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[Tonyrodz]

No details given of what Explorer, probably because it was something like this...

... with a 3.0L.

Didn't they come with a 4.0? I bought a 94 brand new and it had the 4.0--I HATED IT!!

 

[iamdub]

Didn't they come with a 4.0? I bought a 94 brand new and it had the 4.0--I HATED IT!!

4.0L- That's what I said.



I was looking at the front of the Explorer in the pic and was thinking of my dad's '92 Ranger. He was always so proud to say it when he went to get parts for it: "It has the THREE-POINT-OH VEEE SIX". To him, being able to say "point" made it sound like it was really something. I was always like "Dad, it's just a three liter." He flipped out when he heard my S10 had such a "huge" motor- the 4.3 liter.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Didn't they come with a 4.0? I bought a 94 brand new and it had the 4.0--I HATED IT!!

I had a 94 sport stick, it did me pretty good.

 

[Doubeleive]

No details given of what Explorer, probably because it was something like this...

... with a 4.0L.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I had a 94 sport stick, it did me pretty good.

Mine was the 4dr and automatic. Couldn't get out of its own way. Thank God for the divorce! She kept it, then it got repo'd.

 

[LT1ZOB]

Eco boost guys think they’re fast, mainly because a V8 is becoming a unicorn at Ford. I can understand them trying my Tahoe, but my vette and Camaro? Much like ricers, they’re persistent buggers. Even after getting their doors blown off, they’ll line up again at the next light. Give them an A for effort.
On a side note, one of the best was a guy I haven’t seen in a couple years now, but used to show up at a local track with a Flex. That thing would run low 11s all day. Would wipe smirks off of many faces.

 

[Countryboy07]

Just bought a '16 Explorer Sport to replace my wife's '05 Yukon. Pretty quick for what it is... been looking at tuning and exhaust to wake it up some more. They will run in the low 14's high 13's tuned.

 

[iamdub]

My FIL just got a 2018 F150 CC with the V8. I'm kinda disappointed that he didn't get the 3.7 Ecoboost.

 

[Miami-Dade]

My FIL just got a 2018 F150 CC with the V8. I'm kinda disappointed that he didn't get the 3.7 Ecoboost.

I think you meant the 3.5 Ecoboost. For the long haul the 5.0 V8 is the better choice IMHO. A friend wanted one of those but somehow I managed to talk him into a Silverado.

 

[cbuckeye20]

Eco boost guys think they’re fast, mainly because a V8 is becoming a unicorn at Ford. I can understand them trying my Tahoe, but my vette and Camaro? Much like ricers, they’re persistent buggers. Even after getting their doors blown off, they’ll line up again at the next light. Give them an A for effort.
On a side note, one of the best was a guy I haven’t seen in a couple years now, but used to show up at a local track with a Flex. That thing would run low 11s all day. Would wipe smirks off of many faces.

What about a Ford GT ecoboost?

 

[LT1ZOB]

^^^ Nothing wrong with the GT ecoboost, except the ZR1 with the LT5 spanked it at VIR. Aside from that, the GT is an amazing car.

 

[Cliffjrs]

Redlight challenge begins with me letting the Explorer in the left lane get a fender ahead before I jam the skinny/go fast pedal to the bottom and smoke the ford product in less than 3 seconds.

Winning!

Own both a ‘97 EB Explorer with a 5.0 and an ‘01 Tahoe with a 5.3. Both have over 200,000 miles. The Ford Service has been minimal brakes and plugs. The Tahoe on the other hand has continually had electrical and sensor malfunctions a long with brakes and plugs. Ford has a better ride. Tahoe is quicker due to larger engine. Both will ride the interstate at 75 for 12 to 13 hours.

 

[Rocket Man]

I think you meant the 3.5 Ecoboost. For the long haul the 5.0 V8 is the better choice IMHO. A friend wanted one of those but somehow I managed to talk him into a Silverado.

Good man.

 

[iamdub]

I think you meant the 3.5 Ecoboost. For the long haul the 5.0 V8 is the better choice IMHO. A friend wanted one of those but somehow I managed to talk him into a Silverado.

Yeah, 3.5 is correct. I crossed it with their 2.7 EB.

I haven't done any further research other than the HP, TQ and MPG figures. The EB is down 20HP, but up 70TQ and at 1,000 RPM lower than the 5.0. The MPG is disappointingly comparable. Maybe he should've went for the Ram EcoDiesel or held out for a Ford or GM 1500 with a 3.0 Diesel.

All things considered, the 5.0 and 3.5 EB are similar enough, I guess. Why do you say the 5.0 is the better choice?

 

[Garandman]

I take it this forum, unlike most Car forums, does not prohibit threads on street racing.

Redlight challenge begins with me letting the Explorer in the left lane get a fender ahead before I jam the skinny/go fast pedal to the bottom and smoke the ford product in less than 3 seconds.

Winning!

There is a term for this type of contest. It is known as a “Flyby.”

“The act is typically used in lieu of a genuine speeding contest. The second vehicle is typically piloted by a driver who is unaware of any automotive competition beforehand, is likely driving in high-gear at low RPM and may or may not be adjusting the vehicle's stereo and/or scratching their ******** at the time.”

Body-on-frame SUV’s are pretty powerful these days so they are faster in a straight line than ever before. As soon as there’s a kink in the road, just about anything with IRS will quickly disappear from view.

 

[Garandman]

Believe Explorer Sport does 0-60 in 6 seconds and corners at 0.83G. Tahoe: Cornering Not Found (actually its 0.75g, right up there with minivans and 80’s economy sedans).

6.2L Tahoe. Mercedes 2nd roe, Expedition is 3rd row,

 

[Miami-Dade]

All things considered, the 5.0 and 3.5 EB are similar enough, I guess. Why do you say the 5.0 is the better choice?

Less fuel dilution issues and carbon buildup. Especially when you sit in tons traffic everyday.

 

[Rocket Man]

Less fuel dilution issues and carbon buildup. Especially when you sit in tons traffic everyday.

Cornering in a stock body on frame might be terrible but those of us who take suspension and braking seriously can outperform most stock vehicles with IRS. I mean, who the hell runs a stock vehicle in any kind of competitive driving? Running with a blower, lowered with huge sway bars and end links, bilsteins, Wilwood brakes, and low profile tires, I can surprise a lot of people with my big ol SUV. So much fun.

 

[sickk23]

Believe Explorer Sport does 0-60 in 6 seconds and corners at 0.83G.

Yeah I think OP is bragging about outrunning a base 4cycl explorer. Nobody knows I guess, pointless. But hey I can outrun a moped with my burb (w/tow pkg). I think it's super impressive considering its completely gutless and shakes and vibrates periodically upon acceleration.

 

[iamdub]

Yeah I think OP is bragging about outrunning a base 4cycl explorer. Nobody knows I guess, pointless. But hey I can outrun a moped with my burb (w/tow pkg). I think it's super impressive considering its completely gutless and shakes and vibrates periodically upon acceleration.

Apparently, it doesn't mean a thing unless that moped is made by Ford.