OFFICIAL: 2015.5 (2015i) Discussion Thread

[Daunntlessone]

I don't understand. If you do not care or have interest in the 2015.5 Denali update - why linger and post in a stream solely related to said subject?

 

[Pockets]

I believe an 8 speed..before the 10 speed coming..

Ford is the WORST at updating. Like the new 2003 Navigator being repackaged as a 2015?

I drive Ford Duty trucks. I love them as my sports car and store them in the winter. My current truck is a 600/1,200 tq 2008. as I was eagerly waited to order a new 2011, I found out that the basic look was still the same with an unproven Ford built diesel, so I waited for the next round
The all new 2015 was coming and I was ready to order again, same body, fenders. cab. So I passed again.
Now..finally.. an all aluminum Super Duty version is suppose to come out in the spring of 16' as a 17'
I might be dead from old age before they finally change the look, but here's hoping......

What's the specs on your SD? I just picked up a 08 myself. Kinda new to the platform coming from a Dodge with a trillion miles.

 

[George C]

What's the specs on your SD? I just picked up a 08 myself. Kinda new to the platform coming from a Dodge with a trillion miles.

If it's a 6.4L Power Stroke, the first thing you want to do is delete the DPF and disable the EGR.
Those early Tier 3 Emissions systems absolutely kills the engine, and potential.
The engine itself is a marvel that has everything you need to build power. High flowing lift pump, rail volume and compound Turbos. $2,500 buys you 300,000 miles of 600 horses and 1,200 lbs with decent EGTs for towing.

PM me if you want some direction with power vendors.



sssiglover,
We are both gear heads, but NEVER look back on that purchase. I'd rather be driving than looking from the outside in..
The problem with the 15' is the 16'.
The problem with the 16' is the 17'. Etc, Etc.
The chase never ends.

The trans will make a big difference on a weaker 5.3L, but not so much on a 420/460 engine.
I would however get rid of the factory programming governing the trans. The 6 speed does hunt, but that's not the transmissions fault, it's the mushy, velvet programming from the factory.

Gas mileage? I myself couldn't care less.

 

[HAARubicon]

Was there this much bashing when GM changed transmissions in the previous model. And the 8 speed is no surprise, I knew it was coming in March when I ordered mine and didn't give it a second thought.

Anyway, washed mine this weekend, took the family out, outdated 6 speed and all. Have fun waiting and don't grip when its delayed, and don't brag when you get it about how stupid all us 6 speed guys were for not waiting. Either way, they are really nice rides.

I had to drive a Mercedes ML yesterday, that really made me appreciate the Yukon, I know, not a fair comparison, but that thing was gear searching like crazy.

 

[uscgto]

I had to drive a Mercedes ML yesterday, that really made me appreciate the Yukon, I know, not a fair comparison, but that thing was gear searching like crazy.

meh,

really? I have 4 MB products (1 AMG) and one happens to be a GL450. All come with a 7 speed transmission. I have never had any of the transmissions hunt for gears. Must be the way YOU drive.

 

[HAARubicon]

Gotta love forums. " Its not the car, its the way "you" drive", awesome.

The V6 seemed under powered which forced it to hesitate and hunt for a down shift in slow traffic. Caveat, I am not a professional driver. Thus my observation is both unqualified and meaningless to this thread.

I want to be very careful as not to offend the Mercedes guys, even though they don't have an 8 speed either.

This is fun.

 

[07Burb]

hahaha...this is getting rather comical. You '15 prospective buyers and owners are a hoot

 

[Goodinblack]

hahaha...this is getting rather comical. You '15 prospective buyers and owners are a hoot

X2

Yall have too much money

Hahahahaha

Think of Africa

 

[07Burb]

Lee is hooked on Africa lately

 

[Goodinblack]

Free Africa