Welcome to this central location for all things related to my Explorer Sport build. As an Explorer Sport owner, I love sharing my experiences and receiving feedback from fellow enthusiasts like you. I have accumulated thousands of photos that are just sitting in a photo album on my phone, and I thought to myself, “Why not share them with others?”

This blog serves as a data-dump for anyone who may find it useful. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or need specific information, feel free to browse through and use what you need. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can assist and inspire other Explorer owners along the way.

Since purchasing my Explorer brand new in 2015, I have made numerous modifications to enhance its capabilities. Nowadays, it has become my weekend warrior and project car, allowing me to dedicate as much time as needed to these upgrades. Over the years, the rig has evolved into something truly special.

One of the reasons I enjoy documenting the modifications I make is to share the knowledge I’ve gained from the incredible community of enthusiasts, such as yourselves. I’ve discovered many of these mods through forums, websites, and group pages, and now I’m taking them to new and different levels. By showcasing my work, I hope to give back and empower others to take these ideas even further. Additionally, my write-ups can serve as a guide to help you avoid the mistakes I made along the way.

Make sure to check back regularly to see the progress I’m making on my Explorer. While this blog may not include every single modification I’ve done, it provides a comprehensive overview. If you notice something I haven’t written about, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I welcome your feedback, ideas, and even constructive criticism. Together, we can make this journey even more exciting and fulfilling.

Thank you for joining me on this adventure. Follow the build on  Instagram Facebook, or my  YouTube channel if that’s your sort of thing. Let’s share the joy of exploration and customization, and let’s have some fun along the way!

I’m excited to share a project that has taken on a life of its own and has the potential to […]
Introduction The 6F55 that is found in many late-model Ford and Lincoln vehicles has traditionally been the bottleneck to potentially […]
Overview Why would we do this? Well, it’s really just to make life a tiny bit easier for you while […]
Originally posted within this post, but felt it was worthy of it’s own. Before I had these shipped off, I […]
Introduction Well….I guess it was bound to happen. Just wasn’t looking forward to it so soon. Anyway, I FINALLY got […]
Have you ever wondered how the fuel system operates? Well, here I try to explain a small portion of the […]
Here’s something pretty cool. When I add accessories to any of my vehicle builds, I like to have everything powered […]
One of the projects I actually finished quite a while ago, but haven’t gotten to the write-up yet, is the […]
Here’s another quick write-up. Most of the information is in the video, but I wanted to add a bit to […]
I haven’t posted too many videos lately nor any serious update on the project build. However, things are slowly moving […]
I often get asked where a good place would be to tap into a boost/vacuum source. Typically it’s for a […]
Wow, well this was a project that took a VERY long time to complete…I’d say roughly 2 years from date […]
Here is the journey of the fully built engine that my vehicle will be running. Although I’m totally capable of […]
Lot’s of talk recently about the Ford Power Transfer Unit (PTU). It is definitely a frequently referenced component and has […]
This will attempt to discuss the differences between a Pulse Width Modulated – Valve (PWM-V) and a Progressive Pump Speed […]
I have been continuously asked when I will finally get some track time and/or race time under my belt with […]
NOTE: Follow-up from the wheel upgrade! Finally got fed up with the Hankooks just not gripping. They are great tires […]
This is a mod that @Nova of the SHO Forums inspired me to do. Not really anything that helps performance, […]
Something I’ve wanted to address was lowering engine bay and IA temps. Getting cooler air is a good place to […]
OK, this was a project that came about last minute and spur of the moment.  I frequently datalog with my […]
In case anybody wants to access the PCM and/or the wiper motor.  It’s actually pretty easy and accessible. First thing […]
I’ve always felt the weak link in the fueling system of our platform is the in-tank (or low pressure fuel […]
After contemplating when I really wanted to make the switch over to ethanol and also getting some inspiration from Brad […]
Ummm, so yeah….this happened today: Was out around doing some “spirited” driving as I was trying to get some miles […]
I wanted to get rid of the roof rack for awhile now as I never use it and feel like […]
Did a stock speaker upgrade in my Sport with the Sony Premium Sound System.  Simply upgraded speakers, using stock amp.  […]
Easiest mod ever. Took me all of 20 minutes to install…gorgeous and I’m in love with my interior again, lol… […]
I ended up doing this for multiple reasons.  Installation of XDI +30% fuel injectors, installation of the X35Designs phenolic spacer, […]
This modification is being done because I have some plans for the AirAid CAI…I’m going to have a cover made […]
Looks like a great product and look forward to getting it installed to see if it can mitigate intake manifold […]
This is a subsection of the larger modification section I was doing with the intake manifold, phenolic spacer and throttle […]
Not a big mod or one that took a long time…just wanted to do this.  I’m always trying to shave […]
Had the local Ford dealership do a full fluid exchange so I could put the Amsoil ATF into it. Wanted […]
If you’re anything like me, you sometimes enjoy putting upgraded parts (whether go-fast or OEM improvements) on your vehicle “just […]
Drilled drain plug and filled unit with some Amsoil 80W90 Severe Gear oil: Service manual calls for 1.22 qts (39 […]
I was really dreading installing the fuel hanger that I had installed the Deatschwerks DW300c into. Reason being…I was dreading […]
I get asked a lot about my exhaust system, so hopefully this explains it in detail. So I pretty much […]
I am always looking at ways to shave weight on this heavy beast.  One of the easy ways I did […]
About a year ago I went to the drag strip and was racing my Explorer.  There was another guy there […]
Introduction This is my attempt at doing what little we can to improve the PTU with what is currently available.  […]
At the time of this write-up, the highest performance shocks/struts available for the Explorer platform are the Bilstein B6 model […]
Lee Ament of Ortiz Performance hooked me up on a VERY quickly shipped BBK 70mm throttle body (yes, it IS […]
For years I wanted to easily be able to weigh my project cars…accurately.  I’ve done the recycle yard scale thing, […]
I’m one of those guys who likes the look of those red tow hooks folks have been rocking lately.  I’m […]
Just a short (by short, I mean LONG) and unedited video of the install of the DW300c into the hanger […]
This is one, strangely, that I’ve had tons of people ask me about whenever I drop by car meets or […]
Wanted to make a quick (aka, LONG) video of the install process.  Even though this is going on an Explorer, […]
I always wanted to have better lighting on this vehicle and went to HIDs years ago.  Lately LED technology has […]
This project started when I got wind of the recall Ford had for the 2011-2019 Explorer rear toe link.  Started […]
This was more of one of those gee-whiz mods I decided to do on a spur of the moment.  It […]
Installed both the XtremeDI XDI-60 high pressure fuel pump and the Innovate Motorsports ethanol content meter at the same time.  […]
Here is my spin, or should I say, variation, on the install for the UPR Products catch can setup.  It’s […]
In my quest to get ever more lightweight, I decided to ditch the folding third row seats.  I never once […]
One of the heavier components of the engine bay I felt could be improved upon was the actual battery.  I […]
When I pulled off that piece of plastic that covers about 15% of the stock IC behind the front grille, […]
After running stock 20″ Sport wheels with 25mm spacers for a few years, I decided to step up my weight […]
This was a project that seemed daunting at first, but thanks to Todd over at TCE Performance Products, it turned […]
This was the very first modification I did to the car after I bought it in 2015. Black and red […]