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[c0rtney]

hay everyone im new member. but got allot of good advice from the site finally decided to sign up. i got a 2005 ford explorer i put 265 bf all terrain tires, HID, super 40 flowmaster, everything looks great on the car but i want to put running boards not sure to but the flush plastic ones or metal ones that stick out a little, and i average around 11 mpg if anyone knows how to make that better i know a cold air intake. where can i get the best price for one. and also might ad a roof rack but if do it would be just for looks don't know if its worth it.

Welcome! Is yours a 4.0l or the 4.6l. They don't make an air intake for the 04/05 but there are some things you can do. like here http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=296439
or you can mod a intake for a 02/03 like I did here
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298477

 

[vjeske]

new 265 75 16r tire from Treadwright

 

[3rdGenExploder]

Got a package in the mail today. Hopefully I can knock both headlights out tomorrow along with a how to.

Morimoto Mini H1? Ive been considering this since i put in my hids but can never bring myself to buy them haha hopefully your write up finally convinces me to just buy the damn things

 

[KPPCExplorer]

Yup those are the ones. They really make a huge difference. Not only do they put more light in the right places but I literally haven't gotten flashed once since doing them. I used to get flashed several times a week.

 

[3happycampers]

Second post here....

Just got my Explorer a couple months ago and am finally starting to make a few changes. Got my new tires this week and added a few parts to the rack. Next step will be a brush guard and some additional lights. Shots here a from a family bike ride this afternoon.

 

[BigRondo]

Second post here....

Just got my Explorer a couple months ago and am finally starting to make a few changes. Got my new tires this week and added a few parts to the rack. Next step will be a brush guard and some additional lights. Shots here a from a family bike ride this afternoon.

Looks good.

How do you like the ride with the BFG's? How about noise when on the highway?

I'm thinking about getting a set when I need new sneakers.

 

[3happycampers]

Thanks!

I've had them on a few other trucks as well and love them. Have not heard any
noticeable noise yet, but will be doing a 1,200 mile trip this weekend and will know for sure by Sunday night. The one thing I have noticed is that it's a tad sluggish off the line now, but otherwise the ride is great.

My wife drove it yesterday and even she commented on much better it drove with the new tires.

 

[BigRondo]

Thanks, good to know. Last experience I had with the BFG's was on my Bronco and they were Mud Terrains.

Good luck on the trip!

 

[84convertablegt]

2003 XLT 4x4 4.0V6 198,000 miles. Exterior highlights: 2006-up side mirros, 2007 Sport Trac Limited wheels, 2006-up taillight conversion, clear turn signals.

 

[HiImBrian]

Look what I did last weekend!

-MMR Stage 2 PI heads
-Comp Cams Stage 1 billet camshaft & springs
-MMR 30lb injectors
-Ported Bullitt intake manifold
-70mm Bullitt throttle body
-New Ford blue valve covers
-EGR system delete
-PCV system delete
-Installed breather filters on valve covers
-Motorcraft Plugs
-Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 & K&N filter

The stage 2 heads I got from my neighbor who is going to stage 3 and a new Kenne Bell. Camshafts, springs and injectors I ordered from MMR. The Bullitt intake I bought from a guy on a mustang forum and came with just about everything I needed for the swap.

There is a lot to do yet.

My throttle cable bracket is all kinds of rednecked and being spaced back with a piece of metal ruler. So I need to fab up a new bracket. My cruise control cable is also not attached at the moment.

Yes, that is painters tape on my intake until I can figure out how I want to mount it.

I'm also getting codes for my EGR but I was expecting that. I'll be getting it tuned out in the coming weeks. Then all that's left is to clean everything up really well.

I should gain 45-50hp from the heads and 20-25hp from the intake. I think the tune should bring me a few more horses too.

I'll be doing a How-To for the intake swap.

So what do you think?

 

[Limited02]

YOU DID IT!!!!!!! I was wondering how the Bullitt intake manifold was working out but you ended up doing even more more!!! How's she run?

 

[HiImBrian]

YOU DID IT!!!!!!! I was wondering how the Bullitt intake manifold was working out but you ended up doing even more more!!! How's she run?

Like hell until yesterday. One of the injectors I bought was shot but the guys at MMR overnighted me a new one. It's still a little rough but my tune will fix that. I also have to get a new solenoid pack for my transmission so I haven't been able to beat up on it just yet. I did spin the tires twice during the test drive around the block

 

[Hbrichman]

 

[SUL73NAZ]

Still my fave expo on the site. So clean.

 

[Aluminum]

I know you have 1.75 lift, Is that same front and back.? or do you have smaller in the back.?

 

[SUL73NAZ]

IIRC he is not running spacers in the rear just front.

 

[wheelin'explorer]

Second post here....

Just got my Explorer a couple months ago and am finally starting to make a few changes. Got my new tires this week and added a few parts to the rack. Next step will be a brush guard and some additional lights. Shots here a from a family bike ride this afternoon.

Be careful on them mountain bikes. Take it from a previous addicted biker.

 

[vdavis25]

Ive just upgraded my wheels and tires, but on the agenda for this year are new lights all around, and a lift I am not always sure my husband likes me hanging out here, because I always find a new idea lol

 

[College Student]

Let him join in. It's like a disease. Buy him a cheap 1st gen and tell him to sign up.

 

[Eric1249]

I added some Lightforce off road lights. The are pretty bright