Recent content by Blacktor

Mine would do this periodically. Typically slowing down before a turn so I would have to muscle it around the corner haha. I found a foil wrapped harness behind the motor was laying on the header. Rectified that situation and never had the issue again. Easy to check and easy to zip tie up and...

Watched it too. Seems pretty legit minus the open front diff. Love the rest.

Gen 4 whipple kit owner here. Hindsight 20/20, I would save up and do the shortblock and supercharger at the same time. Granted I had my kit pulleyed beyond the standard "stage 2", but it sent a rod through the block and destroyed the ENTIRE motor. Bottom end, top end AND THE SUPERCHARGER. It...

My engine let go in 2020 during peak pandemic. MMR is California based they were pretty shut down. Block was basically impossible to get new from Ford. Ordered in October 2020 and shipped in February 2021. I'm sure the situation is better now. I think they even have an expedited service?

I have an MMR motor in my Whippled truck. Good experience. Runs great. Kind of long turnaround time. I don't think they offer a stroker version.

From what I understand, there is not an aftermarket EFI manifold available for these motors. I think most/all of those N/A builds are using a factory manifold. Perhaps you could look into porting it like the 5.0 guys do. Now I think I saw an aluminum 4150 style carb throttle body manifold...

My stage 2 whipple setup runs two Spal brand pusher fans on the heat exchanger in front of the radiator. They're pretty much on as soon as the key is on. 160 degree t-stat. I only hear the OEM radiator puller fans on occasion when it's hot, AC on and I've been driving 30+ minutes. They may be on...

I really enjoy the Tuxedo Black paint. The metallic flake in the light is really nice. Probably not something most people notice or care about, but I would rock it as-is. At least for a while.

Stage 2 kit here with 12% OD lower pulley and 3.25 upper among other things. I had the kit as it came from whipple. I had 2 different local tuners try to get rid of the surge. Finally reached out to JDM and they had me get rid of the big whipple branded throttle body and go to the ford racing...

Looks nice. I'm partial to the Tux Black myself. I love the metallic flake.

B is for Build did an oem parts front end conversion gen 1 to gen 2 and documented it on youtube. Not my cup of tea. I would just get the gen 2 if you want the look. Most everything is better about the new trucks with the exception of the sound and perhaps the extra cost.

I feel for you. I was in the same boat about a year ago. Just now financially recovering haha. The question now is go back with a stock longblock(heads are trashed most likely. Mine were) or going built and pulleying down?

Sweet truck! I think it's kind of normal. I've noticed that on my 13 when I hop in it after driving other vehicles. You get used to it. Hydraulic steering vs electric in the gen 2. I saw a video online where a guy adjusted the nut on the rack to take out some of the steering wheel play...

So on the street with the the Whipple on my 2013 and one wheel drive, it's almost effortless to trigger the SUPER INVASIVE traction control system. While searching for a posi unit, I stumbled across this product. It seems like it would offer the best of both worlds. Limited slip for street use...

It's more depressing than anything. I think 2 or 3 pistons were gone and even the Whipple was trashed. Had to get a new head unit. Pretty much. I'm trying to save some bucks where I can. I keep telling myself it's cheaper than jumping ship and buying a TRX. Cumulatively, I'm not even sure...