Do you often wonder why putting your foot down while driving your Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator doesn't deliver the response for which you'd hoped? Well, that could be because you're driving an enormous beast of a vehicle saddled with an overburdened 5.4L V8 producing 300 horsepower. Well, Saleen now has the solution for more power that Ford has not been willing to offer.
The SpeeLab division of the American tuning house has announced the availability of its Series VI twin-screw supercharger for the current-model Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. The forced inductor, already on duty in the Saleen S331 Sport Truck, provides an extra 100 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque in the SUV. The result? Substantial extra pulling power, for one, while acceleration is said to be vastly improved, dropping the 0-60 run into the sixes while improving 35 - 65 mph passing times by 30 percent, all the while making a negligible impact on fuel consumption.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Noe @ Jun 30th 2008 9:40AM
too bad they didnt come out with this at the intro, then at least ford could have sold a couple more, before gas skyrocketed!
martin @ Jun 30th 2008 9:45AM
damn well need this from the factory, i was shocked at how slow the navigator was
Dave @ Jun 30th 2008 10:00AM
Good timing, Saleen.
Just as sales of these vehicles are tanking, and people are trying to cut back on unecessary purchases, you offer an expensive accessory that's sure to increase fuel consumption. (And require premium gas too...?)
Eric Liberatore @ Jun 30th 2008 10:26AM
I hear they're working on a super charger for the Model T too because of performance issues with it's design.
Soccer Mom @ Jun 30th 2008 10:19AM
I didn't know that someone still owns either vehicle. I was under the impression that the behemoth and vulgar pseudo luxury behemoth have been extinct for a long time.
Luna34 @ Jun 30th 2008 12:03PM
Thats because you probably don't live in California and you haven't been to the ultra-elite suburbs of LA like porter ranch, Westlake Village, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Etc. I was thinking the same but I work a lot around those areas and just when you thought SUV's were outdated you see all these hot MILF's driving escalades, navigators and Range Rovers around. LOL I guess their rich husbands have enough money to fill up the tank of their SUV's just so their wives can look good while picking up the kids from school. LOL
Rick @ Jun 30th 2008 10:26AM
Like you need a 5000+ lb vehicle to accelerate faster than it already does.
AngeloD @ Jun 30th 2008 10:32AM
As soon as the oil price bubble bursts and gas goes back to $1.75 a gallon, Saleen will be sitting pretty.
Gregg @ Jun 30th 2008 10:49AM
Well, don't hold your breath.
Starnerf @ Jun 30th 2008 1:30PM
Yes, and when he wakes up he can shave with his profit margin.
Hamud @ Jun 30th 2008 10:37AM
Products are offered to people that can afford them. If someone buys, why not sell??
I can't afford a Bugatti that does 8 MPG, but Bugatti keeps selling every and each unit they produce.
Dave @ Jun 30th 2008 11:19AM
A millionaire or billionaire can afford a Veyron, no problem.
But keep in mind some typical guy who bought an Expedition because he thought it was cool (especially with those 20" chrome wheels the dealer added on) and figured it would be practical for those trips to Home Depot.
He's makin' 70K a year, but his adjustable mortgage payment keeps going up, and he's now spending $100 or more each time he fills up his truck, which he uses to commute to his job. There, the boss recently announced that the company isn't doing as well and there will be no raises this year, and hopefully won't be layoffs.
Is this guy gonna spend several thou right now on a supercharger for his truck, just so he can show off every time he leaves a red light?
Doubtful.
steve-o @ Jun 30th 2008 10:38AM
...and the winner is...
"negligible impact on fuel consumption"
for
understatement of the year, 2008
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 30th 2008 11:24AM
I'm sure the negligible effect on fuel consumption is similar to the S331 sport truck (mentioned here). It starts out life as a Ford F-150 FX2, getting 13/17 mpg and after application of the supercharger makes and astounding 11/15 mpg.
You only lose 2mpg. Which means you're only using a mere 15% more fuel city and 11% highway.
Kowell @ Jun 30th 2008 11:27AM
"negligible impact on fuel consumption" is a relative term....
Fuel economy was awful and is now slightly more awful, thus "negligible" :D
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 30th 2008 12:47PM
The original article says "minimal effect on fuel economy", which is more than negligible. I'm not sure 11% is even minimal though.
LloydChiro @ Jun 30th 2008 2:01PM
Does "negligible impact" sound like an oxymoron to you guys? Is it me, or does the word "impact" get used way too much?
I think the word should be used as a substitute for "effect" only when it provides a very substantial effect making big changes.
Jay Ho @ Jun 30th 2008 11:48AM
LOL good luck selling that
SPG @ Jun 30th 2008 12:33PM
How about some smaller Saleen tuned Ford's for today's market trends?
I loved the Saleen Explorer (back ten years ago when gas was a different story). How about some Saleen Fusion, Edge, Milan, MKX, etc for toay's consumer?
tricky dicky @ Jun 30th 2008 12:53PM
Looks cool. I am looking at wither an expy or an f150 now and knew about the truck variant only.
I've driven a mustang with one of these and it was balls out fun.