2008 Explorer V8 Saving Gas?

taranmalhi · 12-19-2010, 10:54 AM

Hi, I had a quick question. 2 days ago, I installed two summit racing electric exhaust cut outs on my 2008 ford explorer. We had to remove the resonator to make it fit perfectly. I noticed the digital reading on my screen said I had more gas left!? When I left my home, it said 420 km to empty. After I got the cut outs installed, it said 433km to empty? Mind that I did drive 50kms in between. When I used to fill up, it used to average 450km/tank, I filled up today it said 570km to empty!. Could it be a computer issue? , or is my suv really saving 120km/tank more?

taranmalhi · 12-19-2010, 10:56 AM

Specs: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited AWD V8

And yes, the exhaust cut outs sound amazing on that 4.6 litre!

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 12-19-2010, 02:29 PM

u got sound clip

**ncranchero** · 12-19-2010, 04:23 PM

But .......... they're a no-no in the US.

taranmalhi · 12-20-2010, 09:57 AM

Well they are illegal here in mississauga, ontario as well I believe. I got pulled over yesterday, before the cop could even hear anything I switched the cut outs off. He was a older cop so he asked me what was underneath the hood. I showed him the switch and he told me to hit it!. The smile on his face was priceless, he let me off without a hitch. I'll post pics and videos of it soon. It sounds so amazing!. Like a open header mustang!

fogghornn · 12-22-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by taranmalhi

Well they are illegal here in mississauga, ontario as well I believe. I got pulled over yesterday, before the cop could even hear anything I switched the cut outs off. He was a older cop so he asked me what was underneath the hood. I showed him the switch and he told me to hit it!. The smile on his face was priceless, he let me off without a hitch. I'll post pics and videos of it soon. It sounds so amazing!. Like a open header mustang!

Glad to hear you got a break! I'd love to give my STA a bit more bark, and still retain the quiet instantly with at the touch of a switch. Too Cool! I can hardly wait to see it and hear it. Will you be putting a video clip on YouTube? Can I buy the same setup from a website? Would you recommend me asking my local Ford dealer to do the installation?

12-19-2010, 10:54 AM	#1
taranmalhi Wannabe Elite Explorer Mississauga, Ontario 2008 Limited AWD Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2008 Explorer V8 Saving Gas? Hi, I had a quick question. 2 days ago, I installed two summit racing electric exhaust cut outs on my 2008 ford explorer. We had to remove the resonator to make it fit perfectly. I noticed the digital reading on my screen said I had more gas left!? When I left my home, it said 420 km to empty. After I got the cut outs installed, it said 433km to empty? Mind that I did drive 50kms in between. When I used to fill up, it used to average 450km/tank, I filled up today it said 570km to empty!. Could it be a computer issue? , or is my suv really saving 120km/tank more?

12-19-2010, 02:29 PM	#3
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	u got sound clip __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

12-19-2010, 04:23 PM	#4
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,562 Vehicle Specs	But .......... they're a no-no in the US. __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos

12-19-2010, 10:56 AM	#2
taranmalhi Wannabe Elite Explorer Mississauga, Ontario 2008 Limited AWD Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Specs: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited AWD V8 And yes, the exhaust cut outs sound amazing on that 4.6 litre!

12-20-2010, 09:57 AM	#5
taranmalhi Wannabe Elite Explorer Mississauga, Ontario 2008 Limited AWD Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well they are illegal here in mississauga, ontario as well I believe. I got pulled over yesterday, before the cop could even hear anything I switched the cut outs off. He was a older cop so he asked me what was underneath the hood. I showed him the switch and he told me to hit it!. The smile on his face was priceless, he let me off without a hitch. I'll post pics and videos of it soon. It sounds so amazing!. Like a open header mustang!