Excursion Performance?

[pakalolo]

Hey guys,

Strongly considering a 2000 to 2003 Excursion, 7.3 Powerstroke, preferably 4x2, preferably 3.73s. This will be my first big truck. I'm currently driving a Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon and it's lightly modded to run low 15s (hoping to see hi 14s in 2008!) in the quarter mile. I consider this about as slow a vehicle as I'd like to drive.

With basic mods (chip or programmer, intake, maybe exhaust with emissions controls intact), what kinds of quarter mile times are reasonable?

Thanks!

Mark

[stump0331]

if you want to get in lower 14s yur gonna be spending some mula,

a 6.0 can get in the low 14s fairly easy

[stump0331]

oh and welcome to the org, glad to have ya

[farmboysdiesel]

Don't think mine will run in the 14's but I love the power the DP Tuner adds!! Welcome to the org btw.

[pakalolo]

Quick replies! Thanks guys.

OK, how about a 15 flat? Possible with chip and basics?

I like the and I'm selling my '04 Accord V6 to move to the Excursion. Of course, I'm gaining the ability to drag a track car to the races, instead of having to run a daily driver

[thbd77]

X only come with 3.73 from the factory havent had my 02 4x4 to the track yet but enjoy it only have suprchip programmer k&n intake and 4"down pipe to straight exhaust

[pakalolo]

Good to know, thanks. As much fun as 4.10s or 4.30s might be, I need to keep the diesel bill reasonable!

This is a first for me -- I'm actually considering a Ford. I've been a GM guy since I was a young teenager. I don't know much about Fords in general, and the diesel thing is all new, too.

I was ready to go for a Suburban but then had several GM guys say "Excursion -- Diesel", so here I am, doing the research.

[TurnerBurn]

The truck is more "utility" than it is "sport".

[pakalolo]

True, true. If that were all people really cared about though, then why would there be such a large after-market for power enhancements? It can't just be that everyone's towing at the edge of their capacities. It's just fun to go fast

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

plenty of things you can do.... intake, exhaust, chip, lift, ect.