Ford Racing ProCal Tune

[klataxes]

I noticed numerous posts about not adding a downpipe with the ProCal tune. How about a catted downpipe?

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[TheLion]

I noticed numerous posts about not adding a downpipe with the ProCal tune. How about a catted downpipe?

That's a no go. Aftermarket down pipes change the back pressure and hence how fast and at what rpm the turbo spools up to at a given engine rpm and throttle. The pcm software needs to be calibrated specifically for that dp. With the procal you limited to changes in the cat back only on exhaust side of things which doesn't really change anything except for sound and maybe shave a few lbs.

If you want to optimize the hardware focus on the intake system with less leak prone charge pipes, a good fmic, a leak proof diverted valve and also good plugs. That will maximize the potential of the Ford calibration to make consistent and peak power.

 

[tw557]

Lion, Any update on how well or issues with the Ford Tune?

 

[speedfrk]

That's a no go. Aftermarket down pipes change the back pressure and hence how fast and at what rpm the turbo spools up to at a given engine rpm and throttle. The pcm software needs to be calibrated specifically for that dp. With the procal you limited to changes in the cat back only on exhaust side of things which doesn't really change anything except for sound and maybe shave a few lbs.

If you want to optimize the hardware focus on the intake system with less leak prone charge pipes, a good fmic, a leak proof diverted valve and also good plugs. That will maximize the potential of the Ford calibration to make consistent and peak power.

Your back! are you still on the FP tune vs Livernois?

 

[klataxes]

Thanks. Plan to add an FMIC before too long, and may have to look at the plugs option. Keeping the mods at a min since it's a DD.

 

[Redcruzer]

Ok, need some help/ input here. I've got a little over a hundred miles on my tune and it hasn't kicked in yet. Not to worried as its been reported to take longer in some cases. However today I got a check engine light and two different codes listed three times each.

P0299 turbo underboost, I can confirm that.
Edit- Found Intercooler inlet hose popped of intercooler.

P04DB Crankcase ventilation disconnected. Can't see this related, but maybe.
Edit- Found crankcase vent hose disconnected. Suspect tech knocked lose wrestling with CAI install.

Anyone else have issues after tune installed?

Tune was dealer installed. Thanks for any input.

Chris

 

[Witj85]

Sounds like a vacuum hose of some sort.. Or a loose electrical connection

 

[TrueBlue]

Never had any check engine lights. The tune took over 200 miles to kick in for me.

 

[Redcruzer]

Found this guy popped off. Not sure if The tech broke the connector or I just don't know the secret to locking it down.

 

[Redcruzer]

Another view.

 

[Witj85]

It should just push on and lock.

 

[Witj85]

I'll check mine...

 

[Witj85]

In the first pic push the little Grey tab left then towards you, then push hose on the barb.

 

[Redcruzer]

In the first pic push the little Grey tab left then towards you, then push hose on the barb.

Thanks. Yeah, you got to push the tab clockwise to clear the flange, then release.

Appreciate the help Josh.

 

[Witj85]

Np did the check engine light dissappear?

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