Recent content by TwizzleStix

You guys are out in left field looking for the ball. The 2018 Raptor did have a few annoying shifting issues, but nothing other than odd annoyance. Mine had an “extra-firm” 1-2 shift because I tuned it with MPT not long after purchase. The 2019 version trans firmware is much better and Cobb...

Well crap. I didn’t start at the beginning of the thread, so yeah, wtf happened. What wasted time commenting…

Once again screwed by incompetent monkeys at aftermarket oil service chains. They hire minimum wage morons at worst or green inexperienced kids at BEST that you pay to perform critical services to your vehicle. You get what you deserve for going there AT ALL. Maybe you will luck out and no...

The shock rebuild is a myth. The only reason they would need a rebuild is if you were running a lot of real high-speed off-road running. Not just some dirt roads or trail driving, but REAL desert-type off-road where the shocks would get a serious workout. Then it’s like changing the oil in your...

I didn’t say they were bad or slow. It’s pretty dang quick on stock turbos, but with every bolt-on other than turbos. I can bolt-on stock frame turbos ONLY and run just as quick. Oh, and I don’t have a “build”, just a 100% stock truck E50 tune only. I do have a stock-location intercooler which...

The ExST easily ran a 11.99@114 with all daily weight items. It will run quite a bit quicker with a bit of real prep in cooler weather. I make my runs as it sits, so it will run the number EVERY time, not just on “race day”.

The dragy numbers are almost identical to my 2021 Explorer ST with zero bolt-ons fully stock other than intercooler, tuned on E50. For my ton-heavier Raptor with zero bolt-ons fully stock other than intercooler, tuned on E50 runs 12.5 @ 108, so you’re definitely making a little more power than...

The key to a “correct” CC setup is extremely short hoses and an efficient baffle to separate the oil out of the air. Winter time or wide temp swings from very cold creates a lot of condensation making any oil in the CC into a milky slurry. My 2018 has 90k miles and the Ford Air/Oil Separator...

Good question. The easy answer is to run about 1/2qt more oil. The harder answer is an aftermarket oil pan. I just try to keep the oil just over full. You can look into the https://www.tunedbyzfgracing.com/ web site or ask Adam of @ZFG Racing for more advice. If you only do a serious launch...

The JMS is a basic voltage booster, so it has at least one transformer, several diodes, and likely a basic controller for the sensor used, if any. A solid ground connection is crucial for reliable operation as well. Check all the wiring and if it’s all good, maybe it has some warranty. Who...

No, FORScan doesn’t have any connection to the ECU/PCM. You need a tuner like Cobb, HPTuners, etc to make tuning changes. @GooseTuned can help you out with the Cobb setup.

I think the issue was that in the years past the Cobb OTS maps for some platforms included OBD code “blocking” and actual tuning changes that defeated or altered the parameters. We could make our own modifications, but they finally pulled all our consumer-based support. AFAIK there were none on...

Yeah I never said the tune “caused” anything. I didn’t suggest it either. I mentioned the issue was more pronounced or indeed “worse” with a tune. I didn’t explain the basics of the how the oil reacts to the physics of longitudinal acceleration. The problem is with the location of the oil...

When it says 0 miles you still have about 2 gallons in the tank. I’ve driven ~15 more miles and put over 36 gallons in mine. The “rated” spec capacity and actual capacity are not the same. Even my ‘21 ExplorerST rated at 20.2 gallons, actually will hold 21.5 when actually filled to capacity...

The sump of the oil pan is at the rear as it should be, but the pickup tube inlet is at the front of that sump area such that the (tuned especially) hard launch from stopped or even low first gear speed, it can uncover the pickup for some small amount of time to allow a gulp of air that WILL...