FS: 2000 Explorer AWD 5.0 Turbocharged..
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I'd probably go through and retighten some clamps on the cold side, and have a fresh tank of fuel before any WOT runs. I was planning on installing a larger turbo for more power down the road. The turbo on it is smallish, but works really well on a truck this size. It spools pretty quick and makes gobs of torque. It shifts at a little over 5grand- lots of 5.0 guys rev them higher (6000+). But for a 4500lb truck, I didnt see it necessary. It makes good power off the line, and still pulls hard up top. The only reason I havent put it on a dyno is because it is AWD. We did our WOT runs for tuning on the interstate. I would estimate based on the tuning datalogging that it is somewhere around 360-380whp at current boost levels. My tuner told me there was still more power available with timing, but I wanted a very safe tune.
I'd probably go through and retighten some clamps on the cold side, and have a fresh tank of fuel before any WOT runs. I was planning on installing a larger turbo for more power down the road. The turbo on it is smallish, but works really well on a truck this size. It spools pretty quick and makes gobs of torque. It shifts at a little over 5grand- lots of 5.0 guys rev them higher (6000+). But for a 4500lb truck, I didnt see it necessary. It makes good power off the line, and still pulls hard up top. The only reason I havent put it on a dyno is because it is AWD. We did our WOT runs for tuning on the interstate. I would estimate based on the tuning datalogging that it is somewhere around 360-380whp at current boost levels. My tuner told me there was still more power available with timing, but I wanted a very safe tune.


