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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2015 Ford Explorer Sport
So if you've seen my posts here, you will know I'm no fan of @Livernois . However I won't spend too much time bashing them here as I know they are a vendor and some still "drink the kool-aid". Hit me up offline if you ever care to know my list of gripes with them (some opinionated, but most legitimate). However, I felt I should do some due diligence and let you guys know that haven't updated your tunes in awhile that you need to check what version you are running. I frequent the SHO forums and there is yet another blown LMS tuned motor running v11. There were alot of issues with v11.
Granted, a lot of things can cause this failure and to blindly speculate it was an LMS tune by itself that caused it would be unfair without some context. However, based on their recent history, my personal experiences, and just some better research on my part, I will say that it doesn't surprise me. You would be better served by switching to an SCT or HPTuner device and going with any number of other more reputable ecoboost tuners. Anyway, at the very least, ensure you reach out to LMS and get their most updated tune.
I understand that I may catch some flack for this post as many of you are running just fine with your LMS tune and may even like the shop...I know I did back in the day. I just ask that you keep an open mind and come to your own conclusions.
For those that care...just some more information to pick apart and make your own mind up about:
There's much more out there...
Blown engine 2015 SHO
Hey guys, Unfortunately my engine has blown up with 80k miles, the motor is seized and wont turn. The car has been LMS tuned for 2 years. Can anyone point me to a decent motor? Will a 2013 SHO motor work if so is there anything extra needed other than getting ford to program my pcm to work with...
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Granted, a lot of things can cause this failure and to blindly speculate it was an LMS tune by itself that caused it would be unfair without some context. However, based on their recent history, my personal experiences, and just some better research on my part, I will say that it doesn't surprise me. You would be better served by switching to an SCT or HPTuner device and going with any number of other more reputable ecoboost tuners. Anyway, at the very least, ensure you reach out to LMS and get their most updated tune.
I understand that I may catch some flack for this post as many of you are running just fine with your LMS tune and may even like the shop...I know I did back in the day. I just ask that you keep an open mind and come to your own conclusions.
For those that care...just some more information to pick apart and make your own mind up about:
A sad, sad day in the history of my SHO.....
Well, it's with much dismay I find myself writing this. However, as a good friend told me recently, time to rip the proverbial Band-Aid off of/from the wound. Late last Friday afternoon, with only a mere few hours remaining until I was supposed to retrieve my SHO, I received a completely...
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A sad, sad day in the history of my SHO..... - Page 9
A sad, sad day in the history of my SHO..... - Page 9
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There's much more out there...