Big Red Build Thread

[raiderofthelostark]

Getting familiar with FORscan

I’ve coded a lot of cars (Porsche/BMW/etc) and keep an old 2008 Dell w/Win7 just for this purpose.

If you want to give it a try, order the right cable first and get the right drivers. Make backups of everything first, then figure out which modules you want to recofig.

Helpful Links:
Forscan Tutorial: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-8dKaS_Spu4Zw4hV_CrKC4tLoP9G8yejqegF1wxIqxY/edit
F150 Code List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...iVSlDFGFHnfeuhb3RTMVz95730/edit#gid=815852466
USB Cable: OBDLink EX
USB Drivers: https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/

So far:
-Removed double honk with keys removed
-Lincoln style mirror folding (mirrors fold at lock, unfold at engine start)
-Added heated/cooling seats and steering wheel to sync
-Reset battery calibration (added new battery)
-Extended idle run time before shut off
-Extended radio time
-fake engine noise removed
-Secure Idle enabled

 

[Donovan]

Did this man say Alcon brakes?

 

[DINOZR]

A couple underrated Forscan mods:
-Disable seatbelt minder chimes and disable "do-do-do" chime on startup. This results in a silent startup (as far as chimes go). I love it. I wear my seatbelt every time I drive, but the minders were awful. It's like it doesn't recognize that I want to start the truck AND THEN put on my seat belt.
-Adjust HSW module for steering wheel temp of your choice. Default is 88 F. I found that too hot, so I turned it down one notch.

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Minor update.

Raptor alternators are out of stock and on national backorder. Which is awesome.

Used some down time to research a few things.

New additions to parts list:
-BBK 73mm Throttle Body
-SPD SS Catted Downpipes with Turbo Adapters (backorder about 4-6 weeks)
-Goose Tune
-Switched to Deaver +4HDs and RPG +2 Shackles (backorder about 4-6 weeks)

 

[Donovan]

Ford can't be the only one to make these alternators I hope...

This worries me, all these backorders and mess.

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Ford can't be the only one to make these alternators I hope...

This worries me, all these backorders and mess.

Thanks to a super helpful user on here (@Alysium) - Looks like MechMan makes two upgraded versions - 320A & 370A

Was able to order a 370A that's in stock, really saved the day/week

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Work begins.

What's getting installed:


Cooling
-Mishimoto Radiator
-Mishimoto Expansion Tank
-SPD 170 degree Thermostat

Transmission
-Mishimoto Transmission Bypass Kit

Engine
-MSD Coils
-Ford Cold Spark Plugs
-MechMan 370A Alternator
-CVF Titan Intercooler
-CVF Intercooler Aluminum Pipes (Hot/Cold)
-New Turbomaster blowoff valve
-Vent to Atmosphere tube plug (silver)
-AMS Intake Tubes (Plastic)
-BBK 73mm Throttle Body
-Roush Catback Exhaust
-New Oil Pan Drain Plug

Brakes/Suspension
-Eibach Front Leveling Springs
-Alcon front and rear slotted rotors
-Alcon 6-Pot Front Calipers

Wheels
-Enkei RPT1 Wheels (5x) - Swapping the K02 tires & TPMS
-New Black Acorns

Fluids
-Coolant Flush
-Transmission Top-off
-Oil & Filter Change
-Brake Flush

Crap we’ll also need to do
-Reset ride height sensors
-Reset charging system and calibration
-Reset driver calibration
-Other coding
-Remove Pedal Commander
-Cobb AccessPort setup + Goosetune
-Alignment

Backorders:
-Deaver +4HDs
-RPG +2 Shackles
-SVC Bump Stops
-SPD SS Downpipes
-SS Brake Lines (I've ordered from Crown and SDHQ - whichever arrives first)
-RSI SmartCap

Lots of work ahead but thanks to the FRF community and Group 2 Automotive for helping me get this thing dialed in!

 

[Donovan]

This red is coming on strong..

 

[raiderofthelostark]

Quick teaser.

 

[DINOZR]

Can you please show us a picture of the stance with the Eibach's up front and Deaver+4s in the back?