The 10 second Explorer ST thread!

ZFGracing · Oct 30, 2022

I'm just here trying to to finish my second cup of coffee on a Sunday and David London is freaking hot lapping records for the Explorer ST. 3 10 second pass within 10 minutes, 2 1.59 60's and less than a .1 mph spread on the trap speed. Crazy!

Intake
Downpipes
Exhaust
Intercooler
Nostrum Stage 1 fuel system
Crp stage 5 turbos
Stock trans

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TMac · Oct 30, 2022

You forgot to mention the other mod: A ZFG racing tune!

2020FordRaptor · Oct 30, 2022

ZFGracing said:

I'm just here trying to to finish my second cup of coffee on a Sunday and David London is freaking hot lapping records for the Explorer ST. 3 10 second pass within 10 minutes, 2 1.59 60's and less than a .1 mph spread on the trap speed. Crazy!

Intake
Downpipes
Exhaust
Intercooler
Nostrum Stage 1 fuel system
Crp stage 5 turbos
Stock trans View attachment 14934

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Cheese. That's fast!

DeliciousCornbread · Oct 30, 2022

I just spent 45 minutes reading threads about the stock transmission chunking itself then I see this. lolwut

Nice (and consistent) runs.

ZFGracing · Oct 30, 2022

DeliciousCornbread said:

They can hold power when tuned correctly. But they can also have valve body failures on stock untuned explorers so idk, it is what it is.

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Cruising68 · Oct 30, 2022

Impressive! I'm pretty impressed with my ZFG tune as well.

DeliciousCornbread · Oct 30, 2022

ZFGracing said:

Yeah that seemed to be the conclusion I came to myself. I’m no stranger to janky transmissions, both my S550 mustangs have needed synchros done under warranty on their MT82. I’ve been driving manual for 20+ years and never had an issue until those. So it’s soured me a little.

Either way, not to derail the thread too much. Those times are pretty impressive with bolt ons and a turbo upgrade from such a heavy vehicle! Especially on stock trans.

twin001 · Oct 31, 2022

ZFG FTW!! Definitely worth the price and any wait times. I tried another tune, it was meh-ok, then went to ZFG because I have a plenty of corn near me...night and day difference, especially the transmission tuning.

There is a reason all the fastest Explorer STs run ZFG!

BillBeau · Oct 31, 2022

You guys realize the changes you'll need to make if you hit 9.99 or faster don't ya? You better look up the NHRA rules if you go to a track.

2020FordRaptor · Oct 31, 2022

BillBeau said:

Yeah changes like another pair of pants.

TMac · Oct 31, 2022

2020FordRaptor said:

And probably another 200hp.

Rugrat2553 · Oct 31, 2022

BillBeau said:

Didn't the rules change to 9 flat for street legal on DOT tires in March of this year? Or was that only for off the assembly line?

I Bleed Ford Blue · Oct 31, 2022

Rugrat2553 said:

Yes it did. It was for any street legal vehicle built 2014 or later can run a 9.00 and trap up to 150 mph without a roll bar. 2008-2013's are limited to 10.00 at 135. All factory installed safety equipment such as abs brakes, air bags etc needs to retained and working and the vehicle must have a valid license plate.

JAGio · Oct 31, 2022

Is that a forum member running at Cecil County Dragway?

DeliciousCornbread · Oct 31, 2022

JAGio said:

Certainly looks that way my fellow Marylander.

JAGio · Nov 1, 2022

DeliciousCornbread said:

I don't know - looks like David London shared his slips with ZFG. If he's running up at Cecil I'd be interested in watching. I'm over in Harford County.

BillBeau · Nov 1, 2022

The changes I was talking about are NHRA SFI-rated parts. Like a Cage. You'll need an explosion-proof bell housing, sfi rated flex plate, an upgraded torque converter, and a five-point harness not to mention a tranny blanket. Those are just a few things.

Oh, I almost forgot. You'll need an NHRA driver's license. You guys are lucky. It used to be you had to have some of those things at 10.99

Check the NHRA rule book to see exactly what you'll need.

UNBROKEN · Nov 1, 2022

BillBeau said:

Uhhh…no.
2014 and newer cars with all oem safety features in place and stock sheetmetal can go as quick as 9.0 @ 150 with nothing else needed but a license. You can add any aftermarket parts you want but it has the be licensed and insured with plates.
Page 18/19 of the 2022 NHRA rule amendment book.

BillBeau · Nov 2, 2022

UNBROKEN said:

Sorry, it's been a while since I had my NHRA license.

bluesnake01 · Nov 2, 2022

Thats amazing! And with the stock trans! So its a matter of having the right tune and a properly built tranny off the plant.

I take it this SUV is making about 650whp min?

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