SBS 2016 Taurus SHO Build Thread - LOCKED

[StealBlueSHO]

Glad you cracked the 11's, for sure I expected you of all people to have done it some time ago   Let's hope the trans upgrade price tag is reasonable.  Then you might want to look into HD axles as well.  No idea how the wheel bearings will hold up, at least you have SKF and Timken alternatives to try.  Maybe even a carbon fiber driveshaft.  Add power, reduce loss.

Yea, just slow to the game, literally! Ha!  It’s funny to me how well out trans and motor are matched up. They both hit about max power at the same time. Matt seems to think that I can get away with a lot more power on the stock trans as long as he can control the torque as that’s what kills drive trains...

We will see.... I like your additional ideas too! I used a timken wheel bearing on my 2010. No issues what so ever. Good products.


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[StealBlueSHO]

Quarantine cleaning!!!

 

[StealBlueSHO]

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Time for plugs... last plugs done at 19K and it’s got 27.5K on it now..

Can’t believe I put 8.5K miles on it last year... lol

Will post with used ones.

 

[SHOdded]

Bring on the fire!

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Welp... the SHO threw a CEL last night, go figure since I was taking pictures of it...

P2195 - Oxygen Sensor 1 Bank 1 biased/stuck lean

Datalogged it and it was reading 1.99 lambda... time for a new WB.... fun fun!!


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[StealBlueSHO]

Also realized I never posted the plugs I pulled out...

Looked ok..all still gapped at .026

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[StealBlueSHO]

New WB installed, no obvious damage except a small indentation on the body of the plug after the nut.  Initial fuel trims and AFR look good! Idle is smoother I think...


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[802SHO]

Welp... the SHO threw a CEL last night, go figure since I was taking pictures of it...

P2195 - Oxygen Sensor 1 Bank 1 biased/stuck lean

Datalogged it and it was reading 1.99 lambda... time for a new WB.... fun fun!!


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You know it's tempting to bring back the true form of my wheels.  They're plasti dipped.  But underneath they are like yours.  Looks great in your photo.

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[ZSHO]

New WB installed, no obvious damage except a small indentation on the body of the plug after the nut.  Initial fuel trims and AFR look good! Idle is smoother I think...


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It looks as the washer was not fully secured! There was a TSB on the 02's IIRC! Fingers crossed. Z

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[StealBlueSHO]

Welp... the SHO threw a CEL last night, go figure since I was taking pictures of it...

P2195 - Oxygen Sensor 1 Bank 1 biased/stuck lean

Datalogged it and it was reading 1.99 lambda... time for a new WB.... fun fun!!


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You know it's tempting to bring back the true form of my wheels.  They're plasti dipped.  But underneath they are like yours.  Looks great in your photo.

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I really like the 5 spoke TBH.. I would have preferred the 5 spoke.. but I got all four wheels for $350, so even if I rock them for a bit, I can turn around and sell them for more lol.

 

[802SHO]

Welp... the SHO threw a CEL last night, go figure since I was taking pictures of it...

P2195 - Oxygen Sensor 1 Bank 1 biased/stuck lean

Datalogged it and it was reading 1.99 lambda... time for a new WB.... fun fun!!


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You know it's tempting to bring back the true form of my wheels.  They're plasti dipped.  But underneath they are like yours.  Looks great in your photo.

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I really like the 5 spoke TBH.. I would have preferred the 5 spoke.. but I got all four wheels for $350, so even if I rock them for a bit, I can turn around and sell them for more lol.

Yeah you got a killer deal. 

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[StealBlueSHO]

So I had Gearhead center cap overlays on my stock wheels... and missed the overall flow so I ordered custom overlays for the new wheels....

Thinking I need to paint the calipers...

 

[ridered74]

So I had Gearhead center cap overlays on my stock wheels... and missed the overall flow so I ordered custom overlays for the new wheels....

Thinking I need to paint the calipers...

Where are you ordering those from? That's one of the few stickers that I like. Why steal just part of someone's build when you can steal the whole thing?

 

[StealBlueSHO]

So I had Gearhead center cap overlays on my stock wheels... and missed the overall flow so I ordered custom overlays for the new wheels....

Thinking I need to paint the calipers...

Where are you ordering those from? That's one of the few stickers that I like. Why steal just part of someone's build when you can steal the whole thing?

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeVriesSigns

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Couple things to mention...

1: Thanks to @OrtizPerformance for the battery tie down. I put a couple rubber grommets under the bolts to prevent them from breaking down the powder coating. Not sure what the material is under the powder coat, so don’t want to allow a route for rusting.

2: At Nationals this year @Bamsho noticed my low side fuel  line was rubbing. It was short when I got it, so I didn’t have a lot of room to route it, and had to stretch the stock fuel line coming off the firewall. Due to that, I am getting some rubbing that is wearing through the line. Email sent to Uwe at XDI to see if they have a longer line that routes better and isn’t as stretched.

3: Trans started leaking a drop every once in awhile again due to the seal failure where the two halves meet. While getting the oil changed at the dealer I asked them to look at it. They said they need to drop the trans and reseal it which will be covered under warranty. They also agreed to put in the upgraded torque converter from GH while its out, for a minimal fee since it has to be removed anyway. Although the dealer said the leaks is soo small it’s not a huge rush.. but small leaks turn into big leaks soo..

 

[sm105k]

Good stuff that it is under warranty.

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Out with the AD front mount and in with the stock one..

Being as I’m turning my SHO into a daily...  no need to have my balls vibrating in the seat all the time ....

Plus it’s debatable whether the front makes much of any difference when you pair the AD rear with a new stock front...

I forgot how much smoother it makes the ride and idle.. although you don’t feel as connected with the car since your not feeling every little thing...

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Couple updates...

Apparently it does make a difference.... the wheel hop was atrocious... so put the AD mount back in... problem fixed...

Hit 30K miles today... so did the 3x drain and fill on the transmission. Next oil change I’ll get the rdu fluid swapped out too...

Ran into a minor issue with the catch can... it was leaking from the check valves.. which means they weren’t tight from UPR.. so had to take it out and re-tightened. Also found a torn seal on the connector going to the dual feed.

I’m half tempted cap off the clean side and run a breather cause I don’t think it’s working correctly.. not sure...

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Also installed the whiteline rear sway bar! Huge difference in handling, the car should have come like this from the factory...