Help with comparing sport mode and performance tune

[Whodat]

Trying to decide on the performance tune for my 2023 2.3L Black Diamond. Can someone that has done the tune help me to understand what I will notice different from running in sport mode as is and after the tune. Thanks. Essentially, why not just run in sport mode and skip the tune?

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[AZ_Liberty]

Sport Mode does not give you any more horsepower or base performance.

All it really does is make the throttle touchier, and change your shift points on an automatic. (holds gears longer, and downshifts more aggressively)

A tune will change your ECU parameters.

 

[Lak34ers]

Trying to decide on the performance tune for my 2023 2.3L Black Diamond. Can someone that has done the tune help me to understand what I will notice different from running in sport mode as is and after the tune. Thanks. Essentially, why not just run in sport mode and skip the tune?

The tune makes the Bronco so much better to drive with improved shift points so no lag and more horsepower especially in the 2.3. Sport mode to me makes for a touchy pedal and is clunky on the shifting and revs. Since the tune I don't even think about sports mode.

 

[Lèòn]

I drive with sport mode and a tune, only way drive it. Dont see why you’d want it in anything less on road

 

[Snowdogyyz]

The tune makes the Bronco so much better to drive with improved shift points so no lag and more horsepower especially in the 2.3. Sport mode to me makes for a touchy pedal and is clunky on the shifting and revs. Since the tune I don't even think about sports mode.

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[Golfsnob]

I would love to make that comparison but my base doesn't have sport mode (it should) and I can't add it via Forscan. I can add mud/ruts with Forscan and according to the digits in the module it should have sport mode but it doesn't. Haven't figured that out yet.

At any rate the tune is worth it just for the rev matching. Doubt I would even use sport mode but I would like it to be there.

 

[Ground_zero298]

As stated previously, sport makes the truck feel faster. Tune will make it faster.

 

[Whodat]

Ok, next question. Do I buy the tune and bring it to the dealership to install? Or, do I buy the tune and do it myself? It seems very basic.

 

[Ground_zero298]

Ok, next question. Do I buy the tune and bring it to the dealership to install? Or, do I buy the tune and do it myself? It seems very basic.

If you do the procal have ford install it to document warranty. Gonna cost a couple bucks.

 

[BT!]

I would go another direction on a 23 anyway. The tune and sport seem 100% equal. Gas mileage seens the same but your stuck buying super unleaded. I would go for the piggy back that is not subject to epa crap. A dealer can refuse a warranty for any reason and having them install it just means it may be done incorrectly.

 

[Whodat]

I would go another direction on a 23 anyway. The tune and sport seem 100% equal. Gas mileage seens the same but your stuck buying super unleaded. I would go for the piggy back that is not subject to epa crap. A dealer can refuse a warranty for any reason and having them install it just means it may be done incorrectly.

So the ProCal tune doesn't change anything performance wise on a 2023? What do you mean by "piggy back"? Sorry for my ignorance on this issue. @LethalPerformance

 

[WoolyBugger]

So the ProCal tune doesn't change anything performance wise on a 2023? What do you mean by "piggy back"? Sorry for my ignorance on this issue. @LethalPerformance

My experience with the Ford Performance Tune has been positive. 2023 Base 2 door manual, Yes it requires 93 Octane fuel but performance is quite peppy and the rev match on the manual trans is a plus as well. Much improved over Sport Mode. Performance Tune + Sport Mode is fun....

 

[BT!]

I would agree rev match is good and these tranmissions are clunky.

 

[Bikeric]

The Tune is a seat of the pants stronger feel that stock Sport. It makes your new Normal equivalent to the old Sport, but with much better shifting characteristics too. Tune + Sport = you not getting dusted by mini-vans at stoplights anymore.

 

[BigBendBW]

Trying to decide on the performance tune for my 2023 2.3L Black Diamond. Can someone that has done the tune help me to understand what I will notice different from running in sport mode as is and after the tune. Thanks. Essentially, why not just run in sport mode and skip the tune?

To me, after the 2.3 tune, normal mode is just like sport prior to the tune but way better and smoother shift points. And then Sport mode with the tune is like going plaid (yep, Spaceballs reference)

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