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General Sport Trac Discussion
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<blockquote data-quote="Robert Caffyn" data-source="post: 974724" data-attributes="member: 66648"><p>For the few extra dollars, I'd go with the V8. If you look at the mileage numbers, they are nearly the same. But you get an extra 100 ponies for what you pay. And, you get the 6-speed trans with the V8. Yes, the "trannie bump" issue is an annoyance, but livable. The downloads the dealerships have, seems to have minimized/eliminated the problem for some. I used an XCalIII tuner with the new trans program and it has been minimized. Completely flushing the trans(@35K) with new fluid really helped mine, but 30K later its starting to act up a little. All in all, I drove both engines, and preferred the V8. Smoothness, power and the quietness of the motor were big selling points. I also tow my boat(a Baja 21ft), total weight is about 3800 to 4000lbs. with no issues. It drives the same as any vehicle pulling that weight. So, the call is yours. If you can get one, go for it. Bob :supercool:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Robert Caffyn, post: 974724, member: 66648"] For the few extra dollars, I'd go with the V8. If you look at the mileage numbers, they are nearly the same. But you get an extra 100 ponies for what you pay. And, you get the 6-speed trans with the V8. Yes, the "trannie bump" issue is an annoyance, but livable. The downloads the dealerships have, seems to have minimized/eliminated the problem for some. I used an XCalIII tuner with the new trans program and it has been minimized. Completely flushing the trans(@35K) with new fluid really helped mine, but 30K later its starting to act up a little. All in all, I drove both engines, and preferred the V8. Smoothness, power and the quietness of the motor were big selling points. I also tow my boat(a Baja 21ft), total weight is about 3800 to 4000lbs. with no issues. It drives the same as any vehicle pulling that weight. So, the call is yours. If you can get one, go for it. Bob :supercool: [/QUOTE]
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