Update on our 2021 F150 and Recommended first modifications!

Stage3Motorsports · May 5, 2021

Check out the video below where Noah and Bill take some time on their road trip to explain what first mods they would suggest and will do to our new 21 F150

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Thanks
Frank

Jake123 · May 7, 2021

But when will any 2.5 coil overs or uca's be available for a 2021!

mattchops · May 7, 2021

Deciding between a readylift kit or bilstein 5100 myself, so good to hear their thoughts on both

Sergeant Gearhead · May 8, 2021

I'm in full agreement about the tires. If you off-road consistently, a set of tires that are better than the stock all-seasons are a smarter choice.

Johnny Tsunami · May 8, 2021

Anyone know what kind actual lift I would get on a Fx4? Most say I wont get the full spec lift because of the offroad package. I want to make sure my tire will fit.

UNIKRN150 · May 9, 2021

My 1st "mod" will definitely be disabling "Auto stop-start" and "Cylinder Deactivation" until my engine is broken in. In fact, I'll do it before I even leave the dealer's lot and here's how... (in case you didn't know, and care)

dhectorg · May 10, 2021

Bilstein 6112 leveling kit for 2021 F150?

Stage3Motorsports · May 10, 2021

Jake123 said:
But when will any 2.5 coil overs or uca's be available for a 2021!

Unfortunately release of new products is still unknown as delays of regular production have extended lead times on new releases as well. As soon as we get word we will certainly update the community.

Johnny Tsunami said:
Anyone know what kind actual lift I would get on a Fx4? Most say I wont get the full spec lift because of the offroad package. I want to make sure my tire will fit.

What tire are you looking to run?

dhectorg said:
Bilstein 6112 leveling kit for 2021 F150?

There unfortunately is no release date yet that I am aware of for the 6112 but as soon as I get some information I will absolutely share with the community.

Frank

Tizzzo · May 10, 2021

UNIKRN150 said:
My 1st "mod" will definitely be disabling "Auto stop-start" and "Cylinder Deactivation" until my engine is broken in. In fact, I'll do it before I even leave the dealer's lot and here's how... (in case you didn't know, and care)

That is actually only for auto start stop not cylinder deactivation unfortunately, it'll probably be something we can disable thru forscan or tune in the near future when they can crack the pcm.

UNIKRN150 · May 10, 2021

Tizzzo said:
That is actually only for auto start stop not cylinder deactivation unfortunately, it'll probably be something we can disable thru forscan or tune in the near future when they can crack the pcm.

Could be but these guys make a good case for it disabling Cylinder Deactivation.
Doesn't mean it's true.

Since everyone says it's very difficult to tell when Cyl Deact kicks in, without schematics it's going to be hard to tell if it actually works.

Maybe someone with aftermarket exhaust can try it and let us know. That seems to be the only way to really tell when it's kicking in.

Regardless... Auto Start-Stop isn't something I want my new engine doing either. But for that I can (& will) get this:
https://www.autostopeliminator.com/.../products/2021-ford-f-150-autostop-eliminator

Looks fairly easy to install.

I don't want to permanently disable cylinder deactivation anyway. Just during break in.

boo radley · May 11, 2021

UNIKRN150 said:
Could be but these guys make a good case for it disabling Cylinder Deactivation.
Doesn't mean it's true.

Since everyone says it's very difficult to tell when Cyl Deact kicks in, without schematics it's going to be hard to tell if it actually works.

Maybe someone with aftermarket exhaust can try it and let us know. That seems to be the only way to really tell when it's kicking in.

Regardless... Auto Start-Stop isn't something I want my new engine doing either. But for that I can (& will) get this:
https://www.autostopeliminator.com/.../products/2021-ford-f-150-autostop-eliminator

Looks fairly easy to install.

I don't want to permanently disable cylinder deactivation anyway. Just during break in.

Seems only logical that Stop/Start will eventually wear the starter out prematurely.

I mean, Ford does some stupid things like EGR bolts coming loose on new 3.0 Power Strokes and going in the motor. Or, in my case, finding out that my 13 water pump impeller was plastic and shattered into a hundred pieces inside the coolant runs. Im still not positive that I got all the pieces out before installing a new pump.

Tizzzo · May 11, 2021

UNIKRN150 said:
Could be but these guys make a good case for it disabling Cylinder Deactivation.
Doesn't mean it's true.

Since everyone says it's very difficult to tell when Cyl Deact kicks in, without schematics it's going to be hard to tell if it actually works.

Maybe someone with aftermarket exhaust can try it and let us know. That seems to be the only way to really tell when it's kicking in.

Regardless... Auto Start-Stop isn't something I want my new engine doing either. But for that I can (& will) get this:
https://www.autostopeliminator.com/.../products/2021-ford-f-150-autostop-eliminator

Looks fairly easy to install.

I don't want to permanently disable cylinder deactivation anyway. Just during break in.

They stated in an updated video that it doesn't work for cylinder deactivation as well as others reporting the same. Bummer for us 5.0 guys but I'm sure a fix will be coming soon, for now sport mode it is!

wayne · May 15, 2021

will pulling the plug on cylinder deactivation work on the power boost engine?

Johnny Tsunami · May 16, 2021

Stage3Motorsports said:
Unfortunately release of new products is still unknown as delays of regular production have extended lead times on new releases as well. As soon as we get word we will certainly update the community.

What tire are you looking to run?

There unfortunately is no release date yet that I am aware of for the 6112 but as soon as I get some information I will absolutely share with the community.

Frank

Im looking to run a Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/75/17

Mud89 · Oct 25, 2022

So anyone have any idea if Forscan has the ability to disable cylinder deactivation? I have been told by someone that it’s possible.

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