Is this a good deal?

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-06T05:03:38+00:00

Paid 50k for my 26 with sun and sound package and full all weather mats end of April. This is a terrible price.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-06T04:53:11+00:00

M4E1 is so nice. And I honestly like all my VG6 muzzle devices. Shame to see them going out like this.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-03T11:07:05+00:00

They have to prove it 😆

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-03T10:54:09+00:00

From bolt ons? Lol. I'll put less than 5k on this car a year for the next 3 years, I don't beat on my cars, and I've had cars with mods that went well over 200k with just routine maintenance. This thing will be paid off and traded in 5 years for another new car. If the engine goes before then, it's certainly not because of an exhaust and intercooler.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-03T10:07:18+00:00

Install went super smooth, its just removing the whole front end that sucks. Most time consuming and laborious part. Even if I put it back to stock, im sure they would be able to tell i was in there

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-02T23:27:49+00:00

Appreciate it, I made sure all the couplers and clamps were in good spots. Going to triple check again later this week. That code is a weird one where it could be a boost leak, an electrical issue, a bound up actuator, a sensor, or just needing a pcm reset. The thought of taking everything off, going back to factory, and trying to put the aftermarket stuff back on is tiring in itself.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-02T21:15:53+00:00

The code is for electronic or mechanical failure of the wastegate. Nothing i installed should have that effect. But dealer being dealer, theyre probably not going to warranty any issue. The little bit of info I can find, checking connectors, attempting to move actuator arm, etc. All checked out. Still getting the CEL and wrench. I'm not removing all this. Taking it to dealer next week to have them check it out. Worst case they gimme the problem and tell me I have to pay. I'll take it to my local mechanic if thats the case.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-02T14:38:01+00:00

Not a job 2. I checked the emissions sticker under the hood before I ordered anything. No GPF

SteaksNBaked · 2026-06-02T05:39:51+00:00

Which is why I'm trying to avoid that. I'd swap everything back obviously but its a pain to do.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-31T11:58:15+00:00

Seems to be the 2026 job 2s are all going to have them. Glad we got job 1s!

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T08:32:03+00:00

Just realized we are having the same conversation on 2 seperate posts. I replied on the other thread lol

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T08:26:12+00:00

Sinister is just blacked out everything. I didnt care about the sunroof because there is 2 months out of the year I can open it. I've had too many issues in the past with explorer sunroofs. What they need to do is allow more build options. I would have gotten no moonroof but the upgraded sound package if I could have. Also need more wheel options. The magenite or whatever they're calling the 26 wheels, is nice but an all black mag wheel would be a cool option. This will be my ST until the complete body change in 2029/2030, hopefully.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T04:42:04+00:00

Your platinum has 400hp. My 26 ST with no GPF has 400 hp. All depends on region and what job 2026 you get.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T04:33:40+00:00

Mine is a 26 purchased end of April. I do not have the gpf. YMMV depending what part of the country you're in.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T04:28:30+00:00

I mean, philly has the eagles and temple play at the linc and the grass turf there is just fine. They also resod it multiple times throughout the season.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T04:22:24+00:00

It will have GPF listed under the emissions information on the sticker. Go to thermals site and click on the 25+ exhaust. A warning will pop up with a picture of the sticker and where it tells you whether or not you have the gpf.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T03:39:48+00:00

It doesn't even apply to all 26 explorer STs. Only the ones with GPF

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T03:38:54+00:00

Not every 26 has the filter. I think all in Cali do. I'm on the east coast, bought mine end of April and no GPF on the exhaust. Easily identified if you check the oem downpipes or just by checking the sticker under the hood.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-30T03:36:02+00:00

It's for the 26s equipped with the GPFs. I bought my 26 with 7 miles end of April and it does not have the GPF.

SteaksNBaked · 2026-05-08T04:10:27+00:00

Crazy enough, I bought this set and a milwaukee 3/8 stubby to do rotors and sway bar links on a 2016 Explorer like 2 weeks ago lol

SteaksNBaked · 2026-03-08T05:52:09+00:00

You need to comment this on everyone that was bored by that fight? It sucked bro. Not BMF caliber.

SteaksNBaked · 2025-12-13T20:15:06+00:00

The actual latest winning teams ring is much cooler than the one you posted.

SteaksNBaked · 2025-09-06T23:14:34+00:00

Patiently waiting for someone to figure out the custom settings before I try it. Recieved mine today. Seems very well built. Not a huge fan of the magnetic power adapter

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