so, i just did the stud kit on my 11 f150 with the 3.5l turbo, and man, it was a wild ride. first off, make sure you have the right tools. i tried using some old stuff, and let’s just say, it didn’t go well.
you gotta torque those bad boys down right. but like, don’t overdo it, or you’ll snap 'em. that’d be a mess. I learned the hard way when I stripped a bolt and spent hours fishing out the pieces. ever done that?
oh, and don’t forget to clean things up real good before starting. i skipped that once, thinking dirt won’t hurt. big mistake. Anyway, if you got questions, hit me up. it’s a task, but worth it in the end.
I did my turbo stud kit install in my buddy’s garage in Michigan last fall it was a mess but we figured it out eventually
I ve gotta say the key was using a torque wrench not just winging it you don’t wanna risk anything with that engine trust me
Got a 2011 F150 myself I ve done this twice already in the garage on weekends It’s messy but worth it for performance Definitely use some thread locker on those studs tho
I ve tackled this job a couple times down in Texas and it can be a real pain. Gotta make sure you’re prepped with the right tools or you ll end up frustrated quick. The torque specs are crucial too else you risk blowing the whole thing.
Honestly I think they made the design a bit tricky on purpose just to keep people guessing. But with some patience it’s doable. Just take your time.
Ive been through the turbo stud kit install on my 11 F150 a few months back in Ohio.
Took way longer than I thought.
Definitely needed extra hands for those tight spots.
Just remember patience is key and itll all come together.
Had a fun time in my buddy’s garage last summer working on his 11 F150’s turbo stud kit in Kansas. It was a real mess at first but once we got everything organized it turned into a team effort. Just be sure you torque those bad boys right or else it’s a headache.
I’ve heard some horror stories about stripped threads so take it easy.
Man I ve been through some rough patches with my 11 F150 in Texas. Turbo stud kits had me pulling my hair out but once I got the right tools it all changed.
Watch for the torque specs though they’re sneaky.
If I could do it anyone can Just gotta keep at it
just did this in my garage in Ohio it was a challenge but worth it my F150 runs way smoother now so happy with the results
I remember when I did this on my buddy’s F150 in Michigan it was a pain finding the right torque specs.
Make sure you clean those threads real good with some brake cleaner it helps.
I ve done this on my 11 F150 too and it was a bit tricky honestly but worth the effort. Just take your time and follow the steps carefully. Don’t rush it or you’ll end up regretting it. Good luck with it.
i remember installin my turbo studs on my 11 F150 in my driveway in Michigan it was pretty chill until a bolt stripped and i lost my marbles
definitely double check the torque specs before goin too hard on the wrench man
and make sure you clean the threads i have seen some people skip that part and it just turns into a mess later on
good luck with it tho