ford performance stage 1 for 2017 GT PP Premium

i have been looking into purchasing fords stage 1 package, but i have read that people have had problems with it, mainly a pinging noise. what is causing this and how can you remedy this? any other problems that people have discovered after installing the stage 1 package?

thanks

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60467

It's only 272 pages long now. For the money get the stage 2.

Go Stage 2, no need for Stage 1.

i went ahead and ordered a stage 2. hope no issues when its installed.

Franklin Yeti said:

Go Stage 2, no need for Stage 1.

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Other than the fact that the Stage 2 is $729 and the Stage 1 is only $399, the Stage 2 only gives you 3-7 more HP/FTLB than the Stage 1 at 26/30 vs 19/23, Stage 1 is a faster install and leaves no outward signs of being there, some people don't want a to use an intake that kinda fits when you cut some slots and stick a piece of foam in the corner...

Brazos609 said:

Other than the fact that the Stage 2 is $729 and the Stage 1 is only $399, the Stage 2 only gives you 3-7 more HP/FTLB than the Stage 1 at 26/30 vs 19/23, Stage 1 is a faster install and leaves no outward signs of being there, some people don't want a to use an intake that kinda fits when you cut some slots and stick a piece of foam in the corner...

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Exact reason I went Stage 1

Ordered a stage 2 from True Blue Racing Parts for $603 shipped, so for only another $200 you get a CIA and throttle body. It seems like a great deal and I just wanted more in the box.

tukn20s said:

i have been looking into purchasing fords stage 1 package, but i have read that people have had problems with it, mainly a pinging noise. what is causing this and how can you remedy this? any other problems that people have discovered after installing the stage 1 package?

thanks

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The only time you will have pinging is if you do not run QUALITY 91+ octane, or have a bunch of oil in the intake, which is remedied by an air/oil seperator.

I have put 20k miles on my s550 w/the M-9603-M8 kit and have had zero issues.

Here's my review of the PP2 if it helps
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98529

tom_sprecher said:

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60467

It's only 272 pages long now. For the money get the stage 2.

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I agree

You can get a PP2 for under 600 bucks no point in even doing PP1 imo.


https://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com/power-packs-power-pack-2-m-9603-m8a?parent=1110

tukn20s said:

i went ahead and ordered a stage 2. hope no issues when its installed.

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Just got it delivered.

here it is installed. what a difference. so far no problems. runs great.

Did you happen to go to the drag strip before and will go after? I am interested in the MPH difference in the 1/4 mile.

I have the PP1 waiting for installation, spring can't get here soon enough!

I think either are worth it, I hate the GT350 intake - I had it with the power pack for my 16 EB so I did the PP1 and it made such a huge change to the way the car drives, I really wish it came like that originally.

Keeping the warranty is a big bonus as well, and since I can't get E85 near me I see no real reason to void the warranty for an aftermarket tune that won't net me all that much more gains.