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I think a few did check them out and didn't like them as much as the SHO. The Fusion Sport is quite heavy for such a smaller vehicle, and the EcoBoost 2.7L V6 isn't delivering as much grunt. I think it pretty much evened out as the stock SHO when I last checked the specs. The 2.7 when fully...

I'm not sure if they tweaked the AWD system, but 2010-2012 SHO's are different from 2013-up. The front brakes are revised on 2013-up because they'd overheat very easily on 2010-2012. I will say my 2014's front brakes tend to overheat after about 3-4 hard stops from about 110 mph. Looking at my...

Corey: Yep! Still have it! The big snow storm we got after the Super Bowl about 2 years ago (Where Ferndale declared a state of emergency) was a good test for my RS-As. The SHO plowed through that stuff without any issues (literally - lots of snow packed behind the grille). Yes, stopping and...

Having driven my 2000 Crown Vic for about 14 years before switching to my 2014 SHO, I think I can provide some useful info. With just a tune my SHO is running 12.6 in the 1/4 mile. I think the Trilogy Marauders were in that range. The SHO can be driven in like 12 inches of snow with the factory...

For those that have the K&N cold air intake kit for their Marauders, would you be able to take rudimentary measurements on the edge trim used on the heatshield? Like, how thick the whole seal is from the top of the squishy bulb to the bottom edge of the grip area, and maybe the estimated...

How do you set up a histogram for just LTFT+STFT vs MAF AD Counts? LiveLink Gen II insists I set up my columns, but for tuning the MAF this is not needed. I am able to do this in HP Tuners VCM Scanner very easily.

Would I need to set up a new configuration in LiveLink Gen II, because I wouldn't be able to interface with the ECU without a X3 or TSX.

I like how SCT finally added the histogram feature to LiveLink, but Gen II requires an X-Cal 3 or newer hardware. For those with X-Cal 2's, we have to stick with Live Link 6 which doesn't have the histogram. That said, I just looked at the tutorial and HP Tuner's VCM Scanner histogram is a bit...

If they can squeeze 375 hp out of a GM 2.0L DOHC I4 (direct injected) you can bet that the Ford 3.5L V6 can pump out more than 365 hp with some work. The idea of Twin Force or EcoBoost is nothing new. Ford's competitors have already used it in the past and in fact Mazda does it with the Ford...

Thanks for all of the input. It seems like the K&N FIPK is the best route to pursue, but I can't buy the heat shield separately. If I bought the entire FIPK, I'd be spending over $150 on just the inlet tube and heatshield, and I can't even use the inlet tube.

How well does the JLT shield block off the residual engine heat compared to the K&N? I am trying to piece together a kit for my 00 Vic which currently has a Marauder airbox and MAF (so I would just need everything upstream of the MAF).

What are some really good CAI kits for a N/A Marauder? How does the JLT stack up against the K&N FIPK? Has anyone experienced a boost/drop in MPG with the CAI kit?

I keep OD on all the time with the 4R70W. I reprogrammed the shift schedule so that it locks the OD as soon as it goes into OD. A locked converter feels a lot like a manual transmission with the clutch fully engaged. I started locking out OD to keep it in 3rd to accelerate on the highway because...

I haven't checked up or read up on the latest developments in mods for the 98-up Panthers and was wondering if there were any projector HIDs still available. I recall ADTR having some Projector HIDs for the Vics but at $1000+ and I don't see it on their site.

Rabbit poop isn't a hazard. Rabbits re-ingest their poop because it contains enzymes/bacteria they need to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract.

With a $50k-$60k sticker price, the final post-ADM price is going to be in the six figure area!!

80W-90 and 85W-140 are usually non-synthetic. 75W-90 and 75W-140 are usually synthetic. Ford used to specify 80W-90 for the 8.8" rear-ends, but have started to recommend 75W-140 across the board. Motorcraft 75W-140 is extremely overpriced at $16+ per quart (synthetic) but it is used as the...

Before you park your car, run the VENT for awhile. I usually switch to VENT only about 1-2 miles from my destination. You could also leave it in the FLOOR setting when parking your car so that air can at least flow through the ducts. The reason for the moldy smell is the moisture in the vents...

Most if not all of the new Fords don't appear to come with the keyless entry keypads nowadays. You're supposed to use your keyfob for everything. In some cars like the S197 GT, the trunk popper is only on the keyfob (there's no dash mounted trunk opener anymore).

I'd recommend upgrading the Marauder. The Charger R/T in stock form will run low to mid 14s. If you can bypass the torque limiters on the R/T and swap in some REAL gears instead of the 2.82s, it will fly. The Charger SRT-8 will run 13s in stock form. If Daimler had worked more closely with...