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Thermostats for your Explorer Sport
Exactly our point. We only back up our claims with records... In 2009, before anyone had software, we were tuning the SHO and MKS. In 2011, we were tuning the F-150 Eco before other companies could even flash it. We were the first again In 2012, we were tuning the 2013 SHO while other...- Livernois
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Thermostats for your Explorer Sport
How does power suffer with the cooler thermostat? Ford does their power testing at 140° coolant temp, why would they go that low if it hurt power? The NA cars use a thermostat that is ~205° thermostat, but the EcoBoost cars get 178° thermostat. If cooler equated to less power why would that be...- Livernois
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Thermostats for your Explorer Sport
With a lower temp thermostat you can reduce the operating temperatures in a performance engine. Allowing your engine to naturally ensure consistent performance and increase coolant flow to help extend engine component longevity.- Livernois
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Tunes for the N/A 3.5L Explorers
All that you have to do is ensure that your truck is in fact a TiVCT, and we can tune it!:thumbsup::thumbsup:- Livernois
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XLT Owner- Is Tuning Worth It?
Not a problem at all!- Livernois
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XLT Owner- Is Tuning Worth It?
Thanks guys! Glad to see that you love your tunes! And thanks for the awesome advice! Once you flash your custom tune onto your truck the tuner will tell you that it has successfully programmed your truck and then to disconnect the tuner. THAT'S IT! We recommend that you always keep your...- Livernois
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XLT Owner- Is Tuning Worth It?
That is not what that means at all! After you purchase the MyCal tuner we support tuning updates as well as updates for most modifications that you make on your end.- Livernois
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Tunes for the N/A 3.5L Explorers
We actually do FAR more tuning on NA platforms than we do 3.5L EB engines. You do realize that you are arguing a point that we make a point to not market? There are a myriad of variables that will affect the efficiency of a vehicle post tuning. That is why we do not promote MPG gains...- Livernois
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Tunes for the N/A 3.5L Explorers
That actually not true. My car hovered around 21.2-21.4 MPG stock. After I loaded our 93 Performance tune I get 26.1-26.2 MPG. So, like I said we do not market it as an economy booster. But the byproduct or a more efficient tune is...efficiency. We are not simply cranking up the boost to create...- Livernois
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Tunes for the N/A 3.5L Explorers
We do not sell our tuning as an MPG booster, but most clients report a 2-3MPG boost post tuning.- Livernois
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Did you pass on the Sport, but still want the performance?
We do not do any canned tuning...that is the biggest difference. We also do not offer monitoring like the Livewire because we do not require any datalogging for our custom tuning as we own all of the cars that we offer tuning for. Datalogging is only needed if you need a starting point for tuning.- Livernois
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Did you pass on the Sport, but still want the performance?
They actually are not the same. For example the 2015 has 4 different powertrain variations that they only offered for that year. They were mash ups of the 13-14 engine/trans matches. All of the stats match up, but all of the on paper stats that the public sees are the same. So you can't...- Livernois
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Did you pass on the Sport, but still want the performance?
The only NA Explorers that we offer tuning for is the TiVCT variant. Usually only found in the 2013 and newer. If you have that motor in your 11-12 we can tune it as well. The reason why you are not familiar with the MyCal device is because it is our own tuner that only works with our...- Livernois
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Did you pass on the Sport, but still want the performance?
Depending on your driving style, most owners report 2-3 MPG gains.- Livernois
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Livernois tune experience
Hey Fred, hope you are loving the tune still! And you are welcome. If it weren't for clients like you I wouldn't have a job man. If you need anything else you know where to find me! -Jaimie- Livernois
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Did you pass on the Sport, but still want the performance?
The difference is how the tune creates power. Our performance tuning will create more power in the mid to top end range of the powerband. Where the towing tune is made to lay down more power down low where you need it if you are towning. The reason why we do not suggest towing on a performance...- Livernois
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For anyone on the fence about a exhaust for their Sport
That is awesome! We appreciate the feedback! :salute:- Livernois
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Did you miss out on the Livernois Motorsports CAD Track Day?
As some of you who braved the elements with us know, we were forced to postpone our customer appreciation track day due to rain. We are grateful to those of you that were able to come out and make our CAD track day special! For those of you that were not able to make it out the second time...- Livernois
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Introducing "Black Beauty"
Very cool mods thus far! When it comes to performance custom tuning is the way to go! You can't get a better bang for your buck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSMOuCSP1zU- Livernois
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It's track time!
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For anyone on the fence about a exhaust for their Sport
Not at all...we actually escalated your request B. I am just waiting on a response from the powers that be. -Jaimie- Livernois
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For anyone on the fence about a exhaust for their Sport
There are a few ponies to be had by increasing the ID of the catback exhaust from 2.1250" to 2.5". I am not suggesting that there is another 30whp or anything crazy like that, but there is definitely more than just sound to be had. Realistically, the full turbo back solution is really where you...- Livernois
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Make sure that don't miss out!
Luckily we have had such a huge response in regards to our track day that we actually had to get clearance from Milan Dragway to add an additional 10 spots to our racing roster!- Livernois
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Performance sport14
LOL! That is AWESOME! :salute: to you!- Livernois
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Act now!
Only 7 spots left for Livernois Motorsport's Customer Appreciation Track Day call today to reserve your spot!- Livernois
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Performance sport14
Impossible.- Livernois
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Performance sport14
^^^^^^^^ I agree! That would be an INSANE build! I can't even imagine pulling up next to a C7 or a Hellcat and blowing them away in a little baby 3.5L EcoBoost!- Livernois
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Performance sport14
The motor definitely needs to be upgraded at that point! That is why we offer the extreme shortblock.- Livernois
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Performance sport14
That is TOTALLY possible! You can do full bolt on for around $3500, new turbos will run about $2500 and then tuning and installation....- Livernois
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Performance sport14
10 seconds? We will see what the limits are of the fully built 3.5TT in a few days at our CAD track day, but right now we have the quickest SHO 11.9.- Livernois
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Performance sport14
Looks sweet, but we would prefer to stay away from metal for tubing. The molded plastic might not look as awesome, but it is great at killing conduction.- Livernois
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Performance sport14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hevgDtqxljg- Livernois
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Performance sport14
Correct. And we use straight meth (preferably VP M1) as there is no measuring or mixing needed. Also we have tested pretty much every kit out there and there have been major issues with almost every kit available, until we started using the Alky Control kits!- Livernois
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Performance sport14
Joe, we like to use ATP for our EcoBoost turbo upgrade kits. We have had amazing results with their kits. Our WR holding SHO with 617awhp and 608awtq is an absolute monster! There is nothing like it. Just keep in mind, after going FBO you are out of fuel system. We recommend going with our ALKY...- Livernois
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Performance sport14
Thank you for the business, we greatly appreciate it! What are your ultimate performance goals?- Livernois
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Who Out There is Going to Bakers of Milford on Sunday?
Come out and meet some of the Livernois staff at opening day at Bakers of Milford this Sunday! The 2015 Season Is About To Begin..... Join Us For The Kick-Off Of America's Largest Weekly Cruise!!! Date: 5/3/2015 Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Who knows, you might win a bag FULL of free...- Livernois
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Customer Appreciation Day!
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