What have you done to your Ecoboosted vehicle today?

bpd1151 · March 19, 2019, 07:43:41 PM

Circle D fab'd a torque converter few years back, and it didn't help.

Owner who had it in his SHO, was .6 SLOWER in the 1/4 & only gained back .3 upon revised dyno tune.

So I myself am not hopeful with the developments on that front.

Although every lil bit helps.

Suffice to say, an ENTIRE trans upgrade will be key to both new record times, as well as any expectation of longevity.

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StealBlueSho · March 19, 2019, 07:46:17 PM

Quote from: bpd1151 on March 19, 2019, 07:43:41 PM
Circle D fab'd a torque converter few years back, and it didn't help.

Owner who had it in his SHO, was .6 SLOWER in the 1/4 & only gained back .3 upon revised dyno tune.

So I myself am not hopeful with the developments on that front.

Although every lil bit helps.

Suffice to say, an ENTIRE trans upgrade will be key to both new record times, as well as any expectation of longevity.

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Matt said the reason for that was the TC was too heavy... his are gonna be billet so it won't have that problem... we will see...

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bpd1151 · March 19, 2019, 07:48:14 PM

Quote from: StealBlueSHO on March 19, 2019, 07:46:17 PMMatt said the reason for that was the TC was too heavy... his are gonna be billet so it won't have that problem... we will see...

Cool!!!!

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shoNoff · March 19, 2019, 08:16:51 PM

billet converter would be mucho dinero for a daily.

J-Will · March 21, 2019, 07:58:28 AM

I traded the SHO at the end of December for a 2018 Yukon XL Denali. The end of year sales were nuts.

The reason is still confusing- with a growing family the SHO was no longer practical... A large sedan isn't the right fit for 2 child seats and the occasional dog crate. It took me a while to wrap my head around that. Getting an infant under the door, but over the car seat took more manoeuvering than I could perform without bumping a head.

For reference- they gave me $15,500 for a 2014 SHO (non pp) with driver assist package and 50,210 miles. The SHO is already off their website, presumably sold, I'll try to get the details in a few months when I'm there for the Yukon first maintenance visit.

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SHOdded · March 21, 2019, 08:28:08 AM

Old companions, new companions

Sorry to see the SHO go, good luck with the Denali. Does it have the newest transmission (9 sp?) in it? A friend had recently rented the Suburban version and reported constant micropulsing. Otherwise a positive review

StealBlueSho · March 21, 2019, 10:11:15 AM

My pile of stock parts is starting to get a bit large... HPFP, Intake, intake piping, couple 2bar maps, exhaust, intercooler, fuel lines, pcv lines. springs etc etc... Gonna need to re-org my garage and basement storage...

SHOdded · March 21, 2019, 10:14:46 AM

There's a SnapOn toolbox with your name on it, LOL.

bpd1151 · March 21, 2019, 10:15:43 AM

Quote from: StealBlueSHO on March 21, 2019, 10:11:15 AM
My pile of stock parts is starting to get a bit large... HPFP, Intake, intake piping, couple 2bar maps, exhaust, intercooler, fuel lines, pcv lines. springs etc etc... Gonna need to re-org my garage and basement storage...

Must be a Michael thing.....

I was in the same boat for quite a while myself.

Good luck with all your impending installs.

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StealBlueSho · March 21, 2019, 10:16:41 AM

Quote from: bpd1151 on March 21, 2019, 10:15:43 AM
Quote from: StealBlueSHO on March 21, 2019, 10:11:15 AM
My pile of stock parts is starting to get a bit large... HPFP, Intake, intake piping, couple 2bar maps, exhaust, intercooler, fuel lines, pcv lines. springs etc etc... Gonna need to re-org my garage and basement storage...
Must be a Michael thing.....

I was in the same boat for quite a while myself.

Good luck with all your impending installs.

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Ha! I appreciate it, and you as well! Did you end up selling, storing, or dumping all the parts?

Quote from: SHOdded on March 21, 2019, 10:14:46 AM
There's a SnapOn toolbox with your name on it, LOL.

To rich for my blood! Old school craftsman set (before they were made in china) that I still have from when I was 16. Best Christmas present my father EVER gave me. Supplemented through the years with various pieces.

bpd1151 · March 21, 2019, 10:22:49 AM

Mine were all being stored, as I completed purchases when funds permitted.

The invitation/inclusion into the "Ford Select" program for this year's 2019 National's prompted me to get cracking on installing all of it.

My list was nearly as long as yours, and I've been adding to it with the purchase of a new radiator, rad hoses, powder coating and painting various parts etc. as the installs have been occurring.

Seems no better time to perform ancillary work, and replace OEM equipment that is now several years old. While all performing fine mind you, easier now to do while the car's all torn apart.

The added safety net will provide a sense of assurance that my SHO will continue running flawlessly for several more years yet to come.

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StealBlueSho · March 21, 2019, 10:25:47 AM

Quote from: bpd1151 on March 21, 2019, 10:22:49 AM
Mine were all being stored, as I completed purchases when funds permitted.

The invitation/inclusion into the "Ford Select" program for this year's 2019 National's prompted me to get cracking on installing all of it.

My list was nearly as long as yours, and I've been adding to it with the purchase of a new radiator, rad hoses, powder coating and painting various parts etc. as the installs have been occurring.

Seems no better time to perform ancillary work, and replace OEM equipv that is now several years old. While all performing fine mind you, easier now to do while the car's all torn apart.

The added safety net will provide a sense of assurance that my SHO will continue running flawlessly for several more years yet to come.

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It has been awhile since LMS built those current tune file yes? Will be interesting what the numbers look like after it gets done on the rollers. Do you have that scheduled yet? Best luck!

AJP turbo · March 22, 2019, 07:37:16 PM

Took the snow tires and wheels off and put the stockers back on and cleaned up the brake calipers and put in new yellowstuff pads. The Bluestuff I had in there were really aggressive and worked well but the dust was so bad and I bet they were only going to last 10k miles so I'll try the yellow

J-Will · March 22, 2019, 08:03:36 PM

Quote from: SHOdded on March 21, 2019, 08:28:08 AM
Old companions, new companions Sorry to see the SHO go, good luck with the Denali. Does it have the newest transmission (9 sp?) in it? A friend had recently rented the Suburban version and reported constant micropulsing. Otherwise a positive review

It does have the new 10 speed; same one in the ZL1. She's quick for as large as she is, the 6.2 puts out.

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SHOdded · March 22, 2019, 08:13:13 PM

Quote from: AJP turbo on March 22, 2019, 07:37:16 PM
Took the snow tires and wheels off and put the stockers back on and cleaned up the brake calipers and put in new yellowstuff pads. The Bluestuff I had in there were really aggressive and worked well but the dust was so bad and I bet they were only going to last 10k miles so I'll try the yellow

See if EBC has Orangestuff/SUV pads for your fusion, tho very likely, Yellow might be good enough. The Orange came out after the Yellow.

Or go CarboTech (I assume they are still around).