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  1. CareerFiremanGuy

    BWAHAHAHAhahahahahhahaha!

    Glad I trashed my extensive collection of automotive journals a long time ago ... https://www.motortrend.com/features/inevitable-vodcast-podcast-episode-74-climate-scientist/ It must also be true Yetis are destroying the Himalayan mountains ecosystem, and there's concrete data blaming the Loch...
  2. CareerFiremanGuy

    REAR BOLT FRACTURES: Numbers/Percentages/Facts

    Number Of Vehicles Effected -------------------------- 236,803 (reported 12/23) Number Of Fractures ------------------------------------------- 396 (reported 10/23) Percentage Of Reported Breaks ------------------------------ 0.16% Percentage Without Reported Breaks --------------------- 99.84%...
  3. CareerFiremanGuy

    Explorer ST 1/4 Mile Times With Engine Warranty

    Winter is upon us, many drag strips have closed for the season and it's too cold to safely make Dragy runs. So now's a good time to put all 1/4 mile times for ST's with intact engine warranties into one place. FMIC's, 3rd party tunes, etc. are out. My best two runs are 13.15 and 13.21 with...
  4. CareerFiremanGuy

    Best tune for 2020+ Ford Explorer ST

    put your man pants on everyone, things are about to get real ... The best tune for any NEW vehicle is the one that DOESN'T do this: https://www.carscoops.com/2023/05/after-challenger-warranty-denial-dodge-confirms-pcm-reflash-leaves-permanent-mark-even-if-you-reverse-the-mods/ You want to...
  5. CareerFiremanGuy

    Dragy results

    In case people didn't see this on the Ford Performance Tune thread, here's my Dragy run (FP Tune/AWR Brace only, nothing else). Where else are you going to get an SUV with a factory warranty that's almost in the 12's for $50-$60k? Nowhere!
  6. CareerFiremanGuy

    Ford Police Interceptor Protects Officers After Being Hit In Accident (everyone's okay)

    First and foremost, I want to say the Milwaukee Police Department reported no serious injuries from this accident that occurred on 5/22/23. I posted this to show how well the PIU took a high speed hit from the side and protected it's passengers. Glad my brother/sister First Responders were...
  7. CareerFiremanGuy

    Officer NOT HAPPY with the performance of his Explorer Police Interceptor

    Let's hope it was the 3.3L model. On the bright side, he was impressed with the Tahoe Police Unit! (starts at 17:08)
  8. CareerFiremanGuy

    C&D Tests New 2023 Z06 ... WOW

    "Tested: 2023 Corvette Z06 Is an American Ferrari and Then Some" https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a41411338/2023-chevrolet-corvette-z06-by-the-numbers/ Base Price: $127k (as tested $166k) 0-60 mph: 2.6 sec 1/4 mile: 10.5 sec@131 mph Skidpad: 1.16g
  9. CareerFiremanGuy

    F-150 Lightning prices Lol

    Dealer I bought both my ST's from (at sticker price) said they sold an F-150 Lightning for $20k over sticker. Another dealer is getting $15k-$30k over sticker. I guess P.T. Barnum was right. :LOL:
  10. CareerFiremanGuy

    What's that in my driveway?

    I don't remember my 22 ST having 21" wheels and those red colored brake things. Hmm ... Guess the new Mustang isn't getting the only "sneak peak" reveal tonight. :cool:
  11. CareerFiremanGuy

    "Ben Wiren" YT Channel Takes Explorer ST-Line to Salt Flats For Top Speed Run

    Man, people today be crazy! (or just really, really bored)
  12. CareerFiremanGuy

    "Throttle House" Drag Races Status Symbol Performance SUV's

    I'm sure everyone's up to speed on the best YT car review channels, but in case you missed this one: (drag test starts @ 8:25)
  13. CareerFiremanGuy

    Explorer ST vs. GMC Typhoon (the "original" performance SUV)

    I know we've come a long way since 1992, but I thought some of you would find it interesting ... 1992 GMC Typhoon Base price: $29,530 ($63,352 adj for inflation) 262 cu in / 4.3L 280 hp / 350 lb-ft Passenger volume: 91 cu ft Cargo volume: 28 cu ft Curb weight: 3,822 lb 0-60 mph: 5.3 sec 5–60...
  14. CareerFiremanGuy

    Dragy 10Hz, RaceBox 10Hz or RaceBox Mini 25Hz?

    I was thinking about getting a performance meter, I'm leaning towards the $299 RaceBox 10Hz because (unlike the Dragy) it's a stand alone unit: But RaceBox just released their $199 RaceBox Mini, which utilizes an industry first 25Hz update rate (but it's not a stand alone unit):
  15. CareerFiremanGuy

    Enhancing all the badging?

    Don't know if this guy is on our forum. He did some really interesting things with the lettering, proudly highlights our vehicle's branding.(y)
  16. CareerFiremanGuy

    POLL: OEM 20" or 21" Wheels

    Seems like my OEM 20" wheels are rarer than hen's teeth. Want to see the ratio of 20" vs. 21" wheels that owners have.
  17. CareerFiremanGuy

    QUESTION: Who is using/has used a 3 bolt at the drag strip?

    There's got to be people drag racing with 3 bolts. The more people that respond in the affirmative, the more quickly we can begin to dispel the "3 bolt is to weak" claim. Thanks.
  18. CareerFiremanGuy

    ST vs. The Competition

    *UPDATED TO CURRENT PRICING + WARRANTY BACKED FORD PERFORMANCE TUNE (taken from manufacturer's websites and my own data) Okay, I've been wanting to do this thread for a while but I knew rounding up all the data was going to be a little tedious, so I relented. Lazy no more! Agree, Disagree...


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