What Engine for Base?? 5.4l, 6.8l, or 6.0l

[boywonder]

Originally Posted by Flux

Good news is that I sold the wife..........

FYI there is an EB SMB penthouse top in the classifieds section here...at least as of a few days ago for $2K. These are rarer than hen's teeth when they come up. That being said, if going the new top route the CCV tops are nice for similar $$

[BVerhulst]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

If money isn't your biggest obstacle then definitely go 2005 or newer and make sure it has the Torqshift! The quickest, easiest way to tell is if the shifter has a tow/haul button on the end rather than an overdrive button.

I'm stumped by this. My van is a 2009 with 6.0 PSD with the overdrive button. Does this mean it's the 4-speed AOD transmission? Boy, some disadvantages of these Fords I'm learning the hard way, not knowing that Ford built so many variations when I was hunting for a van (such as the semi- vs. full-floating rear axle; mine, unfortunately, is semi).

So I've learned through this forum that if I ever have axle problems, I'll be upgrading to a full-float. What about the tranny? If that ever gives me trouble, can it be upgraded to a Torqshift?

[daveb]

Originally Posted by Flux

Next question is quickly becoming RB or EB??

Same question was just asked:
http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...not-17826.html

[Flux]

Originally Posted by daveb

Same question was just asked:
http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...not-17826.html

Thanks Dave!

[Flux]

Originally Posted by boywonder

FYI there is an EB SMB penthouse top in the classifieds section here...at least as of a few days ago for $2K. These are rarer than hen's teeth when they come up. That being said, if going the new top route the CCV tops are nice for similar $$

San Diego Classifieds?

[rallypanam]

Originally Posted by Flux

San Diego Classifieds?

http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...0-a-17801.html

[carringb]

Originally Posted by BVerhulst

I'm stumped by this. My van is a 2009 with 6.0 PSD with the overdrive button. Does this mean it's the 4-speed AOD transmission?

All 6.0s have the TorqueShift. The E-series 6.0s got the OverDrive Off button however as a request from bus body builders (With Tow/Haul button, you can't lockout overdrive). The good news is the button can be reprogrammed, so you can get tow-haul with a diesel if you run the right tune (and conversely can lockout OD on the V10s).

[Flux]

Originally Posted by rallypanam

http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...0-a-17801.html

Whoops! yeah, I saw that one in Denver. Local pickup and a bit out of my way unfortunately. I would totally install one myself. I am unafraid!!

SOON!

[boywonder]

Originally Posted by Flux

Whoops! yeah, I saw that one in Denver. Local pickup and a bit out of my way unfortunately. I would totally install one myself. I am unafraid!!

SOON!

The question to ask yourself is.......would you go to Denver, pick it up and haul it back for $4000?.........that's the minimal difference between a shiny new one and a used one...in all fairness it's used so maybe not $4K.....

[BVerhulst]

Originally Posted by carringb

All 6.0s have the TorqueShift. The E-series 6.0s got the OverDrive Off button however as a request from bus body builders (With Tow/Haul button, you can't lockout overdrive). The good news is the button can be reprogrammed, so you can get tow-haul with a diesel if you run the right tune (and conversely can lockout OD on the V10s).

Ok, crawling around under the van, it certainly appears to be a 5R110W, but I cannot find the external filter. I traced the lines from the transmission to the radiator and back, comparing images on the web to what I see under the vehicle, but I don't see it. Now, this isn't my first time under a vehicle... I've been working on my Duramax/Allison for years, but this Ford is new to me. What am I missing? Is a van somehow different than a pickup?

I'd like to learn more about the tow-haul programming. This 6.0 PSD performs better at higher RPM's; the heavy weight of the van suggests that that programming would improve driving performance.