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  1. ARC

    SCT X4 tuner / tune results !!

    I hit a 12.20 with thier e50 tune without the intercooler installed, however that was in optimum temps around 45-50 degrees.
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    SCT X4 tuner / tune results !!

    who did your tune. I'm with 5 star on a E50 canned tune but am thinking of going with Gearhead E30 custom tune instead. Any thoughts on this? I'm here always looking for opinions.
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    Love the new 2.5" Thermal R&D catback <3

    Also they have a nice burble to them. I am on an E50 tune so some say that changes the sound a bit.
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    Love the new 2.5" Thermal R&D catback <3

    I had an MBRP exhaust setup it sounded good, but the quality of the Thermal is far better! It's a Well put together kit. I would say get the flex pies as well. Plus, if you ever do the downpipes the kit fits right in as they are both the same diameter.
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    DAILY TUNE

    Hello everyone, Probably should have asked this question some time ago, but can you run a tune on a daily driver everyday? I had my ST tuned for the past 15k miles on an E50 5-STAR tune. I drive on it daily and so far at 23k no issues. Here in Illinois, E85 is easy to find and cheap. (Just paid...
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    SCT X4 tuner / tune results !!

    I would say it's all subject to what you have going on. In my case with an E50 tune and the mods running a 12 flat maybe 11.85 1/4 mile it would be my opinion, "Is it worth 1000 dollars to run three tenths of a second better?" All in the owner. To me not really as I already have my setup. I'm...
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    SCT X4 tuner / tune results !!

    I'm running E50 tune now, and before the intercooler install I ran a 12.20. So after when I can run it I'm hoping for 11.80 or so. With that said to me its not worth spending another 1k to gain 2 tenths.... However I will have to wait to see what it runs.
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    SCT X4 tuner / tune results !!

    I have been looking around to try someone else but none of them have an E50 tune, or so I've seen...
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    SCT X4 tuner / tune results !!

    I can understand your position on this issue. I have gotten some gruff comments because I use an SCT tuner with an E50 tune from 5 star. I'm sure it would be quicker with say a tune from ZFG but is it really worth spending 750 plus dollars in addition to the tuner I already paid for?? So far...
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    2wd ST

    Hello, Just curious, anyone on here have a 2wd ST? Just wondering if there is any difference in performance and or handling?
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    Active Grill Shutters

    I thought about that but wasn't sure. Still new to the turbo game. Not like my old fox body 5.0 's that's for sure.
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    Active Grill Shutters

    Yes, checked yesterday and the motor is still plugged in. I have a SCT tuner attached that I use for additional gauges such as boost etc. so it is easy for me to clear codes. I just want to make certain that the codes aren't pulling power as my boost levels seem to be 1 to 2 lbs lower now. It...
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    Tuning shop in Northern Illinois

    I'm here in Oak Lawn in the south suburbs. Speed Inc isn't around the corner for me but once I used them ai really liked thier service. They were suggested to me by another member on the forum here. While they specialize in gm mostly, I like thier service. I had a hard time finding a place to go...
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    CV DOWNPIPES INSTALL

    ANYONE on here have any good videos on the downpipe install? Looks difficult as all Hell to get in there! Any help much appreciated.
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    Tuning shop in Northern Illinois

    Hello, I used Speed Inc for my springs, sway bar, intake and exhaust. Great people. They are in Schaumburg. Ask for Tony
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    Active Grill Shutters

    So im not crazy....it can actually pull power then. I mean I was expecting it to run even better with the new intercooler, but seems slower. Thanks.
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    Anyone have 5 star 93 dragy pulls?

    If I can remember correctly, I was around a 12.8-12.9 with the 93 tune, then I went to the E50 tune and pull consistent 12.2 - 12.3. I have the AFE intake, exhaust, spare and jack removed. I have had good luck with 5 star even though people on here don't care for them. I ordered the 5 star tune...
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    Active Grill Shutters

    Recently I had to have bodywork done to fix a cracked front bumper fascia. While the front end was off, I also had the CV fabrication intercooler installed. I asked the tech to remove the shutters, and as a result I am now getting a code every time I start the car. The code comes back as being...
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    Best Explorer ST 2022 exhaust just bought today

    Excellent setup. I have been running mine for the past 10k and no problems. I just ordered the CV fab downpipes and cant wait to see how it opens it up.
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    Check your plugs

    Oh yeah, I heard the passenger side was a nightmare to work on. I've been getting my use out of the factory ones. Been running an E50 tune and so far no issues with stock plugs.


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