ttbit
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- Joined
- June 24, 2004
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- 404
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- City, State
- Maryville,TN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '01 ST 5.0 sold
'07 ST8
Hey All,
I have had my 2001 gen 1 for 6 years or so and like it. Was considering selling it to get something newer. I figured I would be forced buying an F150, but then I remembered the v8 2nd gens. I drove one today for the first time. 9x,000 miles on it. Good condition and engine was very smooth. It didn't seem peppy, but enough. Of course, the 3v 4.6 sneaks up on you, as I learned with my 2006 and 2007 Mustangs. They are smooth and you can't tell how quick it is. The fuel gauge said 5 miles till empty so I didn't really get a good drive in, but...
It seemed a little vague in the steering department. It felt heavier driving than my gen 1 st. Also, 1-2 shift was harsh. Normal for this trans?
Anyone have experience with 1st and 2nd gen to tell me their thoughts? I was hoping it would blow me away so I could start looking for STs instead of a newer F150.
Now...I haven't driven a new F150 yet. Wonder how I am going to feel about those!
Hey...that not peppy feeling may be lack of torque under 2000. It didn't feel slow and my ST does have a 302, which has a lot of torque down low, but no HP up top.
Thanks,
Don
I have had my 2001 gen 1 for 6 years or so and like it. Was considering selling it to get something newer. I figured I would be forced buying an F150, but then I remembered the v8 2nd gens. I drove one today for the first time. 9x,000 miles on it. Good condition and engine was very smooth. It didn't seem peppy, but enough. Of course, the 3v 4.6 sneaks up on you, as I learned with my 2006 and 2007 Mustangs. They are smooth and you can't tell how quick it is. The fuel gauge said 5 miles till empty so I didn't really get a good drive in, but...
It seemed a little vague in the steering department. It felt heavier driving than my gen 1 st. Also, 1-2 shift was harsh. Normal for this trans?
Anyone have experience with 1st and 2nd gen to tell me their thoughts? I was hoping it would blow me away so I could start looking for STs instead of a newer F150.
Now...I haven't driven a new F150 yet. Wonder how I am going to feel about those!
Hey...that not peppy feeling may be lack of torque under 2000. It didn't feel slow and my ST does have a 302, which has a lot of torque down low, but no HP up top.
Thanks,
Don