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  1. NASCAR Mike

    Question Does my 05 Excursion 6.0 have the STC fitting on the HPOP?

    My 2005 Excursion has a build date of July 2005. I have read online that the 2005 and newer 6.0 engines had the one piece STC (snap to connect) fitting on the HPOP, meaning it wont separate. While my truck is almost 10 years old, I only have 62k miles on it and I don't have any starting...
  2. NASCAR Mike

    Question Modify 6.0 cat converter

    Anyone modify their 6.0 cat converter by installing (pushing) an empty pipe through the middle of it? If so, what diameter pipe did you use? Just failed visual inspection because cat was gone. MBRP test pipe is in place. Normally I would just gut the inside but I am afraid the turbulence from...
  3. NASCAR Mike

    Question Bully Dog Watch Dog or Auto Meter Gauges

    I am trying to decide which way to monitor things on my 05 Excursion with 6.0. Current mods are: DP Custom Tune 80HP Economy Tune using SCT MBRP 4" exhaust turbo back exhaust with cat delete Accufab elbow EGR delete I want to monitor EGT temps, trans temp and boost pressure. If I buy...
  4. NASCAR Mike

    05 Eddie Bauer - Need white grille

    The white grille with beige inserts on my 05 Eddie Bauer Excursion cracked and I need to get a new one. I am unable to find the part number for a new grille so I am unable to check pricing on the internet. I do not want a chrome one nor do I want to buy a black one and have it painted. The...
  5. NASCAR Mike

    How to get true 4wd?

    I was in NY during the recent Xmas snow storm that dumped 22 inches of snow. I was driving back to my parents house when there was only 12-14 inches of snow on the ground so my 05 Excursion handled it very well. As soon as I got home I tried to pull my mothers Honda Accord out of the driveway...
  6. NASCAR Mike

    Question Coolant Filtration System filter replacement

    I am using the Dieselsite Coolant Filtration System and I am ready to change the filter. I only bought two filters at the time. Can you use a standard oil filter instead of the $11 one they charge at Dieselsite? If so, what is the model # of the oil filter? It looks like a Fram PH8A or...
  7. NASCAR Mike

    Help Needed Cooling system flush. Do I need VC-1, VC-9 and VC-8?

    I am getting confused on the procedure on how to flush and replace the engine coolant (antifreeze) in my 05 Excursion with 6.0 diesel. I have purchased 4 gallons of Motorcraft VC7B (Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant) and 20 gallons of distilled water. I had planned on draining the...
  8. NASCAR Mike

    Big G Mileage Miser

    I am looking to improve the gas mileage of my 05 Excursion. I see that Granatelli has a chip that offers 3-4MPG, 50 HP and 150 torque. 2005-2006 Ford 6.0 Powerstroke Mileage Miser Plug & Play Design Adds 50 Horsepower Adds 150lb./ft. of torque Adds up to 4MPG Re-maps diesel...
  9. NASCAR Mike

    Help Needed How to wire subwoofer

    Just bought a used JL Audio center console subwoofer enclosure. Where do I get the audio signal to feed my amp and that will ultimately power my subwoofer? I will be mouting the amplifier under the passenger seat so I was thinking of pulling the audio signal from the passenger front door...
  10. NASCAR Mike

    Question Transmission flush - only 10 qts came out?

    My 05 Excursion hit the 30k mile mark and I thought it was a good idea to change the transmission fluid. I looked online and saw that the Torqueshift hold 22 qts of Mercon SP. I bought two cases at my Ford dealer along with a frame mounted trans filter and the pan trans filter. I drained...
  11. NASCAR Mike

    Question Blackstone report - Will dealer fix problem?

    My 05 Excursion 6.0 just hit 30k miles and when I drained the oil, I took a sample for the Blackstone oil analysis. I have not had any problems with the engine except having the turbo being replaced or rebuilt 4 times. :eek: Dealer tells me I don't drive it enough and the CHRA keeps rusting...
  12. NASCAR Mike

    4th Turbo Replacement

    My 2005 X with 22k miles looks like it will need it's 4th turbo. :dunno The variable vanes keep getting stuck and along with low boost the check engine light comes on. Last month the Ford dealer took the turbo apart, cleaned it and reassembled. Everything work fine until a few days ago. I...
  13. NASCAR Mike

    4th Turbo on X

    My 2005 X with 22k miles looks like it will need it's 4th turbo. :confused: The variable vanes keep getting stuck and along with low boost the check engine light comes on. Last month the Ford dealer took the turbo apart, cleaned it and reassembled. Everything work fine until a few days...
  14. NASCAR Mike

    Help Needed CARFAX NEEDED

    Looking to buy either a Expedition or Explorer. The pricing on these vehicles have hit rock bottom and the wife needs a bigger car than the Crown Victoria to haul the kids. All of these SUVS are being shown as less than $16,000. A big drop from the $30k-$35 these originally sold at. I am just...
  15. NASCAR Mike

    Rear differential sensor?

    I replaced the stock rear differential cover to the finned type diff cover found on the 2008 Superduty's. While underneath my X I saw a sensor on top of the differential pumpkin with a wire going to it. What does this sensor do? I thought it might be a VSS (vehicle speed sensor) but aren't...
  16. NASCAR Mike

    Will my speedo read faster or slower?

    I am upgrading from the 16 inch factory rims to 18 inch SVO rims. I am installing Nitto Terra Grapplers in size 285 / 65. The stock tires (265/75R16) are 31.64" tall. The new 285/65R18 tires are 32.58" tall. I have tried two online wheel calculators and one tells me that my speed at...
  17. NASCAR Mike

    Accufab Power Elbow

    Other than EBay, who sells these? I checked the site sponsors sites (ITP & Oilburners) and they don't carry it. Neither do Summit Racing and Jegs.
  18. NASCAR Mike

    Headrest intall in third row seat in Excursion

    Anyone install headrests in the third row seat of an Excursion? My kids are getting bigger now and I often see that when they fall asleep their heads are lopping over the back of the seat in the third row. It also concerns me in case we get rear ended. I know headrests will help lessen...
  19. NASCAR Mike

    Where to buy 2008 differential cover?

    I want to change the stock diff cover on my 05X with the finned one that comes with the 08 F250's, F350's. I looked on ebay and all I see are the crazy expensive Magtec covers and cheap chrome covers. Anyone have a part number so I can search the web? Any of the vendors on the site sell them?
  20. NASCAR Mike

    Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex System

    Energy Suspension sells a Hyper flex system (Part # 4.18120G) which includes the following: Front and rear leaf spring bushings front sway bar and track arm bushings rear overload spring snubbers front and rear axle bump stops Anyone install this entire kit? How hard was it to...
  21. NASCAR Mike

    HP Difference with 40 VS 50 Cetane

    My X had its annual state inspection at the Ford dealer and the diesel tech asked me which cetane diesel I used. I told him the only cetane in the area was 40. He responded that the 560 torque and 325 horsepower were obtained using 50 cetane diesel and that using 40 cetane I have lost some...
  22. NASCAR Mike

    Excursion Skidplates?

    Anyone have F250 or F350 skidplates on their X? Are they direct bolt?
  23. NASCAR Mike

    Aux input for sound into radio?

    My X did not come with a DVD player. I just bought a Audiovox dvd player and two 7" Pyle headrest monitors. How do I get sound to play from the factory 6 CD radio? Is there an RCA input on the back of the radio?
  24. NASCAR Mike

    HID Light are in my X!

    I installed the 50W HID lights in my 05X over the Xmas break. I got them from http://www.hidfoglight.com It was fairly easy and the hardest part is removing the headlight assembly from the truck. They are held in by four hex screws. The new H13 xenon low beam / halogen high beam bulbs...
  25. NASCAR Mike

    HID's in my X

    I just received the 50W HID kit over the weekend to replace the stock bulbs. I was reading the directions and they want you to use a 23mm hole saw to drill out the old bulb fitting and install the new HID light. Where do you buy a 23mm hole saw? 23 mm is 0.905511811 inches so will a 1 inch...

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