My 2013 Platinum Ecoboost Screw
07-22-2014, 08:56 PM
#1
My 2013 Platinum Ecoboost Screw
I figured it was about time I put something together. I bought my truck in October 2012 as one of the first 2013's to hit the dealerships in Houston. I can't seem to find any stock pictures, but it is a 2013 Platinum Ecoboost Supercrew in White Platinum Tricoat Metallic. I had the truck for all of 2 weeks when it went in to get Fox 2.5 Coilovers with reservoirs installed in the front.
I also picked up a BitTen and had a JL 8W3 put in a custom built box in the factory location and put Hertz HSK components in the front doors about a week after the coilovers.
For Christmas that year my wife got me some 305/55 Nitto Trail Grapplers for the stock wheels
My truck gets worked on a regular basis, but this was about the biggest load I've had on it so far. 2000 pounds in the bed, 900 pound feeder, 6000 pounds of feed and a 1000 pound deer blind on the trailer. Truck squatted a little, but yanked it down the road like a champ and cruised smoothly with the cruise at 70.
Today I finally made the decision on which wheels to go with and went with 20x10 Hostile Knuckles in the PVD Chrome. I'm really happy with they way they look on the truck. I'd say the truck is mostly finished, just have a few little touches like painting emblems and the grille and a 6" lift with 35's and I'll be mostly done. Here's the truck after getting the wheels put on today. I've got a little rub, but nothing that can't be fixed with adding some height to the coilovers and a dremel to the plastic.
Overall with 37,000 miles on it I've been very pleased thus far. I also put some Dually D2's in the intercooler opening and put a tuner from 5Star on it when the truck had about 10,000 miles on it. The 93 tune makes me smile everytime I press the throttle, it really woke the truck up. Let me know what you think.....I have a few ideas on the next upgrade, but figured I'd see what other people think about it now before I throw more money at it.
I also picked up a BitTen and had a JL 8W3 put in a custom built box in the factory location and put Hertz HSK components in the front doors about a week after the coilovers.
For Christmas that year my wife got me some 305/55 Nitto Trail Grapplers for the stock wheels
My truck gets worked on a regular basis, but this was about the biggest load I've had on it so far. 2000 pounds in the bed, 900 pound feeder, 6000 pounds of feed and a 1000 pound deer blind on the trailer. Truck squatted a little, but yanked it down the road like a champ and cruised smoothly with the cruise at 70.
Today I finally made the decision on which wheels to go with and went with 20x10 Hostile Knuckles in the PVD Chrome. I'm really happy with they way they look on the truck. I'd say the truck is mostly finished, just have a few little touches like painting emblems and the grille and a 6" lift with 35's and I'll be mostly done. Here's the truck after getting the wheels put on today. I've got a little rub, but nothing that can't be fixed with adding some height to the coilovers and a dremel to the plastic.
Overall with 37,000 miles on it I've been very pleased thus far. I also put some Dually D2's in the intercooler opening and put a tuner from 5Star on it when the truck had about 10,000 miles on it. The 93 tune makes me smile everytime I press the throttle, it really woke the truck up. Let me know what you think.....I have a few ideas on the next upgrade, but figured I'd see what other people think about it now before I throw more money at it.
07-24-2014, 09:09 AM
#7
thanks for the compliments......I've tried to figure out which wheels to get for over a year now and I really like the stance it has now.....only had to trim a little of the fender flare and a little front valance, now everything seems to be clearing. I won't get a chance to take it offroad for another couple of weeks to make sure everything clears when compressed.
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08-04-2014, 09:50 AM
#9
a little custom work getting done on the grille.....hope it turns out ok, should have it back today or tomorrow so I can reinstall it.
I also went to LET last week and had them put in a 170 thermostat, a couple new tunes, vent the BOV to atmosphere, remove the plastic shield over the intercooler, and install the AFE Stage 2 intake with dry filters. Extremely pleased with the service and how the truck is running so far.
I also went to LET last week and had them put in a 170 thermostat, a couple new tunes, vent the BOV to atmosphere, remove the plastic shield over the intercooler, and install the AFE Stage 2 intake with dry filters. Extremely pleased with the service and how the truck is running so far.
