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  1. smgilles

    TurboSmart EM BOV

    Maybe this a better version. I just installed my 3rd Turbosmart BOV on my aftermarket IC today due to a malfunctioning BOV. The first one basically fused the plunger due to MN/WI elements after 18 months, the 2nd gave me the P0035 OBD Code 3 days ago, so I just installed the 3rd. I am pretty...
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    Built Motor

    #1: The XDI HPFP had a cracked housing seal and I am still not sure what happened as I sent it back to XDI and they bench tested it and stated it was a one off. (Goosetuned contacted them for me and helped getting a new one at no charge). #2: I switched back to the OEM HFPF for cam phaser...
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    Built Motor

    I have been down the same rabbit hole as yourself. I am currently running e85 only in the warm months via @GooseTuned. If you already have the CAI and upgraded intercooler you can purchase the XDI HPFP from Winfield and takes ~60 minutes to install the first time. I have had to change my high...
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    Shock rebuild

    It’s because Ford dealership don’t/doesn’t service them. You will have to send them to Fox or have it done via 3rd party vendor. If the shock is defective then a Ford dealership will replace the entire unit, otherwise they are like brakes/rotors, etc., and are serviced accordingly. Have you...
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    650 miles - CV busted - normal driving all on road.

    My brand new 2017 ended up with cracked transmission housing case after the roll-pin recall was complete. I am sure it was dealership caused. The internals of the transmission were fine, but the case would obviously leak transmission oil as soon as you hit operating temperatures. Just like...
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    Official 2023 Raptor R Order Thread

    Tearing apart the steering wheel on a $111k - $150k "one of a kind" Raptor R sounds amazing. :rolleyes: Maybe I'll tear apart the dash on my turbo S..... I am not picking on individuals here, but it's crazy to not get the basic functions in the highest level of trim in the F150 line-up. I...
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    Gen2 SCAB from a gen1 roush

    I suspect your suspicion is correct. After market intercooler and AMS boost tubes = most likely tuned at some point. Otherwise, what's the point? Those look like 3+ deavers.
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    Winter tires other than Nokian LT3

    The Nokians are 315/70/17. I’m on my 2nd set for my Gen 2.
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    Cam phaser aftermath

    Sounds like exhaust manifold leak to me.
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    Winter tires other than Nokian LT3

    Unfortunately, I don’t think anyone else made a dedicated winter tire in the 315/70/17 size. I love my Nokians. I completely understand what you mean (I live in WI and came from MN). KO2’s are hot garbage on ice/packed snow. My back up would be Duratracs if I didn’t have the Nokians.
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    Interesting Oil Leak

    Do you smell fuel at all? If you do I’d check the low pressure side of the fuel pump (line on the firewall side of the fuel pump). You can put a piece of paper/cardboard under the line and start the truck. It does look like oil from your pick though. I’d do as FTO mentioned and clean it up...
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    Raptor R hits eBay

    Well put. I have a 2015 Turbo S and a 2017 e85 Raptor. The Raptor was $59k in 2017, I just can’t bring myself to pay Turbo/Turbo S money for a F150.
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    Nokian snow tires cheap!

    I ordered a set and were delivered today. They were in fact the wrong size, just like the earlier poster. I have already taken them back. I already run Nokians, but for the price it was a chance I couldn’t pass up trying. I hope someone scores the correct size.
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    91 tune to a 93 tune using octane booster

    I am not sure the "bang" is worth the buck as you are only going to get a slight bump in power but pay a heavy price for octane booster. I was only able to get 91 octane as well in the upper midwest, but lots of access to E85. If you are looking for more hp/tq I'd recommend an e50 tune...
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    Someone scratched up the corner of my rear bumper. Can I just buy a new end cap?

    I can confirm that it’s pre painted magnetic metallic (same color as my Raptor). You could always take the cash and upgrade to an aftermarket bumper too.
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    Someone scratched up the corner of my rear bumper. Can I just buy a new end cap?

    I replaced my left end cap (2017 Raptor) after a very similar incident. It’s easy to do in the driveway/garage. They come prepainted. I bought mine off the garage sale section here. The rear sensors pop out and pop back in. Often times people are replacing rear bumpers with aftermarket.
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    Anybody else over the new Raptor R already?

    :lol: This is exactly right. I have a Goosetuned SCAB (e85 tune + typical add-on parts being IC, AMS boost tubes, HPFP, etc.) and have a buddy with a TRX and he cannot pull away from me. The weight of his TRX (fully optioned level 2 with sunroof) negates the HP/Torque advantage. Best part is I...
  18. smgilles

    Any update on non live Fox 3.0 rears being shipped??

    Same issue here. The back ordered rears took ~10 months (ordered in May and received in March).
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    OEM Shock life expectancy?

    Per Fox they need rebuilt every 50k miles if it's a street queen and less if used according (10k if heavy off-roading). You are well past due for a rebuild.
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    Fox Shocks Replacement Options

    I sent mine and they sent me a “similar” grade shock. Mine were non-live valve.
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    Fox Shocks Replacement Options

    I used TSW for rebuilds and did not have very good luck. The rebuilt front passenger shock leaked oil on day 2. Took ~3 months to get a replacement at their cost. Rebuilt passenger rear shock lasted barely 6 months before losing all compression. The truck never left the pavement (street...
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    BOV not making any noise

    Mine wasn’t dirty either but I could not get the piston to budge.
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    BOV not making any noise

    You would think they’d tell us there is some kind of maintenance schedule to prevent early failure of these things?

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