Can I chip my Base Bronco 2.3L to get the performance of say my Range Rover Sport 5.0L

frankgoss
Mar 20, 2021

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Mar 20, 2021

Here is a rough calculation assuming 2.3L Ranger with different curb weights, after factory warrantee expires:

SUMMARY OF YOUR OPTIMIZATION Ford Ranger 2.3T EcoBoost 270 HP (200 kW)310 TQ
RaceChip RS. +24 HP (+18 kW)+27 TQ
399 US. After Bronco is chipped. 9% gains 294HP. 337 TQ
2013 Land Rover Range Rover with 5.0L V8 (Modular Mustang). 375HP. 375 TQ
Curb weights. 4500 vs 5540# Chip 2.3L. RRS 5.0L
Weight to HP/TQ. 15.3/13.4# 14.8/14.8#
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No Ragerts

Mar 21, 2021

#1
Depending upon gearing, it may even smoke the RR Sport...
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Rgwinn

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Mar 21, 2021

#2
I would say yes, many are making big power with the EB motors to include the 2.3. Check out 5 Star Tuning, TFL has some cool vids out there on them demonstrating the power they are making with these motors (V8 smoking level). (y)
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Gutter Clown, Rgwinn

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Mar 21, 2021

#3
I feel like this pulls from the “less is more” saying. So if that is true.... Ford can you make me a 5.0L eco boost V8 that I can chip into a V16 :LOL: :ROFLMAO::LOL::ROFLMAO:
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Tme, srick76

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Mar 21, 2021

#4
One thing holds true...no amount of tune or performance upgrades can replace the sound of a good old V8! :p
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Mar 21, 2021

#5
One thing holds true...no amount of tune or performing upgrades can replace the sound of a good old V8! :p
That’s why I want the V8 Ecoboost LOL
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Mar 21, 2021

#6
That’s why I want the V8 Ecoboost LOL
Me too brother! Even if less power and performance. We can continue to hope and give Ford feedback...never know! (y)
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Mar 21, 2021

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Mar 21, 2021

#8
Classic! I loved the episode where he squared off against Bob Villa on the V-8 riding mowers! :ROFLMAO:
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Shadowblade

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Mar 21, 2021

#9
Well has Porsche twin turbo 450 hp, but blew Mobil Oil. 6 sec SUV. BIG MONEY BIG depreciation. But tax deductable over 6000 weight rating, if you have business. 2005 Cayenne 4.5L bought used $35k 2009 MSRP WAS $100k that's is 65% in 4 years. Paid $5k for 3yr warrantee and spent all if it. Sold in 2018 for $22k with two set of tires GT rims.my costs were $1000 for rims and oil changes. Even a Porsche pro in turbo PCA thought turbo has issue and warantee would not pay. Took to Orlando old friend service manager now repairs Lambos, and 2 qrt Mobil One blows through turbo when you get on it. Turbo lag slight but real power.
Porsche cayenne turbo engine built loose and normal to blow oil from exhaust/ turbo into air ramming heads.
Hope Ego Boost dont do this. Ego Boost 3.6L turbo GT won many races, but BMW is following. Mustang are still push rod race engines, like Corvettes.

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Mar 21, 2021

#10
Well has Porsche twin turbo 450 hp, but blew Mobil Oil. 6 sec SUV. BIG MONEY BIG depreciation. But tax deductable over 6000 weight rating, if you have business. 2005 Cayenne 4.5L bought used $35k 2009 MSRP WAS $100k that's is 65% in 4 years. Paid $5k for 3yr warrantee and spent all if it. Sold in 2018 for $22k with two set of tires GT rims.my costs were $1000 for rims and oil changes. Even a Porsche pro in turbo PCA thought turbo has issue and warantee would not pay. Took to Orlando old friend service manager now repairs Lambos, and 2 qrt Mobil One blows through turbo when you get on it. Turbo lag slight but real power.
Porsche cayenne turbo engine built loose and normal to blow oil from exhaust/ turbo into air ramming heads.
Hope Ego Boost dont do this. Ego Boost 3.6L turbo GT won many races, but BMW is following. Mustang are still push rod race engines, like Corvettes.
Mustangs are dual over head cam 4 valve per cylinder.
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Mar 21, 2021

#11
First thing you really wanna do is an Intercooler and Chargepipes, as stock is adequate but becomes garbage with mods.

You'll avoid heat soak and the dreaded ecoboom, run cooler thus more power there and along with a catch can, increase the longevity of the engine

Power wise, catted or catless downpipe are the Jelly to a Tunes Peanut Butter, biggest gains at that point (ask me how I know, in the middle btw) and you'll probably wanna cai to be around stage 1.5-2, depending on how you view it.

I made 311whp before the downpipe on a custom tune with my old Mustang, that's basically 373whp, downpipe probably brought me over 330whp, you'll definitely walk your old Rover
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Mar 21, 2021

#12
Mustangs are dual over head cam 4 valve per cylinder.
:) was lookin for a moment to sneak these onto the forum
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you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Mar 21, 2021

#13
That is not a Mustang. Don't care what Ford calls it its not a Mustang.
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Mar 21, 2021

#14
That is not a Mustang. Don't care what Ford calls it its not a Mustang.
Kinda thot it might provoke a reaction...
all in fun!

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Mar 21, 2021

#15
That is not a Mustang. Don't care what Ford calls it its not a Mustang.

Agreed. Gtfo outta here with trying to insinuate that turd on wheels is a Mustang in anyway
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Mar 21, 2021

#16
Kinda thot it might provoke a reaction...
all in fun!
Would be fun to put dual tail pipes on one.
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Mar 21, 2021

#17
So who’s ready for the EV Bronco? Wait does that say EV or 8V??? I think my eye sight is messing with me.
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ResidualGenius

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Mar 21, 2021

#18
That is not a Mustang. Don't care what Ford calls it its not a Mustang.
Couldn’t agree more
Shadowblade, BroncoTerry

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Mar 21, 2021

#19
So who’s ready for the EV Bronco? Wait does that say EV or 8V??? I think my eye sight is messing with me.
Supposed to say V-8. :p
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