I am picking up my 06 EB V8 this week. I've been looking around the internet for the usual performance mods--cold air induction, cat back, chip/reflash, etc--and found very little. Are the after market companies shunning the '06?

The Explorer stock air induction looks like a gauntlet, and totally different from the other Ford 4.6 vehicles. It looks like a K&N, etc., cold air kit would help. If anyone has found a source for 4.6 3V performance mods, let me know!

Got a pic? I would like to see what you are talking about with the "gauntlet" for an intake. Does the tb come out over the front of the engine like the 05 mustang?

Check to see if the Pulley kit for an 05 mustang will work, call FRPP tech line, they should be able to tell you what size the pullies are on each.

Either make you own custom cat-back system or have one made. I think I saw on TV yesterday on Spike that Minake or Midas now sells Flowmaster. They might be able to hook you up if no system is currently available.

Bamachips might be able to come up with a flash tune for you.

Poke around on some of the websites of High performance companies, I am always seeing "donor vehicles wanted" and it is always current model year vehicles that they are looking for, and they pay you in the part that they produce, ususally.

Just some ideas.

there are plenty of exhaust kits for 02-05's. I could be wrong but I think the exhaust is identical minus the headers. JBA usually is pretty good about manufacturing headers for this vehicle. I would give them a call and ask them to put it on the drawing board, if they havnt already done it.

I used my stock airbox but just replaced the element with a cone. Made a nice difference and still sucks cold air. But from the sound of it you have a cone with no airbox.

As far as the motor you can pretty much due anything possible as the 05' Mustangs.

Call SCT Performance and see if they have or are working on a performance flash for the computer.

Good luck and congrats!!! LOVE your interior. If everything lines up im thinking of coverting my front end to the 06' model.

Congrats on the new truck. But your exhaust can be custom made for you using a choice of any muffler you choose. I persoanlly like magnaflow. Its not to hard to get done.

reprogrammed chips and big MAF you can get on ExplorerExpress.com

Well -- If there's paerformance parts on Explorer Express for the 2006 4.6L V8 --
I can't find'em -- Thanx

Well -- If there's paerformance parts on Explorer Express for the 2006 4.6L V8 --
I can't find'em -- Thanx

theres nothing yet. i just called for you and he said im actually the first person to ask about an 06'. i told him to get it on the board because he will start to receive quite a bit of calls. ;) They will do it... their good.

They will first work on an air filter unit. he said that GF nor Eibach make any springs for it yet.

sorry, but that´s not right ! I already asked for chipping because of the 100 mph-limit on feb.01.st, mailed with Dave Vanek from E.E.

Only reason why I don´t have the chip is that it´s too expensive to me actually ( 425 $$ plus 86 $$ shipping plus VAT in GE ).

On my question about cheaper ways to get rid of the limitter I haven´t got any answer.

What they need for the right chip is the EEC box code.

So far about "the first question for 2006 Explorers" ...... :fire:

sorry, but that´s not right ! I already asked for chipping because of the 100 mph-limit on feb.01.st, mailed with Dave Vanek from E.E.

Only reason why I don´t have the chip is that it´s too expensive to me actually ( 425 $$ plus 86 $$ shipping plus VAT in GE ).

On my question about cheaper ways to get rid of the limitter I haven´t got any answer.

What they need for the right chip is the EEC box code.

So far about "the first question for 2006 Explorers" ...... :fire:

Well thats what he told me. Im not sure if it was Dave or not. Oh well.

I would try SCT to see if they have a flash file to work with an Xcal to take out the limiter. The Xcal2 should be way cheaper than $500.

In fact I bought the Xcal2. And now have an extra Xcal1 complete with everything. If anyone is interested Ill sell it at a fair price..

Here is a chip from JET performance for the 2006 3v V8.

http://www.jetchip.com/purchase.asp?pid=21695&part=80521

I´ll wait for next week when my automotive specialist at my local dealer is back from training, will see if the Vmax-Limitter can be disabled / set to higher Vmax. with the Ford-WDS. I don´t need any performance-changes, just that speed-barrier drives me nuts.

Sorry I took so long getting back to this thread--I was out of town for a while. Here's a pic of "the gauntlet" so you can see why I so much want a K&N, etc., to replace the intake ducting. There has to be a smoother way to feed the intake and vacuum requirements without the side chambers. I don't care about intake noise. Is any company working on this?

Wow, am I seeing that correctly, the intake tube is pinched down in front of the TB? Is that so that it will clear the supports in the hood?

The price is so much because it is a new application. When I bought my Stang, it was still the new body style. I noticed that parts for mine were always about $20-30 higher than anything for a 94-98 and about $50-70 higher that anything for a fox body. Now that the 05 is out, parts for mine are about $20-50 less.

I like that setup!!! I wish I had that... if my X had that I would make a hole on my hood scoop and make a ram air!!! ive been looking at how to do that as a matter of fact.

I like that setup!!! I wish I had that... if my X had that I would make a hole on my hood scoop and make a ram air!!! ive been looking at how to do that as a matter of fact.


I was thinking that too about the ram air, but where is the MAF? You would have to figure out how to sandwich the MAF between the TB and the filter element in the hood.

MAF is close to filter enclosure, guess only way is the big MAF like ExplorerExpress offers. Or a self-made-adapter to use the original MAF and set it between hood and TB. I was thinking about a K&N, but stopped it because I haven´t figured out how to deal with the MAF :(

Is any company working on this?

We just completed the MAF housings and will be working on the intake tube and mountings in the coming days.

http://www.kustomz.com/460.jpg

Thanks,
Warren

hey, that looks great. When you´re able to offer a complete set ( maybe w/ K&N ? ) please send me an offer incl. shipping to Germany - I´m really interested !

We just completed the MAF housings and will be working on the intake tube and mountings in the coming days.

Thanks,
Warren

What is the ID of this housing?

Will it accept the stock Ford electronics like a C & L MAF housing?

Thanks ....

hey, that looks great. When you´re able to offer a complete set ( maybe w/ K&N ? )

We supply our systems with S&B filters, which are the same material and construction as K&N.

What is the ID of this housing? Will it accept the stock Ford electronics like a C & L MAF housing?

The housing is 80mm and is designed to accept 2004 and Up model year electronics.

Housing, filter, and support brackets available now.

http://www.kustomz.com/054606.jpg

can you make me an offer for a complete kit including shipping to germany ? Please PM or Email me. thx alot !

Got my True-Rev-Intake-Kit today ! Installation was very easy, done in 10 minutes - thx alot, Warren - it´s great !

What took most of the time was the lower body of the original filtercase - but it´s easy when you know first to pull it sidewards out of the clamps and then upwards. Changing the MAF is done quickly, and what should I say - it looks like on Warren´s pic. Will make one or two pics tomorrow after my testing-drive ;)

About quality : it really looks perfect-made, absolutly accurate and professional.Nothing to complain, fits perfect. Will see where it takes effect to, e.g. av.fuel and acc. and so on.

First real testing today : while cruising, you don´t hear a lot more of the intake than with the stock filter and case. But on faster accerlation / full throttle : wow ! Reminds me a little to my ´71 Pony. Okay, a 281 EFI-powered engine can´t really sound like a 351 carb-feeded - but it sounds "like a horny angel" ( thx Meat Loaf :) )

About av.fuel and so on I will know after the WE, have a 240 mls trip on Sat.

But I think the KKM-kit is great, and it´s worth it. Would recommend !

http://www.crizzd.de/XP2006/Kurtz/KKM-001.jpg

http://www.crizzd.de/XP2006/Kurtz/KKM-003.jpg

They are claiming 9 HP and 14 more torque. Just might get one
Thanx

I could be tempted too ;)

10 minute install ?? Air box must be pretty easy to remove Tell us you lit the rear tires up,Crizz after the install

lit up rear tires ? hm... don´t know how to understand this, is it a phrase ?

Air box is really easy to remove, it is just pressed into 4 rubbers and only need to be pulled from the side into direction engine and then upwards. No tools needed. Alls you neet is a nutdriver to remove the intake-tube from the airbox and to add the mounting for the MAF-Adapter.

light up the rear tires as in launching the ex and leaving 2 big black strips about 60 feet long

lol - as long as I haven´t modded the tranny-sensor to disable the frontaxle "by wire" ( switch ) this will be an impossible mission with my 4WD. But, when starting on a traffic light the slip-control comes up very quick now. Haven´t ried if my Eddie would have enough power to paint stripes when 4x4 engages, guess not.

On a RWD-Explorer I could imagine.

Yo Crizz How bout the high pitched squeel at various RPMs
Should have 2 mounting brackets instead of 1
Problems with the bulk head mounting hole

Got all this from reading various reviews
Any thoughts???

Thanx

sorry, my english isn´t this good. I don´t know what you mean with "high pitched squeel", if you mean any noise, all I can hear ( different from stock ) is a nice roaring when hitting the pedal.

I cannot rconstruct the mounting problem, fixing the MAF-Adapter with that one-mount isn´t any prob at all. It´s fixed at the car body with the screw that holds the washerfluid-reservoir, do you have any doubt it lasts ? If so, simply add a retaining ring before installing that screw again. Guess hte biggest prob using a 2-point-mount will be finding a place below the fender where a srew would fit w/o picking a hole in the washerfluid-reservoir.

I cannot tell anything bad about that kit, had a 250 miles-trip today and everything was great. As long as you "only cruise" you don´t hear any more than with the stock system, except the trany shifts down for uphilling or something else. Acc. is as good as known ( guess a little better ) but with a lotta more noise, Av.fuel was 17.5 mpg at a speed between 85 and 90 ( with running A/C ), can´t complain.

Yo Crizz How bout the high pitched squeel at various RPMs
Should have 2 mounting brackets instead of 1
Problems with the bulk head mounting hole

Got all this from reading various reviews
Any thoughts???

Thanx

This is only related to the 4.0L SOHC engine and has been proven to be a faulty IAC valve design by Ford numerous times and can be remedied by cleaning or replacement of a faulty valve. This is not an issue on the 4.6L or any 04-UP 4.0L to our knowledge.

All of our systems are well designed and have full technical support and solutions for any problem that has ever surfaced since our company beginnings in 1997.

So the full conversion kit is available and shipping in the US right now??

So the full conversion kit is available and shipping in the US right now??

Yes, any item listed on our website that has an "add to cart" button is in stock and ready for shipment.

Warren,

I just noticed the KKM website lists the 06 4.6L intake as Out-Of-Stock. Any idea on when more will be ready? Thanks!

Warren,

I just noticed the KKM website lists the 06 4.6L intake as Out-Of-Stock. Any idea on when more will be ready? Thanks!

Mid-January

Warren, btw : I´m happy w/ my KKM and the XCal II - only would like to know if you can tell anything about bigger MAF with the KKM kit. Anything available like this available ? ( Big MAF w/ housing for the ´06 4.6 V8 3V KKM ).

Warren, btw : I´m happy w/ my KKM and the XCal II - only would like to know if you can tell anything about bigger MAF with the KKM kit. Anything available like this available ? ( Big MAF w/ housing for the ´06 4.6 V8 3V KKM ).

Crizz,
Glad the kit is working well for you. The MAF housing bore is already above 80mm, which should yield more CFM flow than the engine can use. Basically, I can make any diameter bore MAF that you want on a special basis, but you would have to get your XCal custom programmed in the MAF transfer function.

Don't want to hijack this thread too much and I'm still a newby wannabe but does anybody make lowering springs for these yet? I've seen some that say they fit the 4x2 but can't find anything for a 4x4. I think, if its practical, that a 2" drop, slightly louder exhaust (about like a stock '06 'stang) with dual tailpipes (if not dual mufflers) would be about perfect. Not sure if my better half would agree on the mufflers but she does complain about having to "CLIMB MT EVEREST" to get in hers. Also, she'd like someone to figure out a way to get a grab handle (like the one on the passenger side) on the driver's side.

I, of course, would like it to have a Mach I style functional hood scoop.

I cannot tell anything bad about that kit, had a 250 miles-trip today and everything was great. As long as you "only cruise" you don´t hear any more than with the stock system, except the trany shifts down for uphilling or something else. Acc. is as good as known ( guess a little better ) but with a lotta more noise, Av.fuel was 17.5 mpg at a speed between 85 and 90 ( with running A/C ), can´t complain.

Based on what you say here, I could install one without my wife really knowing about it (she doesn't get on it all that often) and get more sound when I DO get on it.

As far as a burn out, I haven't tried it with mine yet but you SHOULD be able to turn off the traction control / RSD with the button on the console that has two SS type lines on it.

Crizz, you are a man among men if you drive a 4x4 American Truck with a 4.6 Litre V8 on the AutoBahn when gas is what, $7/gallon?

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :D

actually regular is about 6 US-$ / gal., but rate is rising with holidays, and as they changed VAT from 16% to 19%, fuel was the first that became more expensive.

Decission for that 4.6 V( Explorer was a matter of head :
- need a car w/ high cargo capacity
- 4x4 was prefered for winter-use ( rocky area round here, 1800 ft. alt. diff. between here and some clients are fun on snow )

So, the Explorer is cheaper in insurance, taxes and at least the price of purchase had been much cheaper than Volvo XC70 or Mercedes E230 T4.

Only need to calc all factors before deciding which car is the most economical for the desired usage.