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Started by Kansas66, November 24, 2014, 01:50:05 PM

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Kansas66

November 24, 2014, 01:50:05 PM
I just recently bought a 2011 Taurus SHO. As a ford technician I knew how much fun the cars are and I knew I had to buy one. As soon as I get some maintenance items taken care of I plan on modding the car. any suggestions of the first mod?

Wilson

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November 24, 2014, 01:54:13 PM
Pics or it didn't happen! :D

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure most are going to recommend getting it tuned first. Definitely the most bang for the buck with these vehicles.
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

shotime99

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November 24, 2014, 02:00:16 PM
yep!! TUNE!! My car is fully stock other than the tune.. and it is hard to beat!
2014 Taurus SHO w/PP and H & R spring kit

SHOnUup

#3
November 24, 2014, 02:29:08 PM
First thing with the "4.1" model is to replace spark plugs and probably check the PTU fluid.

Bang for the buck mod is definitely a tune. Go 3bar right off the bat I'd say.


Rich

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.

SHOdded

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November 24, 2014, 02:34:03 PM Last Edit: November 24, 2014, 02:36:17 PM by SHOdded
Here's a good starter topic:
http://ecoboostperformance.com/index.php/topic,808
http://ecoboostperformance.com/index.php/topic,1239

The more info you give us about your goals, the better we can help define how to get there :)  Enjoy!
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!

IHeartGroceries

#5
November 24, 2014, 04:10:46 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 24, 2014, 02:29:08 PM
...and probably check the PTU fluid.

Lol! You should check out his other thread.

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SHOnUup

#6
November 24, 2014, 04:15:51 PM
Quote from: IHeartGroceries on November 24, 2014, 04:10:46 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 24, 2014, 02:29:08 PM
...and probably check the PTU fluid.

Lol! You should check out his other thread.

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Ha...oops

Didn't notice it was same person...

???^-^

Rich

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.

IHeartGroceries

#7
November 24, 2014, 04:17:46 PM
Just busting your chops. :) Sadly, that's a sound piece of advice to everybody who first strolls in here it seems.

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SHOnUup

#8
November 24, 2014, 04:20:23 PM
No worries.

I did find my PTU fluid I took out. Time to send it out, hopefully before Thursday.

Rich

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.

IHeartGroceries

#9
November 24, 2014, 05:09:58 PM
^Looking forward to that! Thanks for it.

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Kansas66

#10
November 24, 2014, 08:08:38 PM
Quote from: Wilson on November 24, 2014, 01:54:13 PM
Pics or it didn't happen! :D

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure most are going to recommend getting it tuned first. Definitely the most bang for the buck with these vehicles.

I will post pics as soon as I get a chance to get the car washed lol. Its been too cold lately to wash it.

I actually just checked my spark plugs tonight and they look like they have been replaced. Any suggestions on where to go for a tune?

SHOnUup

#11
November 24, 2014, 08:18:08 PM
There are 2 strongly supported tuners here for the ecoboost platform.

Livernois Motorsports

Unleashed (Torrie)

Can't go wrong with either.

Livernois is more of a plug n play with a variety of tunes to choose from.

Unleashed also has plug n play tunes but datalogging is suggested to fine tune these for "your" car.

Rich

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.
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