What should come first?

[Diode Dynamics]

I'd start with a tune, especially since the EB is so conservative from Ford

Nick C.

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[stang77]

I'd start with a tune, especially since the EB is so conservative from Ford

Nick C.

Exactly why I went tune first. It's the same thing I did on my GTI.

 

[MAPerformance]

Just like the others, go with the tune. Downpipe and Intercooler should be second on the list. If you want to go a little further you can always upgrade to a turbo kit!

 

[PamAndJim]

I am exact opposite of everyone apparently, bolt ons, then tune. you don't show up and get a tune then add a bunch of parts. You get a tune based around your build.

I was starting to wonder if I was crazy for thinking the same way. Especially given that most of the mods don't require a tune. My plan is this: intake > catback > FMIC / charge pipes / bov > tune. But, I may switch the catback and FMIC.

 

[MAPerformance]

If you get an E-tune from me, you will get tune adjustments as long as you own your EBM. So if you add intake, exhaust, intercooler, change fuels, or even a turbo kit I will make tune adjustments accordingly. That way, you CAN start with a tune which has the biggest impact on your vehicle's performance. Beyond its benefits of positive facial expressions, it is a great diagnostic tool if you ever have any hiccups down the road. I have diagnosed a few members slight issues using the Accessport. It is worth it's weight in gold and more!

 

[Juben]

The mods aren't going to do much of anything but make power delivery more consistent and throttle response and similar better without a tune. These are load based tunes with torque management. Without adjusting the torque targets via a tune, you're just making the car more efficient to hit the stock targets.

 

[PamAndJim]

I will admit that my mentality about tuning is probably a little outdated. The last tuned car I had was my DiabloSport equipped 2000 Focus. Back then it wasn't asv easy as it seems to be today to re-tune.

That being said, my main reason for not getting a tune first is because I am waiting to see what Ford Racing comes out with.

 

[flomoloko]

My thinking is get a tune first, then do individual bolt ons. MAPerformance says it best that after you start adding upgraded items, the tune can be redone to accommodate the bolt on items. A tune is great bang for the buck too.

 

[MAPerformance]

The mods aren't going to do much of anything but make power delivery more consistent and throttle response and similar better without a tune. These are load based tunes with torque management. Without adjusting the torque targets via a tune, you're just making the car more efficient to hit the stock targets.

Not entirely true, the factory torque limits aren't being hit 100% so modifications without a tune will net you some HP and TQ gains, it will just be limited to roughly 20hp/30tq peak. The tune essentially allows the car to access 100% of the bolt-on's potential.

I agree with you that that mods without tune will net you consistent power, and smoother power delivery!

 

[Juben]

Not entirely true, the factory torque limits aren't being hit 100% so modifications without a tune will net you some HP and TQ gains, it will just be limited to roughly 20hp/30tq peak. The tune essentially allows the car to access 100% of the bolt-on's potential.

I agree with you that that mods without tune will net you consistent power, and smoother power delivery!

That's essentially what I meant. They'll make some over stock, but nothing like they will when accounted for through a tune.

 

[Phillybudman]

Thanks. Learned something here.

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