Bronco owners wishing for a little extra power have gotten their wish granted by Ford Performance.
In exchange for $825, customers can get a “performance calibration” for 2021 and 2022 Broncos equipped with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine.
When installed, the tune boosts the engine’s output to 330 hp (246 kW / 335 PS) and 385 lb-ft (521 Nm) of torque. That’s 30 hp (22 kW / 30 PS) and 60 lb-ft (81 Nm) more than the standard engine running on premium fuel. That brings us to the bad news as the performance tune requires premium gasoline, which currently costs an extra $0.77 per gallon compared to regular.
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On the bright side, the tune makes the four-cylinder almost as powerful as the Bronco’s optional 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. That particular engine produces 330 hp (246 kW / 335 PS) and 415 lb-ft (563 Nm) of torque on premium.
Besides the increased performance, Ford says the tune improves “throttle response throughout [the] RPM range” and boasts an optimized shift schedule for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. DIY enthusiasts haven’t been left out in the cold either as manual models get down-shift rev matching.
The tune comes with a ProCal 4 tool, which is used to save the stock calibration as well as upload the performance tune. This appears relatively straightforward as owners download the performance calibration, connect the ProCal 4 tool to the vehicle’s OBDII port, and then install it.
H/T to Autoblog
