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Started by Bklynite, February 01, 2017, 02:05:41 PM

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Bklynite

February 01, 2017, 02:05:41 PM
Ok,  which is the better vehicle
2011 Sho or 2013 Flex eco
I currently have the 11 but there is a Flex for sale near me thinking about trading, what do you guys say.
2011 SHO - Catless 2.5 Downpipes, GH Intercooler, K&N air filter, JLT Cath Can, H&R Coil Springs

derfdog15

#1
February 01, 2017, 02:11:25 PM
They have the same powerplant and same transmission AFAIK. Flex has more room for storage, but also weights a bit more. Overall the mods are pretty much identical in potential, and I think you would be happy with either.

I know for the SHO 10-12 and 13+ have some slight differences, but IDK if the same is true of the Flex.

Any major reason you are thinking of switching? I say the biggest factor would be your comfort level driving, your intended use for the vehicle, and maintenance records.
2015 Tuxedo Black SHO PP -(SAE corrected): 369.4/451.4 - Gone to the automotive graveyard but not forgotten

2016 F150 FX4 Sport - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost - Stock for now

2003 Redfire V6 Mustang - Building to be an 11 second car

djxfactor

#2
February 01, 2017, 02:25:08 PM
Not for nothin' but I freaking love my Flex...  ;D

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7378.msg112441.html#new



In all seriousness though, I have three kids and am a weekend DJ so I have lots of stuff to haul on a very regular basis. I also haul my other sports cars around with it, and pull along my 4x8 trailer quite often as well.  I then proceed to take it to car meets and it gets drooled over, and then run it at the drag strip on the weekends and shock the hell out of everyone that sees it run.  I am literally quite obsessed with it from all standpoints.  The styling isn't for everyone though, nor is the size, so that needs to be a factor in your decision making process.  The SHO is equally as sexy and damn sure just as quick (and quicker thanks to weight) so deciding between the two needs to come down to personal preference and needs.

2014 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost - Full Amsoil Synthetic Fluids swap in engine and driveline, SCT X4 Tuner w/ multiple tunes for 93 + Meth, Dash-mount Tablet running Torque Pro Gauges w/ BT Wireless OBD Adapter, 170 T-stat, 3-Bar MAP sensor, Denso 1step Colder Spark Plugs, OBX Catless Downpipes, Magnaflow Downpipe-back 2.5" exhaust system, Magnaflow 2.5" X-Pipe, MDesign Carbon Direct Cold Air Intake (Latest Gen), UPR 3-way Catch Can System, Devil's Own Stage-2 3-Bar Methanol Injection System with custom Tank/Pump mount, EcoPowerParts Black powder-coated Charge Pipe kit, TIAL Q Race BOV in Ruby Red color-match, Power Stop Z23 Brake upgrade on all 4 corners with Drilled/Slotted Zinc Rotors and Carbon Fiber-infused Ceramic Pads with color-matched Ruby Red calipers, Moog upgraded Sway Bar Endlinks, lowered on Megan Racing EZ Street coilovers, SPC Rear Camber kit, Verde Axis V99 Bronze 20x9 wheels wrapped in 275/40 Nexens, Custom forged 4 1/2" spiked one-piece steel lugs, Kicker CompRT 12" Sub in custom spare tire-well box, Polk Audio Carbon C500.1 mono sub amp, All-Fit Front Lip Spoiler, 3D Carbon Rear Wing, Ruby Red vinyl wrapped interior trim, LED-lit "FLEX" Door Sills, Full LED Interior bulb swap, Red LED Accent lighting throughout, SpiderMax 3D Kagu black laser fit floor mats for all 3 rows, LED Puddle Light swap, Tinted LED Tails, Windows Tinted all around.

Bklynite

#3
February 01, 2017, 02:30:06 PM
Yeah i like the abilities of dropping the rear seats, it's newer and less miles on the Flex, i kinda like the look, PTU drain plug in the 13+ correct?
I plan on getting a tune in the future.
2011 SHO - Catless 2.5 Downpipes, GH Intercooler, K&N air filter, JLT Cath Can, H&R Coil Springs

djxfactor

#4
February 01, 2017, 02:54:28 PM
Quote from: Bklynite on February 01, 2017, 02:30:06 PM
Yeah i like the abilities of dropping the rear seats, it's newer and less miles on the Flex, i kinda like the look, PTU drain plug in the 13+ correct?
I plan on getting a tune in the future.

Yes, the 13+ EB Flex does have the drain plug.  Makes the PTU Fluid change relatively painless.
2014 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost - Full Amsoil Synthetic Fluids swap in engine and driveline, SCT X4 Tuner w/ multiple tunes for 93 + Meth, Dash-mount Tablet running Torque Pro Gauges w/ BT Wireless OBD Adapter, 170 T-stat, 3-Bar MAP sensor, Denso 1step Colder Spark Plugs, OBX Catless Downpipes, Magnaflow Downpipe-back 2.5" exhaust system, Magnaflow 2.5" X-Pipe, MDesign Carbon Direct Cold Air Intake (Latest Gen), UPR 3-way Catch Can System, Devil's Own Stage-2 3-Bar Methanol Injection System with custom Tank/Pump mount, EcoPowerParts Black powder-coated Charge Pipe kit, TIAL Q Race BOV in Ruby Red color-match, Power Stop Z23 Brake upgrade on all 4 corners with Drilled/Slotted Zinc Rotors and Carbon Fiber-infused Ceramic Pads with color-matched Ruby Red calipers, Moog upgraded Sway Bar Endlinks, lowered on Megan Racing EZ Street coilovers, SPC Rear Camber kit, Verde Axis V99 Bronze 20x9 wheels wrapped in 275/40 Nexens, Custom forged 4 1/2" spiked one-piece steel lugs, Kicker CompRT 12" Sub in custom spare tire-well box, Polk Audio Carbon C500.1 mono sub amp, All-Fit Front Lip Spoiler, 3D Carbon Rear Wing, Ruby Red vinyl wrapped interior trim, LED-lit "FLEX" Door Sills, Full LED Interior bulb swap, Red LED Accent lighting throughout, SpiderMax 3D Kagu black laser fit floor mats for all 3 rows, LED Puddle Light swap, Tinted LED Tails, Windows Tinted all around.

MiWiAu

#5
February 01, 2017, 03:57:03 PM
Explorer! :)


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2013 XSport

Blackhawk

#6
February 01, 2017, 05:59:07 PM
If it is 2011 SHO vs 2013 Flex I would go flex for the updated dash and PTU. 

svt54

#7
February 02, 2017, 06:15:59 PM
I love my Flexes. Yes I have two. They are basically the same car. The 13 is gonna have the better brakes too.
2010 Flex Ecoboost - Tuned by Torrie / 3 bar MAP / NGK plugs / EPP hard pipes w/ Tial BOV / Megan Coilovers
2015 Flex non EB - the wife's

66 Galaxie

#8
February 03, 2017, 08:00:57 AM
IIRC they "upgraded" the timing chain set up in 2012 so that would be a plus for the '13
'14 Flex Tuxedo Black ecoboost

fstaslp

#9
February 04, 2017, 09:46:40 PM


I love the utility of my flex. 
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