Why Are Chebys So Quick?
#16
11-14-2010 | 10:17 PM
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From: Douglasville GA
Only 3X a day? Dang - I'm slacking off 
OP - here ya go: https://www.f150online.com/forums/4390506-post4.html
MGD
OP - here ya go: https://www.f150online.com/forums/4390506-post4.html
MGD
#19
11-14-2010 | 11:06 PM
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Yer running a 2005 5.4L 3V with an aftermarket Wa-shoobi? And no corrected PCM calibration? And banging WOT, WFO? R U nutz? You need to pull up a chair and spend some time in the Chips and Intake forums and bone up a few things.
BTW - yep the Chubby's are quick. A POS, but quick.
You are making anywhere from 190 - 215 at the wheels - there are huge driveline losses. And that first gear ratio in the 4R75E is not helping any. And yes, it's an almost 6,000 lb brick ( or more depending on trim level, etc).
A programmer (preferably custom) is a fundamental requirement - and if running a non-stock intake - custom is mandatory (or canned with Wa-shoobi correction).
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#22
11-15-2010 | 02:56 AM
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I see more chevy's like this...
more than ones that wanna race..NOW in this picture you can see what each truck is made for. The Chevy truck is made to be a POS. The Ford is made for hauling the POS. I def like that 250...reg cab longbed..
And yeah the Ford's have pretty much been the slower ones..from factory anyway. Hopefully that's changing with these new motors tho..
more than ones that wanna race..NOW in this picture you can see what each truck is made for. The Chevy truck is made to be a POS. The Ford is made for hauling the POS.
I def like that 250...reg cab longbed..And yeah the Ford's have pretty much been the slower ones..from factory anyway. Hopefully that's changing with these new motors tho..
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#24
11-15-2010 | 02:11 PM
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#25
11-15-2010 | 06:13 PM
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My neighbor has a 08 Silverado 1500 and I'll agree on the pop can sheet metal. His daughter backed into it in the driveway and caved the side of the bed in. I mean she CAVED it in. I saw the whole thing happen and she wasn't doin 5mph when she hit it. Needless to say I just sat there and laughed for a good 5 mins.
#26
11-16-2010 | 12:47 AM
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Its hard for me to believe your getting beat that bad with a 5.4 versus a 4.8 no matter what configuration unless something isnt exactly right. My friend has the exact truck you are describing and my 04 5.4 with 35s stock would rape him. Hell ive been riding with him and gotten smoked by a 06 4.6 4x4. His was a 04 model but i dont think they upped the power much since then.
ps. he recently wised up and sold it for a 09 stx 4x4.
ps. he recently wised up and sold it for a 09 stx 4x4.
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11-16-2010 | 11:01 AM
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Its hard for me to believe your getting beat that bad with a 5.4 versus a 4.8 no matter what configuration unless something isnt exactly right. My friend has the exact truck you are describing and my 04 5.4 with 35s stock would rape him. Hell ive been riding with him and gotten smoked by a 06 4.6 4x4. His was a 04 model but i dont think they upped the power much since then.
ps. he recently wised up and sold it for a 09 stx 4x4.
ps. he recently wised up and sold it for a 09 stx 4x4.