Looked but save me some time please? Intake, Tune, Exhaust questions 2016 Sport

[xxslowpokexx]

Hey all,

So I've been reading feverishly here and I've come up with a few ??

Exhaust-Likely I will NOT be allowed to do an exhaust. However where do the biggest gains come here that will create minimal noise increase? Ive seen downpipes/cats-cat backs(magnaflow is a 2.5")  Ive seen removing third cat, resonator.  I know sound is subjective but really the wife just wouldn't be into it....But I still want to know..And perhaps be able to sneak a mod in

Tunes-Ive heard Livernois has the most comprehensive tunes out and for the 2016(SCT was having an issue for awhile).  Now I could likely pull a fast one on the wife here.  HOWEVER not sure I can trust her to always put 93 octane in.  I read somewhere that there are tunes that still keep the computers ability to adjust for various octanes? True or false?  If true who does that>  If False I realize I can just swap out tunes if need be.  I also assume the 3 bar MAP sensor would be needed for certain tunes dependant on boost

Intakes-  I see how most feel about these...Does anyone have dependable data on the various intake>?  Also anyone know what the pipe diameter size is on stock intake? Size of various aftermarket ones.  I know the aFe is 3" Worst case scenario is I make my own CAI intake and do some dataloging  before and after. If it looks promising ill dyno and perhaps buy something pretty...Yah I know...I want some sound...truck is to dam quiet

Catch Can-  I realize the Explorer doesn't seem to have the same issues as the f150 however what brand seems to be the best.  I kind of like the UPR by the looks of it but any feedback would be appreciated

Plugs-Ill address that with the tune

160 Thermostat- Recommended with tune?

It Hurts me inside I cant go buckwild on this truck. But I feel I can at least get a bit of swoosh and power without the wife going ape....

Thanks:O)

 

[jbrown9999]

Hey all,

So I've been reading feverishly here and I've come up with a few ??

Exhaust-Likely I will NOT be allowed to do an exhaust. However where do the biggest gains come here that will create minimal noise increase? Ive seen downpipes/cats-cat backs(magnaflow is a 2.5")  Ive seen removing third cat, resonator.  I know sound is subjective but really the wife just wouldn't be into it....But I still want to know..And perhaps be able to sneak a mod in

Tunes-Ive heard Livernois has the most comprehensive tunes out and for the 2016(SCT was having an issue for awhile).  Now I could likely pull a fast one on the wife here.  HOWEVER not sure I can trust her to always put 93 octane in.  I read somewhere that there are tunes that still keep the computers ability to adjust for various octanes? True or false?  If true who does that>  If False I realize I can just swap out tunes if need be.  I also assume the 3 bar MAP sensor would be needed for certain tunes dependant on boost

Intakes-  I see how most feel about these...Does anyone have dependable data on the various intake>?  Also anyone know what the pipe diameter size is on stock intake? Size of various aftermarket ones.  I know the aFe is 3" Worst case scenario is I make my own CAI intake and do some dataloging  before and after. If it looks promising ill dyno and perhaps buy something pretty...Yah I know...I want some sound...truck is to dam quiet

Catch Can-  I realize the Explorer doesn't seem to have the same issues as the f150 however what brand seems to be the best.  I kind of like the UPR by the looks of it but any feedback would be appreciated

Plugs-Ill address that with the tune

160 Thermostat- Recommended with tune?

It Hurts me inside I cant go buckwild on this truck. But I feel I can at least get a bit of swoosh and power without the wife going ape....

Thanks:O)

Just a heads up.  Once you put a tune in SHE WILL NOTICE!  It’s like night and day.  Plugs/thermo/3bar/tune/drop in filter.  That alone will make a huge difference.  Gear head is the one who auto adjusts for octane.



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[SHOdded]

Tunes and downpipes are the biggest bangs for the buck.  The best way to "keep it quiet".
Fuel - the only tuner I know of who allows for different octane levels is Matt of Gearhead.  You should talk to him directly.
Intakes - generally power is generated at 4,000 rpm or higher, so everyday driving - a bust in that regard.  But plenty of intakes that are great eye candy, the K&N of course is ear candy as well.  The cheapest performance gain in the quarter is a K&N dropin filter (0.1 second), Airraid with the weatherstripping truly sealed to the hood (0.2 second).  Testing done on SHOs only.
The 160 TStat is not 100% necessary, as brucelinc has proven.  But many will swear to its' efficacy.
Catch cans - can be done cheaply as DIY projects, best mounting location for the can is in the coldest location.  But apparently if temps drop below freezing, that can be a problem as well.  So choose location wisely.

 

[ajpturbo]

Out of curiosity what issues was sct having?

 

[xxslowpokexx]

For awhile SCT didn't have the 2016 EEC strategy.  Maybe they do now.  Livernois claims the SCT programmer doesn't have enough memory to change all the parameters they can...But I haven't a clue.

 

[xxslowpokexx]

Thanks all.  When I say wife wont notice...It smore exhaust sound not performance....This is the only vehicle besides my ML55 that sounds sedate....TO me its a bit to quiet but eh...Maybe an intake will give me swishy noises.

So I'm figuring, Tune-3 bar map-some sort of intake that wont make power and maybe the 160 tstat.

As far as a catch can I have made my own on my some of my other vehicles but there was a bit more room..

And down pipes....Ill have to think about that:O)  If anyone else chimes in that's great.  Again thanks