What do y'all think?
#16
I have a Gryphon on my list. Is the VMP product better, worse, or pretty much the same? Yeah, I know that's been beat to death. It's just too early and I'm too lazy at the moment to start searchin' for those threads. Seems like most people go with the Edge or Gryphon, from what I recall. I had a Diablo tuner on my Lightning, and it was alright, although I didn't really mess with it. I'm concerned that a tuner alone won't give me the power I'm cravin'. However, I could always get one and then add more mods to the truck later.
#17
Can't say if VMP tunes are better then Gryphon... I've previously used a Hypertech with modifiable canned tunes, which was so-so. Now using on my 2010 KR a SCT programer with custom tunes by Justin at VMP. The improved power throttle response is pronounced at all levels. Truck now has a hair-trigger throttle. Green light; with the slightest touch on the accelerator the tranny pushes quickly through 1st & 2nd... if not careful to back-off, I'm cruzin' over anyone ahead. Passing at WOT is FAST and effortless, can't keep from smiling... alway surprises me when I glance at the speedo... thinking I'm 80ish but find needle's pointing towards 100. WOT from stop will laydown a couple of very decent stripes of rubber. Cost for SCT with custom VMP tunes was around $400. Justin was easy to deal with by e-mail, and fast to fill my order.
#18
Well, I started lookin' at wheels, just to see what was out there, and I'm havin' a real hard time. I'd want somethin' that kinda sticks to the "theme" of the King Ranch. I'm also not sure who all makes wheels that will fit without rubbin' issues with a set of 33" tires. Can anyone please list a few companies to check out?
#19
#20
Flea - I hope you understand that bigger wheels (a larger tire diameter) are going to "sluggify" your truck even more? You're going to lose about 3-4% acceleration for every inch you increase the diameter. A programmer might get you 8% back, but not much more than that.
- Jack
- Jack
#21
Boo Flea, I just got my '07 KR and here I am thinking I'm the bees knees. Now I hear that it's not exciting. I love driving this thing around, but I have to confess, I am more for cruising than speed.
How much would getting a new one set you back? Is there a huge price diff from your '08? It would suck to do a bunch of modding on it, and still not be satisfied. From what I read on the forums, it's hard to get your money back from mods when you resale.
How much would getting a new one set you back? Is there a huge price diff from your '08? It would suck to do a bunch of modding on it, and still not be satisfied. From what I read on the forums, it's hard to get your money back from mods when you resale.
#22
Boo Flea, I just got my '07 KR and here I am thinking I'm the bees knees. Now I hear that it's not exciting. I love driving this thing around, but I have to confess, I am more for cruising than speed.
How much would getting a new one set you back? Is there a huge price diff from your '08? It would suck to do a bunch of modding on it, and still not be satisfied. From what I read on the forums, it's hard to get your money back from mods when you resale.
How much would getting a new one set you back? Is there a huge price diff from your '08? It would suck to do a bunch of modding on it, and still not be satisfied. From what I read on the forums, it's hard to get your money back from mods when you resale.
And I like the color you chose for yours!
#23
Engine Mods
Hi how are you i bought a 2008 king ranch and was wondering what supercharge kit i could possibly put on my truck. it has no engine mods whatsoever and was thinking of also adding an K&N air filter. How much is the ford racing kit? Any suggestions by anybody who knows about this kind of stuff would be greatly appreciated.
#24
Hi how are you i bought a 2008 king ranch and was wondering what supercharge kit i could possibly put on my truck. it has no engine mods whatsoever and was thinking of also adding an K&N air filter. How much is the ford racing kit? Any suggestions by anybody who knows about this kind of stuff would be greatly appreciated.