Lazy Daze '96-2000 26.5MB, 26.5RB
Hi Looking for input on the above. CCC is of particular interest, as well as general opinion. I know Lazy Daze is highly-regarded. Some people don't like the dated styling; I couldn't care less. I ...
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19gc45 wrote:
'97-'02, naturally the years I'm looking at ($$$). The heads were manufactured with only 4 threads. Most complaints are about the 5.4 V8, maybe because it's the most common. There's a kit available ($360) to install a properly threaded insert. Assuming I find a rig that fits me otherwise, the insert might be wise preventive maintenance. Otherwise, I'd have to eliminate any RV on the Ford platform. (Yeah, I can hear the Chevy guys.)
I wouldn't let the spark plug thing scare you. While I've read of it happening, I've yet to talk to an actual live V10 owner who has had this issue. As you have probably read, most of the problems have been due to improper spark plug installation.
You may not be able to find anything other than Ford in the years you are looking. GM did build a 15K GVWR van chassis for a while but those are rare and I don't know if Lazy Daze used those. The 4500 Express, which compares directly with the E450 was not available back then.
