Just so long as you aren't standing there looking at it with one bolt left in your hand. Good job.

 

I’ve done this enough times to not have that issue. But I swear every time I do it I find a new trick that makes it easier. Simple things like putting a little grease on the black coolant slip joint gasket to make them slide easier when you slide the bell end over top of them.

 

Couple photos for you guys. Driver side now

CRP Stage 5 on the right. It’s all back together now. Just have to hook up the downpipes, button up the turbo plumbing and all done!

 

Turbos are installed and truck runs with no leaks! Yay!
Also threw this hot side piping kit from CVF on the truck while I had everything taken apart. This thing is gonna be bad to the bone when it’s all done!!

im amazed how the CRP Stage 5s sound compared to the Turbobay turbos. Stage 5s are much louder. Also, you guys might be wondering about spool. It’s hard to compare because I have the SPD downpipes on now which greatly help spool time, but these stage 5 even with a 50mm turbine spool ridiculously quick. They spool faster than the Turbobay Turbobay’s and just as fast if not faster than the stage 4s (which I had stock downpipes with that setup so it’s not totally fair)

 

Thanks for the update.

Everything is looking great!

 

Alright so I decided to, as Anthony said, let her eat a little and go WOT. WOW, just wow. The truck pulled very hard, and the stage 5 turbos spooled instantly.
the spool is faster than the stage 4s were and faster than the Turbobay’s. I’ve never seen a turbo spool this fast.
I believe it’s due to the SPD downpipes. The stock downpipe has four cats! The fact that spool was that quick tells me those stock downpipes were a serious restriction. Cool thing is, I am getting no check engine lights from the SPD alpha cats.

 

I’ll say it again… turbo spool is insane with those SPD downpipes. Feels like I have stock turbos again.

And, I’m still waiting on the SPD exhaust… about to lose my mind!!!! I’m too impatient.

 

The faster spool could just be the wastegate table being a bit aggressive as it was based on the stock setup.

 

True, but the tune file is unchanged…

 

SPD trombone and prototype HX Helmholtz muffler is here! Already installed too and it sounds mean! Very throaty how I like it, reminds me of the Corsa exhaust which is now sitting in the garage. I definitely love it.
Then there’s the WOT and driving around, it sounds sick! That equal length forever is my favorite Ecoboost sound.

 

It just looks the business. Can't wait to hear it.

 

Looks great. Educate me on the piggy backed muffler?

 

Well I’m not an expert on it, but from what I know, on top, it’s a resonator that doesn’t hurt the overall sound level of the exhaust, but it helps to nuke unwanted drone.

 

Here’s a good video on that chamber

 

lol what happened to the "Mild" Build with just a tune?

 

Well now I’m looking into a built motor. Just emailed Manley

 

Don't open that engine up. Do what you can with bolt-ons, and be happy.

 

Not THAT engine. I agree. (The one that's already getting him to the job and back)

But build a second motor?
Absolutely!
It's his destiny. Matt was born for this.

I wouldn't have known that 5 years ago.
I'll admit that I raised my eyebrows 4,3, or even 2 years ago. But not any longer. I'm now tuning in and looking forward to see his approach with a Gen14 truck and a Gen3 3.5

 

TBH I'd just get a 5.0 and twin turbo it with an off the shelf kit and then get a good tune for it. A heck of a lot cheaper then building a brand new motor, much better exhaust, less time, and it's going to be way more reliable IMO

 

TBH I'd just get a 5.0 and twin turbo it with an off the shelf kit and then get a good tune for it. A hell of a lot cheaper then building a brand new motor, much better exhaust, less time, and it's going to be way more reliable IMO

Probably, this and a on3 turbo kit.

 

I agree with you, @boostkingMatt, but you realize the path you are choosing is also a never ending journey. You know this so well already. Speed costs money. How fast ($$$) do you wanna go? Getting it there is one thing, the part of the equation that you can't put a price on, up front, is keeping it there.

 

Yeah I know, but when 2000+ people are following the journey things are much more affordable. However, we will see what happens, I’m not sure I like the idea of modifying (to the level of built motor) my daily driver, so I might be looking into a race truck body to build up.

 

RC 4x4 XL and a turbo kit would have a good sized initial cost but will go like stink and be further ahead.

 

If you can leverage you sponsors and make it work for you. Go for it.

 

Matt’s differentiator is in the uniqueness.

First with the 2.7 and now the gen3 3.5.

Everyone has seen a Whipple’d Coyote at this point.

I say let the man cook.

 

Only one man that needs to justify it.

 

I hit the like button for the two Mach 1’s. One of my fav cars.

 

I'm not saying I could do it (I'm going to be more conservative with Daily Drivers going forward), but I know Matt can do it.

Agreed on the 5.0 approach being simpler. A Rivian Quad Motor would be faster and simpler still and yet... not interesting and the YT views wouldn't be there.

From a "business" standpoint, many more people have the 3.5 and therefore this would be more relatable content - in theory, more views.

And as we all know, it starts for everyone with "maybe I'll just get a tune for it..."

 

Agreed for Matt yes, for me a 5.0 TT makes more sense if chasing power.

Go to 3:20, that's such a beautiful sound and makes it worthwhile alone

 

I got a lot of jabs for racing a 302 back in the 1970's. All my buddies went large but I stayed with the mouse motor, it was especially fun when I hole shot those big block guys and lead them thru the traps! Something satisfying to crank up a small engine to unexpected levels. KM

 

New filter goofin

 

That's actually a little bit longterm scary to me.
Now for Saturday Night time slips? Sure.

But on my daily, that's like taking up smoking. 😁
It won't kill you fast. And it can be very satisfying. But those lungs definitely collect some garbage and it's a lousy way to go out.

 

You both have lost me... (which isn't hard).
Are we saying not to run S&B filters?
I thought those were an improvement in filtration over a K&N?

 

The cotton gauze, oiled filter does not filter as well as a standard paper filter.

 

Ah, got it fellas. This is the first truck I haven't run an intake on, but if I did I'd go S&B, so just making sure.