Ford Racing ProCal Tune

[Boosting]

Swapping intakes on these cars is pointless anyways. The stock one is the best for power.

I agree with your comment.:clap2:

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[ForYourOwnGood]

Well I ordered mine, my dealer said I could install the intake myself and they will do the tune for one hour of labor since they have never done one before. Been sitting on the fence for a while but I think I'm going to keep the car for a while and this will make it more enjoyable until the warranty is up.

 

[8borerifle]

I have a 2015 Ecoboost Premium auto with PP. Had the Ford Performance tune and intake installed last week by a local Ford dealer. I was with the mechanic when he did the install. Intake is not a great fit but got it to work. Test drive with the mechanic there seemed to be a little more power, not really impressive. After driving over 100 miles it has really woken up! I owned a 2012 GT Premium auto and used to like the power when punched at 40 mph. What a rush! The stock Ecoboost was not impressive at all jumping on it at 40. Now it really pulls and there is a big difference. The Ecoboost is a whole lot more fun to drive and doesn't fall off the cliff at 5500 rpm like it used to. I am very happy with the tune. Is the GT faster? Sure, but it really closed the gap! I know it would beat the stock 1966 Plymouth 426 Street Hemi I used to own and 33mpg on a trip vs 13mpg! Have not had a chance to 0-60 yet. Previous times were 5.9 to 6 sec.

 

[jbailer]

I have a 2015 Ecoboost Premium auto with PP. Had the Ford Performance tune and intake installed last week by a local Ford dealer. I was with the mechanic when he did the install. Intake is not a great fit but got it to work. Test drive with the mechanic there seemed to be a little more power, not really impressive. After driving over 100 miles it has really woken up! I owned a 2012 GT Premium auto and used to like the power when punched at 40 mph. What a rush! The stock Ecoboost was not impressive at all jumping on it at 40. Now it really pulls and there is a big difference. The Ecoboost is a whole lot more fun to drive and doesn't fall off the cliff at 5500 rpm like it used to. I am very happy with the tune. Is the GT faster? Sure, but it really closed the gap! I know it would beat the stock 1966 Plymouth 426 Street Hemi I used to own and 33mpg on a trip vs 13mpg! Have not had a chance to 0-60 yet. Previous times were 5.9 to 6 sec.

Congrats! That's about exactly how I feel with it. The reason why it didn't feel so great at first is the octane adjust feature. When doing the install you have the choice to have that enabled or disabled. That is so it can run all the way down to 87 octane safely. It starts with the timing safe for 87 and will slowly increase as it determines it is safe. FP told us a few 50% pedal pulls from 50-75 I think it was will speed that along. If you know you will always have 91 or greater available, you could turn that feature off and have the power right away.

Did you notice the difference in the automatic transmission shifting? That was almost equal for me to the power. It all just feels like it's working well together.

 

[Regs]

The shifting for me was nice. 3rd to 4th gear transition is quick. The RPM's barely drop off between them.

Not sure yet, but 40 degree weather feels lot more responsive than 65-70 degree weather. Without data it could just all be in my head.

After about 2 weeks of driving, I cant imagine driving it without the tune. I am sure after a month I will likely get use to it and crave more, but a serious improvement over stock.

 

[jbailer]

Yeah exactly. To me it just feels like stock should have. I'm ok with that though, don't need more. It's plenty of power for a DD / commuter car. I'm not taking it to the track or racing anyone on the street. It's all the power I need for my own enjoyment, spirited driving on back country mountain roads.

 

[ForYourOwnGood]

Can one of you guys clarify how this thing installs? Do I have to use my own laptop to get the tune file and then bring the computer to Ford with the parts? I'm just kind of confused as I've never had anyone else install a tune for me before.

 

[jbailer]

Can one of you guys clarify how this thing installs? Do I have to use my own laptop to get the tune file and then bring the computer to Ford with the parts? I'm just kind of confused as I've never had anyone else install a tune for me before.

It's actually a very good question even if you had a tune installed before. The procedure is new to everyone, even the shops as this is the first time Ford Performance used the PC software version of Pro Cal vs the handheld unit.

I would say talk to the installer first and come up with a plan. I'd recommend to prefer using your own laptop if they are willing. Do this for a couple reasons. You want to create your own account. That way if you want to go somewhere else or do an update on it later, you can without their assistance and have to pay them for it. Plus, if the work is done on your laptop, it guarantees you will have the tune file when you're done. When the tune is installed, it will write your stock tune into the file that is saved. If you ever need to go back to stock tune, that file will be needed.

Lets say Ford is doing some work on your car. They find a problem and need to flash the ECU to fix it. It's best to flash it back to stock, then they can re-flash it with the fix, then you can flash the FP tune back in it.

 

[8borerifle]

Hi Joe, the transmission does shift better, didn't notice a big change though! No chirping of the tires shifting from 1st to second! I feel like you do, enough for me on the street, no drag racing, been there done that (69 years old).
To answer the question on the install, I loaded the initial software to my own laptop and took it to the dealer. Make sure you can get online at the dealer!!! Also, call Ford performance and have them e-mail you the detailed instructions for the flashing. That was really necessary for the mechanic to use as it has numbered instructions. Very important to do this as it will answer all of your questions. Really it loaded great once you follow the steps. The mechanic (who has a very fast Echoboost with all boltons and a after market tune) was not familiar with the laptop install! VERY limited instructions came with the kit. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WE HAD WAS NOT SEATING THE ADAPTOR HARD ENOUGH IN THE ALDL! We called Ford performance and told them we were not getting voltage to show on the first screen gauge. He said that they have had a problem with the adaptor not being shoved hard enough into the ALDL. Once it was seated hard it worked fine! Good luck, its worth it!

 

[tcman54]

This has probably been asked before but here it goes, will Ford install the new tune for ecoboosts on only stock mustangs or are a few mods acceptable?

The only so-called mechanical upgrades on my car are lowering springs, oil separator addition and intercooler upgrade.

thanks

TC

 

[jbailer]

This has probably been asked before but here it goes, will Ford install the new tune for ecoboosts on only stock mustangs or are a few mods acceptable?

The only so-called mechanical upgrades on my car are lowering springs, oil separator addition and intercooler upgrade.

thanks

TC

You should be fine but it will be up to the dealer if you choose to go to a Ford dealer to have the install done. If you just go to a shop with an ASE certified technician, there won't be any problem at all. I have all those same mods and warranty wasn't an issue.

 

[lizardrko]

This has probably been asked before but here it goes, will Ford install the new tune for ecoboosts on only stock mustangs or are a few mods acceptable?

The only so-called mechanical upgrades on my car are lowering springs, oil separator addition and intercooler upgrade.

thanks

TC

In short, yes they will install it. Those parts u listed dont affect the tune. Now if u had a downpipe (a part that needs a custom tune to function properly), unless they didnt know u had one, or are unfamiliar with turbo cars (the second being unlikely), then they would highly advise not to install the tune as it would not be safe. Your mods u listed are for reliability/handling. They dont need to be tuned to perform safely. Sure a custom tune can squeeze more performance with the upgraded FMIC, but it is not needed. The FP tune can be installed on top of it.
Basically, if u have basic bolt ons minus downpipe (CAI, catback, FMIC, catch can, oil separator, etc), then it is okay to install the FP tune.

 

[Warhead]

Have not had a chance to 0-60 yet. Previous times were 5.9 to 6 sec.

i would be very interested in this, my best 0-60 was 5.8 stock and after a BAMA tune it's 5.3 (stock tires and suspension, Roush CAI and axle back exhaust).

 

[Regs]

I'm looking into a intercooler that does not drop too much delivery pressure without a tune for it. Sure, the added density of cooler air helps but I'm pretty sure 7 months out of the year in Jersey when the air is cold already there is a diminishing return. Fall, winter, early spring the air is cool enough for daily driving on the road for it to be efficient enough.

 

[sharp21]

I'm looking into a intercooler that does not drop too much delivery pressure without a tune for it. Sure, the added density of cooler air helps but I'm pretty sure 7 months out of the year in Jersey when the air is cold already there is a diminishing return. Fall, winter, early spring the air is cool enough for daily driving on the road for it to be efficient enough.

I've got a MAP stage 1 that fits exactly in the stock location. Difference between it and the stocker is night and day. You'll wonder how the original was ever allowed on in the first place.

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