Gathering information for a Tune

[ClearwaterSHO]

I pulled the trigger. I went with Unleashed. Ordered some new plugs, 3BAR, and the Tuner/Tune today. Should have it early next week, or late this week. I can't wait!! Is there a write up on how to change the Spark Plugs? I have read that some of them can be an issue. Also, which plug should I check for oil? All of them, or is there one in particular where it likes to leak? Thank you in advance!


Never mind, I was already told which cylinder to look out for, disregard that part of the post. Thanks.

[FoMoCoSHO]

I might go with Torrie since he is here in FL. Support my state type of thing. When you install the Unleashed tune from the start, is there a difference, or is it something that slowly builds over time? I've never had a car tuned, so I am not sure what to expect really. IS there a drastic difference between when you first loaded the tune vs say 12 Data Log adjustments?

Yes and no. small adjustments from revision to revision but taken as a whole from 1st to last yes, if that makes sense.

[BiGMaC]

I pulled the trigger. I went with Unleashed. Ordered some new plugs, 3BAR, and the Tuner/Tune today. Should have it early next week, or late this week. I can't wait!! Is there a write up on how to change the Spark Plugs? I have read that some of them can be an issue. Also, which plug should I check for oil? All of them, or is there one in particular where it likes to leak? Thank you in advance!


Never mind, I was already told which cylinder to look out for, disregard that part of the post. Thanks.

Hope they told you the #6 hole for the oil... And that the torque on the plugs is minimal... Measured in single digit inch-pounds... I always have to look it up... But you don't want you ruin your heads. Use the gap Torrie recommends for best performance and elimination of spark blow out.

[ClearwaterSHO]

I pulled the trigger. I went with Unleashed. Ordered some new plugs, 3BAR, and the Tuner/Tune today. Should have it early next week, or late this week. I can't wait!! Is there a write up on how to change the Spark Plugs? I have read that some of them can be an issue. Also, which plug should I check for oil? All of them, or is there one in particular where it likes to leak? Thank you in advance!


Never mind, I was already told which cylinder to look out for, disregard that part of the post. Thanks.

Hope they told you the #6 hole for the oil... And that the torque on the plugs is minimal... Measured in single digit inch-pounds... I always have to look it up... But you don't want you ruin your heads. Use the gap Torrie recommends for best performance and elimination of spark blow out.

Ty sir! I have the Factory Service Manual, so I will be following that. I figured would be at least a few lbs of torque. Just a few inches huh, wow, is that like barely passed finger tight?

[SHOdded]

Actually it is 133 or so inch-lbs which comes out to about 11 ft-lbs.  Basically, snug + 1/8-1/4 turn further should do it.  Tighten, but do not force, is the motto here.  As for the HOWTO:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1980.0.html

The #3 is the PITA of all the 6 to deal with, that's the rear bank, driverside spark plug.  You may have to disconnect some hoses to get room to R&R properly.  Examine the boots on all of them to make sure they are not torn or covered in oil or have carbon tracks, etc etc etc.  Might want to buy extra boots from Amazon or the dealer JIC.  Keeping a hemostat or a really longnosed pliers handy is a plus in case the boot comes apart and gets stuck on the spark plug.  Blow out the wells with compressed air prior to removing plugs so dirt does not enter the cylinders.  All the normal precautions.

[ZSHO]

I think its 11lbs of torque for the plugs,definitely #3 sparkn plug is somewhat a pain to change,you can try to maneuver the intake charge pipe out of the way in order to gain access to the COP,also found using a 3/4 swivel to work wonders and a heavy duty magnet,best of luck with the tune & install.  Z

[ClearwaterSHO]

Thank you everyone for the responses. After I get her tuned, I will take pics of the car. Just realized I have never posted pics. I guess if you have seen one 13 Black SHO, you've seen them all lol. Outside of 20% tint all the way around, not much has been done as far as visual mods. LOVE THE Car though, as do my co-workers lol. Everyone wants to take the SHO to lunch. Most hope they are the only ones in teh car, so we do some quick pulls.