Gear Vendors for Excursion V-10 4.30 rear
I have a 2001 Excursion with a V-10 and 4.30's. I tow a 33 foot high profile TT that has a gross weight of 9,000 pounds. I found a great tune, 5-star 87 performance, that made a big difference. I...
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I had considered a GearVenders before, when I had around 200,000 miles. I though I had too many miles to keep my van much longer. But then around 300,000 I started thinking about again, and again decided against. Now at 405,000 miles I wish I had done it. It would have easily paid for itself and then some, with the miles I've put on. The main reason I would like it though is for the in-between ratios, mainly 2+ but occasionally on long, high elevation pulls (i.e. 10%+ over 6,000 ft) a 1+ ratio would be perfect, as my 2nd gear is a tad too tall.
I've also though about doing an Allison 1000 conversion, but the 6-speed valve body only allows sequential shifting, so I would lost some passing power when solo, and I'm technically above the HP rating for the Ally 1000 without torque management (I don't think the stock engine PCM will maintain torque management with an aftermarket TCM).
I've also though about doing an Allison 1000 conversion, but the 6-speed valve body only allows sequential shifting, so I would lost some passing power when solo, and I'm technically above the HP rating for the Ally 1000 without torque management (I don't think the stock engine PCM will maintain torque management with an aftermarket TCM).
