. As far as warranty goes, i've herd both ways, some dealers don't care and other do....
Why would you throw a rod if you tuned it? I have tuned most everything I have, even my quad and SxS. My experience is a good tune makes all the components play nicer together, helps them get along better if you will. I find I even get better gas milage after a good tune. More power does not necessarily mean less reliability. I am getting a full custom tune done when I get home in a few weeks. I truly believe I will be getting what is best for my truck or I wouldn't consider it at all. Like you said 52k is enough to spend on a truck. Hell I would tune my lawnmower if I could.
I agree with most of what you have posted. The big difference in tuning an Ecoboost is that the Ecoboost is force induction (pressurized air through the turbos). The pressurized air puts a huge load on the crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons. Ford has built very sturdy parts to take the factory levels of boost, but how much boost over the factory levels is safe? 15 PSI, 20 PSI, 25 PSI? The tuners not only change the fuel maps and timing , they also crank up the boost several PSI. Turning up the boost is where most of the extra horse power comes from. My concern is how much boost will an Ecoboost engine take before the bottom begins showing signs of stress or comes apart. Tuning an engine that is naturally aspirated is much different and safer to tune electronically (using the proper air fuel ratios and timing) than tuning a turbocharged or supercharged engine (increasing the boost). I would just say to people considering an Ecoboost tune while in warranty...Think about what you are doing cause if you have something break in the engine due to all that extra boost it's probably going to be expensive. Note I have not stated that I think that every tune will cause problems, but the potential for damage is real. Just my 2 cents worth and always remember your mileage may vary.
Agreed. and uderstood for sure. Thats another reason i am going with a full custom Dyno tune. I along with Niel(speed shop owner) are going to find the best tune for me without getting to extreme on the boost . We were already talking about exactly what you just said. From all the information that he has first hand and what we have compiled from others,we feel that no more then 18lbs of boost should be put through the motor. So thats the thresh hold we are aiming for.Stock #'s are already at 16lbs boost. I do agree that getting to aggresive with these engines may prove to be detrimental. Even though others have put way more through it with no problems I would like to be a little more carefull. Now, I am paying more $$$ for this style of tuning but It makes me feel comfortable. I very well may come away with lower hp &tq #'s then others and I'm fine with that. By the way I love this site because of guys and gals like you that have lots of great comments.
A custom tune on a dyno with an operator that knows what he or she is doing is always best. Costs more, but in the long run it worth it. I personally would consider a custom dyno tune. A "canned" tune is another matter.Agreed. and uderstood for sure. Thats another reason i am going with a full custom Dyno tune. I along with Niel(speed shop owner) are going to find the best tune for me without getting to extreme on the boost . We were already talking about exactly what you just said. From all the information that he has first hand and what we have compiled from others,we feel that no more then 18lbs of boost should be put through the motor. So thats the thresh hold we are aiming for.Stock #'s are already at 16lbs boost. I do agree that getting to aggresive with these engines may prove to be detrimental. Even though others have put way more through it with no problems I would like to be a little more carefull. Now, I am paying more $$$ for this style of tuning but It makes me feel comfortable. I very well may come away with lower hp &tq #'s then others and I'm fine with that. By the way I love this site because of guys and gals like you that have lots of great comments.
