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31-01-2006, 06:23 AM | #1 | ||
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nice article
expedition looks great inside and outside , has a lot of potential for a suv, check the article, there is a small clip there |
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31-01-2006, 06:13 PM | #2 | ||
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They say it uses a "Triton", Single Cam, 3 Valve 5.4L V8. Is that what we call our Boss motor?
Also curb weight at 9100 lbs. ie just over 4 tonne. A bit heavy. Or is that a typo and that is how much it can tow? An extra 130 cubic feet of cargo space. Are you taking the whole house in the car?
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31-01-2006, 06:30 PM | #3 | ||
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"Triton" is what the modular engines have been called in pickups/SUVs over here since their introduction way back in 97. The actual name "Trition" has something to do with a cooling system failsafe, where if the engine coolant runs dry, the engine will continue running, then run with reduced power and shut off the A/C, then stop some cylinders from firing to act as air pumps, and finally shut the engine down to prevent permanent damage.
From what I have read, the 3 valve engines, regardless of moniker on them were tested in Oz first, then made it to production. The current model F150 has a 3 valver, as does the Mustangs. I'd be willing to lay money that the electronic throttle system on the new mustangs was first used on the BA's.
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31-01-2006, 06:34 PM | #4 | ||||
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31-01-2006, 08:25 PM | #5 | ||
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I would have to say that its not 4 tonnes, no way it would weigh that much. But its not a bad looking SUV will we see them in Australia? replace the explorer
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31-01-2006, 09:01 PM | #7 | |||
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31-01-2006, 09:11 PM | #8 | ||
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of course, i was trying to think of the name and thought it was the expedition......
what size is the expedition, looks to be a fair whack bigger than the explorer by that pic..... |
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31-01-2006, 09:47 PM | #9 | ||
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Expedition is F150 based, and about the same size as the Landcruiser 100 (but better on road) - 9100lbs might be the towing capacity. - Vehicle weight would be around 2.5 tonnes. the Boss motor is the same engine, just with the Lincoln Navigator heads (4 valve)
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31-01-2006, 10:24 PM | #10 | ||
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In America, Ford SUV's go, Explorer, Excursion, Expedition. Sizewise. Then you have the Lincoln versions. Lincoln Blackwood is awesome !!!
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01-02-2006, 12:46 AM | #11 | ||
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Read for yourselves...
http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/ ; http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/expedition/
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