Performance Mod's

06limitedexp · 01-28-2009, 11:50 AM

So I have a 06 Explorer Limited V8 which I believe is 292hp and 300tq. I'm looking to add the following modifications this weekend. 1. Magnaflow Exhaust 2. K&N Cold air intake 3. SCT X3 tune. With these three mods could I notice a difference in total feel of driving in my truck?

Charlie · 01-28-2009, 11:56 AM

You should be able to. Search around the site, plenty of info for getting a little more power!

tenacioush · 02-01-2009, 11:44 PM

Check my sig for my mods...

My Ex is a beast

I destroyed a Ram Hemi the other day off the line. I love it.

06limitedexp · 02-02-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tenacioush

Check my sig for my mods...

My Ex is a beast

I destroyed a Ram Hemi the other day off the line. I love it.

sounds good I went with a K&N, Magnaflow catback, SCT X3 tune can't wait for this weekend.

*techieman33* · 02-02-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 06limitedexp

So I have a 06 Explorer Limited V8 which I believe is 292hp and 300tq. I'm looking to add the following modifications this weekend. 1. Magnaflow Exhaust 2. K&N Cold air intake 3. SCT X3 tune. With these three mods could I notice a difference in total feel of driving in my truck?

Yeah you should notice quite a bit of difference, it'll be a different explorer after those mods, especially after sct updates their software to support your transmission.

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Originally Posted by tenacioush

Check my sig for my mods...

My Ex is a beast

I destroyed a Ram Hemi the other day off the line. I love it.

The new hemi's suck, beating one isn't anything to brag about

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 02-03-2009, 05:19 PM

sct tune how much hp gain do u get out of it

*JMan689* · 02-03-2009, 05:42 PM

Anyone have sound clips of the magnaflow muffler? And anyone have pics of the engine bay? I want to figure out if an Explorer intake would fit on a Mountaineer

06limitedexp · 02-04-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JMan689

Anyone have sound clips of the magnaflow muffler? And anyone have pics of the engine bay? I want to figure out if an Explorer intake would fit on a Mountaineer

I can have a sound clip of my magnaflow for you this weekend. I have a 2006 281 v8 3valve should sound sweet. I'm going to install a K&N cold air intake this weekend also. You want a stock air intake photo or a K&N installed photo?

*JMan689* · 02-04-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 06limitedexp

I can have a sound clip of my magnaflow for you this weekend. I have a 2006 281 v8 3valve should sound sweet. I'm going to install a K&N cold air intake this weekend also. You want a stock air intake photo or a K&N installed photo?

Thanks, either or, i just want to see if the intake manifold and tubing all goes to the same spot (it should be i just want to be sure)

tenacioush · 02-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Congrats man. let us know how you like the Mag and the X3.

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Originally Posted by techieman33

The new hemi's suck, beating one isn't anything to brag about

Hey man its all just having fun the hemi just happened to be the most recent example.

UIN2IT · 02-05-2009, 08:50 AM

Not a big fan of the K&N filters....

I have the "Nocturnal-Perf" intake and it looks and works great!

Green Filter should have thier drop-in filter out soon too!

Look into Zabteck Performance and get thier Throttle Body, great throttle response and a little better performance!

itallian1488 · 02-06-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 06limitedexp

I can have a sound clip of my magnaflow for you this weekend. I have a 2006 281 v8 3valve should sound sweet. I'm going to install a K&N cold air intake this weekend also. You want a stock air intake photo or a K&N installed photo?

If you like how the F150 sounds, you have the same motor in the V8 ex, the difference in stock power (292 ex, 300 f150) is due to more restrictive exhaust on the ex....so you'll have a sweet sound, and with the other mods you'll have a noticable difference in power.

06limitedexp · 02-06-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by itallian1488

If you like how the F150 sounds, you have the same motor in the V8 ex, the difference in stock power (292 ex, 300 f150) is due to more restrictive exhaust on the ex....so you'll have a sweet sound, and with the other mods you'll have a noticable difference in power.

So I have all the parts I called my local muffler shop and they didn't want to quote me for the install of the muffler. I might just jack this baby up and install it my self it's a catback straight to the factory no welding or cutting just unbolt and bolt back on. Nothing major right?

*JMan689* · 02-06-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 06limitedexp

So I have all the parts I called my local muffler shop and they didn't want to quote me for the install of the muffler. I might just jack this baby up and install it my self it's a catback straight to the factory no welding or cutting just unbolt and bolt back on. Nothing major right?

You got it, just make sure to clamp it all down tight.

06limitedexp · 02-06-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JMan689

You got it, just make sure to clamp it all down tight.

Okay thanks

CALDWELL · 02-07-2009, 01:32 AM

make sure its clamped real good...

welding the piping would be better, but do what you gotta do bro !!!

06limitedexp · 02-07-2009, 06:01 AM

my magnaflow catback came with clamps from factory. I saw the setup it bolts to the factory cat and the pipes slip into each other till the tip and I apply the clamps provided.

v8merc · 02-28-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JMan689

Anyone have sound clips of the magnaflow muffler? And anyone have pics of the engine bay? I want to figure out if an Explorer intake would fit on a Mountaineer

I have heard that the diff between the two is that the heat shield provided with the fipk wont fit with the merc because the merc has an extra sensor. Dont know if its true or not. If its the case, I'm sure the heat shield could be modified to fit, or a new heat shiled could be made/bought. I would love to get confirmation so I can just get one to complete my more power/mpg mission. Already have the Magnaflow ordered.

01-28-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
06limitedexp Wannabe Elite Explorer 06 Limited Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 31 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Performance Mod's So I have a 06 Explorer Limited V8 which I believe is 292hp and 300tq. I'm looking to add the following modifications this weekend. 1. Magnaflow Exhaust 2. K&N Cold air intake 3. SCT X3 tune. With these three mods could I notice a difference in total feel of driving in my truck?

01-28-2009, 11:56 AM	#2
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	You should be able to. Search around the site, plenty of info for getting a little more power! __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

02-01-2009, 11:44 PM	#3
tenacioush Wannabe Elite Explorer corpus christi texas 06 E.B. 4.6L 4x2 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 92 Vehicle Specs	Check my sig for my mods... My Ex is a beast I destroyed a Ram Hemi the other day off the line. I love it. __________________ 2006 Explorer E.B. 4.6L V-8 X-Cal2 Tuned to perfection KKN Intake Flowmaster 40 Series 32" BFG All-Terrain T/A KO

02-03-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	sct tune how much hp gain do u get out of it __________________ 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

02-03-2009, 05:42 PM	#7
JMan689 Elite B2 Downers Grove, IL '90 B2 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,871 Vehicle Specs	Anyone have sound clips of the magnaflow muffler? And anyone have pics of the engine bay? I want to figure out if an Explorer intake would fit on a Mountaineer __________________ It's only after you've lost everything, are you free to do anything. '06 Mounty '93 Lightning '90 B2

02-05-2009, 08:50 AM	#11
UIN2IT Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa, FL 2008 Adrenalin Sport-trac Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 140 Vehicle Specs	Not a big fan of the K&N filters.... I have the "Nocturnal-Perf" intake and it looks and works great! Green Filter should have thier drop-in filter out soon too! Look into Zabteck Performance and get thier Throttle Body, great throttle response and a little better performance! __________________ 2008 Adrenalin V8 Tuned by Justin Starkey @ VMPTuining 266rwhp / 278rwtq Mods: 22" "Sport" rims \| %20 Tint \| ROUSH exhaust Tip \| Custom emblems \| Steeda Bed-hook Plates \| 1.5" Drop Springs Perf: Nocturnal Perf Intake w/MAF \| FM 50series muffler \| Hi-flow cat's \| 4pc Pulley set \| Zabteck TB \| SCT Xcal3 tuned

02-07-2009, 01:32 AM	#16
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs	make sure its clamped real good... welding the piping would be better, but do what you gotta do bro !!! __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

02-07-2009, 06:01 AM	#17
06limitedexp Wannabe Elite Explorer 06 Limited Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 31 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	my magnaflow catback came with clamps from factory. I saw the setup it bolts to the factory cat and the pipes slip into each other till the tip and I apply the clamps provided.