Ecoboost Performance Forum

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I created a FB page to relate with this forum in case people want to chat there as well/instead.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecoboostperformance/

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Hey there,
Since I have been many many times at the drag with both my 2010 and now a few times with my 2013, I figured I could share a bit of info based on my experience.
I have been asked a few times in private messages for tricks to improve drag results, so here are the factors that I can think of that will influence at a different level your time and speed when running the quarter mile.

1) Low D/A

2) Tailwind

3) Good 60':
a) warm tires (doing zi...

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Originally posted by ShoBoat

This mod has taken me quite some time to complete, I sourced the LED bulbs locally and the color was always off. They all had quite a bit of blue in the bulbs. Some almost to the point of being purple?? So I mucked around with this for a few weeks. I even changed the HID's to 6000K just to get it to match. No dice as the LED lower markers are about a 5000K color. Just my 2 cents if you want to match your OEM 4300K HID and t...

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I just converted my factory BoV to FTA on my Flex today.
What does this do for you?
Nothing but making a PFFFFT noise when you lift the throttle under boost.
Is there any downsides to this?
No, the car is speed desnsity so releasing the air from the turbos to atmosphere when the blow off valves open does not negatively impact the tune, factory or modified.

BTW, I couldn't find 1" vacuum "nipples" to block off the factory tubing so I went to Home Depot and search...

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Here is my write up on "how-to" remove the front bumper clip from your 2010+ Taurus / SHO.


First, compile the following items / tools:

Floor jack and stands (unless you have access to a lift)
Lug wrench (to aid in removing the front tires)
Philips Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver (x2)
Pair of pliers
Socket set (you will only be using an 8mm & 10mm socket)


The following items below albeit not "necessary" cer...