World's First 12-Second 1/4 Mile 6G Bronco

[MWILD]

Hey all,

It's been a long time coming, but I finally did it. I became the the first 6G Ford Bronco to do a 12 second 1/4 mile down the Drag Strip. I ran down the track a total of seven times. Five of which were either 13.0 or 13.1. I also ran a 12.99, but my best time was 12.89 @ 101.76. Many months ago I was able to achieve a 12 second 1/4 mile via a Dragy device, but it's nice to do it "officially". Before some of you comment "You bought the wrong vehicle" Yes, I know the Bronco is not a drag racing machine, but I wanted to do something different instead of building a rock crawler or high speed off-roader. I still take my Bronco off-road and enjoy the outdoors, but 90%+ of the time I'm driving it on the streets and now that it's faster it's a lot more enjoyable to drive.

Here's a full list of the performance modifications it took to get her in the 12's. I know for a fact you can get there with less modifications, but achieving 12's on the street vs. the drag strip are two different things when you're on the stock 35" Goodyears. I suspect lighter and sticker tires would get you there with just a Tune, intake, exhaust, and intercooler. The stock Goodyears hook much better on the streets.

The biggest increase in HP/TQ is going to come from the @ZFGracing E85 tune. Adam from ZFG Racing is one of the best Ecoboost tuners out there and holds the most Ecoboost records when it comes the fastest 1/4 mile times. I know most people don't have an E85 pump next to their house, but their 93 tune only makes 40 HP less or so, which still turns the Bronco into a beast. I'll be doing a full review/video on how to tune your Bronco with ZFG/HP tuners as I know the process may seem a little daunting for most.

It was a slow day at the Fayetteville, NC Drag strip, but beat everything I raced. Keep in mind, nothing I raced was really that fast.

Here's a list

• Mustang 3.7L w/Exhaust
• 90's 5.0 Fox body with bolt-ons
• 2020 F150 2.7L with CAI
• Mustang 2.3L with a huge turbo (He would've smoked me, but let off mid way down the track, as he's still working out some tuning bugs) Best time he ran was a 12.5

Lots of the regulars and old timers came up to me and expressed their love for the Bronco. They thought It was a sleeper got a kick out of it beating the other cars down the track. One guy even thought I was running nitrous - lol!

My best run was in "Sand mode" which Adam from ZFG Racing turned into "Drag mode". The shifts are quicker and it revs higher between each shift.

Here's what I did.

• 2nd Gear Launch
• 4 High
• Advance Trac off
• Rear locker on (Turned it off after I launched)
• Left the line at 2.5K RPMs
• Goodyears @ 30 psi

On the street I can leave the line harder (Around 2.75-3K) RPMs
I do get better times on the streets via the Dragy device, as you can see below.

I put together a video showcasing the trip and an overview of the performance modifications I've made to my Bronco. I'll post some pics below as well.

Unfortunately, the track scoreboards were not working and the date and times on their slips were from over a decade ago...haha

Also, reaction times were terrible as i was looking at my tachometer trying to launch a bit better.



This was my best run - Number 7 vs. 17

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[HulkBronc88]

's a list

• Mustang 3.7L w/Exhaust
• 90's 5.0 Fox body with bolt-ons
• 2020 F150 2.7L with CAI
• Mustang 2.3L with a huge turbo (He would've smoked me, but let off mid way down the track, as he's still working out some tuning bugs) Best time he ran was a 12.5

Lots of the regulars and old timers came up t

Hey all,

It's been a long time coming, but I finally did it. I became the the first 6G Ford Bronco to do a 12 second 1/4 mile down the Drag Strip. I ran down the track a total of seven times. Five of which were either 13.0 or 13.1. I also ran a 12.99, but my best time was 12.89 @ 101.76. Many months ago I was able to achieve a 12 second 1/4 mile via a Dragy device, but it's nice to do it "officially". Before some of you comment "You bought the wrong vehicle" Yes, I know the Bronco is not a drag racing machine, but I wanted to do something different instead of building a rock crawler or high speed off-roader. I still take my Bronco off-road and enjoy the outdoors, but 90%+ of the time I'm driving it on the streets and now that it's faster it's a lot more enjoyable to drive.

Here's a full list of the performance modifications it took to get her in the 12's. I know for a fact you can get there with less modifications, but achieving 12's on the street vs. the drag strip are two different things when you're on the stock 35" Goodyears. I suspect lighter and sticker tires would get you there with just a Tune, intake, exhaust, and intercooler. The stock Goodyears hook much better on the streets.

The biggest increase in HP/TQ is going to come from the @ZFGracing E85 tune. Adam from ZFG Racing is one of the best Ecoboost tuners out there and holds the most Ecoboost records when it comes the fastest 1/4 mile times. I know most people don't have an E85 pump next to their house, but their 93 tune only makes 40 HP less or so, which still turns the Bronco into a beast. I'll be doing a full review/video on how to tune your Bronco with ZFG/HP tuners as I know the process may seem a little daunting for most.

It was a slow day at the Fayetteville, NC Drag strip, but beat everything I raced. Keep in mind, nothing I raced was really that fast.

Here's a list

• Mustang 3.7L w/Exhaust
• 90's 5.0 Fox body with bolt-ons
• 2020 F150 2.7L with CAI
• Mustang 2.3L with a huge turbo (He would've smoked me, but let off mid way down the track, as he's still working out some tuning bugs) Best time he ran was a 12.5

Lots of the regulars and old timers came up to me and expressed their love for the Bronco. They thought It was a sleeper got a kick out of it beating the other down the track. One guy even thought I was running nitrous - lol!

My best run was in "Sand mode" which Adam from ZFG Racing turned into "Drag mode". The shifts are quicker and it revs higher between each shift.

Here's what I did.

• 2nd Gear Launch
• 4 High
• Advance Trac off
• Rear locker on (Turned it off after I launched)
• Left the line at 2.5K RPMs
• Goodyears @ 30 psi

On the street I can leave the line harder (Around 2.75-3K) RPMs
I do get better times on the streets via the Dragy device, as you can see below.

I put together a video showcasing the trip and an overview of the performance modifications I've made to my Bronco. I'll post some pics below as well.

Unfortunately, the track scoreboards were not working and the date and times on their slips were from over a decade ago...haha

Also, reaction times were terrible as i was looking at my tachometer trying to launch a bit better.



This was my best run - Number 7 vs. 17

That's awesome. Don't listen to the haters. I am about to install full bolt-on's for my 2.3l. Who cares! We love doing it, and that's all that matters.

 

[swamp2]

Congrats. Huge!

Would you expect a similar optimal launch technique for a tuned Raptor with 94 octane at around 460 hp?

I'm having fun playing with launches and going for personal bests.

When traction is sub optimal and from a roll, she'll spin through most of 1st gear.

 

[MWILD]

Congrats. Huge!

Would you expect a similar optimal launch technique for a tuned Raptor with 94 octane at around 460 hp?

I'm having fun playing with launches and going for personal bests.

When traction is sub optimal and from a roll, she'll spin through most of 1st gear.

That might be a better question for @Spooled. I’m not sure if a 1st or 2nd gear launch would be better with a BRaptor? They weigh more and have larger and heavier tires, but maybe give my methodology above a try and see how she does.

 

[Boomba Racing]

Congratulations!

 

[mpeugeot]

In my 2 door, which is about 4700#, that setup would run 12's all day long with the factory OBX rims and tires. Congratulations on breaking into the 12's at the strip!

 

[tock13]

Fastest brick in the country!

 

[MWILD]

Fastest brick in the country!

Technically, @Ducati1098 and @Spooled have faster bricks They just haven’t taken theirs to the track yet.

 

[EvilJim1971]

So the ECUs are cracked now?

 

[MWILD]

So the ECUs are cracked now?

Yep, both HP Tuners and SCT have done it.

 

[EvilJim1971]

Yep, both HP Tuners and SCT have done it.

They have tunes for the 2.3 or only the 2.7?
This is great news.

 

[MWILD]

They have tunes for the 2.3 or only the 2.7?
This is great news.

2.7L only for the time being. 2.3L support to come.

 

[buzpro]

Hey all,

It's been a long time coming, but I finally did it. I became the the first 6G Ford Bronco to do a 12 second 1/4 mile down the Drag Strip. I ran down the track a total of seven times. Five of which were either 13.0 or 13.1. I also ran a 12.99, but my best time was 12.89 @ 101.76. Many months ago I was able to achieve a 12 second 1/4 mile via a Dragy device, but it's nice to do it "officially". Before some of you comment "You bought the wrong vehicle" Yes, I know the Bronco is not a drag racing machine, but I wanted to do something different instead of building a rock crawler or high speed off-roader. I still take my Bronco off-road and enjoy the outdoors, but 90%+ of the time I'm driving it on the streets and now that it's faster it's a lot more enjoyable to drive.

Here's a full list of the performance modifications it took to get her in the 12's. I know for a fact you can get there with less modifications, but achieving 12's on the street vs. the drag strip are two different things when you're on the stock 35" Goodyears. I suspect lighter and sticker tires would get you there with just a Tune, intake, exhaust, and intercooler. The stock Goodyears hook much better on the streets.

The biggest increase in HP/TQ is going to come from the @ZFGracing E85 tune. Adam from ZFG Racing is one of the best Ecoboost tuners out there and holds the most Ecoboost records when it comes the fastest 1/4 mile times. I know most people don't have an E85 pump next to their house, but their 93 tune only makes 40 HP less or so, which still turns the Bronco into a beast. I'll be doing a full review/video on how to tune your Bronco with ZFG/HP tuners as I know the process may seem a little daunting for most.

It was a slow day at the Fayetteville, NC Drag strip, but beat everything I raced. Keep in mind, nothing I raced was really that fast.

Here's a list

• Mustang 3.7L w/Exhaust
• 90's 5.0 Fox body with bolt-ons
• 2020 F150 2.7L with CAI
• Mustang 2.3L with a huge turbo (He would've smoked me, but let off mid way down the track, as he's still working out some tuning bugs) Best time he ran was a 12.5

Lots of the regulars and old timers came up to me and expressed their love for the Bronco. They thought It was a sleeper got a kick out of it beating the other down the track. One guy even thought I was running nitrous - lol!

My best run was in "Sand mode" which Adam from ZFG Racing turned into "Drag mode". The shifts are quicker and it revs higher between each shift.

Here's what I did.

• 2nd Gear Launch
• 4 High
• Advance Trac off
• Rear locker on (Turned it off after I launched)
• Left the line at 2.5K RPMs
• Goodyears @ 30 psi

On the street I can leave the line harder (Around 2.75-3K) RPMs
I do get better times on the streets via the Dragy device, as you can see below.

I put together a video showcasing the trip and an overview of the performance modifications I've made to my Bronco. I'll post some pics below as well.

Unfortunately, the track scoreboards were not working and the date and times on their slips were from over a decade ago...haha

Also, reaction times were terrible as i was looking at my tachometer trying to launch a bit better.



This was my best run - Number 7 vs. 17

Just out of curiosity, what do you think it would run with stock config? no mods, no bolt-ons. Do you know if anyone has those numbers?

 

[Valhalla]

Awesome, I wheel heavy but love this!!!

 

[mpeugeot]

Yep, both HP Tuners and SCT have done it.

So no need to get a new ECU now?

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