Also, here’s my quick opinion on the stage 4 turbos versus stock and the stage 2s.

In my opinion, the spool seems slightly faster than the stage 2, or at least it gets more airflow quicker. However like I said before, they don’t spool as quick as stock, and the power band is definitely moved up.

However, I’m seeing very similar airflow numbers in the mid range as I was seeing with the stock turbos. The stage 2s mid range airflow was lower.

 

Also, I ordered some white door handle covers, time to cover up the last bit of chrome.

What do you guys think, should I get white mirror caps or keep them black like they are?

 

Also, I ordered some white door handle covers, time to cover up the last bit of chrome.

What do you guys think, should I get white mirror caps or keep them black like they are?

Whatever you like! I've stuck with the silver/black on my truck.. not worried too much about body color matching everything. The last chrome I have is the fender badges, and I have something on the way for that!

 

@boostkingMatt - I know a guy with a pair of gently used OEM black tow hooks; he may be willing to sell them...?

 

I’d buy em if he wants to sell them

 

BoostKing always delivers!

got a first revision from Brett today and good grief, the truck made 41.3 lb/min (same as Torrie’s latest revision right now)

Look at that boost though! 15-16 psi solid all the way across. Not sure how he does it, but the truck pulled hard from low rpm to high. That was somewhere around 25-30% wastegate. Just looking at it now, it appears that there’s a lot more in those turbos!

 

White !

 

White?

 

So, I still have my F150 emblems, I believe I have the emblem for the tailgate still, but I was considering painting it all black, anyone ever done that? It’s an OEM one, I’m not a fan really of how these black/red eBay emblems look.

 

Also, does anyone know how I can get that handle on the tailgate to be black? Or white?

And you can see what I was saying about the emblem, i think it’s actually for a 2009-2013 f150, cuz it’s not near as big as my oem one.

And this, I just don’t like the red anymore. What’s the best way for me to paint it black? It sticks on, so I can’t remove it.

 

Vaseline and plastidip might be your friend then.

Vaseline where you don't want plastidip to stick(i.e. tight spaces on the fender emblems, qtips are your friend) and spray away.

 

Ummmm I don’t really know what your talking about, forgive my ignorance, is there a video or something you can show me?

 

This guy does it without Vaseline and uses a toothpick to remove the extra stuff.
But yea, do it like the video.

And if you don't like it, Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover will get rid of the plastidip without hurting anything else.

 

This guy does it without Vaseline and uses a toothpick to remove the extra stuff.
But yea, do it like the video.

And if you don't like it, Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover will get rid of the plastidip without hurting anything else.

Ok, I’ll check out the video. Where do you get that plasti dip?

 

Retailers - PlastiDip

Our Top Sellers

plastidip.com

 

K, lots of projects tonight…
Before the door handle covers…

After…

After I plasti dipped the tailgate emblem

doing the fender badges and Ecoboost badge

that emblem looks good. I’m doing the tailgate handle as we speak.

 

Nicely done
You learn fast

 

Nicely done
You learn fast

I agree and no kidding on being a fast learner. It took me 4 days to decide to just swap an antenna and 4 weeks to paint an exhaust tip black.

 

Yes I used Rustoleum high heat ultra semi gloss black for BBQ’s and such. I found it at Home Depot and it had a higher temp rating than the high heat paints at the auto parts stores. Somewhere around 1200* I recall.
Since I was painting a 3 year old chrome tip I first cleaned and degreased then wet sanded it to have a surface for the paint to adhere to.
I used numerous thin coats literally every few days over 4 weeks. It was a naturally baked on finish from the Texas sun.

PS. The paint comes in white too if you really want to do something unique!

 

Nice. I’ll have to look into that cuz that chrome tip is a bit bold now that all my chrome is gone.

Uh yeah, no. Haha no white exhaust tips haha

 

That's how I painted my tip too. Wet sanded with a bunch of different grits till the finish was smooth and consistent, then sprayed and let it dry. I sanded between coats too, but I had time on my hands.

Pics of the emblems without the masking?

 

Here’s some pics of the emblems

 

Dude that looks sick. I spent $200 on custom badges (not here yet), but now I kinda wish I had just bought a can of plastidip.

 

Yeah I wish I did it sooner.

 

Looks awesome Matt!!

What say you on the quality of the door handles?
A match for the originals?

I have too much chrome to get rid of, but I’d like to do the handles. They stand out like warts.

 

I’m worried that the color of the handles aren’t exactly the same as the Oxford but we’ll see.

 

Also, post up a zoomed out shot or 2 of the whole truck!! Show it off.

 

Will do!

 

 

Looking at it in full view, I now think the mirror caps in black are a good look. If you change to white mirror caps it might look like a marshmallow sticking out from the fender.
Try just wrapping them with white contact paper to see how it looks before making a commitment.

 

Looking at it in full view, I now think the mirror caps in black are a good look. If you change to white mirror caps it might look like a marshmallow sticking out from the fender.
Try just wrapping them with white contact paper to see how it looks before making a commitment.

Yeah it might be too much white and not enough black.

I kinda like it right now but yeah I’ll try putting some white paper on the mirrors to see what it looks like.

It definitely has that stormtrooper look, I should name it Stormy

 

Ok, headlight suggestions? My ideas were, buy some OEM raptor headlights or Lariat headlights because I want black housing.

 

Also, I wouldn’t mind getting a summer set of wheels and tires to run on the truck during the summer.

Just a quick question for you guys, would my 32.75” tires fit on the truck still if I took my leveling kit off and took the rear blocks out?

 

Well, I think it looks good! But if I ever come to dislike it, I still have the blocks and the 2.5” spacer!

 

I like it!!!

 

IVe been dying for a set of these. Does it look like a good deal? My guess is they are take offs

 

I would suggest you check the prices for new as a comparison:
Wheels | Fairway Ford Parts

 

Wow, thanks. Those are expensive, that is a very good deal.

 

Do you guys think those wheels would look ok on the truck since I have the black and white theme going on? @Boatwaco the color scheme king, what do you think?

 

I think the proposed grey wheels will look just OK. The inner black sections will tie into the black accents on your truck very nicely.
But - in my opinion compared ti your current black wheels you will most likely think that these will look almost chrome in contrast. You’ll get accustomed to them but may visually think they are too much like chrome wheels at first. It’s just an adjustment in your minds eye.
One of the things I liked most about my truck when I was shopping around was the black wheels tying into the overall accents. My wheels are called “Tarnished dark”.
Maybe look for wheels that are darker?
Just my opinion- I could be wrong.