Opinion about Ford Performance Power pack level 3?

[Hawk296]

I have the power pack 3 on my 2016 GT PP. I love it. You don’t really lose any low end over stock. It feels totally stock until about 4,500 RPM, then just keeps making power all the way to the new, higher redline. That being said, since you said you never go above 4,500, power pack 2 is much more for you.

I do some track days at road courses throughout the year and the 4500-7500 RPM range is where the power pack 3 really shines.

NLS- I don’t really use it for the kind of driving I do. I have used it on occasion and it’s a neat feature but not really something I need. With the power packs, it’s there if you need it but if you don’t want to or are worried about the driveline, you can still shift normally.

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[accel]

I have the power pack 3 on my 2016 GT PP. I love it. You don’t really lose any low end over stock. It feels totally stock until about 4,500 RPM, then just keeps making power all the way to the new, higher redline. That being said, since you said you never go above 4,500, power pack 2 is much more for you.

I do some track days at road courses throughout the year and the 4500-7500 RPM range is where the power pack 3 really shines.

NLS- I don’t really use it for the kind of driving I do. I have used it on occasion and it’s a neat feature but not really something I need. With the power packs, it’s there if you need it but if you don’t want to or are worried about the driveline, you can still shift normally.

even stock engine would benefit from higher redline.

 

[CompOrangeFanatic]

Here's my take on the NLS feature of the power pack 3. I liked it when going WOT as it wasn't a violent shift going from 1st to 2nd gear at 7500rpms which was easier on the drivetrain. What I didn't like is the NLS would engage at times when I wasn't trying to go WOT - I believe its based on percentage of throttle pedal position it sees. Basically I would go about 3/4 throttle, let of the gas and try to shift, but if the NLS engaged, the car would cut power for a second. I found this very annoying. I then installed the RST clutch and lightened steel flywheel which required a crank relearn. After the crank relearn, I haven't had the NLS feature anymore. I'm not 100% sure if the tune got corrupted from the crank relearn, but the car runs great and that was well over a year ago. I'm going to go with a custom tune with a FI setup next year so I really don't care about trying to figure out how to get the NLS back. Overall, I'm happy with the power pack 3. It's hurt a lot of peoples feelings who thought they could take my 5.0 out.

 

[MarcasswellbMD]

I agree with Mike, an intake manifold and tune will do better, and cost less. The tune will also dial in a higher limiter for you as well. We ship internationally if thats a concern for you. Feel free to shoot me a message and I can price up some things for you.

I have a 17, This is something I recently started to think about doing to.. I mean the 18 Manifold a CAI, and a 93 Tune.. But More than likely I'm going to just continue to save and think it through for another year.. I just got a Gen 2 PP Manual with 9K miles on it last year.. Not in a hurry to Mod it up yet. But the goal is to boost her.. Anyway I stay Subbed to you guys to keep informed..

 

[MarcasswellbMD]

What about the no-lift shift? Is it safe for the transmission? I don't have the warranty anymore so if it breaks, it's going to be quick an expensive adventure to get it fixed.

From most of the people I have talked to and from video's I have seen.. Most people say they would rather use the clutch and they can shift faster without the no lift.. The stock no lift on the 24's is slow and the friends with S197's/S550's I know who have it from tuners prefer not to use it.. Me personally I don't have it but if I did I wouldn't use it with the MT82 anyway..

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