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What have you done to your Ecoboosted vehicle today?

Started by EcoPowerParts, January 14, 2013, 08:56:36 AM

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PokerMunkee

Love those FX4s! 

Why do all of the trucks still have the ugly metal antenna on the front fender?  Most cars have it integrated into the windows or shark fins on the roofs.  Just annoys me!
2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

ford4thot

Quote from: PokerMunkee on June 25, 2014, 12:03:50 PM
Love those FX4s! 

Why do all of the trucks still have the ugly metal antenna on the front fender?  Most cars have it integrated into the windows or shark fins on the roofs.  Just annoys me!
haha I don't know.. old school thinking I guess? I had put a short one on my previous truck, I might eventually on this one too.
and thanks!

SHOdded

Quote from: ford4thot on June 25, 2014, 10:50:34 AM
I did wash the truck yesterday and dressed the tires and trim....you can't tell?? 😯
It does look all shiny, down to the wheel & tire, just want you to a) keep it clean and b) post more pics!  LOL
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ford4thot

Quote from: SHOdded on June 25, 2014, 12:55:28 PM
Quote from: ford4thot on June 25, 2014, 10:50:34 AM
I did wash the truck yesterday and dressed the tires and trim....you can't tell?? 😯
It does look all shiny, down to the wheel & tire, just want you to a) keep it clean and b) post more pics!  LOL
haha ok 👍 I do keep the truck pretty clean. it started out as a $45k truck (I didn't pay that lol) so it definitely deserves it
I put some silly decals over the boost badges recently. ...They were free so why not


SHOdded

Looks like a combo of the Hulk and the Beast ;)  Nice ...
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ford4thot

Quote from: SHOdded on June 25, 2014, 04:17:08 PM
Looks like a combo of the Hulk and the Beast ;)  Nice ...
Haha thanks. I know it's kinda silly but I like them.

panther427

took some photos and bought corel paintshop X6 to try to make some killer photos.
2013 SHO

ford4thot

Quote from: panther427 on June 25, 2014, 04:27:49 PM
took some photos and bought corel paintshop X6 to try to make some killer photos.
Killed it....lovely

SHOdded

Quote from: panther427 on June 25, 2014, 04:27:49 PM
took some photos and bought corel paintshop X6 to try to make some killer photos.
Watch out for Barney, he don't like no go-fast folks blowin' past him :D
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ford4thot

Quote from: SHOdded on June 25, 2014, 05:07:52 PM
Quote from: panther427 on June 25, 2014, 04:27:49 PM
took some photos and bought corel paintshop X6 to try to make some killer photos.
Watch out for Barney, he don't like no go-fast folks blowin' past him :D
Nip it. Nip it in the bud

SHODYOU

Quote from: Brucelinc on June 25, 2014, 08:44:16 AM
Quote from: SHODYOU on June 23, 2014, 10:14:17 PM
I loaded up my new LMS 4X tune last Friday night...
Wow is my reaction. Obviously stronger than my old 3bar 4+ tune.  Esp from a dig

Even with 255 Hankooks on, it searches for traction on the 1-2 shift and actually wheelhops some.

Weird thing is the BOVs now sound different, from a short whoosh to now a 13y/o girl sneezing lol.
Still sounds the same at part throttle blowoff, but with any real boost it sneezes.
Wonder why... cause it does it even at boost levels of the old tune.

Your observations are just like mine regarding the 4X/3 bar.  The BOV does make a "whonk" or "wheek" sound - even when not vented to atmosphere.  I was a little concerned about the WOT 1-2 shift at first but after driving mine for about 500 miles, the wheel hop is reduced.  It still breaks the tires loose on that shift but it seems to have smoothed out some.

yea, itll do that with time as the adaptive learning does its thing... even my 4+ tune tried to wheelhop just a tick when i first loaded it, the 4X tune def makes that worse, but its has already smoothed out a good bit in the miles since. I just poop back and forth to work usually so im not aggressive.
2011 SHO - Tux Blk/blk int, 402B, acc, nav, multicontour, 20s. LMS 4X MyCal, 3bar MAP, K&N Typhoon, 170* t-stat, SP534's @ 30, Stainless Works catless DPs, Corsa catback, H&R sports, 5/16 front-7/16 rear spacer, 255/35 Hankook V12s, Lamin-X/PlastiDip

2004 Mustang GT - Comp Orange, Boss block/3.80 stroker 327", Foxlake TFS', Hellion turbo, blah blah

panther427

Quote from: ford4thot on June 25, 2014, 04:33:20 PM
Quote from: panther427 on June 25, 2014, 04:27:49 PM
took some photos and bought corel paintshop X6 to try to make some killer photos.
Killed it....lovely


Thanks guys i got alot more to do... Your pick up is lookin good with some new rubber. I was always curious how those tires performed.
2013 SHO

ford4thot

Quote from: panther427 on June 25, 2014, 08:30:54 PM
Quote from: ford4thot on June 25, 2014, 04:33:20 PM
Quote from: panther427 on June 25, 2014, 04:27:49 PM
took some photos and bought corel paintshop X6 to try to make some killer photos.
Killed it....lovely


Thanks guys i got alot more to do... Your pick up is lookin good with some new rubber. I was always curious how those tires performed.
Thanks! At $600 for 33s on 20s it didn't even hurt. Not my first choice but too good of a deal to pass up at the moment. Some road noise but barely, these trucks are super quiet. AC, wind noise cover it up easily. Less than 50 miles on them but happy so far.

Also today I took off running boards, and the "diaper" underneath. It's there (not metal) to protect tall grass from hot exhaust, and cut down on exhaust/turbo noise.....cant have that!



panther427

2013 SHO

ford4thot

Quote from: panther427 on June 25, 2014, 10:10:46 PM
must have as much turbo noise as possible
Of course!!

Also ordered some caps to do a VTA set up. Only a few dollars so I'm going to see if I like the sound

Not the best video but the second blow off is the most audible...not my video

Ecoboost BOV VTA sounds: http://youtu.be/tPq4krlB_-A