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General Ecoboost Discussions => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: ATJ8 on August 15, 2019, 12:53:19 PM

Title: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on August 15, 2019, 12:53:19 PM
Hey Guys,

Long time lurker, first time poster. Bought my 15 SHO non PP last October at 56k. Currently she has 65K and loving it. So far I got an intake, gearhead tune, 3bar and lowering springs ordered.

Been searching for an answer. But i couldnt find one. Whats the difference between H&R springs on the SHO and MKS? MKS have a better drop. Thanks!
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: bpd1151 on August 15, 2019, 01:01:13 PM
Welcome aboard there fellow Illinoisan!

Whereabouts in this craptastic State of ours are you from?

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Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on August 15, 2019, 02:08:58 PM
LOL very true about this craptastic state. Appreciate the warm welcome sir. I'm in Elmhurst. How about yourself? Are there alot of people from IL?
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: SHOdded on August 15, 2019, 03:01:45 PM
Welcome to EBPF, great start to modding!  Do post pics of your SHO :D
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: bpd1151 on August 15, 2019, 03:04:29 PM
Recently moved to a bigger home, on 1 acre, near border(s) of Manhattan / New Lenox.

I wouldn't necessarily say "a lot" in the true sense, but a "fair" amount of members call this State home.

Welcome aboard. Need anything, LMK.

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Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: GhostlyGrenade on August 15, 2019, 03:04:53 PM
Welcome! Lots of good information here and helpful people. I have 46k on my 15 non PP, so not too far behind you on miles.

Do you have the auto octane tune or e30?
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on August 15, 2019, 03:28:14 PM
Quote from: bpd1151 on August 15, 2019, 03:04:29 PM
Recently moved to a bigger home, on 1 acre, near border(s) of Manhattan / New Lenox.

I wouldn't necessarily say "a lot" in the true sense, but a "fair" amount of members call this State home.

Welcome aboard. Need anything, LMK.

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I've followed your build. Pretty impressive! Do you know any local meets?
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on August 15, 2019, 03:30:53 PM
Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on August 15, 2019, 03:04:53 PM
Welcome! Lots of good information here and helpful people. I have 46k on my 15 non PP, so not too far behind you on miles.

Do you have the auto octane tune or e30?
Have the Auto octane tune. I've read and been told you can add 2 gallons of corn while filling up. Been doing that. Maybe its the butt dyno but it seems like it pulls better.
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on August 15, 2019, 03:53:33 PM
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Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: bpd1151 on August 15, 2019, 04:24:33 PM


Quote from: ATJ8 on August 15, 2019, 03:28:14 PMI've followed your build.

Pretty impressive!

Do you know any local meets?

Thanks for having followed. Although bit of an unfortunate set back this year.

However I'm resigned to making it an even better build this next time around, so keep staying subscribed as I plan on recapturing BOTH the speed AND the power records for the GEN4 platform once again.


As far as meets, hell yea, there's a crap ton of them each weekend. Lot of local cruise night's too, usually on Wednesday's and Thursday's.

I've been out of the loop though since April as that was the last time I piloted my beast before it's untimely demise no thanks to a certain vendor.

Oh well. Shoot me a PM and we'll exchange #'s if you'd like.

------Mike K.


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Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: GhostlyGrenade on August 15, 2019, 04:34:22 PM
The e30 tune makes a big difference. I originally planned on switching back and forth depending on how far I traveled, but I ended up planning routes that had e85 stations and also carried a 5gallon can of e85 in the trunk a few times.
These cars are addictive to drive once they are tuned. I look forward to mine every single time.

I highly recommend it if you have e85 nearby.
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: SM105K on August 15, 2019, 04:56:36 PM
Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on August 15, 2019, 04:34:22 PM
The e30 tune makes a big difference. I originally planned on switching back and forth depending on how far I traveled, but I ended up planning routes that had e85 stations and also carried a 5gallon can of e85 in the trunk a few times.
These cars are addictive to drive once they are tuned. I look forward to mine every single time.

I highly recommend it if you have e85 nearby.

I concur 100%.  I plan my route around E85 stations.
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: 76fomoco on August 15, 2019, 05:19:36 PM
Welcome to the madness! The E30 tune is a good bang for the buck!
What wheels are on the Blue SHO?
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: 802SHO on August 16, 2019, 05:37:18 AM
Welcome aboard and glad you decided to join!  I used to watch from the shadows as well.  Good looking SHO and nice mods list thus far!  Another corn user.  I wish my state had corn
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on August 16, 2019, 10:03:19 AM
Quote from: 76fomoco on August 15, 2019, 05:19:36 PM
Welcome to the madness! The E30 tune is a good bang for the buck!
What wheels are on the Blue SHO?

The wheels for the blue sho is STR 607
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: Blackhawk on August 16, 2019, 11:00:17 AM
I'm in Mount Prospect but recently moved from a 2011 SHO to a 2017 MKZ with the 3.0t
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: PDSHO on August 26, 2019, 11:17:25 AM
Welcome from Nebraska.

Greg
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: Quinid on August 29, 2019, 11:34:18 PM
Hey welcome from the Champaign-Urbana area.
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on September 04, 2020, 12:06:57 PM
Guess I could update this thread. Did some mods to her. SW Downpipes, msd coils, jtl cc, H&R springs and AD mounts. Took her on a 2500 mile road trip and she did well. Didnt hiccup once. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123870835@N05/shares/R7wkvD)

Anyone know why i cant upload pics?
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: Blackhawk on September 04, 2020, 04:33:19 PM
FYI, there is an ecoboost meet up at Great Lakes Dragway WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 AT 5 PM – 10 PM


https://www.facebook.com/events/719559085461885/
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on September 18, 2020, 09:14:09 AM
Guess i can post some pics.
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: StealBlueSho on September 18, 2020, 10:12:41 AM
I like shiny new parts!!! Nice ride!
Title: Re: New Member From Illinois -15 SHO
Post by: ATJ8 on September 18, 2020, 10:14:52 AM
Thanks! Its getting there. Next step is intercooler, hpfp and meth. I want to make at least 450whp. Hopefully that'll get me there.
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