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  1. toms89

    What recommened grade of gas to fill up your expedition?

    I fill up with the highest octane possible but mine is running boost. :) The higher the octane the more aggressive I can get with the tune.
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas! :)
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    Transmission Reliability for 2000 Expy

    4R100 is a beefy tranny. As long as it is maintained you should have no issues. But if you plan to double the torque of the motor or better and drag race it you may. :P I broke the 2nd gear sprag in mine about a year after my modifications and drag racing it. :think: I had it rebuilt with...
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    Anyone ever try???

    Interesting idea. I would just worry about flushing out all the aluminum shavings when drilling. Could easily be done when the timing cover is off for future inspections and you could better identify where to put it. There is a crank sensor and cam sensor that can be removed for...
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    Supercharger options by generation?

    Centi blowers are similar to turbos as it is best to size it to the application. Well all type of blowers really.. You may make more power under the curve running an S trim vs a J trim for example at only 8 psi boost. They each have different efficiency maps or range where they perform best...
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    Insurance Company Dis! (Humor)

    LOL @ sport wagon
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    Supercharger options by generation?

    The lighting setup is a lot more complicated than just bolting on a blower. There is a lot of supporting hardware necessary to complete the install as well as needing a custom tune. It is also designed for the PI headed 2v 5.4.
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    Supercharger options by generation?

    Here in MD they just plugged into the OBD port with my 2000 expy. Custom tune and all the pcm tells their reader that there is no issues and it passed fine. :) I am running cats and have the rear O2's turned on. It would pass a sniffer test as well. They never open the hood... after all...
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    How comfortable is your Expedition?

    When mine is 100% I share the same thoughts. :) Even when its not I still love to drive it. But as far as comfort.... I used to think it was very comfortable ride but my 2010 Taurus Sho is significantly more smooth and quiet. But my Expy is 10 years older so....... Can't beat the...
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    Is this engine noise normal?

    Difficult for me to hear with the wind noise but you may want to research cam phaser issue(s) with the 3v 5.4.
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    Question for everyone

    If you pay attention you will notice many new vehicles coming with a GDI badge on different makes of vehicles. (Gasoline direct injected) The ecoboost is GDI though ford does not use the GDI badging. Ford also recommends against using any chemical cleaners through the intake because the...
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    Question for everyone

    Port fuel injection has minimal build up on the intake valves because the fuel washes it off since its injected just ahead of intake valve. The ecoboost has direct injection (the injector is located inside the cylinder vs the intake port). This has a great advantage of being able to control...
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    Toms 89 - 1/4 Mile Expedition

    Welcome to the forum. Most of the build can be found here: http://www.expeditionforum.com/f44/another-blown-expy-coming-soon-11485/ More videos can be found here: http://www.expeditionforum.com/f57/expy-lightning-videos-15213/
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    Dohc swap mark viii budget build!!!

    My cost actually shot well over 5K. But I am not suggesting you follow my build. Suggesting you research compatibility of parts. Parts that are used in the expedition chassis such as the navigator dohc 5.4 are guaranteed to bolt in. Then the lightning supercharger assembly can be modded to...
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    Dohc swap mark viii budget build!!!

    Wow.. I hate to say this but I think you are going about this all wrong. Purchasing parts, even if at low cost, in hopes of making them work together. This can involve a lot of fabrication just to make it work making it impractical and likely with less than desired results. The 5.4 dohc...
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    2015 Road Test

    I have seen reports both ways. Of course all the press go towards those not doing well. Seen many claim great mileage with the 3.5 and many have not. The issue may be that the 3.5 makes much more power / torque down low so simply keeping it at low rpm is no guarantee the mileage is going to be...
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    Best tires pressure for long trip high way drive

    I personally run a bit higher than the recommended pressure as marked on the door (for the street). Less rolling resistance , potential better fuel economy, less heat in the tires. The downside would be comfort and possible accelerated wear in the center of the tire. Though I have monitored...
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    2015 Road Test

    Lot of speculating and could have / should have going on.
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    2015 Road Test

    You would find the hp increase is insignificant compared to the torque curve the twin turbo puts out. The hp numbers them self really do not paint an accurate picture of what to expect.
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    2015 Road Test

    For the die hard V8 fan nothing else obviously will do. Even if it is faster, more powerful, and gets better mileage. Just the thought of 2 less cylinders / less displacement sounds too anemic so it must be less powerful. I am a hot rodder at heart. I had a supercharged stang, now a roots...
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    Another Paint Code Question

    :biggrin:
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    Another Paint Code Question

    Honest I did read your post. lol.... but it did not register. Wife would tell me I am "geezing". Glad you and the dealer could figure it out.
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    Another Paint Code Question

    Automobile Touch Up Paint - Factory Matched Paints - Express Paint Is it True Blue Pri Metallic?? I only see one color listed with L2 Interior trim is FE.
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    Shift Flare

    Technical Service Bulletins | Ford Trucks
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    Love the 1st Gen looks but want that Ecoboost

    I am betting it can be done if you could find a F150 ecoboost donor vehicle. Sure there would be many obstacles and possible custom fabrication to overcome.

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