Need more power

[Davegun]

Wondering if or what other people do to increase power in the v-10 recently drove up thru New England and 35 mph on the hills just won't cut it for me, Maybe need a pusher but just bought this Georgetown xl.

[wvphil]

I cant say Ive noticed significant increased "power" but I noticed significant improvement in the transmission shifting with the 5 star tune. I live in southern WV and tow a 2016 Ford explorer with my 2013 378. I top Flat Top mountain pulling North on I77 towards Beckley from princeton/ bluefield at around 48 to 50 mph. previous coach was a coachman cross country with a 300 hp Cummins and topped out no faster with it. The tune made a world of difference avoiding the 5th to 3rd screaming downshifts at every little grade on interstate.

[ilmor]

For any significant power gain be prepared to spend a lot of money.

Power and Efficiency Systems by Banks

[waiter21]

I believe what you see is what you're are going to get...

I spend a great deal of time in the Rockies, I find that I slow the vehicle speed and manually downshift to keep rpms high (3500-4000). I turn on the four way flashers, and enjoy the ride.

In the photo, I am climbing eastbound on I-70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel summit, Elevation, 11,200 ft. (west of Denver) . Note the four way flashers are on. the transmission is in 1st gear, Speed is about 25 mph, and the rpms are at 4000.

[sherman12]

Besides the Five Star or the expensive Banks system the only choice you have is to take a real burn to your backside on trading your gasser then dropping another 100K or so to move up to a diesel.

[Davegun]

That's another thing I hate no engine brake the power downshifts and 5000 rpm are not good

[TakeItEasy]

Originally Posted by waiter21

I believe what you see is what you're are going to get...

I spend a great deal of time in the Rockies, I find that I slow the vehicle speed and manually downshift to keep rpms high (3500-4000). I turn on the four way flashers, and enjoy the ride.

In the photo, I am climbing eastbound on I-70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel summit, Elevation, 11,200 ft. (west of Denver) . Note the four way flashers are on. the transmission is in 1st gear, Speed is about 25 mph, and the rpms are at 4000.

Did you have a car in tow?

[ilmor]

Originally Posted by Davegun

That's another thing I hate no engine brake the power downshifts and 5000 rpm are not good

My 2016 with the new 6-speed does have engine braking. You also have tow-haul mode, correct? I believe it you use that it will also "engine-brake".

[RVnut]

If you dont like the high R's on the engine and the slower speed the only way you will improve the performance is to go pusher at a significant price increase.. Price and power go hand in hand.. I would say maybe more patience would be a lot cheaper..

[waiter21]

TakeItEasy;

Yes, I was towing a 2006 Camry on an Acme dolly, probably added 4000 lbs to the load.

ALSO , My V10 puts out about 310hp, the newer V10s put out 360hp.

AND - without turbocharging, that 310 hp at sea level is more like 200hp at 11,000 ft elevation.

[RJJ]

Originally Posted by waiter21

I believe what you see is what you're are going to get...

I spend a great deal of time in the Rockies, I find that I slow the vehicle speed and manually downshift to keep rpms high (3500-4000). I turn on the four way flashers, and enjoy the ride.

In the photo, I am climbing eastbound on I-70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel summit, Elevation, 11,200 ft. (west of Denver) . Note the four way flashers are on. the transmission is in 1st gear, Speed is about 25 mph, and the rpms are at 4000.

Yep, made that trip a few times. Just when you think you've made it, you catch the semi in front of you that's only going 20 mph. Don't hit those spots often enough to worry about it. Most of the country is pretty flat.


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