Transit question

[Mikey P]

my mechanic suggested getting the base engive 3.7 V6 and a limited slip 410 axel to add more oompf on hill climbs, of which we have plenty.

Probelm is, it would have to be a customer order with a 12 week wait.

He has tall roof with virtually every other component we want (Dual batteries, HD alternator, tow haul and a bunch of other froof BUT with the Turbo boosted motor and 3.5 limited slip axle.

for the same price..... 41k (Turbo van heavily discounted)


Does the Turbo make up for the loss of the 4.0 gearing on hills? I would think so...





Price Information MSRP
STANDARD VEHICLE PRICE $38,640

Included on this Vehicle
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG 101


Standard Equipment INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE
EXTERIOR
. SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL
. BLACK GRILLE/BUMPERS
INTERIOR
. CENTER CONSOLE
. POWERPOINTS - 12V (2)
FUNCTIONAL
. POWER STEERING
. REAR VIEW CAMERA
SAFETY/SECURITY
. AIRBAGS - SIDE AIR
. 3 POINT SAFETY BELTS
. ADVANCETRAC W/RSC
. 3YR/36000 BUMPER TO BUMPER
. 5YR/60,000 POWERTRAIN
. INTERVAL WIPERS
. DUAL MANUAL SLIDING DOORS
. AIR CONDITIONING - FRONT
. CARGO HOOKS
. POWER LOCKS AND WINDOWS
. 25.0 GALLON FUEL TANK
. DRIVER/PASSENGER AIR BAGS
CURTAINS
. 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES W/ABS
. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYS
WARRANTY
. 5YR/60,000 ROADSIDE ASSIST

Optional Equipment
148" WHEELBASE
2017 MODEL YEAR
OXFORD WHITE
PEWTER LEATHER
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG.101A
.XL TRIM
.MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER
3.5L GTDI V6 ENGINE 1,865
.6-SPD AUTO SELECT SHIFT TR
.235/65R16 BSW ALL-SEASON
3.31 LIMITED SLIP AXLE X3L 325
JOB #1 ORDER
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
FIXED REAR DOOR GLASS 75
EXTERIOR UPGRADE PACKAGE 360
.6.5X16 STEEL SILVER COVER
9500# GVWR PACKAGE
PEWTER LTHR 10WAY HEAT SD ABAG 1,290
LANE KEEPING ALERT
50 STATE EMISSIONS
REVERSE PARK AID 295
KEYLESS ENTRY PAD 95
TRAILER TOW PACKAGE 485
.TRAILER WIRING PROVISIONS
MODIFIED VEHICLE WIRING PKG
MIRRORS, LONG POWER/HEAT 220
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SYNC 3 WITH NAVIGATION 2,035
PERIMETER ANTI THEFT ALARM 155
CRUISE CONTROL 325
HEAVY DUTY ALTERNATOR 260
DUAL HEAVY DUTY BATTERIES 295
SECURILOCK PATS 75
HIGH CAPACITY UPFIT SWITCHES 85
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER 230
REMOTE START 495
KEYS 2 ADDITIONAL 75
AUX FUSE PANEL
POWER INVERTER 100
6 SPEAKERS (4 FRONT/2 REAR)
PRIVACY GLASS 300
LOAD AREA PROTECTION PKG 295
.FLOOR COVERING VINYL COMPLETE
__________
TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS 48,375
DESTINATION & DELIVERY 1,195
__________
TOTAL MSRP $49,570

 

[Mikey P]

jebus that truck is sweet...


Maybe I'll give them the 370.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Not sure. We don't have hills like you do. The turbo boost sure has the power though. Reminds me of the old powerstroke diesel we used to have. She takes off and push you to the back of the seat.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

Mike, I live in a VERY HILLY region in British Columbia. Go for the 4:10... if I had a choice, I’d wait... I think my tranny/van is starting to ‘Mark S’..... it’s worth the wait.... if you got to deal with snow, go with Rud chains....

 

[Mikey P]

why did you get those horrible wheel covers?

 

[Mikey P]

Mike, I live in a VERY HILLY region in British Columbia. Go for the 4:10... if I had a choice, I’d wait... I think my tranny/van is starting to ‘Mark S’..... it’s worth the wait.... if you got to deal with snow, go with Rud chains....

What van and config do you have?



No snow, just some slimy/mossy winter roads

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

BTW, all of the other stuff doesn’t matter, if you put it in drive, AND IT GOES NOWHERE.....

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

What van and config do you have?



No snow, just some slimy/mossy winter roads

2016 Chev 3500, extended, 6.0L. It’s got all the electronics, leather wrapped steering wheel.- 2016 Cleanco 47, with all the toys, aside from remote idle up/down....

 

[Desk Jockey]

why did you get those horrible wheel covers?

It's tough finding blue, you get what you can find.

 

[Cleanworks]

I just wonder with the 4:10, what's it like on the highway at speed.

 

[Small town janitorial]

The Ecoboost has stupid amounts of torque. You will get much better mileage with the taller gear ratio and have more than enough power.
There are thousands of f150s with that engine and gear ratio towing 6-8k lb trailers all across the country. Don't worry about it.

 

[Mikey P]

I just wonder with the 4:10, what's it like on the highway at speed.

Not groovey according to reviews, best for in town use.

 

[Cleanworks]

3:31 will be smooth on the highway, a little less power hill climbing, much better in the snow. I think you have enough power not to worry about it.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

I just wonder with the 4:10, what's it like on the highway at speed.

Depends on how many gears the tranny has...

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I just wonder with the 4:10, what's it like on the highway at speed.

It feels like you need to shift again. I had a 4.11 in a new Chevy (76).

 

[Willy P]

Not sure. We don't have hills like you do.

It's so flat, you can watch your dog run away for hours.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

The real question, are you carrying a live well? If so, how big/heavy? How big is your recovery tank? I carry 175 gal.... I NEED lower gear ratio on the hills....

 

[Mikey P]

100 dirty
60 clean

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

100 dirty
60 clean

Well then, go for the other one.... I’m not a fan of the Chev platform. I LOVE THE CLEANCO, LOVE THE ROOM.... fookin hate the van.....

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

RO water is a blessing, and a curse.......

 

[hogjowl]

Let me know when you decide

No ... never mind

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[Hack Attack]

We only get transits in diesel, love my 2.2 turbo diesel ton of torque drives suprisingly well for a large van... its in the panel shop lol

 

[Cleanworks]

We only get transits in diesel, love my 2.2 turbo diesel ton of torque drives suprisingly well for a large van... its in the panel shop lol

Do you get the lower roof heights? Like under 6' 6"?

 

[Hack Attack]

Do you get the lower roof heights? Like under 6' 6"?

Yeah from what I've seen we get the same body shapes as you but ours are all diesel, current engine is 2.2 turbo in either 130hp 150hp or 180hp all with 6 spd box. I've got the 150hp I'll chip it to 180hp once the warrenty is done more for kicks n giggles than necessity

 

[Cleanworks]

Yeah from what I've seen we get the same body shapes as you but ours are all diesel, current engine is 2.2 turbo in either 130hp 150hp or 180hp all with 6 spd box. I've got the 150hp I'll chip it to 180hp once the warrenty is done more for kicks n giggles than necessity

I think the lowest one we have in North America is 7 ft. I have seen the diesel versions in the UK under 6'6". Great for getting into parkades.

 

[Hack Attack]

The smallest transit we get is the swb custom which I've also seen in th UK

 

[Cleanworks]

The smallest transit we get is the swb custom which I've also seen in th UK

I'd love to get one here. One of our biggest problems is parking. The only comparable vehicle we have here is the Mercedes metris.

 

[Hack Attack]

Every tranny likes nice footwear @Desk Jockey ...

 

[Dolly Llama]

my mechanic suggested getting the base engive 3.7 V6 and a limited slip 410 axel to add more oompf on hill climbs

compared to what they've been driving???

I figure the girl scout troop on bicycles won't pass them going up hills anymore .
Petty sure they measure the 0-50 acceleration with a stopwatch too, not a sun dial.....


..L.T.A.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Every tranny likes nice footwear @Desk Jockey ...

LOL