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Ford Performance Tune
- Thread starter ZookaRoo
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The FP tune is deserving of way more attention than it's getting.
My previous comment should not be the last post on this thread about it, so I'm posting again.
We need more intelligent common sense feedback on this tune so people can make a rational informed decision on it.
Anyone?
My previous comment should not be the last post on this thread about it, so I'm posting again.
We need more intelligent common sense feedback on this tune so people can make a rational informed decision on it.
Anyone?
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You spoke with the service manager at Pinnacle? I only work with their sales since I am in Louisville, but they're one of the best, most aggressively priced dealers I have found. When I bought my 2020 ST from them, it was 9k off MSRP, no negotiations or anything, that was just the price as it sat on the showroom floor. Granted August 2020 was a much different car market than today lol.
They let me buy my 22 F150 Lariat off the lot using x-plan though. This was at the beginning of Sept, arguably the peak of all of these car shenanigans
They let me buy my 22 F150 Lariat off the lot using x-plan though. This was at the beginning of Sept, arguably the peak of all of these car shenanigans
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I was bored, so I went to this site to play with the numbers you posted.
https://www.ajdesigner.com/fl_horsepower_elapsed_time/horsepower_elapsed_time.php
Assumptions of 5000lbs curb weight with Driver and DA is not definable
ET 13.44 = 407.1hp
ET 12.90 = 460.4hp
So seems like FP is underestimating the HP, but obviously this is a pretty generic way of calculating the HP. We all know the impact of DA and other factors.
https://www.ajdesigner.com/fl_horsepower_elapsed_time/horsepower_elapsed_time.php
Assumptions of 5000lbs curb weight with Driver and DA is not definable
ET 13.44 = 407.1hp
ET 12.90 = 460.4hp
So seems like FP is underestimating the HP, but obviously this is a pretty generic way of calculating the HP. We all know the impact of DA and other factors.
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From my experience, HP can overwrite a ford performance tune. I put a stage 2 power pack on my 17 mustang GT, and after I installed the long tube headers, I had to take to a local shop to get the CEL turned off. HP tuning software was the only one that could access the FP tune to modify for the header install.
Also, if you buy the FP tune, download the file from ford yourself and give a copy to the tech at the dealer on a thumb drive. DO NOT let them download the file. Several people in the mustang world let the dealer download the file and they got screwed by the tech. They either kept the file themselves, and in one instance I heard of the tech deleted the file from the dealer laptop after the install and now there is no way to go back to stock.
Also, if you buy the FP tune, download the file from ford yourself and give a copy to the tech at the dealer on a thumb drive. DO NOT let them download the file. Several people in the mustang world let the dealer download the file and they got screwed by the tech. They either kept the file themselves, and in one instance I heard of the tech deleted the file from the dealer laptop after the install and now there is no way to go back to stock.
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Oh okay thanks. As long as there is a way to officially check. I mean it’s sad that I even consider that being an issue but anyway.
Can’t you install the software after the fact? I mean what happens once that warranty is up. I’d want everything in my possession certainly by then. I mean I think everything should even from the beginning. I just need the dealer to hit “install” to get the warranty.
Can’t you install the software after the fact? I mean what happens once that warranty is up. I’d want everything in my possession certainly by then. I mean I think everything should even from the beginning. I just need the dealer to hit “install” to get the warranty.
I suspect you can, but I haven't done it. When you connect the ProCal to your computer for the first time, it initiates the software download procedure from Ford using a unique voucher code. I would think the software would recognize both the device and the tunes stored on the ProCal. I suppose I could try this on another laptop and see what happens.
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In order to download the ProCal software and activate the device, you (or someone) needs to create an account with Ford Performance Parts. It looks like having access to this account is really what you want/need. From there, you should be able to download software or updates, even to another computer if necessary.
If you don't have access to the FPP account, you probably have to contact FP for assistance. I assume it must be doable. If you buy a used car with an FP tune already installed, it seems unlikely that FP wouldn't allow you to download the software so you could use the ProCal tool. It's VIN specific and already registered.
Or maybe I'm giving Ford too much credit...
If you don't have access to the FPP account, you probably have to contact FP for assistance. I assume it must be doable. If you buy a used car with an FP tune already installed, it seems unlikely that FP wouldn't allow you to download the software so you could use the ProCal tool. It's VIN specific and already registered.
Or maybe I'm giving Ford too much credit...
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Just got the tune install by the Ford Dealership. Cost was $90 but I pre loaded the tune file on the tuner.
Outside Temp is 50F
Intake Temp is 69 F (Nice)
ST (Normal Mode) is making 18 PSI Boost at 3/4 throttle. (Stock is about 14 to 16PSI).
Taking it easy. Waiting on the tranny to relearn.
Outside Temp is 50F
Intake Temp is 69 F (Nice)
ST (Normal Mode) is making 18 PSI Boost at 3/4 throttle. (Stock is about 14 to 16PSI).
Taking it easy. Waiting on the tranny to relearn.
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