Ford Performance Tune

[Netranger6]

Placebo effects are in full swing.

Ya ok

 

[beo_tom]

So far it's really good. I putt around in eco alot and certainly notice bottom end. Normal mode, it's pretty instant as well. All around it feels like less pedal and more effect. Shifting feels great. And now I can hear the turbos.

you say you can hear the turbos. Do you have an aftermarket intake or is it the OEM one?

 

[Netranger6]

you say you can hear the turbos. Do you have an aftermarket intake or is it the OEM one?

I'm stock all around. Before the calibration I could barely hear them. Now I can. But it's not obnoxious or anything.

 

[beo_tom]

I'm stock all around. Before the calibration I could barely hear them. Now I can. But it's not obnoxious or anything.

Intersting!

 

[hammer40]

Have to run 91 or higher.

I get that. Just curious if damage would occur if you were unable to find 91 and needed to fuel. I tend to get in some weird places.

 

[Netranger6]

I get that. Just curious if damage would occur if you were unable to find 91 and needed to fuel. I tend to get in some weird places.

The warranty addresses that. Basically saying if you do, and it causes an issue, not covered.

So you can actually use the procal pad to go back to stock later if you wanted. Spoke with Ford Performance yesterday about that.

 

[metallikatz3]

The warranty addresses that. Basically saying if you do, and it causes an issue, not covered.

So you can actually use the procal pad to go back to stock later if you wanted. Spoke with Ford Performance yesterday about that.

Realistically though. If the engine detects detonation due to lower octane it will retard timing and you'll lose power. So I don't think occasional regular gas would harm anything - just don't do any heavy towing or WOT throttle runs without premium gas

 

[Netranger6]

Realistically though. If the engine detects detonation due to lower octane it will retard timing and you'll lose power. So I don't think occasional regular gas would harm anything - just don't do any heavy towing or WOT throttle runs without premium gas

Makes sense

 

[zx12-iowa]

any update now that you’ve had some more time with it?

I got a buddy who is very generous and always buy us dinner, etc and we’re going to buy this for him for Xmas (he has the $ but would never buy it for himself). Any negatives (besides the warranty question) to be aware of? If hate to get someone a gift and feel responsible for a problem.

 

[Duetin]

Functionally, no.

You are 'checking a box' to meet the contract requirements for the additional Ford Performance warranty.

Good luck with that.

 

[Netranger6]

any update now that you’ve had some more time with it?

I got a buddy who is very generous and always buy us dinner, etc and we’re going to buy this for him for Xmas (he has the $ but would never buy it for himself). Any negatives (besides the warranty question) to be aware of? If hate to get someone a gift and feel responsible for a problem.

I love mine. It really improves the bottom end and all around usability. Across all drive modes. And the tranny hasn't had any weird down shift hiccup yet.

 

[Moe7]

Good luck with that.

No luck involved, it is in writing by Ford Performance.

 

[pittman]

I've had it installed for close to a month now - it's a nice tune. Noticeable increase in torque off the line, better shifting and more top-end power. I was out on the highway a few weeks ago and really got to try it out. Lovely. No change in fuel economy either.

 

[ghostbit]

I was worried the improved transmission was because the tune was resetting the transmission learning table. Glad thats not the case! I want to get it the moment its CARB approved (if the rumor is true)

 

[Netranger6]

I was worried the improved transmission was because the tune was resetting the transmission learning table. Glad thats not the case! I want to get it the moment its CARB approved (if the rumor is true)

The tranny gets calibration as well.

 

[Reloads]

Does it remove the 105mph Speed limiter?

 

[Netranger6]

Does it remove the 105mph Speed limiter?

No idea. I haven't found a need to spin it up that fast. Lol.

 

[zx12-iowa]

It’s a livernois tune. It’s more powerful than stock raptor tune. A regular 3.5 eco has more low end torque than stock raptor btw.

How’d you find a ford tech to help you out?

 

[FeeltheTremor]

It’s a livernois tune. It’s more powerful than stock raptor tune. A regular 3.5 eco has more low end torque than stock raptor btw.

How’d you find a ford tech to help you out?

The Raptor and 2019 Limited have the same HP and Tq as this tune and you need to run 91 in them just like this tune. I'm just guessing but it would make sense that's all this tune is.

• Peak power = 450 HP @ 5,250 rpm
• +55 HP @ 5,250 rpm
• Peak torque = 510 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm

Raptor:
The truck is powered by a high-output twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that puts out a resounding 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque.

I didn't have any tech help me, I'm just throwing this out there. I could be totally wrong.

 

[FeeltheTremor]

It’s a livernois tune. It’s more powerful than stock raptor tune. A regular 3.5 eco has more low end torque than stock raptor btw.

How’d you find a ford tech to help you out?

Why do you think it's a Livernois tune? Their tunes are much more aggressive at over an extra 100hp and 110tq. and can make a lot more changes in the ECU. Maybe the programmer is the same with limited functions but the same tune is not listed as an option on their site that I can see.