Hey ya'll,
I just wanted let ya know that last week Ford donated a new tranny to my truck. I had 35,630 miles on it when it went. I guess there was a problem with the synchros and some other stuff. I 've been running synthetic fluid for the last 15,000 miles or so...obviously it didn't help. Mysteriously, when i had the shop switch the fluid over to synthetic, they told me my original fluid was fried. Completely burnt. I have no idea what really happened to this thing seeing as how I hardly drive it, and when I do it's not being ragged on. I guess it never was right. Now it shifts great, but, I think i'm trading it in on a new GT Stang in a few months. I am just asking too much from a 6 cyl. powered truck. The warranty is up, and the thought of shelling out a $1000 for another tranny just isn't cool.
I guess I just lost faith.

 

When it comes to performance cars Get a F-bodie. Way better than new mustang. Ford has way better trucks than gm but when it come to sports cars gm is better in my opinion. I was going to buy camaro ss but insurance could not afford.

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package
Factory ordered: 12/5
recieved: 2/22

Current Mods: Ford Plastic bedliner, Bug Deflector II

 

The camaro SS or even the z-28 will blow your mind...i've heard talk that the new z-28 can beat a mustang cobra. But The gm cars will give you a real thrown back in your seat feel.

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Things to come:4.10 gears, Grill
ilmagill@aol.com For Pictures :
www.geocities.com/ilmagill

 

Too bad the GM's don't look as good as the Fords though.

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98 Black F150 S/C 4x4 ORP 5.4

4" Rancho lift, 14 KC lights, lots of other goodies. Check out www.F150World.com/Mudder for pics and all the info.

 

True the GM's are faster but they have poor build quality. Real POS's.

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1997 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2L V6, 5spd, Superchipped, '99 Lightning Grill, '99 White Bumper w/Fog Light Kit, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, Clear Corner Lenses, Clear Tailights, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.
"If you're in control, you're going too slow."--Mario Andretti

 

I'd have to agree with Frank S. I'd settle for less power in a vehicle that's gonna last as long as the financing. Don't the new f-bodies come with a full bottle of super glue in the glove box to repair plastic trim pieces that fall off due to rattle?

 

I have read the past year or so that GM is going to quit making the Camaro/Firebird? If so when does this happen? Has anyone else heard that?