I have done a good bit of reading but am still not completely sure I understand what all is needed when installing a chip on an Ex. Looking at the edge tuner or bully dog. My question is are both of those chips integrated in the tuner? I cant seem to find the answer to this.
View 6 Replies03 EX, currently lifted 4" on 35's (34.8) with 3:73 non LS. Eventually I'll be going up a few more inches and going with some 37's. The plan first off was to do the lift, wheels and tires and do gears later on, mainly because I only drive about 150 miles a month. However since I don't have the limited slip and there is always a possibility of winter ice storms and 12" of snow on top of it I don't want to have 4wd with only 2 wheels spinning.
Looking at 4:88's and a trutrac. Question is do I need to pick up a tuner to adjust the shift points? I'm not worried about the speedo yet, can use the GPS for that. If I need a tuner I'll be going with 5 star.
I'll be going with this kit: D50 & 10.5" 4.88 Gears + Master Bearing Kits truetrac: Gonna do some shopping around for a better price. Also told about a valutrac which I'm still doing some research on.
10.25" & 10.5" Detroit True-Trac Differential Also new diff covers front and rear. Looking at an investment of around $2k installed and wondering if the additional $500 for a tuner is necessary right now.
I have a 2003 Ford Excursion with the 6.0 diesel. Just driving the truck today and it was putting out black smoke. What could be causing it? No tuner on my truck, just a 4 inch straight pipe and a k&n air intake (bullet proofed, but thats not for performance) ....
2003 ford excursion 6.9, black smoke, why? - YouTube ....
I am installing a two channel amplifier and a dc to ac power inverter and was wanting some suggestions on the location. I was thinking of maybe the center console but was concerned about papers and what not I keep in there from preventing the items from staying cool.
View 14 RepliesI just got my Bosch fuel pump from Riff Faff and will be installing it this weekend.
I want to add a Pre and Post filters to the pump and had a couple of questions
1) the threaded end that's under pressure what is that connection.. I would like it hard connected to a filter and then the stock line connected to the out put of the filter.
2) for Pre Filter its a push Lock connection... Should I keep it or look for something that works better under Vacuum?
Installing seat heaters? Looking to see if any problems were encountered along the way during the install. Seems straight forward enough and there's a you tube video.
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I am in the process of installing this gauge and I am having a heck of a time finding the right power points at the fuse box. The gauge requires both a switched 12v power supply and a constant 12v power supply. I am going to use one of the power outlets as the switched supply but cannot determine a constant supply without running wire all the way to the battery. Wiring and electrical stuff is just not my forte!
View 5 RepliesI just had a heck of a day. I was using my weed whacker to clean up my front yard before the city got on my case- we got a bunch of rain so the desert is oddly very green. Anyway, I was working on the other side of my yard when I hear a sickening, loud pop sound. I turn off the trimmer and go to look at the Ex, thinking a rock somehow hit the door panel pretty hard. No damage. Weird, I think.
As I'm turning around, my eyes glance up to see... my driver's side rear door window in a million pieces being held together by the tint. Holy. Dang. My trimmer kicked up a rock which flew a good 25-30 feet and shattered my door glass.
So, I am planning on ordering a replacement glass online. I's it a very difficult job? I have done window glass before, but just in old trucks and cars- 1960 Falcon, 1969 F100, 1970 F500, 1976 Jaguar XJ-12. Never did a new truck.
I came out of work to see a fair amount of fluid on the ground under my excursion (2000 limited 7.3l 4x4). So I checked my fluids and found the coolant low and all the other fluids were good,. I had some in the excursion (not sure why I had it but it was there ). Filled it as much as I could started the truck and there it was a pretty big leak from my water pump. I was able to get one (new one lifetime warranty from an auto parts place, Ford was closed) so now on my day off instead of relaxing I will be installing a water pump. I guess it was about time. I figured since I was there I might as well flush the system. How many gallons of coolant this will take to refill the whole system?
View 7 RepliesI'm trying to upgrade my speakers. I got the ones in the front and rear doors installed. I hoping there is a way I can access the speakers without having to completely remove all of the rear panels.
View 8 RepliesI am going to install an aftermarket gauge on my Excursion. Just would like to know the best place to install the probe. Hopefully it isn't that hard.
View 14 RepliesWhat chips can I add for better fuel performance when pulling my 5ver ?
View 7 RepliesPurchased a key from ebay like the ones pictured. Long story short, after much struggle I've gotten it programmed to manually start the truck and to lock/unlock with the buttons. I have yet to program the remote start button. The information that I've found so far says to locate the remote start system override button to begin programming it to start the truck.
I installed the Ford remote start unit myself along with the VSS (vehicle security module). I have remote start working via a cell phone app. The vehicle security appears to be working as it should. There is no override or any other buttons on the RMST unit. Only an LED indicator light. The ebay vendor's listing states that the key can be self-programmed. So far they've been unresponsive to my questions. Am I overlooking something? Is there another way besides paying my dealer again to hook it up to their IDS to program this key?
I need to tap a bigger hole and put in an insert for the spark plug. I can see that the piston is far enough down so that it won't get harmed from the process. But if I don't get the intake and exhaust valves shut, and then use compressed air to blow out what chips I can, and then I start the engine for a few seconds to blow out anything else (with the coil unplugged of course) will a few remaining chips, along with some that may have gotten blown into the intake, be a big problem? It's an aluminum head, so I can't see the chips doing much damage before they go out the exhaust or end up in the oil filter. But I am just guessing. I don't have the tool to test when all the valves are shut. Also, is it possible that a valve might be in the way and get damaged from the tap?
View 11 RepliesI have an 03 F250 with the seatbelts that are integrated into the seats and they dont retract. I have tried to remove them to see if I could fix them some how but all I could do is remove the plastic cover that is just above the left shoulder of the driver seat. How to remove the entire mechanism?
View 14 RepliesI just bought a new 2010 F150 and it came with the factory remote start with the separate key fob. Can I get one of the integrated key fobs and program it to my truck/starter? Also if that is possible where can I get one?
View 11 RepliesI hit the trailer tow mirror on a column parking in my parking garage downtown...
The Orange Reflector on the integrated turn signal is cracked. The black housing has a little crack too, but is so minor I could just leave it.
I don't trust the parts man at the stealership...
Are the orange reflector and the black mirror housing all 1 piece? How to remove that outer housing to replace it?
I'm getting ready to install the SCT X4 tuner on my ford F250 6.0 diesel should I pull any fuses before connecting the tuner
View 5 RepliesJust wondering what are the different ways people are going about fixing the chips in the lenses? Mine are getting pretty bad and I was looking into fixing it myself.
Well took peoples advice for what worked and did up the headlights today. I think I didn't do enough sanding so I might do them again in the near future. They look better though I think. I took a few pics as I went for others to see and here they are
What they looked like when I started
The car
After sanding with the 600 grit
after sanding with 2000 grit
and end result
You might not be able to see the change very well but you can in person. A little more sanding next time and I think I will be good. Now time for a few
So I've noticed a few times now that my Prius horn honks about 5 times consecutively At random times while its parked and nobody inside. All the doors and trunk and hood are fully closed and the vehicle is locked when parked. I'm baffled as of what could be causing this. I've only owned my Prius for 2 months so I'm very clueless when it comes to it. What might be wrong?
View 1 RepliesLooking for if it would be okay to tune my 6.0 with the SCT SF3 tuner with the stock exhaust, I measured it and the stock exhaust is 3 and 5/8 inches...
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