Basic go fast mods

[PC 2015]

What's up, so I have a friend with a 16 eco. I know a lot about the coyote but dont know much about the ecoboost. I know it turboed so I assume a tune and maybe DP will give good gains. What else would you guys recommend.. thanks

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[TheDonSalami]

from what ive read the stock intercooler is crap so upgrading that would help maintain power and reduce ecu intervention. some also do a cai and others use stock airbox with a different filter and a larger intake tube

 

[beefcake]

one of our lund ngauge and tunes, cai, and offroad downpipe would be the best way to start

 

[TheDonSalami]

one of our lund ngauge and tunes, cai, and offroad downpipe would be the best way to start

how are lund tunes for the ecoboost mustang? i cant decide which tuner to go with :(

 

[cvf-jason]

Your first and best bet to start is the intercooler, followed by a tune. TheDonSalami is on the right path, but the CAI is an arguable power upgrade - the others mentioned I agree with for sure, though.

 

[PRG3k]

Intercooler/panel filter/tune (packaged together), downpipe, tires.

If you do not start out with an intercooler, no matter how much power you add, the ECU is going to be constantly hamstrung by heat management. Unless you live in the arctic circle, you will never see full boost and you will always be pulling timing.

Tuning is a personal preference. I like the on-the-fly map switching of the Accessport. I can switch from E30, 93+, to a low boost valet mode all in a couple of seconds so I went that route. The N-Gauge is also a top notch piece of tuning hardware and Lund has a massive rep as well. Can't go wrong with either.

 

[Hellman109]

Intercooler + low side fuel pressure sensor (it wont give power, but is known to cause lean issues which can cause engine damage)

Accessport + Sparkplugs + Tune. The Cobb Accessport is better then any other tuning device, and you can use Tune+ or PD Tuning with them, I use Tune+ and love it, others use PD tuning and say good things. Lund tune... I used to use them, until they said I didnt need a tune for parts that say tune required, didnt want to data log. Overall my Tune+ tune is WAY better, more power, more boost, better driveabilty (Lund hard shifts my auto unless you really baby it, which isn't good for most situations IMO) and Ive used both on my car.

After that, more GFB's are:

GFB DV+ BOV (Doesn't make sound, but holds boost better, most useful for manuals saying that)
Wastegate (again holds boost better)
Down pipe (Like doing headers on the GT, more sound, more power)
Exhaust if he wants more sound, a catback exhaust will sound better and do very very little for power unless you do the downpipe.


Then you're looking at flex fuel (E30 can be run on stock, meth/E85 need further mods), bigger turbo, etc.

Most tuners say that the stock block will safely support 400rwhp by the way, and you'll get a bit over 500ft lbs torque on that. To get more then that, a 2.0l build block using some 2.3l parts is the common route (and expensive).

Also yeah, check tyres, they make a huge difference, no point having power if you cant put it down.

 

[TheDonSalami]

after that, more GFB's are:

GFB DV+ BOV (Doesn't make sound, but holds boost better, most useful for manuals saying that)

I'm not familiar with those acronyms. Other than blow off valve. Can you enlighten this poor peasant please

 

[Hellman109]

I'm not familiar with those acronyms. Other than blow off valve. Can you enlighten this poor peasant please

https://www.gfb.com.au/tms-turbo-ma...cedes-Applications-Diverter-valve-T9358-63181

 

[Bull Run]

Intercooler/panel filter/tune (packaged together), downpipe, tires.

+1 on this, especially for the tires. I did most of the power mods first and it actually made the car less fun to drive, because I had to constantly watch the throttle to avoid traction issues with the crappy OEM P-Zeros.

 

[absurdh3ro]

+1 on this, especially for the tires. I did most of the power mods first and it actually made the car less fun to drive, because I had to constantly watch the throttle to avoid traction issues with the crappy OEM P-Zeros.

what tires do you run? i need to upgrade mines..

 

[PRG3k]

what tires do you run? i need to upgrade mines..

Once you add any power, even the 255 Pirelli's won't lay any power down. I know my Firehawk Indy 500's are damn good tires for the money. I wanted a square setup and I think 275 were the biggest I could go all the way around. I wanted to rotate my tires and didn't want any under steer from a staggered setup. A 40 series sidewall coupled with much lighter lighter wheels was also a big improvement. The stock PP wheels could be used to anchor a cruise ship.

Improved traction out of the hole can feel like a big power upgrade.

 

[TorqueMan]

...low side fuel pressure sensor (it wont give power, but is known to cause lean issues which can cause engine damage)

As far as I know this is still an assumption. There is no evidence of a widespread issue with these sensors. Ford is still installing the same sensor on the 2018 cars that were installed on the 2015 cars. Many here have suggested replacing the sensor as a prophylactic, but there is no guarantee the replacement sensor will be any more reliable than the one you remove.

If you have any indication that your sensor may be failing then replace it, otherwise you should probably just leave it be.

 

[Bull Run]

what tires do you run? i need to upgrade mines..

I tried Sumitomo HTR Z III XLs and Continental ExtremeContact Sport SLs. Sumitomos there a little cheaper but I feel that Continentals have a little more traction. Either ones are much better than the OEM P-Zeros.

 

[absurdh3ro]

The stock PP wheels could be used to anchor a cruise ship.

Improved traction out of the hole can feel like a big power upgrade.

didn't really consider upgrading rims but i will definitely try to look for a deal on black friday

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