The Ford Performance page says "Premium fuel is required" but doesn't specify the octane, does anyone know if this means 91 or 93? I live at 5000 feet and our premium option is 91 octane, 93 is not readily available.
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Minimum of 91
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Custom tuning is opened up for 25+ 2.3L MPC motors. Confirmed this with Adam at ZFG
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So the FP tuner now work for the MY26 also?
No still only 25MY
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Yes. Just plug it in, go to programming and there should be a selection that says something like return to stock calibration.
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Just checked, still no CARB Approval
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Im getting close to ordering the FP tune. Two questions though: Is it worth the cost for my 2025 Badlands 7/mt? Can the tune be installed without dealer intervention?
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I have the automatic but I feel like it’s definitely worth it. And it’s from Ford so definitely safe. I installed my own. It was pretty easy and straightforward.
4cyl? I'd say yes, based on my experience with a 25 4cyl auto big bend with sasquatch. I suspect the tune complements the sasquatch gearing more than the lower ratios.
it can def be DIY, but iirc you need a certified tech to do it to carry the warranty.
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Are there any Performance Tunes (Ford, Panda, Cobb, ...) for the 2.3L 2025/2026 that are legal in California?
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I just had mine installed by dealer to keep my warranty intact, but could have easily done it myself. I've used handheld tuners on my mustangs in the past, these things are user friendly for canned tunes.
I also drive the 7 gear manual transmission 2025 and I can say adding the tuner made me fall in love with this thing again. The shifting is smoother, I am assuming the turbo stays spooled more between shifts so you lose any sort of roughness or bogging down effect between shifts at all speeds.
I hammered it getting on the freeway yesterday and shot past a car that was moving slowly for freeway entering and was very impressed. It just kicks hard.
I drove 2 hours yesterday to Sevierville/pigeon forge and averaged 21.3 mpg on the highway which is more than I usually get. It makes 5 and 6 more useable, less downshifting involved.
415 lb-ft is no joke.
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