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Need any advice I can get
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It's not a rear strut brace, it's a differential brace. 2020 Explorers have 2 bolts into the back of the diff (plus the 2 up front) and 2021+ have only 1 in the back. There are 3 braces available that help locate the rear diff better, from $150 up to $600. Obviously, strength increases the more you spend.
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Your very best "bang for the buck" is a tune. Most would recommend ZFG (zfgracing.com). There are numerous dyno results on this forum where he has achieved approx 100 HP over stock with a custom 93 octane tune. For about $1k, there is nothing else that compares to dollar/HP ($10/HP)
If you don't have the four bolt rear end (later '21 on), a rear diff brace is good insurance. The ID Speed or AWR part are the best out there currently. Although it won't actually add HP per se, an upgraded intercooler is also highly recommended for both consistent performance and longevity. There are now three- Whipple, CV Fab, and Mishimoto. The Whipple is proven in tons of installations, but is expensive. CV Fab is the new guy on the block and is cheaper. Since you seem to be less concerned with a budget, I'd recommend the Whipple.
At this point, you're driving an ST with approx 425-440 wheel HP. And if you elect to go with ethanol, an E50 tune will net you 475-500 wheel HP.
After that, the dollar/HP factor will go up dramatically.
If you don't have the four bolt rear end (later '21 on), a rear diff brace is good insurance. The ID Speed or AWR part are the best out there currently. Although it won't actually add HP per se, an upgraded intercooler is also highly recommended for both consistent performance and longevity. There are now three- Whipple, CV Fab, and Mishimoto. The Whipple is proven in tons of installations, but is expensive. CV Fab is the new guy on the block and is cheaper. Since you seem to be less concerned with a budget, I'd recommend the Whipple.
At this point, you're driving an ST with approx 425-440 wheel HP. And if you elect to go with ethanol, an E50 tune will net you 475-500 wheel HP.
After that, the dollar/HP factor will go up dramatically.
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Congrats on the purchase @Jarsa3oh3 !
I just wanted to jump in here and first say that no build is complete without a catch can! Blow-by and carbon buildup are the primary culprits to slowing your ST down over time, and especially when your pushing more power through that EcoBoost. Check out more about our direct fit setup here: Mishimoto Catch Can
We also have a hefty intercooling offering that we just launched this fall. Head over to our blog for some more info on that as well!
Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions on either of these products!
-Nick
I just wanted to jump in here and first say that no build is complete without a catch can! Blow-by and carbon buildup are the primary culprits to slowing your ST down over time, and especially when your pushing more power through that EcoBoost. Check out more about our direct fit setup here: Mishimoto Catch Can
We also have a hefty intercooling offering that we just launched this fall. Head over to our blog for some more info on that as well!
Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions on either of these products!
-Nick
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