Ford Racing really wants you to mod EcoBoost engines - RoadandTrack.com (blog)
Ford is putting EcoBoost engines in just about everything they build, and Ford Racing wants you to modify them. Or, at least, tweak the software with Ford-developed calibrations loaded into the ECU with a Ford Racing ProCal handset , which plugs into the diagnostic port and controls the typical variables you'd expect: throttle mapping, idle speed, waste... It's not quite as sexy as bolting up a new intake and hotter cams, but then again, these gains are not expensive (the handset is $595 from Ford Racing) and if you use Ford Racing calibrations it won't void the warranty. Bolt up a bunch of non-supported aftermarket parts and you're S. O. L. It's a proprietary aftermarket, essentially. That being said, if you don't care about your warranty, Ford Racing will gladly sell you whatever you'd like. They don't care, as they're not on the hook for warranty claims. Ford has also been working with real third-party aftermarket suppliers to develop EcoBoost suitable components, especially for the Mustang. Ford is pushing the aftermarket hard on the EcoBoost-equipped pony cars. Source: www.roadandtrack.com
