Recent content by CalvinC

Interesting perspective, I can see it that way for some people. I guess for me when I think of “soul” I’m talking about character, particularly all aspects about it other than balls to the wall WOT. In other words, things you experience most all of the time you drive it, whether around town...

I get it. When I first got into an EcoBoost I was blown away by the power but still unenthused. I threw a bunch of money and parts to make it go pretty damn fast but something was still missing. It had no soul. On long hauls pulling a trailer it was amazing. Quiet + power = a good tow. But...

It’s a pick your poison thing. Aluminum struts won’t rust, but you can’t adjust the coilover perch while they’re on the truck because the threads will booger. Steel bodies you can, but coating the threads isn’t ideal so they could rust. I personally won’t buy another set of coilovers that...

I’ve always heard really stellar things about Mishimoto, both their products and service. Great to hear more of it!

I experienced this consistently over many years with city driving a 3.5 eco F150. Highway driving was down mpg in sport mode though. I think due to throttle sensitivity and resulting dithering - top gear would be called up in either mode. My theory is sport mode keeps gears lower and rpms...

Congrats! Always thought the Shaker 392’s were best Challengers. I wanted one with a stick and then would throw parts at it to make it turn well; would leave engine alone. The Dodge names are just pure gold. The recent Hagerty Challenger drag race video had me reeling with Jason Cammisa...

I “can” run on McDonalds 3 meals a day. But I may not be operating at my peak. Modern boosted engines are pretty cool in how they can reward higher octane. For ages now engines have had variable timing, and finally there is some tangible benefit to that complexity. But I don’t think the...

Howdy from Littleton [emoji112] That size should fit with ez trimming depending on offset (as long as it’s close to stock). Beautiful truck(s).

Are there problems with your current truck? The F150s with the HDPP are unicorns - in fact they died with the current generation. If you must have a half ton I’d look for a newer F150 with HDPP or a GM 1500 with the Max Tow option which increases GVWR by 300 lbs. Unfortunately Ram doesn’t...

I think you were throwing this out in good faith, but just for a chance to stir the pot… There are a crap ton of 200k+ mile first Gen 3.5 EcoBoosts out there now. Especially considering the oldest ones are 15 years old now. The most problem free examples seem to be the ones subjected to the...

Is that the new molten red color? Absolutely gorgeous. Congrats!! She’s a beaut, Clark.

I’m very interested in the next generation of GM V8’s. And of course the LS generation is worthy of its reputation - a game changer in It’s day, and I’d be happy still to own one today. But I would not touch any LT generation GM engine even if they gave me the truck for free. Maybe in a vette...

To confirm, does this mean you replaced the stock rear springs with the Eibach springs? Or are you still running the stock rear springs and thinking the squat is due to the shock change.

No excuse for straight piping unless you are still in high school. You’ll get the volume, sure but nothing to “shape” the quality/tone of noise, to say nothing of drone. Can’t say exactly on the Hurricane how it will go, but can’t tell you how many times I saw people straight pipe, or even...

From the engine, its sound under load was like a shrill, metallic shrieking blender, particularly offensive while towing. It’s kind of amazing how the fake engine noise defeats it. Especially considering my generation f150 didn’t have actual noise cancellation like the Rams do. It’s...