Post your 2.3L Bronco Ford Performance Calibration Tune review

[Mattyfly42]

ordered mine from lethal last night. Can't wait.

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[amazingjason]

Do we expect this to be CA legal for 2023s at some point?

Jason

 

[Shoresy]

Anyone running this tune with throttle controller? I would imagine performance would be a little better still, but sounds like the tune takes care of a lot of the throttle delays.

Also, does it allow flat foot shifts?

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Do we expect this to be CA legal for 2023s at some point?

Jason

Yes.

 

[Lcubed]

will this version work on the MY23 models or do we need to wait for a revised version?

 

[LethalPerformance]

will this version work on the MY23 models or do we need to wait for a revised version?

They haven't released the cals for the 23 model year yet but are working on them. Once they have a EO number approved from CARB they will release them to the public. Let us know if there's anything else we can help you with in the meantime.

Thanks!

 

[BigHoof]

I'm assuming you have to run premium?

 

[Sparkherd]

"1st time I was coasting to a light..."

I've been told that's a big no-no, as in illegal, here in Texas.
I do it ALL THE TIME, on every downhill, if there's no traffic.
I don't own an automatic, haven't in years...

 

[Sparkherd]

Hey, not to go off-topic: in this video I see that a cable is installed from the trailsight to the roof. I've grabbed a pic of it. What is this for?

TREES!!!

 

[LethalPerformance]

I'm assuming you have to run premium?

It’s recommended yes. However you can run lower grade fuel but you won’t fully benefit from the calibration until you put a higher grade fuel in. The truck will adjust its timing table for the higher grade fuel and increase timing so long no knock is detected. Let’s say you’re traveling and can only get 87. Not a problem as the timing table will adjust on its own as it senses the lower grade fuel. Then when you put better grade fuel in the table will adjust and increase timing so you make more power.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[BigBendBW]

Quick Review and Impressions:

Device was easy to connect and setup.
After initial issues with firmware, since subsequent updates all has worked flawlessly with connecting and communciating.
Flashing Process is simple and straight forward - reading took less than a minute and subsequent flashing took about 6 mins total. All in all a 15 min process start to finish.
Changing of tire size was extremely easy - just research your tire specs in advance for their revolutions per mile and put in the prompt area when changing. Right after you are done.

Tune:
Initial impressions are great torque throughout low - mid range vs before. Shift points on automatic definitely seems better and overall smoother as i felt they were too early prior with the stock tune. Have not had time to drive on freeway, but will to review overall acceleration and passing speed which i expect to be noticeable with the power figures advertised. Overall, well worth the investment of $700 and especially over what else is on market considering a flash and warranty.

You seeing any impact to gas mileage? Not that I care too much but curious if the tune impacts it much.

 

[Silence]

You seeing any impact to gas mileage? Not that I care too much but curious if the tune impacts it much.

Seems to be quite the same. I also added 35" tires so I would say a slight save all being equal.

 

[BigHoof]

Just need Ford to build me a Bronco then I'm in,

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