0-60 in 4 Seconds - My 2.7 Bronco Performance Modification Thread

[MWILD]

Bronco6G friends,

Some of you may have seen me post 0-60 & 1/8 mile times throughout this forum, but figured I would start my own thread. Wanted to have a place to post my ongoing results as I add more performance mods to my Bronco. Why do this? I mean, it's an off-road vehicle, not a drag car; right? Well...I do it because It's fun and I enjoy seeing what I can eke out of this platform and the little 2.7L engine. I’m all about making a quick off-roader

My Bronco is a 2022 Big Bend Sasquatch 4DR Soft Top with the mid package. It has the modular front bumper, added factory skids plates, NFab rock sliders, and ACFab shock skids. In a nutshell, I have no plans to make my Bronco lightweight as I do wheel the vehicle and put the added protection to use.

Current performance modifications:

• HP Tuners MPVI3 w/ZFG Racing Custom Tune
• CV Fabrication Intercooler
• CV Fabrication 3" Cat back Exhaust
• CV Fabrication 3" Catted Downpipes
• CV Fabrication Charge Pipes
• Injen Evolution Cold Air Intake System - EVO9301
• Turbosmart Kompact EM VR19 Dual port BOV
• NGK 95605 plugs gapped to .028
• BMS Pedal Tuner
• J&L Catch Can
• GPE Ported Intake Manifold
• GPE Ported Throttle Body
• Boomba Racing Intake Manifold Spacer
• Boomba Racing Throttle Body Spacer

Completed Modifications:

• Injen cold air intake - Installed 1/1/24 (Upgraded from S&B Air filter)
• CV Fabrication Intercooler Installed 1/28/24
• Turbosmart BOV (Plumb back) Installed 1/5/24
• RaceChip S model (Install on top of ProCal) Installed 1/13/24
• NGK 95605 plugs gapped to .028 Installed 1/28/24
• 3" CV Fabrication Cat back exhaust - Installed 2/20/24
• HP Tuners w/ZFG Custom tune - Installed 2/28/24
• CV Fabrication Downpipes - Installed End of April
• CV Fabrication Charge Pipes - Installed 6/05/24
• J&L Catch can - Installed 6/10/24
• GPE Ported Intake Manifold - Installed Oct 24
• GPE Ported Throttle Body - Installed Sept 24
• Boomba Racing Intake Manifold Spacer - Installed Nov 24
• Boomba Racing Throttle Body Spacer - Installed Nov 24

With just the S&B air filter and using 88(E15) or 93 octane I would consistently hit 0-60 in the 6.5-6.7 sec range. When I added 6 gallons of E85 for a E30-ish mix, I would drop down to 6.3s and 1/8 mile in 9.46s (would be closer to 9.39-9.40, but let off too early)

Today I installed my Ford ProCal device and managed to drop my 0-60 to 5.69s. This was with 93 octane. I also did the 1/8th in 8.99s and 60 ft in 1.95s (Faster than my old 93 Mustang 5.0 w/FBO )

The Bronco now wheel hops off the line in 4A...wasn't expecting that.

All runs done in Sport mode + 4A + ATC off + 2nd gear launch.

Still have Palm Beach Dyno in my sights

They were able to achieve 0-60 in 5.34s. This was in a 2021 WT with the top, spare and doors removed + JB4 @ Map 4 with E30 + Exhaust

Video from PBD showing how they achieved their 5.3s run.

[UPDATE 1/7/24]

Installed Injen CAI and Turbosmart BOV and ran again.

Did my 0-60 and 1/8 mile with the addition of Injen CAI and Turbosmart BOV. No real improvement flat out, but in day to day driving I noticed a solid improvement in midrange power. I ran it a few times and the were all pretty similar. Think i’m gonna need more boost plus an intercooler for it to make a substantial difference.

[UPDATE 1/13/24]

Today I’ve been driving around with the RaceChip set to level 3 and the Bronco feels great. I decided to give this setup a run since I had a nice piece of road away from civilization.

This time I launched the Bronco in 4H instead of 4A. The launch was more violent and I experienced more wheel spin, though it still pulled hard off the line. Think I’m gonna drop the air pressure a bit and not launch so hard next go around to see if it improves my times… Anyway. The RaceChip was exactly what I needed. I don’t know how much boost it adds, since I can’t see the actual boost pressure w/piggyback tune…

Regardless, even on this low setting I ran the times below:

60ft = 1.90s
0-60 = 5.32s
1/8 mile = 8.74s @ 77.32 MPH
1/4 mile = 13.84s @ 95.60 MPH

This was on a fresh tank of 93. Technically, these times are faster vs. Palm beach Dyno’s run, but there was an issue with the 0-60 run being unverified within the app. Oddly enough, the 1/8 and 1/4 mile saw no issues and were verified. Doesn’t matter, I still have more to come so I’ll do it again. Still, these are BRaptor beating acceleration numbers.

[UPDATE 1/28/24]

CV Fabrication Intercooler and plugs installed.

“Officially“ beat Palm Beach Dyno 0-60...barely, but a win is a win

[UPDATE 2/4/24]

Was not expecting this, but was able to achieve 0-60 in under 5 seconds. This was in part by using E30 mix for fuel and getting a solid launch in normal mode without wheel hop.

[UPDATE 2/16/24]

Okay, so I've had some fun testing the Pulsar XT and Ford ProCal Tune combo. Still working on my standalone Pulsar XT review, but I'll post my results and thoughts with the two stacked together here.

Running 93 Octane + Ford ProCal tune & the Pulsar XT set to level 5 I ran the 0-60 time below.
The best run I had was 5.04s, but I experienced wheel hop.

Same setup as above, but with a mix of E30 fuel.

4.8 Seconds! Crazy for a five thousand pound shoe box on 35's
This combo is faster vs. The RaceChip S and ProCal tune, though I would rather daily the RaceChip since it doesn't retard the timing as much as the Pulsar XT.



I won't daily this combo, but wanted to share my experience with the two stacked together.

Got even better times, thanks to the cold weather

[UPDATE 2/28/24]

Successfully installed a custom tune from ZFG Racing and HP Tuners. More to come.



[UPDATE 3/8/24]

Finishing up my 93 Tune. Took 5 revisions, but now she runs under 5 secs with just 93 in the tank. I'm thinking I'd see in the 4.6-4.7 range 0-60 with E30 in the tank. Not gonna wait and try, as I'm moving straight to E85...very soon



UPDATE 3/16/24

First 12 Sec Ford Bronco 6G (Dragy Run)



UPDATE 3/29/24

Dyno time

Best run thus far:

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[MadMan4BamaNATL]

I’m actually trying to get my 2.7 2 Dr Badsquatch to roll slower. When wheeling, that thing just lurches at times when I’m just in 4H when I want to feather the throttle which I’m not a pro at.

Faster on the trail usually just leads to carnage from what I’ve seen, so I’ll just be the tortoise to your hare I guess.

 

[HotdogThud]

I’m actually trying to get my 2.7 2 Dr Badsquatch to roll slower. When wheeling, that thing just lurches at times when I’m just in 4H when I want to feather the throttle which I’m not a pro at.

Faster on the trail usually just leads to carnage from what I’ve seen, so I’ll just be the tortoise to your hare I guess.

Same, if I wanted to go fast and spend upwards of 50k doing it, I'd probably start with something that doesn't weigh 2.5 tons. Flooring it on the trail pretty much never leads to good things

 

[Obeh4ve]

I’m actually trying to get my 2.7 2 Dr Badsquatch to roll slower. When wheeling, that thing just lurches at times when I’m just in 4H when I want to feather the throttle which I’m not a pro at.

Faster on the trail usually just leads to carnage from what I’ve seen, so I’ll just be the tortoise to your hare I guess.

If he's improving lower RPM torque, which IMO should be the goal in any 4x4, then what he's doing is helpful for many in the community. Even tortoises. It's all about pedal input and gearing. Now if his end goal is mud bogging that's a whole different game.

 

[SHANUT]

The 2.7 is amazing. These values are in an F-150.

 

[Razorback]

I’m actually trying to get my 2.7 2 Dr Badsquatch to roll slower. When wheeling, that thing just lurches at times when I’m just in 4H when I want to feather the throttle which I’m not a pro at.

Faster on the trail usually just leads to carnage from what I’ve seen, so I’ll just be the tortoise to your hare I guess.

I've used eco mode when I don't need to stay in rock crawl for an extended time. Before it would throttle with foot of the gas. Now in eco and 4H, it seems to just move slow and steady.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

If he's improving lower RPM torque, which IMO should be the goal in any 4x4, then what he's doing is helpful for many in the community. Even tortoises. It's all about pedal input and gearing. Now if his end goal is mud bogging that's a whole different game.

Take a man on what he says and without a wishful interpretation. He said he’s improving the 0-60, plus he didn’t say it was to achieve anything other than ”it’s fun”. I’m going no further than that with the intent.

If 400 lb ft of torque isn’t enough for you Off-road, may not be your hobby. We all came up in V8 rigs that were lucky to get 250 lb ft or so. What we have now is plenty for any trail.

The LS swap guys 10 years ago for rock crawling had a sponsor and a cage. If not desert running, all that power is just for the ego. No deserts in Appalachia where I wheel.

 

[JerryG]

I’m actually trying to get my 2.7 2 Dr Badsquatch to roll slower. When wheeling, that thing just lurches at times when I’m just in 4H when I want to feather the throttle which I’m not a pro at.

Faster on the trail usually just leads to carnage from what I’ve seen, so I’ll just be the tortoise to your hare I guess.

A Pedal Commander in Eco mode does wonders for eliminating those lurches.

 

[GreyZ]

I've used eco mode when I don't need to stay in rock crawl for an extended time. Before it would throttle with foot of the gas. Now in eco and 4H, it seems to just move slow and steady.

This is the real tip. Eco mode softens the throttle significantly. Makes it really nice off road and really smooths out 4L.

 

[BAUS67]

I’m actually trying to get my 2.7 2 Dr Badsquatch to roll slower. When wheeling, that thing just lurches at times when I’m just in 4H when I want to feather the throttle which I’m not a pro at.

Faster on the trail usually just leads to carnage from what I’ve seen, so I’ll just be the tortoise to your hare I guess.

Take from a guy who kicked a whole 'lotta gears in Fox bodies, these new fly by wire setups make it darn near impossible to "feather" the throttle like the old days of cable operated throttle. At least that I have found. I have always tended to "two foot" it while driving off road. It preloads the suspension, easier on parts and keeps the "lurching" to a minimum. The problem I found out, quite quickly, it is hard to "foot brake" the Bronc. I get a warning on the screen about power reduced due to brake being applied. So the first thing I found is those of us with 2.7s have this thing called Trail one pedal. In 4H or 4L. same button as Trail Control (trail cruise control) you will see a foot on a pedal indicator on the IP. This feature mimics your foot on the brake pedal all you need to do is modulate the throttle. Keeps that lurching to a min. Push on the gas slowly and the Bronc creeps forward. As soon as you leave off it will slow to a stop. Quite a nice feature, to me a two foot off roader.


I believe if you defeat the TC(by holding the button for 5 seconds) you may be able to "two foot" the Bronc then. How else do I see people power braking it to burn rubber. or give it the 4 wheel drift. Thats something I'll try later. For now, the Trail One Pedal works for me.

 

[BAUS67]

If he's improving lower RPM torque, which IMO should be the goal in any 4x4, then what he's doing is helpful for many in the community. Even tortoises. It's all about pedal input and gearing. Now if his end goal is mud bogging that's a whole different game.

While reading you post for some reason this came to mind............

It's all in the Jet-Pac.

 

[BroncocnorB]

Great work OP. Love to see how much power you can get outbox the 2.7. Wish I had had it in my s3.

 

[Bronkers]

Take a man on what he says and without a wishful interpretation. He said he’s improving the 0-60, plus he didn’t say it was to achieve anything other than ”it’s fun”. I’m going no further than that with the intent.

If 400 lb ft of torque isn’t enough for you Off-road, may not be your hobby. We all came up in V8 rigs that were lucky to get 250 lb ft or so. What we have now is plenty for any trail.

The LS swap guys 10 years ago for rock crawling had a sponsor and a cage. If not desert running, all that power is just for the ego. No deserts in Appalachia where I wheel.

"It's fun" to be able to overtake idiot drivers where I live with more room for safety and helpful to get back out of the passing lane faster for courtesy

This is on pavement of course, where OP is gathering data, and where 95% or more of my driving occurs. I don't have the garage or budget for two vehicles and if I did my wheeling rig would not be 50k+

Offroad, i have had luck two pedaling as well as 1-pedal mode when i get into something more puckering, which is often for my limited experience

Definitely going to try the eco mode hack too!

 

[Bschurr]

I’m actually trying to get my 2.7 2 Dr Badsquatch to roll slower. When wheeling, that thing just lurches at times when I’m just in 4H when I want to feather the throttle which I’m not a pro at.

Faster on the trail usually just leads to carnage from what I’ve seen, so I’ll just be the tortoise to your hare I guess.

You should check out 1 Pedal Drive - it will maintain 0.5 MPH

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