ecoboost_xsport Consolidated Build/Maintenance Thread

[SM105K]

The Little Blue Box, AKA The B l u e W a f f l e. Google it. You will thank me later.

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

The Little Blue Box, AKA The B l u e W a f f l e. Google it. You will thank me later.

I'm scared AF right...please don't make me do it..

 

[Ta2dResqr]

I'm scared AF right...please don't make me do it..

Come on... it is like the courtesy sniff... you gotta do it

 

[SM105K]

I'm scared AF right...please don't make me do it..

DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!

 

[FREAK_SHO]

Come on... it is like the courtesy sniff... you gotta do it

Let's get straight to it, we triple dog dare ya!

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!

Lemme ask...is this something I shouldn't Google while on my work computer? Kinda like doing a Google search for blown tranny's?

 

[SM105K]

Depends on how much you covet your job. You can always just say you are looking for breakfast ideas when the IT guy asks.

 

[Ta2dResqr]

Lemme ask...is this something I shouldn't Google while on my work computer? Kinda like doing a Google search for blown tranny's?

Never google anything from a forum on any work network lmao

 

[SM105K]

ALWAYS google anything from a forum on any work network lmao

I fixed it for you.

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

I've been really slow-playing on my writeups. I still have 20 different writeups in various stages of a DRAFT that I need to finish. Here is one of those 20. This one's actually been installed for about 6 month now. I'm finally getting done with the writeup. Apologies, everyone...

BlackVue DR900X-2CH UHD 4K DashCam​

https://www.fortheworkshop.com/i-see-what-you-did-there-front-and-back/

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Eastern Beaver PC-8 and USB Point​

https://www.fortheworkshop.com/how-to-install-the-eastern-beaver-pc-8-and-a-usb-point/

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Project still in the works, but getting closer to being completed...

Custom Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifolds with EGT Probes​

https://www.fortheworkshop.com/custom-stainless-steel-exhaust-manifolds-with-egt-probes/

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Sometimes I really hate myself. I start so many projects and don't finish them before starting another. Well, add this to my long list of projects. Found an ATI pulley that fits, as well as an ARP crank bolt, but the pulley will need some pretty decent hub modification, and the flat washer will need to be turned down a bit...challenge accepted.

 

[CZar_P10]

Intake Manifold Coolant Pipe Insulation

So about a year ago I went to the drag strip and was racing my Explorer. There was another guy there with one who was also racing his. We obviously started talking and I noticed he was always spraying down underneath the intake manifold with ice water after and before a run. This was when I was still a noob, LOL. He told me there is a coolant pipe that the intake manifold straddles and just bakes that manifold in heat. I was surprised and intrigued and decided to do something a little better about it.

I went to Tasca Parts and bought a new pipe to keep downtime to a minimum as I already had purchased a new intake manifold for my direct port meth kit I was going to install. So when I got the pipe in, first thing I did was send it off to Jet Hot Coatings to get a ceramic coating treatment:
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I was advised by Jet Hot that their classic polish would accomplish what I'm after better than any of their other offerings based on what it was being used for.

Well, I thought I had done the pinnacle in heat management, but boy was I wrong. After seeing a post by @mrhighcaliber, I was impressed by the steps he took to mitigate the heat from this hot coolant pipe. So much so, that I had to copy him, so all credit goes to him for this one.

Got some 1" rubber pipe insulation from Home Depot.

You have to get the rubber, not the foam, it won't hold up to the heat. Well one step further it was wrapped in some metal heat tape. I had some of that fancy gold stuff from DEI laying around so I decided to use that for me:
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So, FYI, there is a technique to wrapping pipe with heat tape. You can't just do it continuoulsy. I made that mistake and it looked like shit. The secret is cutting it into strips. I watched this video and it all made sense to me. And looks great. Tedious but worth it...

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Installed onto the manifold:
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And finally on the engine!
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I did no real datalogging before this and I've done so many other mods at thee same time I did this, there's no real way for me to say how well, if at all, it's gonna work. But logic says it will at least do something, LOL. And that's enough for me. Plus it looks kinda cool.

Do you happen to still have the P/N or exact name on this pipe? I've been looking but haven't seen a part with a picture matching this for my 2018.

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Beginning the part out...

New Parts Added! Build Part Out! Price Drops!

Well, it's time for me to move from this platform. It was fun and I never got to take it to it's fullest potential. Hopefully some of you may find some of my parts fruitful in your endeavors. I'm always available for any assistance if needed. Here is a list of parts I've gotten removed...

shoforum.com

 

[kryptto]

Beginning the part out...

New Parts Added! Build Part Out! Price Drops!

Well, it's time for me to move from this platform. It was fun and I never got to take it to it's fullest potential. Hopefully some of you may find some of my parts fruitful in your endeavors. I'm always available for any assistance if needed. Here is a list of parts I've gotten removed...

shoforum.com

Hard pipes - outside of the aluminum noise delete would like the rest. I need it. Brad told me he has me at peak pressure of 19.5, need to ditch the plastic pipes. I am first in line and will pay what ya ask - you have been reasonable and trusted.

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Hard pipes - outside of the aluminum noise delete would like the rest. I need it. Brad told me he has me at peak pressure of 19.5, need to ditch the plastic pipes. I am first in line and will pay what ya ask - you have been reasonable and trusted.

I havent gotten all the parts off just yet, but I'll let ya know when that part is available.