Bronco 2.3L PandaTuning is HERE! 🚨🔥

[MWILD]

I did not know this, I just casually assumed any modern turbo ICE motor engineered to get anything more than about 100 HP/torque per liter was semi closed at least...

Less confidence in the capability/endurance of this motor then I used to have.

Actually, I am wrong. Seems the new MPC motors are capable of handling more compared to the previous 2.3L via EMS

• The factory direct injection system now operates at higher pressure.
• The S650 comes equipped with port injection from the factory.
• A larger stock turbocharger and electronic wastegate hold boost far better than the S550’s pressure-based actuator.
• Internally, the S650 engine uses stronger rods and pistons and has additional block bracing on the exhaust side.

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[2021FordBronco2]

We’re excited to officially announce that custom tuning for the 2.3L Bronco is now available from Panda Motorworks using HP Tuners!
This isn’t a rushed “first to market” file. This is the result of over a decade of EcoBoost tuning experience and thousands of vehicles calibrated across multiple platforms.

Why Trust Panda Motorworks with Your 2.3L?

Panda Motorworks has been tuning 2.3L EcoBoost platforms for more than a decade, from daily drivers to track cars, rally cars and professional drift builds. This engine isn’t new territory for us. We’ve seen it in every configuration imaginable and understand where it shines, where it needs support, and how to extract power safely!

Right now, we are actively tuning our shop 2.3L Bronco on our in-house dyno, validating changes with real data and real-world driving.
Dyno results are coming soon, but tunes are available for purchase now!


Why a PandaTune?

We don’t chase big dyno numbers just for screenshots.

Every PandaTune is built around our three Pillars of Tuning:

Performance – Noticeable gains in power and drivability
Reliability – Consistent output without stressing critical components
Safety – Conservative where it matters, aggressive where it counts

This is not a “fire and forget” tune. Everything we release is backed by data logging, testing, and real driving. If we wouldn’t run it in our own rigs, it doesn’t leave the shop. Simple as that.

Want to dive deeper into what makes PandaTuned different and how we approach calibration? Click here to learn more.


Real People. Real Support.

This is where we separate ourselves from the pack.

When you purchase a PandaTune, you receive a tune ticket, which is a direct line to our actual calibrator.
No faceless support queues.
No copy-paste replies.
No waiting weeks for answers.

We review logs, answer questions, and make sure your Bronco is running exactly how it should!

Average response time: ~24 hours
Support hours: Monday–Friday, 9–5 CST

We know you want to get back behind the wheel, and we don’t leave you hanging.

The RTD: Remote Tuning Made Simple

We’re using the HP Tuners RTD, which makes remote tuning easier than ever.

• Plug it in
• Connect via your phone using the Tune Delivery Network (TDN) app
• Flash your Bronco in just a few taps

Need to log data? Easy.
Need to send logs to us? Automatic and cloud-based.

The RTD uses the same hardware as HP Tuners’ MPVI3, so you’re getting professional grade tools in a clean, user friendly package.

What’s Next?
This tune is dialed and ready for the road — but we’re just getting started.
We’re already testing:

• Higher octane fuel
• Popular bolt-on modifications
• Expanded calibration options as the platform evolves

The Bronco aftermarket is exploding, and we’re staying ahead of it with continuous testing, refinement, and updates.

Stay tuned to this thread! All dyno results, updates, and new options will be posted here first.
If you’ve got questions, drop them below. We’re happy to talk tuning!

21+ Ford Bronco 2.3 HPT RTD + Panda Tune

How much power would be added to this if I had a muffler delete, cold air intake, and an intercooler?

 

[Caleb@PandaMotorworks]

Long awaited 2.3L dyno results!

On this chart, you can see the power difference between stock, Ford Performance, and our custom PandaTune. All on 93 octane. Mods on our Bronco include Intake, exhaust, and intercooler.

 

[jwhisl]

Those are impressive numbers! I imagine they would be even higher with lighter tires/wheels

 

[redone17]

2025+?????

 

[KreeHBronco]

We’re excited to officially announce that custom tuning for the 2.3L Bronco is now available from Panda Motorworks using HP Tuners!
This isn’t a rushed “first to market” file. This is the result of over a decade of EcoBoost tuning experience and thousands of vehicles calibrated across multiple platforms.

Why Trust Panda Motorworks with Your 2.3L?

Panda Motorworks has been tuning 2.3L EcoBoost platforms for more than a decade, from daily drivers to track cars, rally cars and professional drift builds. This engine isn’t new territory for us. We’ve seen it in every configuration imaginable and understand where it shines, where it needs support, and how to extract power safely!

Right now, we are actively tuning our shop 2.3L Bronco on our in-house dyno, validating changes with real data and real-world driving.
Dyno results are coming soon, but tunes are available for purchase now!


Why a PandaTune?

We don’t chase big dyno numbers just for screenshots.

Every PandaTune is built around our three Pillars of Tuning:

Performance – Noticeable gains in power and drivability
Reliability – Consistent output without stressing critical components
Safety – Conservative where it matters, aggressive where it counts

This is not a “fire and forget” tune. Everything we release is backed by data logging, testing, and real driving. If we wouldn’t run it in our own rigs, it doesn’t leave the shop. Simple as that.

Want to dive deeper into what makes PandaTuned different and how we approach calibration? Click here to learn more.


Real People. Real Support.

This is where we separate ourselves from the pack.

When you purchase a PandaTune, you receive a tune ticket, which is a direct line to our actual calibrator.
No faceless support queues.
No copy-paste replies.
No waiting weeks for answers.

We review logs, answer questions, and make sure your Bronco is running exactly how it should!

Average response time: ~24 hours
Support hours: Monday–Friday, 9–5 CST

We know you want to get back behind the wheel, and we don’t leave you hanging.

The RTD: Remote Tuning Made Simple

We’re using the HP Tuners RTD, which makes remote tuning easier than ever.

• Plug it in
• Connect via your phone using the Tune Delivery Network (TDN) app
• Flash your Bronco in just a few taps

Need to log data? Easy.
Need to send logs to us? Automatic and cloud-based.

The RTD uses the same hardware as HP Tuners’ MPVI3, so you’re getting professional grade tools in a clean, user friendly package.

What’s Next?
This tune is dialed and ready for the road — but we’re just getting started.
We’re already testing:

• Higher octane fuel
• Popular bolt-on modifications
• Expanded calibration options as the platform evolves

The Bronco aftermarket is exploding, and we’re staying ahead of it with continuous testing, refinement, and updates.

Stay tuned to this thread! All dyno results, updates, and new options will be posted here first.
If you’ve got questions, drop them below. We’re happy to talk tuning!

21+ Ford Bronco 2.3 HPT RTD + Panda Tune

Any idea if/when this may be legal in California? I assume it works for both versions of the 2.3L including the 2025-2026 MPC 2.3L engines. Does the tune change based on 2021-2024 vs 2025-2026?

 

[ericwmedic]

I had mine tuned by Panda and it's impressive. I went with the 93 octane tune for now, planning on going to an E30 tune once I get some other mods to support it. For now, I'm only running the K&N cold air intake. I'm also running 37x12.50R17s, so my numbers will likely be slightly lower than what was posted. My wheel/tire combo is only 3lbs heavier than the stock sasquatch shoes, but 3lbs of rotating mass is huge.

In any case, we went through about 6 revisions with datalogs in between. They were very patient in waiting for a few days with 60+ degrees ambient temp to make sure that it would behave in "normal" weather. I'm hoping to get some dyno time in the near future where I can get my stock numbers, FPP tune numbers, and the Panda tune for comparison between the three. The Panda tune feels WAY better than the FPP tune already though, so I have a feeling the numbers will reflect that.

 

[CitrusBronco]

Long awaited 2.3L dyno results!

On this chart, you can see the power difference between stock, Ford Performance, and our custom PandaTune. All on 93 octane. Mods on our Bronco include Intake, exhaust, and intercooler.

Yikes, your showing the baseline engine max power at 232hp, ford advertises 300. I know ford states at crank and your at the wheel but 68 hp loss from the crank to the wheels. Is that what we are really seeing?
Procal is only suppose to add 30hp extra and the graph says it adds 52hp.
Am I reading this completely wrong?
Thanks

 

[Caleb@PandaMotorworks]

Yikes, your showing the baseline engine max power at 232hp, ford advertises 300. I know ford states at crank and your at the wheel but 68 hp loss from the crank to the wheels. Is that what we are really seeing?
Procal is only suppose to add 30hp extra and the graph says it adds 52hp.
Am I reading this completely wrong?
Thanks

You’re not reading it wrong, just missing a couple context pieces.

Yes, the 232hp is wheel horsepower, while Ford’s 300hp is at the crank. Once you factor in typical drivetrain loss (15–20%), that lands you right in the range we’re seeing here, so the numbers actually line up pretty well. It is also important to note that all dyno's can read a bit different.

As for the ProCal gain, Ford rates that pretty conservatively and usually on 91 octane. We’re running 93, so it’s not surprising to see it outperform the advertised +30hp and land closer to +50hp at the wheels.

So overall, nothing weird going on. This is pretty much exactly what we’d expect.

 

[CitrusBronco]

You’re not reading it wrong, just missing a couple context pieces.

Yes, the 232hp is wheel horsepower, while Ford’s 300hp is at the crank. Once you factor in typical drivetrain loss (15–20%), that lands you right in the range we’re seeing here, so the numbers actually line up pretty well. It is also important to note that all dyno's can read a bit different.

As for the ProCal gain, Ford rates that pretty conservatively and usually on 91 octane. We’re running 93, so it’s not surprising to see it outperform the advertised +30hp and land closer to +50hp at the wheels.

So overall, nothing weird going on. This is pretty much exactly what we’d expect.

Thank you for taking a moment and explaining it.
I had no idea going from 91 to 93 could have such big jump in power.

 

[Caleb@PandaMotorworks]

Thank you for taking a moment and explaining it.
I had no idea going from 91 to 93 could have such big jump in power.

Forgot to mention the bolt on upgrades we have on our Bronco as well. Intake, Intercooler, and exhaust will for sure contribute to more power.

I would guess that Ford Performance's numbers were on a stock setup.

 

[userdude]

You’re not reading it wrong, just missing a couple context pieces.

Yes, the 232hp is wheel horsepower, while Ford’s 300hp is at the crank. Once you factor in typical drivetrain loss (15–20%), that lands you right in the range we’re seeing here, so the numbers actually line up pretty well. It is also important to note that all dyno's can read a bit different.

As for the ProCal gain, Ford rates that pretty conservatively and usually on 91 octane. We’re running 93, so it’s not surprising to see it outperform the advertised +30hp and land closer to +50hp at the wheels.

So overall, nothing weird going on. This is pretty much exactly what we’d expect.

When the upper limits of what the 2.3L engine can handle are mentioned vis a vis hp and torque, are they talking about crank or rwhp? For instance, is it 400hp at the crank or at the rear wheel?

 

[ericwmedic]

When the upper limits of what the 2.3L engine can handle are mentioned vis a vis hp and torque, are they talking about crank or rwhp? For instance, is it 400hp at the crank or at the rear wheel?

Every time I've heard someone talk about a limitation, it's been wheel hp. Can't really measure crank hp without a lot of extra steps, so whp is the next easiest way to judge it.

 

[BlueWaffle]

Every time I've heard someone talk about a limitation, it's been wheel hp. Can't really measure crank hp without a lot of extra steps, so whp is the next easiest way to judge it.

It shouldn't be that difficult (or as you say.. a lot of extra steps) to deduce what CHP would be after you know what WHP is.. or is it?

Presumably you'd just have to take the WHP figure and then simply add whatever the percentage of power that's lost through the driverrain and end up being close enough..

I'm slightly under the influence right now though so... I could very well be way off base lol.

 

[Brian_B]

Presumably you'd just have to take the WHP figure and then simply add whatever the percentage of power that's lost through the driverrain and end up being close enough..

That is the million dollar question right there. That's gonna be different for every transmission, gear ratio, tire and wheel combo out there.

General rule of thumb I've always heard was 15% for manuals, and 20% for ATs. But I dunno how close the Bronco is to those.

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