Turbo Charging A Tundra!

The RZR won't even feel like it's back there I bet!

 

72* ambient.

 

Not so funny story.

Rented a brand new (93 miles) F150 V8, towed to VT (same trip as my first trip last year with the turbo), and it made it here, and then completely shit the bed upon first startup after disconnecting the trailer. Started as a chirp/scrape, and now it's a good awful screeching sound that is RPM related. Enterprise Truck Rental is trying to figure out how to get me another tow rig ASAP. The truck currently has 296.0 miles on it.

 

WTF! Makes me realize the abuse you put the tundra through last year and it took it with a smile on!

 

And here I was thinking the Ford was handing it all surprisingly well. Then it did what they do.

Also, I did rent a 3/4 ton and they put me in the brand new 1/2 ton.

 

What app you are using?

 

It’s the maestro communicating with the Sony head unit.

 

We rented a brand new king ranch a few years ago. 500 miles on it. AC completely died. Brother in laws brand new ram with 2000 miles on it had a tailgate actuator short and take out several components and killed the engine while driving. I’ll stick to my basic old Tundra.

 

OMG!

 

I wish I had a choice in what I got to rent. Thought a brand new tow rig was cool, until it wasn't. Well see what they deliver to me tomorrow. Just glad it made the trip fine and we're safe.

 

It'll be a surprise I guess. Replacement truck is being towed up so they can retrieve the existing. Not bad since we're nearly 4 hours away.

 

As in, they tow one in on a flat bed in order to flat bed tow the other one out?
That would make sense, logistically..... common sense just doesn't.....lol

 

Exactly this. I badged one vehicle into the campground, did the swap, and they left with a broken truck on their flatbed.

I went from a broken black 2025 F150 XLT with 296 miles to a silver 2025 F150 XLT with 336 miles. And I suppose this is why it's not typically a good idea to of purchase from these rental companies. I'm under their capacities, but def not outside of break-in period and I'm hauling 8k lbs through the mountains.

 

Ah, one trip one person instead of two.
Now that the F150 XLT broke down, be extra careful coming back.... and 8K is not exactly light.... especially through mountains....

 

Quick update...

Brake line relocation done




Fender side WIP

 

That looks super clean. Very nice.

 

That looks the way I wish mine did. Planning to keep it split or are you somehow replacing material?

 

So small update on my towing situation. The replacement truck is the shit with the Ecoboost. As in, now I get it. Super quiet under all scenarios, pairs really well with the 10 spd transmission, it handled everything I threw at it (including the first part of my return trip last year where), and it got 8.9mpg over 271 miles of heavy hauling.

Breakdown aside with the 5.0, having driven both of the F150 power train options, I'm choosing Ecoboost every time. I don't want to own one, but I'll say it was an extremely pleasant experience. So much so, I actually didn't know until after towing and going to get gas with the windows down that it has a faint whine and I had to pop the hood to see that it was not the V8.

 

Planning to keep it as is for now.

 

Quick update, brake line fender section done.

Made a custom braket..

 

Check for tire rub at full lock with it being extended out from the frame. Clean and I dig it, but def something to watch for.

 

He beat me to it. It’s clean and nice but cycle the suspension at lock to make sure it clears. If it sticks out less than the downpipe then you should be good.

 

Will do and upload more pics. tomorrow.

 

Good point, It was in my to do list. Will test it tomorrow.

 

I have a good question about engine temp. increase when the truck is parked/idling, say for about an hour, with the air conditioning on and an ambient temperature of 94-104°F. This is my case 2 to 3 times a week. I have a Stage 1 kit, without an intercooler. That said, I'm considering to adapt some hood vents with fans to push the hot air out when parked. What are your thoughts/recommendations on this? Does it make sense to do this?

 

You talking about coolant temp?

 

I was thinking in the engine bay/compartment in general, but yes coolant temp is related too.

 

Just air vents above the fan area will release a lot of heat combined while moving its a low pressure area.
It depends on what style hood. If you have a depression rather than the fake scoop you can put in louvers there.

 

Make sense. Will take a closer look to it to see how the factory hood can be modified to achieve this.

 

I think turbos are Fantastic, especially in any area with elevations over 7K. I know others feel different, yet I cannot stand the loss of power once i get to around 9000ft..