I've posted a few times already but failed to create an intro, so here it is;
I have a 2014 Explorer Sport with all my current mods being from LMS which you can see in my signature.
I am pretty new to the car scene. I changed oil at a quick lube place right out of high school and that's about all I ever learned about vehicles beyond the basics.
After leaving the military (6 years, 4 Army 2 Air Force) I decided I needed a hobby on the side while I wasn't busy doing online schooling and spending time with my wife and kids. I really enjoy it so far, but it sure is expensive. Now that I have experienced a little ecoboost in my pants, I just want to push my X more and more (but still keep it safe, I cant afford to go buy a new one)
I'm one of only a few x sports in my area so far, although I believe I am the only X with performance mods. I joined up with some local car scene facebook group and go to meets on occasion, its fun meeting new people, although most of the time I have no idea what they are talking about, and im easily 10-15 years older than 3/4 of them, that and I actually have a nice car haha. I look forward to learning from all of you and I hope one day I will make some valued contributions myself
Welcome!
Have you taken your XSport to the track? Would love to see what kind of numbers you get with your extensive mods!
Quote from: PokerMunkee on September 23, 2014, 12:20:13 AM
Welcome!
Have you taken your XSport to the track? Would love to see what kind of numbers you get with your extensive mods!
I haven't yet. There is a chance I may go the beginning of next month, that or more towards the end of the month. Unfortunately around here we only have 1 drag track and its mostly used for actual drag car races but on occasion they open it up to other vehicles. If/when I go it will be my very first time ever, I could use some advice.
Welcome to EBPF, glad to have you and your X here :) What software do you plan on running with your OBDII reader?
Welcome again to the FORUM,but your a jr member already and good luck with the ride,and THANK YOU FOR SERVING YOUR COUNTRY,WE SALUTE YOU. :soldiers:
Welcome, if/when you go to the track let us know and you'll have many tips flowing in to help you. Good luck with the ride and keep us posted.
Steve put up some tips (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1239) a while ago, very comprehensive & useful. Check 'em out.
Welcome, thanks for joining!
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Quote from: SHOdded on September 23, 2014, 04:56:00 AM
Welcome to EBPF, glad to have you and your X here :) What software do you plan on running with your OBDII reader?
Right now I am running DashCommand
My wife is getting an android so Ill probably get Torque as well once her phone gets here (next week I think).
I really don't have much knowledge with what parameters I should be looking at, like what's the most important things to watch on our EBs ect. I am really, really, a cherry to all of this. I lurked in another forum for a year (I had a limited explorer) then after seeing enough feedback and discussion from others after I got my sport I got the mods. Hopefully I will be able to purchase the 3 bar soon, like next week or end of week so I can get it on before the track
Quote from: SHOdded on September 23, 2014, 08:31:16 AM
Steve put up some tips (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1239) a while ago, very comprehensive & useful. Check 'em out.
Thank you for the link, reading it now :)
I monitor knock (main reason I got the torque setup), boost, IAT temps, cac temp, trans temp, misfire events, coolant temps
Purchased my 3-bar map a little while ago for backup,couldnt resist at 47.79 from Rock Auto,the best price so far,make sure to get a revised tune from LMS before installing the 3-bar map.