2V or 3V

[robl110]

Which do you all prefer the 5.4 2V or 3V?

We are still searching for the right expy for our family. In the last month we have test drove all 03/04 2V's. Yesterday we got behind the wheel of a 05 3V. The extra 50hp of the 3V made a very noticeable difference. We are thinking about discounting looking at the 03/04 with the 2V.

Let's hear what everyone likes and why.

Rob

 

[walnuts4x4]

only problem I see is 2V plugs can be blown out due to not enough threads in the heads... and the 3V have problems with the 2 piece plugs snapping on removal... but I would take the extra HP of the 3v....

 

[Miekk]

The 3V plugs breaking is not an issue with the tool. The plugs blowing out however is a little more difficult...

 

[sgtowing]

I am the oppisite of Walnuts. I would rather have the 2v. More HP mods for it and cheaper. If I would have done more research,I would have gotten the 2v. To late now.

 

[robl110]

I am the oppisite of Walnuts. I would rather have the 2v. More HP mods for it and cheaper. If I would have done more research,I would have gotten the 2v. To late now.

More HP mods, like what?

 

[panda24619]

4V. get a navi motor. problem solved!

 

[limited4x4expy]

3V for sure! I think it's a beast. Put a CAI and programer on it and exhaust and you will be happy with it.

 

[maguilar496]

3v or 2v?

How do you know wich one you have?

I have an 04 eddie bauer 5.4........

 

[sgtowing]

Hey Rob, aren't you the only Full Access Supporting member without an actual Expedition???? Just giving you a hard time. Hurry up and buy one allready.

 

[robl110]

3v or 2v?

How do you know wich one you have?

I have an 04 eddie bauer 5.4........

03-04 have 2 valve with around 250hp
05-up have 3 valve with 300hp

 

[robl110]

Hey Rob, aren't you the only Full Access Supporting member without an actual Expedition???? Just giving you a hard time. Hurry up and buy one allready.

Hahaha I guess I probably am. I am just that picky

 

[AlexExpy]

Hahaha I guess I probably am. I am just that picky

I have a mint cond. 05-EB. with 49K miles give me 17K and it's yours.

 

[robl110]

I have a mint cond. 05-EB. with 49K miles give me 17K and it's yours.

If it was white I may have considered making the trip. Thanks for the offer.

 

[AlexExpy]

If it was white I may have considered making the trip. Thanks for the offer.

Nah! no white. Blue it is.

 

[Kvou812]

Well. I've had both. I had an 07' 3v with the standard gear ratio and 6-speed auto, and now I have an 03' 2v with 4 speed auto and 3.73 gears. It also has the towing package where the 07' didn't. I'm sure its the transmission and gears that make the difference, but between the two I've had the 03' feels like its the one that has more power... the 07' got better gas mileage though.

 

[Piltdown911]

My 2V is poochy, it can't keep up with my 4v 4cyl Mitsubishi. I have mods planned for the future however.

 

[AlexExpy]

My 2V is poochy, it can't keep up with my 4v 4cyl Mitsubishi. I have mods planned for the future however.

It's an SUV that weighs nearly 6K LBS. Racing is a loosing proposition with SUV if you ask me.

 

[Miekk]

It's an SUV that weighs nearly 6K LBS. Racing is a loosing proposition with SUV if you ask me.

When I have any issues with my 08, I already it's replacement lined up out of a GT500... 6K lbs sould be less of an issue with that...

 

[AlexExpy]

When I have any issues with my 08, I already it's replacement lined up out of a GT500... 6K lbs sould be less of an issue with that...

I can still burn you on the track with my S/C

 

[toms89]

I can still burn you on the track with my S/C

Gotta post your e.t. with a comment like that!

Looks like a straight six with a vortech maybe pullied for 6lbs? Bimmer?