, tow package, etc....
Get it tomorrow night!
It was just one of those "screw it" situations....
Not overly happy with the 6spd trans and the 5.0 motor. The 5.0 needs a 3.73 gear in my opinion. The bottom end is gutless. Towing a bass boat is a no no.
I really believe I will enjoy this new truck, and the low rpm torque peak along with the 3.55 gears.
The old truck, 300A package with tow mirrors, side spotlights, tow package.
New truck, 302A, tow mirrors, tow package, etc....
Get it tomorrow night!
05-29-2017, 03:08 PM
#2
Regearing wasn't an option? But I guess you got some more creature comforts and a 10 speed.
05-29-2017, 03:10 PM
#4
Originally Posted by 87gtNOS
Not so easy with a 4x4....
05-29-2017, 03:12 PM
#5
what's so funny? I got a great deal on the new truck....don't like the 5.slow.
Not gonna go through the trouble of re gearing front and rear diffs....
IF it was a 2wd, I'd do 3.73's in a heartbeat.....
Not gonna go through the trouble of re gearing front and rear diffs....
IF it was a 2wd, I'd do 3.73's in a heartbeat.....
05-29-2017, 03:18 PM
#6
Yes, just traded in my 2016 XTR SCrew 5.0 3.31 4x4 for a 2017 XTR Screw 3.5 EB 10spd 3.55 4x4.
It was just one of those "screw it" situations....
Not overly happy with the 6spd trans and the 5.0 motor. The 5.0 needs a 3.73 gear in my opinion. The bottom end is gutless. Towing a bass boat is a no no.
I really believe I will enjoy this new truck, and the low rpm torque peak along with the 3.55 gears.
The old truck, 300A package with tow mirrors, side spotlights, tow package.
New truck, 302A, tow mirrors, tow package, etc....
Get it tomorrow night!
It was just one of those "screw it" situations....
Not overly happy with the 6spd trans and the 5.0 motor. The 5.0 needs a 3.73 gear in my opinion. The bottom end is gutless. Towing a bass boat is a no no.
I really believe I will enjoy this new truck, and the low rpm torque peak along with the 3.55 gears.
The old truck, 300A package with tow mirrors, side spotlights, tow package.
New truck, 302A, tow mirrors, tow package, etc....
Get it tomorrow night!
You're spot on with your gearing assessment, you should really enjoy your new towing experience.
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05-29-2017, 03:20 PM
#7
Originally Posted by 87gtNOS
what's so funny? I got a great deal on the new truck....don't like the 5.slow.
Not gonna go through the trouble of re gearing front and rear diffs....
IF it was a 2wd, I'd do 3.73's in a heartbeat.....
Not gonna go through the trouble of re gearing front and rear diffs....
IF it was a 2wd, I'd do 3.73's in a heartbeat.....
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05-29-2017, 03:24 PM
#10
yes, I can't wait.
The 5.0 required 6th gear locked out to tow my 19" BassCat (or my enclosed snowmobile trailer) at 120kms (70mph)....the lack of low end torque (peak around 3800rpm) really killed it.
The 5.0, although a tried and true engine, should be left to cars...
