TOPIC: Ford F-150 5.4L Triton

Increase in power, "dryer vent exhaust" and mileage jump from averaging 11.2 to now 16.8 a 50% gain!
More updates to follow.

The latest mileage updates!
55mph cruise control on flat road 18.4mpgs
65mph cruise control on flat road 16.9mpgs
Pictures attached*

Michael, WHERE ARE OUR VIDEOS????

it's funny, isn't it, with mileage improving the faster you go? seems counter-intuitive, doesn't it?
Same thing happens in my ride, but gas is still cheaper than speeding tickets and the resultant insurance increase!

I'm of a mind to believe it has something to do with aerodynamics; one of these days I'll get around to putting some Vortex generators on to test my suspicions.

Great groove Michael! Nice and clean!

Thankyou Claudio, its really great to see those words! I thought it was a clean groove also, ofcourse it can always be smoother next time. I'm just so happy this works! And it works well with these engines. I appreciate the encouragement. Hope all is well for you, and keep us updated!

No problem! I will always acknowledge good work. Your doing awesome and I am trying my best to get more grooves under my belt. I will be posting a new project that I will be doing this Saturday on a 2001 honda insight. My friend commutes 1hr 40min away and is getting 62 mpg at his very best. I am trying to get him at least to the 70+ mpg club. I will keep everyone posted asap!

Thanks for you posts on the Triton. I have a 2000 for F-250 with a 5.4 Triton and it will be my first victim for the groove. Any advice you could give would be much appreciated. I'm particularly looking for pitfalls and traps. It seems straightforward... But... You know. Its all new to me.

Thanks in advance!

If the 5.4 is the same as the 4.6 in having the massive PCV vacuum source up near the firewall, you'll need a heater bypass plug to cap that for the PCV re-route, if that's how you choose to apply it.
It's a big 5/8" or 3/4" inlet. I was able to find an assortment pack at my local auto parts store that had the right size in it. I'd even put a hose clamp on it to be safe.

Cable-driven TB's are a good place to start, John - you don't have to worry about where the idle position of the plate is to the same extent as a drive-by-wire electronic throttle assembly - just figure out how you're going to hold and move the TB and cutting tool to get the right bit angle, and make sure to not force the bit (or you'll break it) so that it bites and chews naturally for each cut.
I also suggest cooling, cleaning and lubing the bit after each cut with some light oil...WD40, seafoam, MMO...a slight pause gives you a chance to plan your next cut, let whatever nerves/stress/heat dissipate, breathe, take pictures to post ...
Keep the aluminum shavings to mix with the epoxy as a binder agent if you need to fill the groove and re-cut for whatever reason...but if you stop and think before and during, and move slowly: you'll have great success. It doesn't take long at all, but it shouldn't be rushed.