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Long story short, I traded the truck and put it behind me. I’ll never know what was actually wrong, but I have doubts that it was anything near a complete failure.

The irony of that post made me chuckle. Another reason for my honesty, I am in charge of acquiring fleet vehicles for our company, the dealer stands to gain or subsequently loose a fair amount of business from how they treat me. With that being said, the dealer I initially left the truck with...

Yes. To better explain the nature of the situation, I was on a waiting list (at my normal dealer) for a Bullitt since they were first announced. I was recently informed that “the owner” of the dealer wanted it for himself, I believe in the reality he’s planning on selling it 10k over MSRP, as...

The subject is where should I go from here, is that not worth asking? Besides, I’d wager that “2k here and 2k there” is relevant to most people... especially those who recently made a large purchase for their father, a gift long time coming and not an impulse buy. My apologies if I gave the...

That makes a lot of sense. You never know I could have gotten some bad gas and like you said, if timing didn’t retard then with the extreme additional force of knock it spun a rod bearing. And thank you, although 13K feels like it might have been worth more than my dignity right now! Haha

While I agree with what you’re saying, let me play devils advicate against you and myself; Hi, I’m Ford. We engineered the Ecoboost bearings and lubrication system to handle X pressure exerted, which happens to align with generating 450hp. Your tune added 1hp, which caused premature failure as...

Thank you, but after buying the Bullitt... I wouldn't say I have cash burning a hole in my pocket. I'm not blaming anyone but myself for my current situation.

Looks like a long block to me? Even without turbos, not a bad deal...

Looked into that option, quoted 11k (without intercooler, probably just blow it out with compressed air)... I might as well have the dealer do it for 13k.

Dealer is dropping oil pan to inspect, cost to do that is $763. As-is trade in 37k. I’d have to come up with a good chunk of money to pay the truck off. Right now waiting for an update on actual problem before getting a second opinion.

I’m definitely leaning that way, I just don’t wanna get bent. I should see some numbers soon here....

I don’t disagree, I’m not ruling out that option. I literally gave my truck to service and walked into sales and bought a 2019 Bullitt, so I have some faith that they’ll work with me here.

Exactly my sentiment, you know if I ran it hard or did something stupid to it then I’d blame myself... but I’m anal retentive, I had the dealer change the oil at 1,100 miles cause I figure that way every fine metal particle from the break in would be flushed. I babied this thing, I’ve lost what...

Got off the phone with Livernois, one of their issues is parts availability. So say it spun a bearing, they can’t buy a crank (I thought you could weld-up and machine a crank back to specs?) so they would have to buy a complete short block from Ford and build it from there. Cost with labor...

Because I'm honest.

One can dream right? I fear electrical gremlins in performing such a swap, my truck already has multiple electrical issues.

Yes of course, but they're arguing that 5 star tune = no warranty. I haven't made a counter argument yet.

I'm hesitant to even post this, but here goes. My 2017 with 34k miles has intake, catch can, downpipes, 5 star '91 daily' tune and NOT ABUSED was making a slight diesel sound between 1500-2500 rpms for a minute and then low oil pressure warning. Uh-oh. Luckily I was within eyesight of a Ford...

I thought the Kooks side exit were still in production (as in unavailable), but I would be interested in hearing them for sure...

Keep in mind I take it easy, I'm a clean/anti-seize/lock-tite/torque-down kinda goofball. I had to get a real stud remover (a must have item available at most auto parts) and a bottle of map gas (too scared of melting wires with a real oxy/ace torch) so if you had those on hand, a helper for...

Order placed, maybe instead of 8 hours like the first time I can get the Kooks installed in 6 since I know what I'm getting into now.

Cool, but just too loud for me. I went back to factory... interested in buying mine? (Used 2 weeks, has black tips) Shoot me a PM if you are...

Do they hang below the transmission cross member? My SW cat-less hang down 3/4-1", which in my mind is not acceptable as the first time I hit bottom out on anything it's taking out the exhaust and probably damaging the turbos/headers. Because of that, I'm considering switching to Kooks.

Do they hang below the transmission cross member?

Yes and yes... although not dramatic by any means. Maybe 10-15hp, maybe. I started with an aFe Rebel side exit exhaust, it was loud and aggressive. Then after DPs it became ridiculous, it was soo loud that the interior door panels were rattling! You literally couldn't hold a conversation inside...