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Howdy! New Flex owner here...

Started by ScaldedApe, August 28, 2014, 07:17:04 PM

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ScaldedApe

Hey everyone, my name is Jon and my family is the proud new owners of a 2013 Ford Flex Limited EB. This is my first EB, although I had driven a friend's EB F150 several times. We've only had it a few days but we're already in love. I was just telling my wife how much I missed my Mustang, but after driving this thing...I think I found my fix! My wife named it "White Lightning" after the first ride, so I think that's what we're going with. The biggest thing I'm having to get over is the MPG change. We had a 2013 Jetta TDI that consistently got 38-44 MPG. Those days are long gone. Oh well, a few appearance and performance mods and I think we'll be set.

Can't wait to be a part of the EBPF community!
'13 Flex Limited EB AWD - "White Lightning"

'96 F150 XLT Ext. O/R 4wd 5.8l - "Red Rocket"

ZSHO

#1
WELCOME ABOARD THE ECOPOWER FORUM PARTNER,SWEET RIDE ,GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME,you mentioned mods,speak with 4DRHTRD he is a vendor here and will give you all the info you need.


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

SwampRat

Quote from: ScaldedApe on August 28, 2014, 07:17:04 PM


Can't wait to be a part of the EBPF community!

You already are !!  Welcome to EBPF !!!
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

glock-coma

2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

Wilson

Welcome to EBPF, the best forum on the web. GREAT looking Flex you've got there. If you think its 'white lightning' now, you ain't seen nothing yet. Wait until you get a tune on that puppy.
2013 SHO (non-PP) Ruby Red Tintcoat
Leading Edge Tuning 93 Tune | 3 Bar MAP | 170* Thermostat | Airaid Intake | PPE 2.5" Downpipes | Snow Stage 2 Meth Kit | H&R Lowering Springs | 22" Falken RT-7M wheels | 265/35/22 Falken Ziex TZ05 tires


ScaldedApe

Do they have variable tunes that you can load on the fly? Need an eco tune for road trips and a performance tune for Friday night cruises.  :)
'13 Flex Limited EB AWD - "White Lightning"

'96 F150 XLT Ext. O/R 4wd 5.8l - "Red Rocket"

SHOdded

#6
Welcome to the community, Jon, nice looking Flex!  4DR evolved quite a few performance mods for the EB platform based on his Flex, so I am sure we can get you running the dash in a flash :)

Just ask the tuner you go with.  They can provide you an appropriate tune for each circumstance.  Once you get familiar with the tuning device, shouldn't take you but 5 minutes to switch tunes.  If you decide to have a 3-bar MAP tune put on, keep the 2-bar MAP handy in the Flex just in case you have to revert to stock.
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!

Josephm

12' Flex EB
Unleashed X4
3rd Cat delete

Josephm

I have a 3-Bar and a multiple tunes that you can flash on the go. Unleashed Tuning helped me with mine
12' Flex EB
Unleashed X4
3rd Cat delete

SHOnUup

Welcome to the neighborhood Jon. Nice looking Flex you have, White Lightning sounds like a great name. Good luck with the mods and be sure to keep us posted.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.