25,000 Miles of Hard Driving, 6,000 of Them Tuned

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
08/30/2017 at 20:49 • Filed to: None

I love this car so much. It’s loud, it’s uncomfortable, even with a cat it smells, but I grow less tired of it every month. Pretty much every good thing that has happened in the last year and a half, has been an direct result of buying this car. I’ve made many new great friends, that I wouldn’t have made if it weren’t for this little blue hatch. I’ve traveled, and I’ve seen so many places that I would not have trusted the 4Runner to get to. I’ve been able to visit family more often, along with seeing old friends.

Here’s to another 25,000. Maybe another 250,000.

DISCUSSION (18)

Vicente Esteve > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2017 at 20:52

The impact that cars as a whole can do in humans is astounding, and I say this without my bias as a car enthusiast.

PG; the scalpel wielder > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2017 at 20:53

More boost is best boost

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > PG; the scalpel wielder
08/30/2017 at 21:01

I’m running 10psi over stock...

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2017 at 21:04

Just remember - AVOID MITCHELL SELIG FORD IN CONNECTICUT!

For the love of all that is holy, be vigilant if you let any dealership even look at this car.

AestheticsInMotion > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2017 at 21:05

Pffft I’m running 10x my stock boost!

It’s still zero :(

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
08/30/2017 at 21:05

I try to avoid the dealer when at all possible.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AestheticsInMotion
08/30/2017 at 21:06

26psi out of a baseball sized turbo through a stock cat. I’m waiting for one of them to melt.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2017 at 21:08

Coming up on 60K on mine... Trying to decide if I want to extend the extended warranty or not... it’s already paid for it self with strut bearings and an ECU. I could easily see myself driving this little ball of fun for another 100K miles.

AestheticsInMotion > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2017 at 21:10

Damn. You must be putting down a fair bit more power than stock. Any issues so far?

Trying to talk a friend into tuning his FiST. He’s worried the engine will “automatically explode” or something

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
08/30/2017 at 21:11

I bought that, but...

Kinja'd!!!

I guess I can get non engine parts...

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AestheticsInMotion
08/30/2017 at 21:15

Eh, only about 220/290 at the crank. Not insignificant, but could be better with a new downpipe and intercooler. Most of the big name flash tunes are reliable, and for a small fee they will optimize them for your climate/fuel. I’ve had no issues whatsover mechanically. The internals are good for 400whp, and you aren’t getting there without major upgrades. As long as he doesn’t try to go stage 3 tune without the upgrades, use shitty fuel, or lug it around, it will be fine.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2017 at 21:17

Good. I miss mine before the dealer issues went down :(

I will never ever let them live down the fact that they tried to say the stock pedals were aftermarket AND they caused brake issues. -_-

But yeah, the tunes are nice and the car is so punchy afterwards. Loved the little 1.6 winding up.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
08/30/2017 at 21:20

My local dealer is pretty decent, but still, I try to avoid them now that I’m tuned.

PG; the scalpel wielder > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/30/2017 at 22:12

Winning. Me too. From 8 to 18. Making about 380hp at wheels. N54 life.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/31/2017 at 00:19

How has your gas mileage been? I just crossed over 1000 and am at 21.9 MPG’s, about 250 miles on a full tank. I was hoping for a bit more, but it might have more to do with my driving and short commutes. Granted the highest I saw on the Mustang was 17, and that was really high!

It’s funny though, I’ve already taken this car to places I never wanted to take the Mustang. It’s so nice.

Oh and I forgot to reply yesterday. You have me looking at that green filter now. I could use more turbo noise.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
08/31/2017 at 06:59

Gas mileage is 26-27, with a lot of city thrown in, driving it aggressively. Without a tune, I was around 29 with the same commute, but I honestly believe that is down to driving harder. Last weekend I was doing a lot of short commutes, and I was probably getting high teens.

The Green Filter is totally worth it, especially if you need a filter like I did. The turbo is quite a bit louder with it. That said, with my straight pipe, the turbo can be heard at idle.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/31/2017 at 17:55

Well I guess I need to work on getting a few more MPG’s! Especially right now. I’m probably going to end up buying that filter sometime soon, it sounds exactly what I want. More noise but nothing obnoxious.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
08/31/2017 at 18:22

Yeah, it’s not obnoxious. I would definitely look into a resonator delete as well. If you know the right shop, it’s cheaper than a filter. Your mileage should improve a little bit now that you are past 1000 miles, but if you are looking to save fuel, don’t get into boost. Also, I was getting that mileage using 93.