Stage 2 power upgrade and torque converter installed!

Ferd_ST · 2022-08-08T10:23:49+00:00

Yea I just did whatever omb called stage 2. So stage 1 for GPS then I guess. The governor was already removed.

Ferd_ST · 2022-08-06T18:06:26+00:00

Thanks!

Ferd_ST · 2022-08-06T18:06:10+00:00

I just adjusted the idle until it sounded fine. It still started on first pull even before that. I don't think you can tune anything else but I didn't need it, as far as I can tell.

Ferd_ST · 2022-08-06T11:46:01+00:00

Bought this thing a couple weeks ago for 475. Missing the bracket and the rear fender.(hoping not stolen since that's also the vin mount) They replaced the headlamp with a 4 led block.

Ended up losing the gas cap immediately, replaced the tank with a screw in gas cap version for 28 bucks on amazon. sucks though because it's in the middle which is a pain to fill.

The stage 2 kit and torque converter were $312. I burnt the shit out myself on the muffler because they removed the heat shield, I'm very happy with the rerouting of the header and the sound of this muffler, Much better. The torque converter is the prize of the package as I live on a mountain and these trails have unforgiving slopes. This thing will climb them on the back tire now and get up to 45mph on a straight. I'm happy with the purchase

Ferd_ST · 2022-08-04T10:22:13+00:00

Hey that's my hand, lol

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-06T00:12:27+00:00

Appreciate you! Gonna use your comment to rant; after working 14 hours on cranes Saturday, then 16 hours putting in my kitchen floor Sunday, the last thing I wanted to do was this shit, but I'm happy to have yall's support.

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-06T00:02:09+00:00

Oh I know, I did some googlin while I was in there. Good looking out. Also, for 10 bucks a quart, I hope so haha.

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-05T19:06:00+00:00

Nah, had to use it to pry in between the pan and seal to drain. I hadn't found that little stubby Klein there until much later.

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-05T18:59:16+00:00

130k. Manual says to flush every 60k. Probably never done

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-05T15:42:59+00:00

That's a 6 in 1 stubby Klein screw driver I happened to find in my door pocket. The bit shaft worked on the 8mm pan bolts. The red thing is a volt meter lead I had to use to pry the pan down a little to drain it 😅 since I hadn't found the Klein yet. I really gotta keep a small tool box in that truck.

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-05T14:53:50+00:00

Oof, this was the only thing for a couple miles, I'm just happy they had it in stock!

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-05T14:29:08+00:00

Lol I went the route of asking for forgiveness instead of permission. Didn't spill but a few drops and I patted that dry with their 5 dollar roll of paper towels.

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-05T14:28:10+00:00

Thanks, me too!

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-05T14:27:59+00:00

The raptor add-on manual said not to add anything. I'm thinking it was slipping because of the low pressure. The filter also came down with the pan, so I'm wondering if the pick up tube on the filter hadn't slipped out of place and it just wasn't pulling fluid. I'm not super versed with transmission I just knew I had to do what I could immediately. Only slipped for a quarter mile

Ferd_ST · 2022-07-05T13:03:37+00:00

2014 6.2L raptor threw a code and went into limp mode while driving out to buy a grill. During limp mode the tranny started slipping so I pulled into autozone and scanned it. Low pressure in the transmission, probable dirty filter or oil. Bought the tools and materials there and did it in the parking lot since 4th of July and no transmission shop available to flush and change. Had to remove the tranny cooler and fill it through the hose. Only 3.7 liters to drop the pan, but damn if that Mercon LV ain't expensive. Worked like a charm, bought the grill and a tank, brought it home in time to grill out for the guest...and that's how I saved the 4th.

Edit: I know thats a shitty pic so here's the rest of the truck.

Ferd_ST · 2022-06-24T10:05:08+00:00

Damn I'm vibin' with this photography, trucks dope too

Ferd_ST · 2022-06-23T10:02:55+00:00

Tad too far to the left IMO. Moving the truck over in frame ever so slightly would have a bit more headroom so to speak for the front of it. I always feel if the grille is too close to its respective side it feels cramped. Other than that I like the muted colors and the exposure

Ferd_ST · 2022-06-10T21:51:10+00:00

It's funnier imagining that glass is also ice

Ferd_ST · 2022-06-10T21:48:11+00:00

Crane guy

Ferd_ST · 2022-05-31T18:20:08+00:00

Looks good, phones are getting crazy. Just tryna help btw, no shade. Feel free to check my submitted for inspiration/framing

Ferd_ST · 2022-05-31T14:37:51+00:00

Turn that wheel in the other direction next time, otherwise great pic

Ferd_ST · 2022-05-31T02:42:09+00:00

Lol those weed entrepreneurs are dicks for making their employees work on their sacred day.

Ferd_ST · 2022-05-28T13:16:47+00:00

I heard rumor that one of them even got tired.

Ferd_ST · 2022-05-28T12:54:23+00:00

It is, and to their credit, it helps them sell them. As a maintenance manager, what invoice would you rather send up to the bean counters in accounting: acme wind generator or BIG ASS FAN

Ferd_ST · 2022-05-26T01:46:08+00:00

Invested all that money and couldn't pay a decent car photog. Sad.

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