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Ron Swanson's Brother
First I will say I am a P7100 guy, and I do not know much about the older brother VE. I was going to run a Ppump motor in this swap because it was familiar territory, but I was told the VE starts better, exhibits better driveability characteristics, fuels better down low, and is overall better for most applications 400hp and under. Have I come to the right place?
I need some guidance on mods for this project. I have been reading alot on this forum, however I think it is worth noting that what works for a 5,500lb 1st gen, may not necessarily work as well in a 8,500lb+ Excursion. Also my wife drives this alot, so I prefer smooth linear power over a smokey low end and hard turbo lighting.
Here are my basic goals:
300-375rwhp +/- 18.5mpg or better. The 7.3l barely felt decent on the hotter tunes which were around 280hp, yet it still felt gutless below 2000rpm. Hopefully a good converter matched with some Cummins low end torque will move this Excursion with some purpose. The truck has a 4R100 auto, 3.73's and 33" tires. We drive around 30,000 miles a year so reliability is paramount. Towing is minimal at this time, maybe 4-5 times a year with loads under 8,000lbs
Mods:
I am thinking either a spring gated HE351 would be quick spooling to move the weight. I has a tight discharge housing to clear the HVAC stuff in the fords. I am also considering a HX35 with either a 12cm or 14cm housing. With a stock exhaust elbow I think it will be easy to build a long downpipe. However with the HX35 I would like to get a housing which gates both scrolls.
If it's a 91.5-93 motor do I need injectors to reach my goals? I will gladly change them if MPG gains can be achieved.
What pump mods can add more fuel but not effect reliability, MPG, or drivibility. Maybe a 3200rpm spring and a fuel pin?
Teach me the ways of the Rotary :Cheer:
I need some guidance on mods for this project. I have been reading alot on this forum, however I think it is worth noting that what works for a 5,500lb 1st gen, may not necessarily work as well in a 8,500lb+ Excursion. Also my wife drives this alot, so I prefer smooth linear power over a smokey low end and hard turbo lighting.
Here are my basic goals:
300-375rwhp +/- 18.5mpg or better. The 7.3l barely felt decent on the hotter tunes which were around 280hp, yet it still felt gutless below 2000rpm. Hopefully a good converter matched with some Cummins low end torque will move this Excursion with some purpose. The truck has a 4R100 auto, 3.73's and 33" tires. We drive around 30,000 miles a year so reliability is paramount. Towing is minimal at this time, maybe 4-5 times a year with loads under 8,000lbs
Mods:
I am thinking either a spring gated HE351 would be quick spooling to move the weight. I has a tight discharge housing to clear the HVAC stuff in the fords. I am also considering a HX35 with either a 12cm or 14cm housing. With a stock exhaust elbow I think it will be easy to build a long downpipe. However with the HX35 I would like to get a housing which gates both scrolls.
If it's a 91.5-93 motor do I need injectors to reach my goals? I will gladly change them if MPG gains can be achieved.
What pump mods can add more fuel but not effect reliability, MPG, or drivibility. Maybe a 3200rpm spring and a fuel pin?
Teach me the ways of the Rotary :Cheer: