Engine upgrades - anything I'm missing?

[Mahu24]

Are there any other pump options available besides the DW one? It seems like the XDI-35 is the way to go for the HPFP upgrade. Anything else I should be looking at besides the Gearhead intercooler then?

There is also the hellcat pump option which requires a little more modification to the sending unit.

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

There is also the hellcat pump option which requires a little more modification to the sending unit.

Seems like for the price may as well just run the DW one, it seems pretty straightforward to install.

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

Alright, added to list:

XDI-35 HPFP
DW LPFP
Gearhead IC

 

[kryptto]

Alright, added to list:

XDI-35 HPFP
DW LPFP
Gearhead IC

All on my list

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

I added myself to the email notification for the intercooler, so he's to hoping! I'm gonna get this round of upgrades and repairs done and make sure everything else is looking good, then probably order the HPFP and LPFP. Maybe by that time the intercooler might be in stock.

 

[Mahu24]

I added myself to the email notification for the intercooler, so he's to hoping! I'm gonna get this round of upgrades and repairs done and make sure everything else is looking good, then probably order the HPFP and LPFP. Maybe by that time the intercooler might be in stock.

Intercoolers I think are in production right now

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

Intercoolers I think are in production right now

Good news then! I got lucky on the PPE downpipes, maybe I'll get lucky on those too. lol

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

Current next plans:

XDI-35 HPFP
DW LPFP
Gearhead IC

Is anyone here actually running E-85 and can comment on the gains they saw? How about those of you running methanol injection?

 

[Mahu24]

Current next plans:

XDI-35 HPFP
DW LPFP
Gearhead IC

Is anyone here actually running E-85 and can comment on the gains they saw? How about those of you running methanol injection?

I would search the forum for people running E85. There are tons of people running methanol successfully. That's my next upgrade after turbos

 

[76FoMoCo]

Imo I would go plugs 3 bar or 2.5 bar and an AJP 93 tune on her car. Do the logs and done deal
!!

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

Imo I would go plugs 3 bar or 2.5 bar and an AJP 93 tune on her car. Do the logs and done deal
!!

Already has plugs, 2.5 bar MAP, and Unleashed 91 tune. Will be changing tunes for the rear o2 code out.

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

I would search the forum for people running E85. There are tons of people running methanol successfully. That's my next upgrade after turbos

It's interesting methanol is so popular on here because this is the first place I've really heard about people using it much. Not sure if that's just because E85 is so expensive to run on these cars or what.

 

[Mahu24]

It's interesting methanol is so popular on here because this is the first place I've really heard about people using it much. Not sure if that's just because E85 is so expensive to run on these cars or what.

I come from the diesel community, TONS of us run water meth there

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

I would search the forum for people running E85. There are tons of people running methanol successfully. That's my next upgrade after turbos

Did some more searching around on the E85 topic. From what I'm reading the huge reason people aren't doing it is cost. By the time you buy the XDI-60, DW300C, XDI+50 injectors, ethanol sensor, and get the proper tuning for it you're almost into it for 5000, and the tuning has to be done properly and the ethanol content monitored since E85's octane rating changes quite a bit through the year. Since the stock ECM isn't setup for it you're still piggybacking it to a point like the E30+ it sounds like. Also, one of the tuners was saying that the benefits are barely there for it, because the engine hits max timing adjustment at E40-E50 blend.

 

[76FoMoCo]

Did some more searching around on the E85 topic. From what I'm reading the huge reason people aren't doing it is cost. By the time you buy the XDI-60, DW300C, XDI+50 injectors, ethanol sensor, and get the proper tuning for it you're almost into it for 5000, and the tuning has to be done properly and the ethanol content monitored since E85's octane rating changes quite a bit through the year. Since the stock ECM isn't setup for it you're still piggybacking it to a point like the E30+ it sounds like. Also, one of the tuners was saying that the benefits are barely there for it, because the engine hits max timing adjustment at E40-E50 blend.

Just did e30 with AJP on my 17 all stock pumps. I also have a station that keeps their e85 at 85% all year. Easy full ups for me 1/3 e85 to 2/3 91. 4 gallons e85 to 8 gallons 91.

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

Just did e30 with AJP on my 17 all stock pumps. I also have a station that keeps their e85 at 85% all year. Easy full ups for me 1/3 e85 to 2/3 91. 4 gallons e85 to 8 gallons 91.

Glad that you have that option! Since the wife drives this, I don't want to worry about mixing fuels. lol

 

[Autox4fun]

@The_Auto_Tech

What year is the Flex?
10-12 or 13 and up?


Things I've done to my 11...
EPP intake and hot pipes
3 Bar
GH turbos, TC, IC
PPE down pipes
Magnaflow exhaust
extra vibrant resonators replacing the rear cat
DW in-tank
Livernois HP pump (xdi wasn't out yet)
MSD coils - colder plugs
Sho Trans cooler mounted behind upper grille
shift kit
Megan coil overs
Whiteline rear sway bar
AEM watermeth single shot
tank fits in the bumper, below the driver side headlight

Sho in a Flex body

White Flex Plate reads UR SLWR Trying to make it true 2011 Flex EB EPP intake and hotpipes with Tial EPP turbo upgrades (for sale very soon) GH turbos are going in GH IC GH Torque Converter DW lpfp Livernois Hpfp MSD coils - colder plugs RPB ported Manifolds RPB ported Turbine housings Sho HD...

shoforum.com

 

[SHOdded]

even tho the fuel systems are rated for e85 there is no data on longevity in the field. plus you know aftermarket parts are on your dime all the time.

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

even tho the fuel systems are rated for e85 there is no data on longevity in the field. plus you know aftermarket parts are on your dime all the time.

Very true. For almost 5,000 dollars just to run E85 it's hard to figure out if there's benefit to be had there, especially because it's not just a plug and play setup, you still need to monitor the ethanol content because the stock ECU does not have compensation for it. Also after reading the fact that the timing was basically topped out at E40-E50 and it feeds into more reason why very, very few people are running it.

 

[The_Auto_Tech]

@The_Auto_Tech

What year is the Flex?
10-12 or 13 and up?


Things I've done to my 11...
EPP intake and hot pipes
3 Bar
GH turbos, TC, IC
PPE down pipes
Magnaflow exhaust
extra vibrant resonators replacing the rear cat
DW in-tank
Livernois HP pump (xdi wasn't out yet)
MSD coils - colder plugs
Sho Trans cooler mounted behind upper grille
shift kit
Megan coil overs
Whiteline rear sway bar
AEM watermeth single shot
tank fits in the bumper, below the driver side headlight

Sho in a Flex body

White Flex Plate reads UR SLWR Trying to make it true 2011 Flex EB EPP intake and hotpipes with Tial EPP turbo upgrades (for sale very soon) GH turbos are going in GH IC GH Torque Converter DW lpfp Livernois Hpfp MSD coils - colder plugs RPB ported Manifolds RPB ported Turbine housings Sho HD...

shoforum.com

2013.

I've already got the majority of those items, but definitely want the Gearhead intercooler, DW in-tank, and the XDI-35 pump as my next upgrades. I'll be doing the turbos once my stock ones crap out as well. Methanol injection and mixing fuels is out for me.

I have a separate thread with my suspension setup upgrades listed as well.