Is running premium fuel worth it?
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2024 Sep 30th
How does Auto Octane (adjustable octane, OAR, Octane Ratio,etc.) and Knock sensors determine octane?
Higher octane fuel is better for turbocharged engines because it's more resistant to engine knock, which can improve performance and prevent damage.Your vehicle doesn't actually have the ability to recognize the octane level of the fuel in its tank. Instead, the engine cont
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SCT X4 7015 versus SCT 5015 Livewire TS+. Which one should I choose?
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2024 Sep 26th
SCT X4 7015 versus SCT 5015 Livewire TS+. Which one should I choose? The SCT 7015 X4 and SCT 5015 Livewire TS are both performance tuning devices, but they have different features and capabilities. Here’s a breakdown of their key differences: SCT 5015 Livewire TS+ - Click the image to see the productDisplay: Larger, full-color touchscreen. Tuning Capability
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Fan Clutch Operation on a Powerstroke.
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2024 Sep 5th
The fan clutch on a Ford 6.0L diesel engine works by using a combination of a mechanical fan clutch and a fan clutch adapter. The fan clutch operates as a thermostatic engine cooling fan, which means it can freewheel at low temperatures and engage when temperatures increase:
Freewheeling
At low temperatures, the fan clutch freewheels to allow the engine to warm up faster
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