I figured the OEM heater element was worth it, consequences of a failure down the line could be pretty serious. I grabbed the cord from a local parts store after checking the fit, so I'm not 100% sure which one it was. Might have been the Kat's 28216.
It's very easy to install on the Ecoboost. You're correct on the location, big Allen plug underneath the intake manifold. Driver's side front of the engine, fairly high up. No need to remove the manifold. All you need is a ratchet with some extensions and an Allen adapter to go on the end of it...
Back onto the original topic, I totally agree. Before the Maverick, if I needed diesel or saw gas my options were to put it in the back of a station wagon or take the old truck and get 15 mpg. Being able to safely transport fuel without wasting a bunch of it on the way there is huge for me.
Yup, don't like that part of it or the steady speed. Feels like more work alternating between pedals than it would be to just press the brake. I've seen some videos of people using it to good effect in more technical situations, but it's definitely not the forest road solution.
First thing I...
Two part question:
1. Is the 8F35 set up to allow engine braking in 1st gear? The gears magazine article makes it sound like it can, but there's also this thread from the Bronco Sport forums indicating that it might not let you.
2. Assuming that it physically can and that the computer will let...
190s will fit if you separate them. Or at least Elan Boomerangs will. Would be even easier with more rocker.
Sentry CT cover will also lock with skis under the lip. So if you've got one, that's a great option for when friends are visiting and you need to temporarily fit more than 2-3 pairs of...