2.3L vs 2.7L power curves / dyno chart comparisons

[HoosierDaddy]

I’ve seen some tuned Rangers doing quarter mile in mid 13s And under 6 secs 0-60. Not bad for a 4cyl truck.

Considering that was fast for new Mustangs and Camaros in the late 80's ...... Now they can do it in a 9000lb Super Duty diesel, lol!

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[Zinn]

If you're worried about warranty, you can buy a tune direct from Ford Performance and keep the powertrain warranty. They are already offering this on the Ranger 2.3L (same engine): https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9603-REB

I have a Ford Performance tune (level 2) on my Mustang GT. It's a very conservative tune that takes advantage of higher octane fuel (they provide a sticker to put inside the gas port cover showing "91+"). Even on the naturally-aspirated Coyote engine, the tune made a big difference and noticably improved the low end torque of the engine.

If I had either the 2.3L or 2.7L Bronco I would buy one of these tunes as soon as they became available. There's really no downside (other than the cost, and the fact that you can no longer run 87 octane). It's not going to wreck your engine more than it would already be likely to wreck itself.

 

[FellowM3]

Super excited about this. An easy 50 WHP and 60 TQ. No brainer to me.

 

[Goocci gang]

4 cyl engines with aftermarket exhaust is going to sound like a ricer ugh

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

I’d be interested in the Ford Performance tune they offer for the Ranger for $825 and under warranty.

 

[DrewBronc21]

4 cyl engines with aftermarket exhaust is going to sound like a ricer ugh

wont sound like a v8 , but browsing through the Ranger Ecoboost forums, there seem to be some decent exhausts that sound ok.

 

[Nickp]

4 cyl engines with aftermarket exhaust is going to sound like a ricer ugh

Honestly not as bad as I expected.

 

[bdg149]

Honestly not as bad as I expected.

I like it. So just a resonator delete, 3" pipe and a Flowmaster. Not bad at all.

 

[ScientistNK]

This may be a stupid question but what is going to be better on mpg 2.3 or 2.7 for the bronco?

 

[Lee Woiteshek]

I can't imagine the Sasquatch package will be kind to mpg in any trim. Or door configuration.

 

[OK_Hunter]

A question for the experts. I've watched a video on TFL where they tune the 2.7 and 3.5 on an f-150 - makes a huge difference. However, the tuner that they utilized allowed for multiple tune software files and you simply re-flash the vehicle computer in 5 minutes and it can go back to stock. Is this not similar with other tunes (ie: ford?)? Also, if you get an e85 tune, is the bronco e85 fuel rated? And if not, what effects are there to running e85? Thanks!

 

[Mattwings]

There is lots of experience with both motors. You can probably find a range of tunes from mild to pretty wild with the 2.7l. I know some guys are getting well over 400hp on pump gas on their lease 2.7 F150s and then turning them back to stock prior to returning them. Take a look on You Tube and see the Fusion Sports running mid 12second 1/4 mile on pump gas.

 

[Randy92Fox]

You turned me off right there. I'm that guy who typically takes my vehicles past 200k miles. About to pass 200k on my Mustang with the V6, most I've done to it is a brake caliper and water pump (plus the axle back exhaust). I like it when I don't have to replace half an engine. So if the tune will hurt the vehicle in the long run, I'll stick with 310 hp and 400 lbs. torque.\

But thank you to those who answered.

As mentioned in other posts, Ford now offers factory performance tune on the Ranger and it's still covered by warranty. My experience with tunes on vehicles is that they shift better (with automatic trans) and thus I'd expect possibly longer life out of an auto trans with tune.

Also, FWIW my turbo-diesel truck has been tuned with high boost for the last 60k miles (308k total) and no issues. It is a custom tune based on my other pretty minimal mods and the stock transmission.

 

[Tslater1989]

A question for the experts. I've watched a video on TFL where they tune the 2.7 and 3.5 on an f-150 - makes a huge difference. However, the tuner that they utilized allowed for multiple tune software files and you simply re-flash the vehicle computer in 5 minutes and it can go back to stock. Is this not similar with other tunes (ie: ford?)? Also, if you get an e85 tune, is the bronco e85 fuel rated? And if not, what effects are there to running e85? Thanks!

My understanding is that industry standard is e15 capable across the board. E85 is slowing support, not sure why, but e15 blends net some benefits too. I would rather get a tuner with 3 modes, stock, eco, performance. Something that can be switched in moments notice.

 

[DonsBronc]

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