The SPAL Excursion sounds just like a big rig, due to the numerous mods to its Power Stroke diesel engine and the mammoth Hypermax 5-inch exhaust.The SPAL Excursion sounds just like a big rig, due to the numerous mods to its Power Strok A Skyjacker 6-inch suspension lift (middle photo) was installed under the Excursion, and it features single Skyjacker shocks at each corner to smooth out the bumps.A Skyjacker 6-inch suspension lift (middle photo) was installed under the Excursion, and i It may look stock, but this Power Stroke packs a punch, thanks to an array of Hypermax components including a 5-inch air intake, performance intake manifold, performance turbocharger, and 5-inch exhaust.It may look stock, but this Power Stroke packs a punch, thanks to an array of Hypermax com Filling the huge cabin with sound is a custom-designed Bazooka stereo system. The two amplifiers have been mounted in the rear doors so as not to use up interior space.Filling the huge cabin with sound is a custom-designed Bazooka stereo system. The two ampl The big Excursion is very capable off-road, thanks to lots of ground clearance and gobs of power from the modified Power Stroke engine. The truck is no trailer queen-it was driven to the SEMA show in Las Vegas from SPAL headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.The big Excursion is very capable off-road, thanks to lots of ground clearance and gobs of Inside the Excursion, the stock factory gauges were replaced by APC white-face gauges, and Hypermax turbo and pyrometer gauges were added to monitor critical engine functions. The stereo system was upgraded with Bazooka amplifiers and speakers, and passengers can watch either VHS videotapes or DVDs on either of two monitors.Inside the Excursion, the stock factory gauges were replaced by APC white-face gauges, and Specifications GENERAL Owner SPAL Advanced Technologies, Des Moines, Iowa Vehicle model ’01 Ford Excursion Estimated value $75,000 ENGINE Type Power Stroke diesel Displacement (liter) 7.3L Aspiration Hypermax air intake, intake manifold, turbocharger, 5-inch exhaust, bored injectors DRIVETRAIN Transmission 4R100 with Hypermax valve body kit Transfer case BorgWarner 44-06, two-speed SUSPENSION Front Skyjacker 6-inch-lift leaf springs, shocks, extended brake lines, dropped pitman arm Rear Skyjacker 6-inch-lift leaf springs, shocks, extended brake lines DIFFERENTIALS Front Dana 50, open diff Rear Ford Sterling 10.25-inch, open diff Ring-and-pinion 3.73:1 WHEELS/TIRES Wheels (in.) Weld 16x10 Sidewinder Tires 315/75R16 Pro Comp Mud Terrains Specifications GENERAL Owner SPAL Advanced Technologies, Des Moines, Iowa Vehicle model ’01 Ford Excursion Estimated value $75,000 ENGINE Type Power Stroke diesel Displacement (liter) 7.3L Aspiration Hypermax air intake, intake manifold, turbocharger, 5-inch exhaust, bored injectors DRIVETRAIN Transmission 4R100 with Hypermax valve body kit Transfer case BorgWarner 44-06, two-speed SUSPENSION Front Skyjacker 6-inch-lift leaf springs, shocks, extended brake lines, dropped pitman arm Rear Skyjacker 6-inch-lift leaf springs, shocks, extended brake lines DIFFERENTIALS Front Dana 50, open diff Rear Ford Sterling 10.25-inch, open diff Ring-and-pinion 3.73:1 WHEELS/TIRES Wheels (in.) Weld 16x10 Sidewinder Tires 315/75R16 Pro Comp Mud Terrains Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
