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10-02-2013, 10:32 AM
#281
Senior Member
I bought a separate set of 17s from TireRack with winter tires mounted. Makes for an easy swap at the first snow.
Back to the OP though; so far after market ICs have not solved the problem, but if a catch can could be attached to the valve on the Garrett, that might be the ticket.
Back to the OP though; so far after market ICs have not solved the problem, but if a catch can could be attached to the valve on the Garrett, that might be the ticket.
IMO the cure is a combination of the 2 essentials, the first being a tune, the second replacing the IC with an aftermarket or drilling the hole, if that works? And for good measure, aftermarket CAI.
10-02-2013, 11:00 AM
#282
10-02-2013, 12:04 PM
#283
Senior Member/Vietnam Vet
I am not so sure about that? I pulled a light load (less than 3,000lbs.) across Wyoming in the rain. I know rain is rare out here, but it was the same system that flooded CO. This is as close as I have been able to get to replicating the conditions to cause a stumble since my FR IC install. I did install the Injen CAI,(following EngineerMikes lead) mostly for the Amsoil air filter, and to get air from higher up in the engine compartment. There is a lot of road grime and gravel that gets sucked into the OEM air box. If one drives gravel roads, this will become readily apparent!
IMO the cure is a combination of the 2 essentials, the first being a tune, the second replacing the IC with an aftermarket or drilling the hole, if that works? And for good measure, aftermarket CAI.
IMO the cure is a combination of the 2 essentials, the first being a tune, the second replacing the IC with an aftermarket or drilling the hole, if that works? And for good measure, aftermarket CAI.
Plugs gapped to .030 should be added to the list as mine were about .040 and at the end of their life cycle at 41K.
10-02-2013, 01:01 PM
#284
Senior Member
I think it takes the right tune also. I had the problem while returning from the Grand Tetons, towing my fiver during humid and rainy weather south of Chicago. I had the Wagner IC and LMS 89 tow tune at the time. Even in dry weather, I had stumbles with that tune. To be fair, I had not gapped the plugs yet and had to have them replaced after the trip. But on that day I had the truck fall on its face twice when accelerating out of a rest area and while passing a slower RV trailer. Both times, it shifted down to second and revved to 5000 and then started missing badly.
Plugs gapped to .030 should be added to the list as mine were about .040 and at the end of their life cycle at 41K.
Plugs gapped to .030 should be added to the list as mine were about .040 and at the end of their life cycle at 41K.
I really think the problem is a combination of things under the right conditions, but I think we are on the road to an aftermarket fix!
10-02-2013, 01:53 PM
#285
Senior Member/Vietnam Vet
I still get the pulsing/missing with the canned SCT tune, but the Southern Speed tune takes care of it. Haven't towed in the rain with the SSI tune yet, so it remains to be seen, but I am pretty sure it is less likely to happen now. So after market IC - check, new spark plugs gapped at .030 - check, good tune - check. CAI, probably not and drilling hole in my Wagner IC will depend on a recurrence.
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10-02-2013, 02:59 PM
#286
Senior Member
I still get the pulsing/missing with the canned SCT tune, but the Southern Speed tune takes care of it. Haven't towed in the rain with the SSI tune yet, so it remains to be seen, but I am pretty sure it is less likely to happen now. So after market IC - check, new spark plugs gapped at .030 - check, good tune - check. CAI, probably not and drilling hole in my Wagner IC will depend on a recurrence.
With any luck I should be SSI tuned by the end of the week!
10-02-2013, 07:17 PM
#287
Junior Member
Relatively new to the forum. I haven't experienced the problem with my stock ecoboost 2011 XLT 4x4, but haven't been in the type ambient conditions that seem to influence its occurrence either.
I'm headed to Montana for an extended hunting trip and would like to do the drill fix because I expect weather and extended highway driving that seems to cause the shudder.
My question is; I see that many are using a pin vise to drill the +-1/16" hole in the bottom of the intercooler tank. Is this level of caution really necessary? What is the thickness of the plastic tank, and what are the risks of using a rechargeable handheld drill on low speed to drill the hole?
Thanks.
I'm headed to Montana for an extended hunting trip and would like to do the drill fix because I expect weather and extended highway driving that seems to cause the shudder.
My question is; I see that many are using a pin vise to drill the +-1/16" hole in the bottom of the intercooler tank. Is this level of caution really necessary? What is the thickness of the plastic tank, and what are the risks of using a rechargeable handheld drill on low speed to drill the hole?
Thanks.
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10-13-2013, 07:12 AM
#290
Used a greased 1/16 drill on cordless.
Leaked out milky liquid after.
Seems to run fine. Doesn't appear to effect power at all.
Torque program show's same boost when I accelerate as did prior to hole.
Leaked out milky liquid after.
Seems to run fine. Doesn't appear to effect power at all.
Torque program show's same boost when I accelerate as did prior to hole.
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