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So why are the earlier ones quicker? They would have had the same 4s tranny, no? Lighter? How was the DOHC output & when was it in use? I'd hope a low-revving truck V6 would be more torque oriented...my Japanese rev fix comes from the Miata and TSX. And I definitely don't like the shift...

So, I have a stock, high-mileage, well-cared for '01 XLS that I would not describe as at all tired (just slow from day 1!). It is the 4s, mechanical transfer case, (optional on the XLS) hybrid LSD, and I run 265/75 10-ply ATs...if that tells you anything about gearing. What I miss is mid-range...

Anyone US-based have performance mods to recommend? My 3.5l is so wheezy! I looked into headers (years ago) when I cracked a manifold, but couldn't find anything US-legal...now getting ready to do a y-pipe, might as well pull the manifolds too, right? ECU flash? Sure wish I had the 3.8...

GL-5 for diffs, GL-4 for transfer. Unless there has been contamination, these can easily be 100k fills. I initial-filled with 75w90 synthetics early on (10k break-in?), now at 210k and a recent (2nd) change, everything was still gorgeous, very little magnet residue after 120k OCI. How many...

A couple Gen3s in Raleigh right now...$4-6k w/150k(ish) MI.

'01 XLS w/210k here. I think you have the electronic 5s transmission? In any case, I have the mechanical 4s w/LSD and with good service it has been rock solid. Your list is very thorough, and with no service history I think you're right to investigate them all. I believe the factory ATF OCI...

What?! That's not plastic, it's "composite" (says the guy with custom fabbed 1/4" T6 replacements). Bush Skinz does a kit as well, but I'm not sure on their US distribution (whereas Ironman has a CA-based distuributor).

Original owner '01 XLS here (stock, save OME lift). ~205k on the clock & no worries. Regular coolant & ATF changes highly recommended. Have had most of the common maladies (cracked exhaust manifold, oil leaks from aged plug seals/cam o-rings, blown rear CVs), nothing gut-wrenching. I see...