What have you done to your Ecoboosted vehicle today?

[Usmcsho]

35f 40r no spacer

How wide are those rims?  I ask because my 8.5's are 38 and are tucked in further than yours.

22x9f 22x10r with 295 rear

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[jonnoriega]

I got this in today.  Having it installed tomorrow at Car1Auto in Hoffman Estates, IL.
EXPLORER SPORT LEVEL 2 PERFORMANCE PACK
- TUNER
- WINDSTORM COLD AIR INTAKE
- EVEN-FLO 160 DEGREE HIGH PERFORMANCE THERMOSTAT
- THUNDERSTORM DOWNPIPES
+ 3 BAR MAP SENSOR

According to mzimnicki@livernoismotorsports.com, I should get an extra 85 HP and 100 TQ to the wheels.  I wish I had the where with all to work on cars as I could have save a ton of money by now and done some more wonderful things to my EcoBoost Explorer but the guys at Car1Auto are the best and most honest.  I've been bringing my cars to them for 8 years now.

[drudis]

Took photos of the Livernois Corsa exhaust:

[SHOdded]

SHINY parts FTW!

[jonnoriega]

UPDATE:

Replaced K&N CAI with Windstorm CAI.  It's a much bigger filter than the K&N.  Also, Thunderstorm dowpipe has been installed and the Even-Flo Thermostat.  Now I'm just waiting for Livernois to get back to me with my tuner program.  As soon as I get that, I will of course input it into my Explorer and then replace the map sensor with a 3 Bar Map one that I got from Livernois as well.

As for the Explorer now, there's not much difference in the noise when you start up the engine as I left the stock mufflers.  What I do notice is that when I step on the gas pedal there is ZERO lag and the car is much more responsive now when I punch it on the highway.  I can only imagine how much more it's going to jump when the tune is installed. 

I'll keep you all posted. 

[SHOdded]

 

[ZSHO]

UPDATE:

Replaced K&N CAI with Windstorm CAI.  It's a much bigger filter than the K&N.  Also, Thunderstorm dowpipe has been installed and the Even-Flo Thermostat.  Now I'm just waiting for Livernois to get back to me with my tuner program.  As soon as I get that, I will of course input it into my Explorer and then replace the map sensor with a 3 Bar Map one that I got from Livernois as well.

As for the Explorer now, there's not much difference in the noise when you start up the engine as I left the stock mufflers.  What I do notice is that when I step on the gas pedal there is ZERO lag and the car is much more responsive now when I punch it on the highway.  I can only imagine how much more it's going to jump when the tune is installed. 

I'll keep you all posted.

@jonnoriega cant wait for your initial thoughts on the Tune and all followed by the Perma-grin factor once you upload your new Tune's. 
BTW expect your new Tunes later in the day.IIRC. Z 

[jonnoriega]

UPDATE:

Replaced K&N CAI with Windstorm CAI.  It's a much bigger filter than the K&N.  Also, Thunderstorm dowpipe has been installed and the Even-Flo Thermostat.  Now I'm just waiting for Livernois to get back to me with my tuner program.  As soon as I get that, I will of course input it into my Explorer and then replace the map sensor with a 3 Bar Map one that I got from Livernois as well.

As for the Explorer now, there's not much difference in the noise when you start up the engine as I left the stock mufflers.  What I do notice is that when I step on the gas pedal there is ZERO lag and the car is much more responsive now when I punch it on the highway.  I can only imagine how much more it's going to jump when the tune is installed. 

I'll keep you all posted.

@jonnoriega cant wait for your initial thoughts on the Tune and all followed by the Perma-grin factor once you upload your new Tune's. 
BTW expect your new Tunes later in the day.IIRC. Z 

@zsho - I can't wait either, my friend.  I emailed Livernois yesterday afternoon and have already been bugging them a couple of times about the tune.  They're really cool about it as I know I'm being obnoxious about it. 

My mechanic said the engine light would go on last night and it did but I drove around a bit this morning again and the noise from the muffler sounds just like stock.  I wanted to be sure as it was later in the afternoon when I drove my car around yesterday.  Again, there is a notable difference in the pull when i "punch" it. 

I'm going to head back to the garage so they can scan my engine and turn off the engine light warning but it may happen again until I install the tune.  I just hope that Livernois gets back to me with my tune so I can finally see the real difference.  I should have waited for the tune first to get the down-pipe and thermostat installed.

I have to head into Chicago for a few hours soon.  I guess I'll be practicing the old adage of "patience is a virtue"  LOL - I will keep you all posted with my take!  Here's the photo's of the Windstorm CAI and Install of my down-pipe.

[irondoor19]

Finally Got the Motor Out of the 2011, WHAT a PITA,
on a SHO, u have to drop the Subframe, to Get it Split,
Yea does not look Pretty but it is out....

[StealBlueSho]

UPDATE:

Replaced K&N CAI with Windstorm CAI.  It's a much bigger filter than the K&N.  Also, Thunderstorm dowpipe has been installed and the Even-Flo Thermostat.  Now I'm just waiting for Livernois to get back to me with my tuner program.  As soon as I get that, I will of course input it into my Explorer and then replace the map sensor with a 3 Bar Map one that I got from Livernois as well.

As for the Explorer now, there's not much difference in the noise when you start up the engine as I left the stock mufflers.  What I do notice is that when I step on the gas pedal there is ZERO lag and the car is much more responsive now when I punch it on the highway.  I can only imagine how much more it's going to jump when the tune is installed. 

I'll keep you all posted.

@jonnoriega cant wait for your initial thoughts on the Tune and all followed by the Perma-grin factor once you upload your new Tune's. 
BTW expect your new Tunes later in the day.IIRC. Z 

@zsho - I can't wait either, my friend.  I emailed Livernois yesterday afternoon and have already been bugging them a couple of times about the tune.  They're really cool about it as I know I'm being obnoxious about it. 

My mechanic said the engine light would go on last night and it did but I drove around a bit this morning again and the noise from the muffler sounds just like stock.  I wanted to be sure as it was later in the afternoon when I drove my car around yesterday.  Again, there is a notable difference in the pull when i "punch" it. 

I'm going to head back to the garage so they can scan my engine and turn off the engine light warning but it may happen again until I install the tune.  I just hope that Livernois gets back to me with my tune so I can finally see the real difference.  I should have waited for the tune first to get the down-pipe and thermostat installed.

I have to head into Chicago for a few hours soon.  I guess I'll be practicing the old adage of "patience is a virtue"  LOL - I will keep you all posted with my take!  Here's the photo's of the Windstorm CAI and Install of my down-pipe.

Looks good!!!!!!

I wouldn't worry about the code... it doesn't affect the car, just a notification.

You can clear the code with the mycalibrator too..

[jonnoriega]

UPDATE:

Replaced K&N CAI with Windstorm CAI.  It's a much bigger filter than the K&N.  Also, Thunderstorm dowpipe has been installed and the Even-Flo Thermostat.  Now I'm just waiting for Livernois to get back to me with my tuner program.  As soon as I get that, I will of course input it into my Explorer and then replace the map sensor with a 3 Bar Map one that I got from Livernois as well.

As for the Explorer now, there's not much difference in the noise when you start up the engine as I left the stock mufflers.  What I do notice is that when I step on the gas pedal there is ZERO lag and the car is much more responsive now when I punch it on the highway.  I can only imagine how much more it's going to jump when the tune is installed. 

I'll keep you all posted.

@jonnoriega cant wait for your initial thoughts on the Tune and all followed by the Perma-grin factor once you upload your new Tune's. 
BTW expect your new Tunes later in the day.IIRC. Z 

@zsho - I can't wait either, my friend.  I emailed Livernois yesterday afternoon and have already been bugging them a couple of times about the tune.  They're really cool about it as I know I'm being obnoxious about it. 

My mechanic said the engine light would go on last night and it did but I drove around a bit this morning again and the noise from the muffler sounds just like stock.  I wanted to be sure as it was later in the afternoon when I drove my car around yesterday.  Again, there is a notable difference in the pull when i "punch" it. 

I'm going to head back to the garage so they can scan my engine and turn off the engine light warning but it may happen again until I install the tune.  I just hope that Livernois gets back to me with my tune so I can finally see the real difference.  I should have waited for the tune first to get the down-pipe and thermostat installed.

I have to head into Chicago for a few hours soon.  I guess I'll be practicing the old adage of "patience is a virtue"  LOL - I will keep you all posted with my take!  Here's the photo's of the Windstorm CAI and Install of my down-pipe.

Looks good!!!!!!

I wouldn't worry about the code... it doesn't affect the car, just a notification.

You can clear the code with the mycalibrator too..

Thanks, man!  I did not know that. Really appreciate the feedback.


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[AJP turbo]

It should be noted that intakes and exhaust parts do NOT alter the commanded boost or commanded torque, driver requested torque...infact if these parts increase the efficiency of the motor you may even see less boost  after the parts.....turbo lag is non existent on these motors anyway.

The placebo effect is very strong when one spends large monies on hard parts and butt dynos are among the worst devices in terms of accuracy

[jonnoriega]

It should be noted that intakes and exhaust parts do NOT alter the commanded boost or commanded torque, driver requested torque...infact if these parts increase the efficiency of the motor you may even see less boost  after the parts.....turbo lag is non existent on these motors anyway.

The placebo effect is very strong when one spends large monies on hard parts and butt dynos are among the worst devices in terms of accuracy

Thanks for the information.  That "placebo effect" is working great because I do notice a difference. I'm in sales and drive for a living (8 states).  I've had my Explorer for a year and maybe it's because I've spent some money that the ride is "notable".  I just hope that the Livernois tune that I'm about to install works because if it's only a "placebo effect", then I guess I wasted about a thousand dollars

[AJP turbo]

The livernois tune will NOT be a placebo effect they will change boost and torque and spark targets

[jonnoriega]

The livernois tune will NOT be a placebo effect they will change boost and torque and spark targets

Nice!!!  That's why I love the forums. You learn something new everyday. I'm uploading the software as we speak and going to "tune" my car up soon!

I've also got a 3 Bar Map Sensor. That should help the performance out quite a bit right?  Sorry for the dumb questions. The only thing I'm good for is filling up the gas tank and washer fluid in my car. LOL


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