2000 Limited V10 4x4. 35K miles White/Gray ... My only complaint is that it has a Gibson exhaust that has an AWFULL drone ...
Any suggestions on a quieter Exhaust? I have FlowMaster 70 series, which are probably the quietest FlowMaster, on my SuperCrew which I think would be too loud for the Excursion.
Good luck on finding exhaust to sound right with the v10. Thee is supposedly one that does sound decent, but I can't remember what it is. I think I have a link to a sound clip and I'll post that if I find it.
Most make it sound like an overgrown ricer....
__________________ 2004 EDDIE BAUER EXCURSION, White, 4x4, 6.0 PSD
Eddie Bauer Premier, Trailer Tow Group, Cargo Group, DVD w/wireless, 3:73 LS, TC Skid Plate Magnaflow Exhaust, Isspro gauges, V Code's, 285/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler Revo's
On the Exhaust ... I found out that it was a Gibson exhaust the original owner had installed. Gibson is one of the quieter after market exhaust systems for the V-10. The noise turned out to be the exhaust pipe was hitting (buzzing) the Gas Tank. Cost $5 for them to move it out and weld in two spots....
That's good news!!!! I actually had to reposiiton mine once and tighten it up.
FYI, I just driove a late '03 Ex (has the '04 changes) with the 6.0 PSD and all the goodies. Pretty sweet. I'm still having a hard time thinking about giving up the Expy though........
__________________ 2004 EDDIE BAUER EXCURSION, White, 4x4, 6.0 PSD
Eddie Bauer Premier, Trailer Tow Group, Cargo Group, DVD w/wireless, 3:73 LS, TC Skid Plate Magnaflow Exhaust, Isspro gauges, V Code's, 285/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler Revo's
I just found out I have a little one coming, and my Expedition, while great with 5-passengers, looses it's effectiveness drastically when the 3rd row is deployed, from a comfort stand point, and when it comes to luggage, forgetaboutit. The average PT cruiser probably has more room behind the backseat.
So, I'm tempted to jump-ship and pick up a 5.3L Chevy Suburban 4x2; or the Excursion. I don't know if the 5.4L is too little engine for the Excursy, or not. I definitely DON'T want the V-10 or the diesel. (V-10 = gas, Diesel = Ranch-Hand) neither of which I want to spend more on, or look like.
I too am having trouble parting ways with the Expedition.
We have the 5.4 in the Expy and we average 11.5 mpg around town. I also have the 5.4 in the SuperCrew and average around the same. The Excursion so far is registering 11.3 mpg. I have not had to purchased gas yet, so I figure I will not be able to calculate a more accurate rating for a couple months.
The 5.4 seems to be strong engines in the Expy and SCrew. I have never driven an Excursion with the 5.4 and cannot give you a comparison. I owned an '88 Bronco with the 302 and from that point on, I said I will never own the smallest engine available in any auto. I am on the north side of Atlanta and the hills were killer on that 302. I can say that the V-10 is one of the smoothest engines I have ever driven and I have no complaints with the acceleration of this beast.
Like you the PSD was not an option for me because 90% of our trips are less than 10 miles and 50% of those are probably <5.
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