What Mods/Changes Have You Done To Your 2015 or 2016???
10-06-2016, 07:08 AM
#3021
Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
Here's another shot of our build in progress
Quite the transformation!
I removed the chrome factory running boards about 30 mins after this photo was taken. The truck is headed to our vinyl installer (Vinyl Images) to add our sponsor logos and names to the truck (in matte black).
Then we will be dropping our LED headlights off at RetroShop with the latest Diode Dynamics LED products (to be released at SEMA 2016).
I'll do my best to keep everyone posted
Thanks!
Nick C.
Quite the transformation!
I removed the chrome factory running boards about 30 mins after this photo was taken. The truck is headed to our vinyl installer (Vinyl Images) to add our sponsor logos and names to the truck (in matte black).
Then we will be dropping our LED headlights off at RetroShop with the latest Diode Dynamics LED products (to be released at SEMA 2016).
I'll do my best to keep everyone posted
Thanks!
Nick C.
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Diode Dynamics (10-06-2016)
10-06-2016, 07:24 AM
#3022
Motor 10
My mods are all in my signature. I am pleased with all of them so far. I would like to eventually get the oem led headlights and do something about rear stability. Not sure if that just means replacing the rear shocks, or adding a sway bar as well? Any recommendations? I will not be lifting or changing the height in anyway shape or form. I just want to improve the ride.
10-06-2016, 09:27 AM
#3023
F150 Lighting Experts
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2013-2014 F-150 Raptor Switchback LED Halos
RetroShop installed the set shown in all the pictures you see on the listing. They are incredibly clean looking, definitely one of my favorites!
Nick C.
10-06-2016, 03:46 PM
#3024
Motor 10
I honestly think these were the best headlight design Ford has yet to do. I like the new led's, but this looks the best. Probably a lot easier to work on as well. Those switchbacks look incredible as well.
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10-06-2016, 04:18 PM
#3025
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Bafflingbs (10-06-2016)
10-07-2016, 07:41 PM
#3026
Lift,lower,stock,wrecked
I know I've posted it in some other threads but I've done a 2/4 drop, 20x9 Race Star wheels with Nitto 420S tires, painted my tailgate emblem metallic black, debadged what was possible without leaving holes, custom full 3" cat back with a Borla XR1 muffler dumped past the axle and today my stubby antenna showed up. Appearance mods are mostly done for now until I get the engine where I want it power wise. Next up is Stiffler's long bars and Calvert racing shocks for the rear.
Untitled by Dustin, on Flickr
Untitled by Dustin, on Flickr
10-07-2016, 11:44 PM
#3028
Lift,lower,stock,wrecked
Thanks!
The front was really easy, just remove the struts and change the springs. I opted to carry the struts to a shop and have them change the springs. I used to do them with the hand spring compressors, finally had one break so I won't be doing that anymore. However the LCA mounts do need to be notched to get the front end back perfect, I haven't done mine yet.
The rear was a nightmare, had to loosen exhaust and drop the gas tank. And Crown's instructions aren't very specific. The 2/4 uses an add-a-leaf in the back, when used with the flip kit the add-a-leaf goes under the top leaf so you have to completely disassemble the spring pack. Also the shocks don't fit in the mounts, this didn't bug me that much because I'll be running Calvert shocks soon. The kit really doesn't ride bad though.
You can kind of see the camber issues in this pic, it's not horrible but not really like it should be either. I thought the LCA mounts would only have to be notched if going with the 3" Belltech.
Untitled by Dustin, on Flickr
On another note, what is that thing making at 13psi? Do you have high IATs in traffic? Can't decide between the Whipple, Roush or Procharger. I really like the potential of the Whipple and Procharger.
The front was really easy, just remove the struts and change the springs. I opted to carry the struts to a shop and have them change the springs. I used to do them with the hand spring compressors, finally had one break so I won't be doing that anymore. However the LCA mounts do need to be notched to get the front end back perfect, I haven't done mine yet.
The rear was a nightmare, had to loosen exhaust and drop the gas tank. And Crown's instructions aren't very specific. The 2/4 uses an add-a-leaf in the back, when used with the flip kit the add-a-leaf goes under the top leaf so you have to completely disassemble the spring pack. Also the shocks don't fit in the mounts, this didn't bug me that much because I'll be running Calvert shocks soon. The kit really doesn't ride bad though.
You can kind of see the camber issues in this pic, it's not horrible but not really like it should be either. I thought the LCA mounts would only have to be notched if going with the 3" Belltech.
Untitled by Dustin, on FlickrOn another note, what is that thing making at 13psi? Do you have high IATs in traffic? Can't decide between the Whipple, Roush or Procharger. I really like the potential of the Whipple and Procharger.
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engineermike (10-07-2016)
10-08-2016, 12:41 AM
#3029
Senior Member
Iat's with the Whipple cooling fan upgrade are very good. The highest I've logged is remarkably only 9 degrees over ambient.
As far as Whipple vs the competition, my thoughts are as follows:
The Whipple installation is surprisingly easy and nonintrusive. You don't have to cut bosses off the block like with the roush. It's also larger, with higher efficiency and more power potential. The roush seems to barely break 500 rwhp with the roush tune (the 11-14's came with an even more pitiful tune), and 550-570 with a custom tune. Whipple comes with a very powerful but also very safe tune (they enhance safety features and even add some, like cat overheat protection). The Whipple tune alone is almost worth going that direction. The Whipple 15+ trucks are making 550-600 rwhp, and I suspect higher numbers are coming.
As far as procharger goes, I've always felt like a pd supercharger complements the natural powerband of a 4v dohc engine. It fills in the low end nicely, where as a centri will make the engine even more high strung. 15 years ago, the centri's had an efficiency and power potential advantage over pd, but that has changed. The Whipple 2.9 that comes with the f-150 kit is capable of 1000+ hp and it's at least as efficient as the centri's (78%).
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10-08-2016, 07:46 AM
#3030
Lift,lower,stock,wrecked
I dunno, haven't dynod it yet. It's noticeably stronger, though.
Iat's with the Whipple cooling fan upgrade are very good. The highest I've logged is remarkably only 9 degrees over ambient.
As far as Whipple vs the competition, my thoughts are as follows:
The Whipple installation is surprisingly easy and nonintrusive. You don't have to cut bosses off the block like with the roush. It's also larger, with higher efficiency and more power potential. The roush seems to barely break 500 rwhp with the roush tune (the 11-14's came with an even more pitiful tune), and 550-570 with a custom tune. Whipple comes with a very powerful but also very safe tune (they enhance safety features and even add some, like cat overheat protection). The Whipple tune alone is almost worth going that direction. The Whipple 15+ trucks are making 550-600 rwhp, and I suspect higher numbers are coming.
As far as procharger goes, I've always felt like a pd supercharger complements the natural powerband of a 4v dohc engine. It fills in the low end nicely, where as a centri will make the engine even more high strung. 15 years ago, the centri's had an efficiency and power potential advantage over pd, but that has changed. The Whipple 2.9 that comes with the f-150 kit is capable of 1000+ hp and it's at least as efficient as the centri's (78%).
Iat's with the Whipple cooling fan upgrade are very good. The highest I've logged is remarkably only 9 degrees over ambient.
As far as Whipple vs the competition, my thoughts are as follows:
The Whipple installation is surprisingly easy and nonintrusive. You don't have to cut bosses off the block like with the roush. It's also larger, with higher efficiency and more power potential. The roush seems to barely break 500 rwhp with the roush tune (the 11-14's came with an even more pitiful tune), and 550-570 with a custom tune. Whipple comes with a very powerful but also very safe tune (they enhance safety features and even add some, like cat overheat protection). The Whipple tune alone is almost worth going that direction. The Whipple 15+ trucks are making 550-600 rwhp, and I suspect higher numbers are coming.
As far as procharger goes, I've always felt like a pd supercharger complements the natural powerband of a 4v dohc engine. It fills in the low end nicely, where as a centri will make the engine even more high strung. 15 years ago, the centri's had an efficiency and power potential advantage over pd, but that has changed. The Whipple 2.9 that comes with the f-150 kit is capable of 1000+ hp and it's at least as efficient as the centri's (78%).
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