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  1. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    I feel like this is a rare situation that just happens from time to time. As I’ve said before, I know the sound well—cars in the ’80s and ’90s did this regularly on hills because they weren’t smart enough to downshift, even though some of them had knock sensors. The sound I hear is the same one...
  2. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    I'm a massive fan of the ecoboosts. Amazing what they can do.
  3. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    That's the sound. I run shell and chevron 93. Like I said, I know the situation that forces it, my F150 did it on 93 stock. Ive even heard the coyote do it. If you lug these engines for a brief second, it will ping. That Bronco was pinging the whole time, which I would not be happy with. Mine's...
  4. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    Mine is very brief—like less than 10 quick rattles in the pipes, lol. For example, this morning I was on a four-lane that eventually narrows down to two. Grandpa in a 1500 wouldn’t move out of the hammer lane, so I went to pass. Of course, he sped up (like so many people who are just mad at...
  5. Gadgtfreek

    NGK Plug change, and don't go to Ford to have it done.

    Yeah, if I decide to do it—and I’m still not sure I will—I’ll just have the same shop that installed the RSB handle it. They’d also be the ones doing the springs.
  6. Gadgtfreek

    Lowering Springs Pros and Cons

    Can someone add some input? I feel this is my next mod, but I want to make sure I understand. Most drop from least to most: Steeda Eibach HR Keeps Rake: Steeda Firmness (softer ride) from soft to firm: Eibach Steeda HR Thanks. I was considering Steeda just for the least drop and to keep the...
  7. Gadgtfreek

    Tune adaptation

    For me, just the transmission, and that was 10-14 days.
  8. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    After driving some with Normal now and getting used to the throttle difference, it really is a pleasure to drive and has plenty of juice when needed. Plus the 10R60 in mine, shifts like butter in normal mode.
  9. Gadgtfreek

    jcfountain33 Carbonized Gray 2025 ST Build

    I figured. The sway bar already helps some. I was big in the mini truck scene and you could put them on rails lol. Im just debstigg by spring brands now. Deciding on drop distance and rake. It’ll happen likely in March.
  10. Gadgtfreek

    jcfountain33 Carbonized Gray 2025 ST Build

    My F150 was a similar color, and I agree. I chose it partly because it’s durable. Some colors tend to swirl too easily. I wash and spray wax it twice a week, and it always looks wet.
  11. Gadgtfreek

    jcfountain33 Carbonized Gray 2025 ST Build

    Nice. Springs are next on my list. I'm considering the intercooler, but it's not urgent. The thing runs like a scalded dog with the tune anyway.
  12. Gadgtfreek

    I hear it rarely, but have also heard it in my mustangs as a high load/low rpm/highgear...

    I hear it rarely, but have also heard it in my mustangs as a high load/low rpm/highgear situation. And have seen it in other cars before downshift, or lugging on a hill in too high a gear. What little it presents, I am not worried about negative results. It could be that some ping is acceptable...
  13. Gadgtfreek

    The second revision was the final.

    The second revision was the final.
  14. Gadgtfreek

    How are you checking your engine oil?

    Mine is a little higher than yours. But it was very similar after the 6qt change. And also factory fill.
  15. Gadgtfreek

    How are you checking your engine oil?

    I feel the best way is run and sit 15-20 then check. But cold is fine as long as you understand where it will be then. I’ve seen plenty of modern cars where a stone cold check is well over full. I’m always gonna lazily check on a Saturday morning cold. So as long as I’m well over full I ain’t...
  16. Gadgtfreek

    How are you checking your engine oil?

    Cold this morning, after emptying my catch can.
  17. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Checked the JL Catch Can—about 1/3 of a shot glass of milk chocolate stinky goodness. 2 months and 2240 miles. Gonna go out for 4 months next time.3600 miles on vehicle right now.
  18. Gadgtfreek

    2026 ST Let the mods begin

    You can see mine in my sig. If you want sound, Thermal 2.5". More juice, ZFG Performance tune. Run 93 octane. Remove the front plate holder if you can. Rear sway for a little more handling. Other than that, just read through the What have you done thread lately, and you will find stuff to keep...
  19. Gadgtfreek

    Weird miles to the gallon

    Mine is 18.7. Buts it’s been all sport mode.
  20. Gadgtfreek

    How are you checking your engine oil?

    Shop did "6", and I just added 1/2 qt to their result.


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