[butthead]

The foil prevents cosmic radiation interference!
Reason is for insulation, it is HVAC 1/8 inch foam rubber with aluminum foil backing (wrapped 2 layers) was described below the photo. It did make a difference of 5 degrees IAT2. KM

 

[TOWMA8R]

The foil prevents cosmic radiation interference!
Reason is for insulation, it is HVAC 1/8 inch foam rubber with aluminum foil backing (wrapped 2 layers) was described below the photo. It did make a difference of 5 degrees IAT2. KM

Interesting!

 

[butthead]

During the Titan install I took a good look at the OEM BOV, all plastic build and did not look reliable with the 25% more psi I am getting. A Turbosmart VeePort has been added, electronically controlled and does not vent as often as a vacuum signaled BOV. Only notice it when lifting off throttle quickly in boosted condition. Around town hardly noticed. KM

 

[butthead]

Now have SPC UCA's on and a set of Icon RTX springs about to.

Will set the lightest rate for my light weight truck. I have the extra leafs to increase the rate if needed. Broke the truck savings account for these upgrades! KM

PS: The Icon leaf install is on hold for now. But not abandoned. km
PSS: Bought the wrong springs, at a price too good to be true. They are 2014 and earlier versions and sold to a 2013 Raptor owner. Lesson there! km

 

[butthead]

A Cobb intake to add some style to the rats nest of plumbing and wiring!
This replaced

this

Hardest job was the IAT sensor so not much of a problem

pipes and stuff

Better looking

Not expecting any performance change but did log 4 runs 0-70 before and after.
First look the results I expected, a change from big plenum to longer runners, drop in top end improvement in mid range OEM times were the same or slightly slower 0-70 but quicker in first gear idle to 62500 rpm. Sounds the same due to fully closed system, no notice seat of pants change, no warnings. Does look better for sure!

This purchase funded by selling the springs I bought on sale. While many sources thought they would fit they would not, pre 2015 to my 2017, location pins about 2 inches further back. Wnen dealt a lemon make lemonaid! KM


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[butthead]

Couple of changes, went back to an OEM panel WIX filter in the airbox by chopping up the washable COBB filter. This got my 0-70 acceleration back and past what it had been and leaned out a rich mixture that cropped up with the full COBB setup. The individual runners need some plenum after the filter is seems!

Re did the intake pipe insulation intercooler to throttle body. doubled the foam thickness up to 1/4 inch, wrapped in aluminum HVAC tape with the ends finished with Gorilla Tape. 40000 mile on it and the piping up to and at the throttle body are dry no oil, the intercooler has a very light misting of oil, barely noticed.

Had to sell off the RTX springs, some good deals need to be checked more rigorously. They are for 2014 and older and will not swap to 2015 and up, spring perch location changed. KM

 

[butthead]

Current state of this "old guy's new toy". 4 years and 40000 miles, near 35000 miles on BCB tunes. The most recent log graph from earlier this week, Highlander adjustable octane tune, TC off EL on, roll on the throtle pedal. Clear sky 85 degrees going up, 50 % humidity.

As good or better as any prior, and this is not the hotter custom 93 octane tune. The graph bottom line read in seconds top to bottom straight lines are MPH.

Also finally got a scale weight,

I'm not in the truck, 1/3 tank of fuel, Decked storage in bed, OEM jack etc in, over 50 pounds stuff in cab and 75 pounds in Decked drawers. If it was empty around 375 more pounds would come off.
KM

 

[butthead]

Upgraded the back shocks from Icon 2.0 to 2.5 with CDCV external valving. As much as the Icon 2.0's were over the OEM's these improved noticably both in ride and control over expansion joints and on unpaved roads. I used the #3 position on the valves (out of 10 positions available). I think it raised the reart a bit compared to the 2.0's as they have more nitrogen pressure.

The front 2.5's are now ready for a rebuild. KM

 

[butthead]

New tires! Got tired of spinning the wheels in the rain, the Nitto's were getting hard after 3 years. Liked my Nokian Hakkapeliittta LT2's so much I got a set of Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus, all weather tires.
They seem a big improvement in wet traction and I noticed the do not squeal nearly as much in parking lots. Weather has been crappy so may add some photos latter. The Hakkapeliitta['s will go on my grandsons first truck if these stand up to the 3 Peak rating. KM

 

[butthead]

Been raining locally on/off since installing the Nokian Rotiva AT Plus tires. A step up to 275-70-17 but shorter than listed height at just about 32 inches tall. Much and lots more grip than the 3 year old Nitto's, still winter is on its way and need to evaluate snow grip. Positive results so far and should do fine in white stuff. They are rounder in cross section, very good dry performance and seem smoother on the road.

Load range and sized to maximize the weight advantage C rated 114-110 load ranges, 47 1/3 pounds each on my scale off the wheels. Tread is both deeper and more aggressive than the old Nitto's

KM

 

[butthead]

Update 2022, personalized specialty plates!

Road America is my favorite race track. Caught my first SCCA National there in 1971 been going yearly since.

And a few Youtube links since buying this truck.

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

www.youtube.com

KM

 

[butthead]

1st weekend in May the sun was shining and temps finally above 60. Out with the CMX, the synthetic clay and spray can of Back To Black.

Now I have some shiny parking lot dings, road debris paint chips, and scratches! Damn thing cleans up kinda well. KM

 

[snakebitten]

It does!
Did you mention somewhere on another thread you had plans to do something more with your suspension?

 

[butthead]

It does!
Did you mention somewhere on another thread you had plans to do something more with your suspension?

Yes I like the adjust-ability and handling of the 2.5 CDCV in back so that will be my goal for the front this summer. The IFP 2.5 I have up front are just about past the 40000 mark and a rebuild is in order. Still discussing with myself the plus/minus of a f/r set of anti-roll bars. Will see how much trail use I'm still getting. KM

 

[snakebitten]

Ahhhh. I didn't realize that was your front setup. I thought you were already CDCV all 4 corners.
So the truck is tempting ya.

 

[butthead]

Back from the longest trip so far in my F150. Cathy and I did 14 states total 6000 miles. The F150 worked flawlessly. Average 22 MPG

The suspension is all I hoped for handling 80MPH cross state hauls down to 20MPH switchbacks going up mountains. Cathy and I both had a comfortable ride and did not tire in spite of the 70+ year ages.
While not the ultimate F150 it is near that for me, quick responding, eager to run, tight handling, yet quite comfortable. This trip put me well into the rebuild time for my front 2.5 IFP Icon so 2.5 external CDCV will go on as they are upgraded. Performance I'm happy with, several times I hit 100 MPH passing trucks without realizing it. Fast enough for an old guy! The sound system improvements kept us rocking the whole way. The Nokian Rotivas were gripy and quiet. If I have to pick a negative it is the wind noise on my light truck, 75 to 80MPH cruising was a bit hard on conversations. Below those speed little problem at all, in spite of the 4 inch straight thru exhaust.

Just west of the Eisenhower Tunnel CO.

In the snow on WY 296 Chief Joseph Byway. Now the cleanup starts, many layers of bugs to remove!

KM

 

[bentruby]

awesome trip! I did a very similar one in a focus sedan a few years back.

I wonder if some strategically placed dynamat would help with the road noise? That's been one of my complaints too, there is too much road noise in the cabin.

 

[butthead]

With the sound upgrade, I did deaden the doors. Full Dynamat treatment though is antithetical to my approach for a light weight F150. I consider the noise minor. KM

 

[butthead]

Took the old fogies steps off to sandblast and repaint them. Figured a photo sans step is in order.

KM

 

[Boatwaco]

Are you gonna powder coat the steps blue to match the truck before reinstalling them?