01 Driving Impressions
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From: Stinkin Joisey
01 Driving Impressions
Took delivery on my new toy this morning and tried to put some easy break-in miles. Before anyone takes offense, yeah the motor is tight and will loosen up after a couple thousand miles like my 99 did. I just expected with the gears and "extra" 20 ponies to be as peppy as the 99 at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle. Time will tell but the 99 w/chipnfilter and 3.55's will wax a stock 01. Really didn't notice the new Bilstein's ride over the 99. As a matter of fact I kinda miss the 'ole black bi*#h, was very comfortable with it. Guess it's a matter of time before the 01 gets broken-in and "refined". BTW, took every thing off the 99 except the 2" AIM's. Iam selling the clear corners for $25.00 plus shipping, (bought from the online store) and the Swanson chip and 80 Pro-M for $300.00 plus shipping. Bedrug and Wet Okole's are going in the 01. Got to figure out how to change my signature now, Later
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99 Black#1940, Modified Airaid box, Pro-M 80, Swanson Chip, Wet Okole's, Loud Clunk, Bedrug, Clear corners, 2" Aim drop, 2nd set well worn F-1's, 135 W Xenon Fog Lamps, Red Line Water Wetter, That's all folks!
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99 Black#1940, Modified Airaid box, Pro-M 80, Swanson Chip, Wet Okole's, Loud Clunk, Bedrug, Clear corners, 2" Aim drop, 2nd set well worn F-1's, 135 W Xenon Fog Lamps, Red Line Water Wetter, That's all folks!
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I took a buddy of mine for a ride in my 01 L. He's got a heavily modded 300ZX TT, so he knows what a good launch feels like.
He wasn't impressed. I hope it's just a tight engine. I've got 1200 miles on it now, and it doesn't roast the tires on launch. I'm not revving the engine, though; I just move my foot from the brake to WOT.
I'm going to tag along w/ him to get a dyno done this week or next weekend.
Anyone know what kind of RWHP I should see, given the advertised 380 at the crank?
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He wasn't impressed. I hope it's just a tight engine. I've got 1200 miles on it now, and it doesn't roast the tires on launch. I'm not revving the engine, though; I just move my foot from the brake to WOT.
I'm going to tag along w/ him to get a dyno done this week or next weekend.
Anyone know what kind of RWHP I should see, given the advertised 380 at the crank?
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My 2000 Mustang GT *feels* like it has a harder acceleration. Because the L is bigger and quieter it's VERY deceiving. The speedometer tells a different tale, and so do the small cars in my rear-view mirror. If I get into a street race situation I will want to be in my L. Oh, and another thing, the '01 L hooks up like a champ, I don't know what others have written on the subject, but unless you put your foot on the brake there is minimal tirespin on launch.
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ACoder: Race the 300Z from a stop to 60... you and your buddy will be surprised. The L feels much slower than an import turbo.
And your L will loosen up a lot after 3K miles.
some '01 dyno info here: https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/010586.html
And your L will loosen up a lot after 3K miles.
some '01 dyno info here: https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/010586.html
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Acoder,
Someone else posted 345 RWHP for their 01, could be a little high for 1200 miles.
Frans,
I never could do these monster anti-break burn-outs either, but I seem to be neck and neck with other Ls? I run 28-30 psi on the street, but the F1 sidewall says 46 psi max, I wonder.........?
Someone else posted 345 RWHP for their 01, could be a little high for 1200 miles.
Frans,
I never could do these monster anti-break burn-outs either, but I seem to be neck and neck with other Ls? I run 28-30 psi on the street, but the F1 sidewall says 46 psi max, I wonder.........?
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From: Knoxville, TN., USA
I am in the same boat with the lack of power on my '01. I only have 212 miles on it but when I floor it from a dead stop, the tires spin very little. I am hoping that with a few miles on it that it will get stronger. I test drove another '01 before getting mine and it did feel MUCH stronger. It had over 1000 miles, however.
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I wouldn't worry about it too much guys. When I got my 00' it would barely spin the tires also. Now after 18,000 miles and 2 sets of tires I can honestly say that you can't keep them from spinning 
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Hopefully it's all in the break-in. You guys know how much stronger LS1's get with a few miles under their belts, right? I dropped mutiple tenths and gainedmuch more "tirespin" potential after 8k miles, as compared to 2k miles.
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Give your 5.4s a chance (before the serious mods come on
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Fast Gator,
Like Frans describes, the truck does not feel that fast it is very deceiving .
I am sure you will be convinced after smoking that 300ZX.
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/010031.html
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Like Frans describes, the truck does not feel that fast it is very deceiving .
I am sure you will be convinced after smoking that 300ZX.
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/010031.html
FD