Ford Explorer ST vs Dodge Durango SRT Drag Race - Can a $600 Tune Beat America's Fastest 3-Row SUV?

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The Dodge Durango SRT and Ford Explorer ST are two high performance 3-row SUV's with two very different approaches toward speed. The Durango SRT has a naturally aspirated 6.4 liter with 475 horsepower while the Explorer ST has a twin turbo 3.0 liter V6 and a ten speed automatic. While both of these models are aimed at performance and family hauling capability, which is actually the quickest in a drag race? In this video we are going to find out!
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[@joesainato8051]

5 star is incredibly reliable. And I don’t have any benefit for saying that. Just like livernois. They have these EB tunes down. I had 120000 on my last EB tuned and not a mechanical issue

[@Pilot545]

Agreed! I've been running their E50 tune on my 2018 F-150 for over a year now. I have about 12,000 miles now and no issue...and TONS of smiles!! :)

[@jimshorts6751]

5 Star tuned 2018 F150 shortbed XL 3.5 track hound. Low 11's and on its 20th pass, scattered the crank after ingesting the turbos. Not 5 🌟's fault, Ford fault for a bad turbo bearing and me beating the snoteroonies out of it. 13,500 miles. Cost me $ 12,000 to repair as it took out the radiator and all the AC components as well. My neighbors 1975 D150 with a Supercharged Junkyard 5.7 has a seasons full of loudpeddle debauchery and still spec's out within 3% of factory. Mind you, we picked up the motor for $2500 with trans and $5k for the Supercharger. Gotta pay to play !

[@Sak-zo1ui]

When running boost on an engine it is bound to break. Upgrading hardware will give you longevity and better performance. This is a cheap way out of upgrading your vehicle. The 6.4 in the durango if rebuilt on the bottom end will give endless miles. Also what about the drive lines with the tunes?!?! If you drive it like it should be driven it will wear down. This tune just decreases that time.

[@BreckoniousMaximus]

5 star is a great company, but I'd give More Power Tunes the edge. MPT shift points are on point!

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

That is a killer tuned ST! However, the SRT wasn't far behind it, AND the SRT still retains its factory warranty. I'd be willing to bet that tune on the ST completely obliterated the factory drivetrain warranty.

[@DmanLucky_98]

Ford Engineers: Turbo everything... Dodge Engineers: V8 everything... Chevy Engineers: We don't know what we're doin... Gmc Engineers: We got trucks...?

[@ecoboostrules9795]

Lmfao. Good one. 👌👍✋

[@nickaguirre8804]

Very underrated comment! 🤣🤣

[@ecoboostrules9795]

@@nickaguirre8804 what do you mean, its spot on.

[@nickaguirre8804]

ecoboost rules underrated by only having 9 likes Incase you didn’t understand.

[@ecoboostrules9795]

@@nickaguirre8804 ok. Wasnt real sure which way you were going with that. Lol

[@Droopy578]

Turbos make a V6 fast. But a naturally aspirated V8, is always a beautiful sound, PERIOD !!

[@dancarthen3634]

That fuel economy of the v6 tho!

[@Droopy578]

Daniel Carthen true. But add a couple more gears to the transmission and that V8 will get even high mpgs on the highway and it will balance out to a good number when you average it out with the city mpg.

[@stevenB92096]

DavGo the 8 speed FCA uses is beautiful. I can get 30 mpg with my Challenger R/T at 70-75 mph

[@everettclunie3525]

StevenB96 30 mpg? That’s impressive. The best I can get my 5.0 f150 on the highway is 23. And that’s with the 10 speed

[@stevenB92096]

Everett Clunie at what speed? The 30 mpg is with my 5.7 kicking down to 4 cylinders. If I keep it in 8 at the speeds I mentioned I can still get 25-27 or so. I normally drive at like 80 (live in FL) and get about 22-24 overall

[@chickenwithasombrero7641]

When karen and Susan start beefing in the streets:

[@toweringhorse2054]

Criminally underrated comment

[@teaganna5970]

Who can get to the PTA meeting first?

[@RadDadisRad]

When Ken and Chad start beefing

[@capolean2902]

martha sits back with her jeep srt lol

[@hooniken6940]

🤣

[@spencerson7516]

The ability to throw a literal light whale to 60 in 5 seconds or less is unnervingly incredible. Can't wait for the crazy police chases in a few years

[@adamf1944]

😂 Yeah it'll mostly be Dodge since the hood loves then

[@jbrap7198]

How much horsepower should our new family suv have Dodge: yes

[@tontonmc8836]

Jbrap How often you have to pay for gas? Maserati- Huh?

[@franciscorodriguez6967]

Lmaoooooooooooo

[@lovescamaros1]

@@tontonmc8836 gas and mpg are irrelevant these days! we don't buy big v8's for mpg!

[@tshombeford4314]

😂😂😂

[@charlespetersonii6989]

SRT=Smiles per gallon 😁

[@anthonykindle9377]

7:20 to skip all the bs.

[@JamarD421]

Thank you

[@aggressor5448]

So, the stock Durango SRT is better and faster than the stock Explorer ST. Thanks. 👌

[@goeffdouge8456]

Fabio Jara but with 600 dollars you get a way better advantage

[@mirokhon4901]

Thank you

[@cenoholmes7215]

Anthony Kindle thank you

[@rigged4detonation142]

Dodge: hold my beer.......7-2-2020 announces hellcat Dodge Durango.

[@burtonh1]

Dodge= "Hold my beer" LOL

[@jshapiro34]

A Mopar owner that's after speed.....hold my beer (Jay Greene - hemi fever tuning) bye bye Ford and Chevy

[@matthewwideman2824]

Well hello here I am with Tesla

[@jimmya9064]

Gt500 Shelby Ford Explorer announced

[@bryang8311]

Matthew Wideman electric cars are for females

[@itsmyshoe7391]

Man...The way the Explorer ST launches is so satisfying, I love the way the front lifts up when it launches. Reminds me of a Range Rover Sport SVR.

[@sillycarnerd665]

In 30 years when these are clapped out, I'll finally be able to afford one.

[@northdakotaham1752]

The doors and fenders will be rusted off in five years, guaranteed. After well over 100 years of building car bodies, they still cant build one that doesnt rust through in short order. The firmware and electronics will be obsolete in three years just like a laptop computer from Walmart. All the fancy little blinky, video game lights wont get you from point A to point B. Neither Ford nor Fiat will have parts to fix them after seven years and even if they did, the cost of labor will exceed the value of the vehicle. All these guys are building is high tech, extremely expensive car crusher fodder.

[@solofalcon]

@@northdakotaham1752 My 2014 Dart GT has no rust

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@solofalcon depends upon where you live. I live in the rust belt. Five years, you have plenty of rust.

[@ZACH_95_]

North Dakota Ham I have a 2005 f150 with very little rust on it. So you’re wrong. 👏🏻👏🏻😂

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@ZACH_95_ very little rust.... but rust just the same. You proved my point.

[@dougifresh4422]

Jeep Trackhawk: "am I a joke to you?"

[@edge20081990]

DOUGI FRESH fastest 3-row...

[@jackthompson852]

Trackhawk is 2 row

[@DP-nk4vu]

😂😂😂😂

[@lclnbm]

Gas mileage: yes you are. 😆 Btw dont crucify me. I love the Trackhawk as much as the next Dodge fan.

[@ramirosanchez2103]

Jake Jones ok then the Tesla model X will destroy all three... but don’t get me wrong I love the Durango Srt

[@zacharyjones7948]

Imagine pulling up on a Civic at a light in your Ford explorer towing a wholeass boat and then walking it 💀💀💀💀

[@blooddrunk1432]

bruh civic are 150hp lol

[@zacharyjones7948]

@@blooddrunk1432 The joke was aimed at Civic drivers lol... I realize that they don't come with insane horsepower stock, but civic drivers swear by them and it's always fun seeing them getting humbled 😂

[@trenton.tchannel1810]

They’ll both sound terrible lol 😂

[@n0tlance314]

You can probably walk faster than a civic lol

[@doylee469]

That thought is what is making people buy these turds.. biggg deallll

[@gecko56]

0:12 god damn that explorer lifting up!

[@porscheguy09]

Just imagine how much power you would gain if you upgraded the intercoolers, air intake, down pipes and exhaust along with the tune. Their claimed 100 horsepower gain at the wheels equals about 525-550 horsepower at the crank if not more. Just with a tune.

[@cstraley]

Tranny would probably blow up lol.

[@KClife9]

Lol. Good by Engine and trans

[@limbeboy7]

this video just proved that horsepower is not the answer to everything. cutting weight and things like AWD play a big roll in acceleration than people pay attention to

[@benbradley3872]

​@KClife9 the 3.0l TT from ford has a 10r60 that is good up to 650~ hp and has forged internals. Engine and Trans are fine. And with FBO and tuned on e50 will beat trackhawks. Before calling bs go ahead and look up the videos these STs are monsters after giving them some love. And you're still cheaper than a trackhawk or hellcat durango.

[@KClife9]

@@benbradley3872 these cars are junk. Do your research and you'll see they are heavy on transmission issues

[@jojmon9153]

Now get the Durango tuned by Greene Racing and test them again.

[@brodybetts5143]

Joj Mon won’t make much difference for a n/a motor you won’t get the gains the st got

[@jojmon9153]

Brody Betts 40-50hp is nothing to be sleeping on.

[@Rexcation]

@@brodybetts5143 My 2015 Chrysler 200S 3.6L picked up 40ish horse from a tune. Mopars are super conservatively tuned from the factory

[@rsdna9698]

@@jojmon9153 No way you could get 40-50hp from that NA motor with only software changes. Maybe 10-15...

[@jojmon9153]

RSD N/A totally possible. Mopar are so untuned is not even funny. My 5.7 ram truck gained around 40hp from just a custom engine tune and transmission tune.

[@Macsleuth]

Love both of them. Nice to know there are tunes out there that can wake up the Ford. Would love to see a tuned SRT as well.

[@DWH300]

Turning the Durango will cost a lot more than $600. You can tune the Durango and you'll likely still get smoked by the tuned ST. My new Chrysler 300C 5.7 cost $3000 for a tune to get a dyno tested 50 horsepower. Frankly a waist of money. The Explorer ST is s fantastic SUV in stock form. For the extremely low amount of $600. You can gap the Hemi Durango. The Explorer is an easy choice.

[@buzzsantana6637]

@@DWH300bro you paid 3k for a 5.7 hemi tune ? No offense but you were robbed hard ...

[@name5293]

​@@DWH300 you're talking out of your ass. This is literally stock vs tuned. You fail to realize that the ST needed to be tuned to keep up. I mean, common sense doesn't ring a bell?

[@beto_lsx497]

@@DWH300lmao just because u got ripped off .... any dyno session cost around 600 not 3000

[@GMbowtie350]

@@DWH300No offense but a 5.7 anything is a waste of money.

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

5 Star Tuning is truly a remarkable company. Fantastic tunes. And great customer service.

[@paladin11C40]

I would love to see the SRT Durango against the top of the line Aviator, which has 494hp and 630tq. Great video

[@sylviofleurant2507]

Me too

[@rdyoungdds]

Warlock 06 early testing of it shows it isn’t any faster than an Explorer ST. Although it has more power, it is about 1000 lbs heavier due to the battery

[@jmcrjc6799]

@@sylviofleurant2507 e

[@paladin11C40]

@@rdyoungdds Thats too bad, I was hoping.

[@rc7435]

Different vehicles, put it against the trackhawk

[@marcjohnson6515]

Sooo 4.8 sec on a TUNED st or 5.01 on hemi... I'd pick v8 all day

[@TFLcar]

After more practice, Andre got the tunes Explorer to 4.5 sec 0-60 mph.

[@ervinzefi8662]

The Fast Lane Car Still not a big gap considering that the Durango is factory .

[@saudabrahams]

@@ervinzefi8662 you wont get as much in terms of a performance upgrade when tuning the Hemi

[@ervinzefi8662]

Saud Abrahams just a torque converter will give about a half a second in 0-60 . This video is obvious that is a commercial for the tuning company . Not taking anything from the ST or the company that tuned , but with forced induced engines a tune is all you need for HP increase . Let’s not forget that the Durango is e few years old and ST is a freshly produced SUV .

[@ervinzefi8662]

Cletus Zimmerman The chassis on the Explorer is brand new. 10 speed tranny brand new. Third gen ecoboost has 80% new internals so .. yeah is brand new. On the other hand everything on the Durango is from 2014.

[@AB-jp6xe]

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer with over 460,000 miles on it. I purchased it as a family hauler with about 60,000 miles on it. I unintentionally had to use it as a courier vehicle for 97% of those miles. I haven't changed any major parts or had any major parts failures!?!?! I must have one of the best built fords on the planet!

[@AgersHVAC]

@ $13,000 less, I’d spend the $600 on the ST and take the fuel economy too!

[@Starky513]

And the reliability

[@nothrottlelimit]

@@Starky513 I work at Ford..... The Ecoboost is far from reliable....

[@kaymharla7504]

@@Starky513 “the reliability” hahahahahaha

[@Starky513]

@@nothrottlelimit funny because mine has 320,000KM and is still towing my boat like it's not there...

[@Starky513]

@@kaymharla7504 mine has 320,000KM and still tows my boat without fail.

[@nathankestin1922]

The content from TFL continues to get better and better keep it up guys!!

[@MarioSanchez-qx6yn]

This is the best video out there on the explorer answering everything I was curious about, drag racing with my family, and drag racing with my boat in tow, love it

[@michaeloliver6605]

5 Star tunes are great! Woke my ecoboost expedition up!

[@herefishyfishy6907]

First thing I'd do with the ST, get rid of those craptastic mufflers.

[@trancross7040]

Most def👊🏽

[@slomango7927]

HereFishyFishy that’s right unleash the weed eater

[@bmanclassics4350]

Id just trade it for the Durango...

[@charleshenson4183]

Why,you aren't going to make it sound any better. I've had 2 ecoboost & the factory exhaust note is something you'll have to learn to deal with

[@herefishyfishy6907]

@@charleshenson4183 there is options.

[@davidn5861]

I never clicked so fast.

[@JasonParham83]

I have to admit, I'm super impressed that not only did the ford win but all of that extra HP was gained for $600. A new king has arrived.

[@jacobchaney]

Hellcat Durango came out the following year after this video. RIP Explorer😅

[@plugmenace8513]

@@jacobchaney it’s still rip Durango

[@OnlyOriginalNinja]

@@jacobchaneyConsidering it’s nearly double the price, they’re nowhere near comparable lmao

[@TheSweetswed]

Its not like you can't add a turbo n tune the srt or srt jeep

[@scbird1]

Well I got a 3.8 0-60 in my old Ecoboost 2012 MKS Lincoln with just a tune, plugs, 3bar map and intake + 93 octane and its full weight and heavy. About 4800 LBS Looks like the Sho`s will show you who`s boss! Got to love Livernois. They may not be the best tune for all out power but the car has over 100k now with no break downs.

[@lightningvolt1273]

When I saw the boat I thought he was gonna run it on the track 😂😂😂😂

[@EDHBlvd]

This was exactly the video I was looking for. You guys rock.

[@Zakatak360]

Aww man I was waiting for them to drag race with boats attached! Those STs are everywhere now and I can see why lol.

[@GoGrandpa]

We just bought a 2020 St. My question is does the "Tune" yall did on this vehicle "void" any warranties? We just love this video. Thank you.

[@mr.boostang2064]

Very fast Explorer, might not live long with that much heat being generated tho. A larger intercooler, 160°F thermostat and a large transmission cooler will greatly help this tuned Explorer live a long and happy life

[@dannyjr7997]

Also Oil Catch Cans are very needed for engines life. Totally agree on trans cooler.

[@hajjdawood]

@@dannyjr7997no need, this ecoboost switches between port and direct injection to clean itself out

[@gregdcross]

The Durango SRT also has issues with high engine oil temps, so any time you ask an engine to produce a lot of power in a limited space, you will have temp problems.

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

Editing my comment so no one knows why I got so many likes. 🤭

[@danielboatright6977]

Gotta love the federal reserve

[@brentlawler792]

"That's what I like about these car prices, they go up and my wages stay the same" Matthew McConaughey

[@tmfeldman3990]

I keep telling people to stop waiting for prices to drop. Seriously, everyone is always amazed that prices just go up, like it's just a phase.

[@DarkSplash99]

Chevy needs to being back the Trailblazer SS.......

[@MindzEnt]

It’s called capitalism.

[@florantegalamgam2231]

I can sit at the back. And listen to this guys all day. 😎

[@iandavis8755]

One thing most people don't know about the Ecoboost engines, is that they WILL NOT make max power via boost, until a break-in mileage threshold is surpassed. I know this is the case with the Focus ST...the computer will not allow you to put the spurs to the engine until the pre-determined break in has happened. Perhaps results in comparisons of Ecoboost vehicles would turn out differently if people tested ones with over 1500 miles on them, that aren't being governed anymore.

[@tjmower321]

Great now cops are going to get their explorers tuned

[@NewDeereMan]

Some do have different tunes.

[@igiveuponhumanity9238]

Deere Gear of Northeast GA Incorrect. There's not an agency in the USA that "tunes" their patrol vehicles in 2019. Warranty and longevity of all engine-related components (drivetrain, differentials, & axles included) are the main goals of every agency when it comes to money spent on patrol units. Any custom tuning would also present a blatant liability issue for any occurence that could be even remotely attributed to any vehicle performance modifications beyond the mods of retrofitted emergency equipment (and there are already very specific guidelines & requirements for aftermarket equipment installations).

[@NewDeereMan]

@@igiveuponhumanity9238 agree to disagree. This is ford tuning not Joe blow tuning vs Ford's. There was even article from Ford stating this.

[@igiveuponhumanity9238]

Deere Gear of Northeast GA The context of Tj Mower's comment, which I realize is a joke, was that police will have their patrol Explorers "tuned." My point is that aftermarket tuning will not occur on police vehicles. If you're referring to the differences in civilian versions of a vehicle versus the police-specific / Special Service Package variations and calibrations, then I concur... but that's been hapening since the early '80s that I know of without researching it, and likely beforehand as well. Take care

[@NewDeereMan]

@@igiveuponhumanity9238 we are on the same page then👌

[@timmulligan4191]

This channel is better than what motor trend used to be. Keep it up guys.

[@tylerharvey8299]

I got a 2018 Durango near the end of 2018. I drove a 2020 Explorer a few months back and wish I would have waited before getting my Durango! I've had to have so many things fixed under warranty atleast on my Dodge. From my own experience I never had problems like this with my previous Ford Motor Co. vehicles. But everyone has different experiences in vehicles its just mine for FCA has been lackluster. Oh well! Durangos are great vehicles for sure I just love that new explorer

[@krishansen4769]

Do you guys have any comparison data on a 5 Star tune on 93 vs E50 blend? I know the E50 is quicker but i'm curious about a 93 tune.....guessing right in the middle E50 and stock?

[@Mixwell1983]

I wouldnt mind having the stock st explorer in a charcoal grey with black rims. They look soo clean, however the exhaust note from the Durango is beast.

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Word Mopar All Day !!

[@YusufGinnah]

Yeah, no replacement for displacement... Especially true with that growl.. Now they need to '5 star' the Dodge..

[@tylercouture216]

Until you see a police interceptor with the exact same spec which you will pretty soon

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

that Durango is a Big Time Gas Sucker

[@Mixwell1983]

Look perhaps I am comparing apples to orange but I dont get the whole no replacement foe displacment. Its always said with gas turbos yet nobody bats an eye on a turbo diesel.. What im asking/saying is turbo diesels are known to be reliable so why does everyone thing gas turbos are gona break ? Maybe diesels are more stout or what? This is a genuine question, what's the difference. I know diesels drive trains are stout for the torque but seems like everyones rebuttle is "its gona cost a fortune when tje turbo breaks" but yet turbo diesels are just fine.

[@prime77089]

Every time I see a boat like that I think “Dexter”.

[@smokeu600]

Hahaha I was thinking the same.

[@jeremybowden4363]

Slice of Life

[@icu6585]

Oh man gawdamn

[@kevinkern3848]

That's what I'm watching now, and this video.

[@jiml4987]

Stop ruining my childhood. I grew up on a similar boat in Lake Erie. After watching the series, I feel the same and want to drive into a hurricane...

[@daveharris9275]

What was the weight of the Ford Explorer? 4300lbs ?

[@majorpayne7137]

I have a 2016 Jeep SRT, stock 6.4 hemi rated at 475hp / 470lbft torque for a 4.4 second 0-60. Do you guys make a tuner for my Jeep, and if so, how much more horsepower?

[@sts3427]

13K price difference is more than just a small edge. Add $700 for the tune and tuner and the Fords a no brainer.

[@JamisonMK3]

Not that cut and dry for me. I’m not really in the mood to add e85 to my fuel every time I fill up while losing stock reliability.

[@skywalker2852]

Maybe I'm overly cautious, but 168lb-ft is a lot of torque to add with no change in hardware. I'm guessing the bill will soon be over $700 when something breaks and the warranty is void (I'm assuming this tune voids the warranty, right?)

[@davidscott4849]

Sky Walker It absolutely does. A powertrain failure in this vehicle will cost you 12k out of pocket if the EEPROM has been reflashed. Mode 9 vehicle information stored in the PCM easily and quickly gives the telltale. Leave it stock. These vehicles are having serious issues out of the gate. Google 2020 explorer Chicago assembly plant. There is multiple articles on it. They are having to ship tens of thousands of these things from South Chicago to Flat Rock Michigan to be reworked due to false builds. And paying crews around the clock to fix the plethora of issues due to the misbuilds..

[@bartismoellis1052]

Hay wifey when you put gas in your new car would you mind mixing in some e85 ya right.

[@danielbeltran3343]

They should of tuned it on supream fuel only.

[@bryanhersman4037]

@@danielbeltran3343 But it would have lost, It already was really close, they needed every scrap of power they could find and then were just praying the driveshaft held up.

[@derekortiz3663]

"Sure thing, green's the same as yellow right? Cause that's what I used!"

[@BLACK05GO1]

@@danielbeltran3343 Yes, the E85 Tune was a bad idea. The average person will just want a tune and not have to deal with E85.

[@03mm24]

@@derekortiz3663 😬

[@kykrazy6050]

The V8 sound is just BEEEEEAAAAUUUUUTIFUL!!!!!

[@cptpuma3458]

Now I want to see the durango srt hellcat!

[@hanger2633]

It's here

[@willboyd7794]

This was a great comparison But do apple to apple Have tuned Dodge and tuned Ford see what happens Tuned vehicles to the drag races !!

[@Dyesnipa]

you wouldnt get as much from just a tune in a n/a but I still like the durango more

[@jeffos69]

William Barbour you get way more power out of tuning turbo vehicles

[@willboyd7794]

@@jeffos69 Hahaha You don't know what are talking about Hahaha

[@jeffos69]

William Barbour are you sure? Ok you know best.

[@ecoboostrules9795]

That's not apples to apples dumbass. The EcoBoost only had 400 hp. The durango has 475. So hows it apples that way. God people like you have your head so far up your ass it's not funny. It's a 3.0 vs a 6.4. What the hell more do you need.

[@briank7457]

The stock ST puts up respectable numbers given it's sporting the narrower stock 20 inch tires (255s) vs the wider tires on the stock SRT (295s) & tuned ST (275s). Really show the difference between the weight on the 2 models, nearly 800 lbs on published curb weight between the SRT and ST

[@budpool4835]

What gear sets where on the SUV'S? My explorer has 4.10 gears. Great hole shots.

[@brentblawat]

I do car videos on my video blog -- specifically around tunes and other performance parts.-- I appreciate the work that you put into this particular video. A question for 5 star here -- did the tuned explorer have cool plugs, 140 t-stat, CAI, down pipes, or cat back, or was it just a tune + e85 mix? Definitely have my interest on a tune as I'm looking at an ST for my next grocery getter. Last -- did i see that you can load more than one tune in the ST and choose it from the interface?? That would be AMAZING. (given the SHO only had all in our all out)

[@Str8Ripper1776]

Just a e85 tune

[@danmagill7616]

Would love to see a coyote 5L dropped into the explorer. It’s been a while since there was a V8 option in it. We all know now how many ponies Ford could get out of that engine if they wanted to. No need for a tune...an Explorer “GT”?? Oh and that glorious exhaust note...

[@givemesometime8405]

Ford play things safe

[@z71ben43]

Missed a opportunity to take that boat on the dragstrip and compare times

[@lytning3]

this is the most underrated comment on the video

[@domenicp196]

So e50 now can be run on 2020 explorer with no fuel or injector issues ?

[@andysmith6824]

Wow, this is so cool! I just bought a 2020 Ford Explorer Limited AWD, but the engine is the four-banger EcoBoost engine twin-turbo that puts out 300 HP and 310 lb-feet of torque. Can someone please tell me if the modifications seen in this video (or similar) can be done to my 4 cylinder Ecoboost/twin-turbo? Also, I love all of the interior and exterior LEDs on the new Explorer. However, the rear amber-colored turn signals are normal light bulbs, not LED. Not sure why Ford would make the whole vehicle look very cool with interior and exterior LEDs everywhere----except the rear turn signals. If anyone knows how I can make the rear amber turn signals into LEDs instead of the regular bulbs that are in there now, I would appreciate any input. Thank you!!!

[@lbnewell23]

Omg the tuned explorer needs some tuned suspension coz it basically does a wheelie 😆

[@xjmg007]

Wieght transfer is your friend at the strip.

[@Treyk901]

My tuned F-150 does this too and the front wheels will slip.

[@xjmg007]

@@Treyk901 for sure rebound matters more if you're power is front Biased. Especially on Fwd, but most awd systems are rear Biased in the power split so the rear wieght transfer is important.

[@justinluttrell1769]

Softer suspension in back is preferable for launches. In fact the new mustang with magnaride softens the rear suspension intentionally for launches.

[@Treyk901]

John G mine is a true 4x4 - 50/50 split front to back with a locked rear diff. 5 Star’s tune on the 3.5 Ecoboost makes so serous power, enough to make all the tires slip at launch. I have very good tires too.

[@Emilthehun]

Finally someone who does modified car test. Please keep this a trend tfl. And the explorer is mad fast! But how long can it live with that power?

[@Dr.PhilGood78]

Longer than the life of that Durango transmission. They're junk as they age.

[@jasoncarter251]

@@Dr.PhilGood78 the 8 speed is tried and true. The 6 was trash

[@razvanmihalache5680]

@Dean Toma It's because it's in a FiAt PrOdUcT

[@Dr.PhilGood78]

@Dean Toma Butt hurt much? I actually was referring to it being in a fiat product. Ever heard of everything you touch breaks or turns to trash? Same concept. I don't like Chrysler products and never will. That company gets passed around like a bad potato.

[@MrSamwiseable]

Dean Toma hahaha exactly. People LOOVE to praise Honda or Toyota and trash anything American made.

[@hdezedgar18]

I subscribed cause of this video. I have a 2017 Explorer XLT Sport Appearance package and i regret not going for the ST model so bad... What can I do to my current car to make it meaner until the day im able to get the ST and tune it?!

[@frederickdouglass7517]

You got the naturally aspirated 3.5? Not much you can do.

[@GingerO762]

I think everyone is forgetting that the explorer with a tune is still much cheaper than the competitor

[@Balkanmotorsports]

You’re forgetting the explorer st gets you to 65k. That’s about the same price of a base srt durango guy.

[@peytonlove2598]

that’s simply not true.. this ain’t ya grandmas explorer lmao

[@GingerO762]

Peyton Love bought one for my wife for $48k new

[@GingerO762]

Night Kruzer bought one for my wife $48k new. Msrp doesn’t mean anything

[@danielvisintainer3352]

@@Balkanmotorsports so what you’re saying is that a fully loaded ST with this tune is still cheaper than a base Durango?

[@davidn5861]

I love the Durango SRT!

[@teotoniobass6681]

Yesss

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

Expect to make 2 to 3 trips to the Gas Pumps a week

[@SteelTimeify]

@@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8 wrong, I have an SRT Jeep with the 6.4L and I fill up once a week.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

EPA-Rated Fuel Economy: 13/19 mpg Durango SRT and that's before you step on it

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

@@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8 Repeat after me... SMILES-per-gallon. Not "miles". 😁

[@jwehler1019]

Reaction time vs the blue one was .23 for the durango. And anyone else notice when they raced the with one vs the durango on the time sleep they jumped the light and it showed foul.... Just saying

[@rygi23]

Reaction time has no impact on elapsed time.

[@TheGregoYatzee]

I have a 2016 explorer sport with 3.5L, how does the 3.0L compare?

[@elij.s.7580]

the white Explorer still has it's factory computer, How exactly do they tune it? do they just plug the performance device into the OBDII port? or is this like a flash tune done on a dyno?

[@garyvanauken8191]

Dude, have you been under a rock for the last 15 years? Buy a tuner, pick you tune maker, have them write you a tune, plug into your obd and flash that shit.

[@ryans1187]

That hemi v8 sounds great. Got that in my challenger

[@midwest9040]

Really fun comparison! I am kind of surprised though that you don't do an actual 1/4 mile as opposed to 1/8 mile which would be more of a historical and industry standard.

[@Two99Point80]

True, but the 1/8 still covers the range of speeds that would be used on the street. These are daily drivers, not track cars.

[@motorcyclestig8539]

Coming from a srt8 jeep owner these are the fastest 3 row GAS engine SUVs because im pretty sure the tesla model x p100d is considered a 3 row and we all know the damage that thing does. Its hard to find anyone calling the tesla model x a 3 row for some odd reason but It has 3 rows and seats 7 so they need to throw out GAS engine when they say fastest 3 row. Just saying.

[@joecraig9108]

My 2016 f150 ecoboost crewcab 4x4 and a 3.31 gear runs at and sometimes under 5 second 0-60. That’s the 3.5 ecoboost and it surprises a lot of people. Of course I’m running an mpt 93 prx tune

[@Schmaoer]

Gotta love the MPG!

[@smr0m670]

I would love the Explorer ST, amazing vehicle But, you can't beat the pure american hemi v8

[@CS-ow3io]

Waiting for that 2021 Durango video!

[@michaelalberson126]

I am a Ford guy and in the case of these 2 competitors Imagine a explorer with a 7.3 Godzilla Ford engine. I think you already know the outcome as the 7.3 explorer would dominate the outcome. The Ford products after 150000 miles also remain rattle free In the interior of the vehicle and the engines are still performing As they did when new. The Ford will not be using oil to speak of either. T Chrysler product however will have numerous rattles in the interior and be using a much larger amount of oil than the ford. And we have not mentioned overall fuel consumption or MPG as the Ford will be the most economical to operate between the two competing brands. F O R D Rules in my book and I know because I have owned several throughout the years.

[@banshee107]

Wish the Durango had a HC heart!

[@wthutch7882]

I would still get a Durango all day If for no other reason than the Durango is a badass without any tuning

[@FlyingFalcon77]

One of the least reliable SUVs money can buy, though. Not just the SRT, but the Durango in general

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Dakota bullshit

[@dtay8913]

@@Welcometofacsistube I agree Alex on autos has owned one with 0 issues not to mention someone in my family owns one and it's been fine so far.

[@frooz442]

@@FlyingFalcon77 I've seen a bunch of both old AND newer Durangos run perfectly fine, so I don't know what you're saying. Durangos tend to be one of FCA's more well built products. I can't say the same about some newer Explorers, they are powerful and good looking but I'd still be leery about the EB's. Older ones ran pretty good though

[@lbnewell23]

Fruitably same applies with all range rovers I’ve been in and known of within people I know and that’s a lot of range rovers i live in England and every person with even a bit of extra cash has a Range Rover and guess what no issues but what do all you Americans think of them ??

[@stillbill6408]

You can keep your twin turbo charged, chain driven, DOHC engine with its mechanical cam phaser along with the timing chain guide woe's prevalent in the Fix Or Repair Daily "Ecoboost" (which all have been very problematic). If you own one, you are likely to become familiar with these scenarios as well as a new word to add to your vocabulary, "coking". I'll take the anvil pushrod 2-valve Gen III (or Gen I or II for that matter) hemi any day.

[@McBeamer94]

I like the ease of tuning of a turbo engine (+100hp in Stage 1 for less than $600? Hell yeah!) but a NA V8 is always a better choice when longevity comes in the mix. Also, don't be fooled by the smaller turbocharged engines here, as many of them are constantly kept in the boost to get the cars moving. Which means they end up consuming roughly the same amount of fuel as their larger NA comparables, not to mention the greater wear coming from the extensive boost time!

[@paulhunter9613]

Don’t be fooled with the small v8, lots of stresses on it when getting it up to speed, they are sluggish until 4000 rpm

[@mattbarker1411]

@@paulhunter9613 lol as someone whose driven every dodge V8 offering.... No they aren't.....

[@paulhunter9613]

@@mattbarker1411 I was referring to the ford five oh

[@khackett7]

Explorer is sharp looking too. Saw an ST today and couldn’t take my eyes off it.

[@tylercouture216]

Maybe because you thought it was a police interceptor

[@howtobeatadrum]

Mr. TAMW haha

[@paulrathjen5594]

I never had my SRT Jeep ever go over 4.5 0-60 and typically was 4.2-4.3. Still impressed by the explorer ST and Tarus Sho with a tune. Not sure how long they will last tuned though.

[@PeePee666PooPoo]

Don't forget the Fusion Sport :)

[@AsalynStone]

i agree but could they do a comparison with a tuned e85 durango? fair is fair right

[@RJC-ps6wc]

And you can probably kiss the factory warranty goodbye once you have the tune!

[@anaccount7923]

@@RJC-ps6wcYou don’t buy these cars to keep them stock lmao

[@mikehawk120]

I’m pretty sure the ST has to have new spark plugs as well no? On my 3.5L eco boost I needed to replace them in order to get the better 93 tune.

[@darrenkiehn6165]

Is there a mod for a 2017 Tacoma 3.5 v6. No bolt on?

[@AbdullahZahid]

Explorer with the 5.0 would be pretty sweeet, but the tuned explorer is fast AF!

[@fab12xd]

They need to start putting coyotes on those explorers

[@klasseact6663]

Why???

[@fab12xd]

@@klasseact6663 why not? Lmao

[@klasseact6663]

@@fab12xd it's an SUV, who cares.

[@TheSlow281]

They did before. I don't see why not now

[@klasseact6663]

@@TheSlow281 they did what before, V8's, weak ones! The Take rate is much higher on the Eco boost engines in the pick up trucks so why would they change?

[@theweekendwarrior6355]

Isn't the hellcat Durango the fast 3 row?

[@cholodesanfe87]

Yup

[@bavarianblessed]

Fast forward a few years and ZFG racing has these tuned on E50 running mid 10-second 1/4 mile times, low 3 -second 0-60's

[@carguybd]

I would also like to know what real-world mpg is with the Durango. We're getting about 23 with the ST so far. It took the wife about 30 days to get a speeding ticket. For $600 I'd consider a tune if it was my regular driver, but it's not, it's hers.

[@pechmichaelchristina2640]

I’d still take Durango in a heart beat. Crazy number on the ford tho

[@jordangraf673]

Yeah with a tune and special fuel

[@Twittavelli]

Thats ford is trash, and imagine that Tune on the Durango

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

@@Twittavelli - what do you mean?

[@Twittavelli]

@@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8 I hate how they messed up the explorer. used to love the look of it, now its tacky.

[@justinconn9343]

The fiat Chrysler barge is trash! I’d take either ford in a minute! 5900 pounds! Wtf! It needs 500 hp to get out of its own way!

[@bajj43]

I’d like to see you bring Jeep Grand Cherokee Track Hawk into the mix.

[@ZACH_95_]

It’ll fall apart during the race. Pure junk. 👏🏻😂

[@charlesdawkins4341]

Saw one parked at a gas station but not getting gas... it was broke down. 🤣🤣

[@trenton.tchannel1810]

@@charlesdawkins4341 usually the owners fault. 😂act like Ford is know for their reliability

[@magikzebra6552]

TrackHawk would kill them both...

[@crazylegshotsauce.2124]

track hawk doesn't have a third row or else it would've been here. But, it is the fastest SUV available.

[@jerryrobinson5163]

It appears that Henry Ford left more than just his legacy behind him. He left behind a very great innovative company. So all you Ford haters out there just suck It up.

[@ThatWhiteGLI]

11:47 " the Ford has a small Edge." Ford Pun? Lol

[@johnwheeler2754]

Lol

[@user-kc8yo9yy7o]

Lol

[@krystalstackhouse4134]

They should put a hellcat motor in a Durango

[@georgeschoonover368]

Now we would be talking!!

[@robertogiles307]

They are next year

[@redneckguitar6539]

That is a hellcat engine

[@s1lv3rbull37]

Jeep Trackhawk. (Basically the same thing as a Durango)

[@bigdog3929]

krystal stackhouse would be the best all around vehicle

[@alexforeri]

Can they do this into a 2.3l explorer? If they did it, how much increase?

[@adriangarvin5851]

What would you recommend for a louder exhaust for a 2018 Durango R/T, but legal in Massachusetts ?

[@lewiswright1439]

Borla s-type

[@christianrivas8144]

I can't believe I'm going to end up getting up Ford explorer this is amazing

[@davidwiger6024]

Tesla Model X P100D Ludicrous factory stock: 920 Ft-Lb torque at the wheels 588 Hp 7.3 seconds at the 1/8 mile at 96.7 mph 0-60 about 2.8 seconds

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Yes, but almost 2x as expensive as either of these vehicles. If money is not a problem, as I assume it isn't that big of a deal if you are purchasing either of these vehicles anyways, then hell yeah go for a p100d mX!

[@kevinkern3848]

One problem, it's electric.

[@ggjatz2435]

Kevin Kern word I still will drive a nice sounding but slow car than a fast but no sound at all car

[@SuperchargedMM]

You really can’t compare the 2.

[@souljah2light]

Lol let's see a Tesla tow

[@DieselJE]

I feel like they forgot about that huge weight difference somewhere. That's impressive for a much bigger truck X'D. Also.... It's not really "just a tune" if you're using a more combustible fuel.

[@theaverageentrepreneur8739]

Great video

[@Duhme1]

I'll take the v8 hemi and the factory warranty.

[@nickaguirre8804]

Logan Koller so Fords don’t get warranty?

[@Duhme1]

@@nickaguirre8804 not if you tune it.

[@3SevenStangVids]

@@Duhme1 Not true, I'm a service advisor at ford. We don't care

[@rt4t-917]

What ford doesn’t know, ford will never know haha.

[@derekortiz3663]

Hahahaha, wont save you.

[@InsideHumans]

I got a Durango SRT & just love it👍

[@zyrabell69]

Awesome Fox Body Mustang at 5:50! Would love to see more of it, has it been featured in any videos? If not, I would love to learn more.

[@neoknight14215]

Impressive right up my alley. I need that tune bc i like to speed without making any extra noise. Noise makers get caught far more often.