Hi, new to USA, this forum and also just bought a SHO

[paokara777]

Hi, I just moved here from Australia, I love Aussie Fords, but since you guys don't have XR8's and Falcon Typhoons I had to look for an American born Ford.
To my delight I discovered the Taurus SHO!
I've owned it for 2 weeks and I love it!

I already want to start modding it, anyone tried the JMS boostmax chip? Thoughts?

nice to meet you all

[FoMoCoSHO]

Hi paokara, welcome to the forum and the USA!

Coming from the land of awesome Aussie Fords that is quite a compliment for the SHO.

I would stay away from the JMS boostfooler and get a proper tune on your new machine.

When you have a chance, please fill out your signature with pertinent details of your new ride and as always...

[sholxgt]

Welcome to EBPF and USA!

I don't recall anyone here trying the boostmax yet.  Most, including myself, are BIG fans of complete re-programs instead of the "tricking the ECU" type of mods.  You could be our test subject though

Jealous of some of the cool stuff you get in Australia!  Hope your keep enjoying the SHO.

[AJP turbo]

Please buy a tune from somebody, anybody...i dont care who...i even reccomend lms lol.....friends dont let friends buy jms boost max or pedal max

[paokara777]

I don't recall anyone here trying the boostmax yet.  Most, including myself, are BIG fans of complete re-programs instead of the "tricking the ECU" type of mods.  You could be our test subject though

Thanks for the welcome,
OK so my next question is - where the heck can i get this thing tuned?

I live near ST Louis if that helps

[paokara777]

When you have a chance, please fill out your signature with pertinent details of your new ride and as always...

Cheers mate, will do

[paokara777]

Jealous of some of the cool stuff you get in Australia!  Hope your keep enjoying the SHO.

yeah, aussies have long been spoiled with great Fords, unfortunately they are discontinuing the Falcon altogether after next year.
Sad day for Ford and for Australian cars.
it is the longest running nameplate in ford history (Falcon)

[sholxgt]

There are two tuning devices available...

1. My Cal - available from only Livernois Motorsports and uses only their tunes
2. SCT Flash -available from multiple vendors and can be used by a dyno shop to tune the vehicle or be tuned remotely via data logging and email.

Users have been very happy with all three options. New to me with this platform, but the dyno method is really not needed unless you go crazy with modifications.  I have two different remote tunes and both are amazing. One is better than the other. wink, wink

[paokara777]

There are two tuning devices available...

1. My Cal - available from only Livernois Motorsports and uses only their tunes
2. SCT Flash -available from multiple vendors and can be used by a dyno shop to tune the vehicle or be tuned remotely via data logging and email.

Users have been very happy with all three options. New to me with this platform, but the dyno method is really not needed unless you go crazy with modifications.  I have two different remote tunes and both are amazing. One is better than the other. wink, wink

The SCT tuners look pretty good! Are they easy to install? Is it something I could do myself?
The JMS boostmax appealed to me 'cause it looked really simple to install etc.

[AnotherGreenFusion]

Welcome to the US and the forum!


Lets see some pics.

SCT or LMS is less work to install than JMS IMO. No wiring required.

[paokara777]

OK Im sold!

Re: Pics haven't taken many yet because my custom plate hasn't arrived yet.

Here's what i have, tomorrow i'll take more since there seems to be a demand xD

[92BlackGT]

nice cars! welcome!

[bpd1151]

Please buy a tune from somebody, anybody...i dont care who...i even reccomend lms lol.....friends dont let friends buy jms boost max or pedal max

Completely agree with AJP here on this.....

Best bang for the buck with this platform, is literally a tune.

Stay away from that JMS Boost Max piece 'o junk. **cringe**.

You got one of the rarer birds so to speak, as it relates to the SHO's and that two-tone "umber" interior I believe it was called. Cool stuff.

Enjoy the SHO, she's a beast in hiding, and will treat you to many years of happiness,  along with plenty 'o miles of smiles and experiences.

Routine, preventive maintenance is key to this platform. Especially the PTU & Trans fluid swaps.

Enjoy. Lots of good peeps here.

P.S. I'm a scant 4hrs North of you, located in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, IL.

Need anything, lmk.

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[SHOdded]

Welcome to the Ecoboost community, paokara, glad Ford had a suitable offering for you here in the USA   Very nice rides, both, and definitely, keep the pics (and mods, and questions, and ...) flowing!

You can learn a bit more about your SHO here:
https://www.etis.ford.com

Definitely visit for service coupons/recall data etc.
http://owner.ford.com

[ZSHO]

Welcome aboard the E.B.P.F Mate and Definitely a tune is the biggest bang for your buck as BPD stated above and stick with a reputable Tuning co like info@livernoismotorsports.com.....Unleashed Tuning....Erick from LET....AJP-Turbo-Tune....and how many miles on her?  best of luck and thanks for joining.  Z