More HP, More Torque, More Fun -- Raptor Gains with Calibration

Mikes2021Bronco

For the gear heads who are okay with Ecoboost engines... this is the cheapest performance mod you will get, backed by Ford Performance and Ford. It's a no brainer if you like mo'power!!

Wow 536 lb-ft of torque! Pretty sure that exceeds the rating of the transmission. Oh but you’re covered for 3 years 36K from vehicle in service date. Warranty isn’t as solid as some folks think. The tune does come with risk.

Mikes2021Bronco

I'd be surprised if Ford and most automotive manufacturers don't have ATLEAST a 1.5:1 safety factor built in to costly components. (And yes I know they have failures) but was it because the limits had been met? Or was it cause "Joe" had a bad day, and didn't put the pin in properly...

Risk... it's always in the fine print.

Got it. Here’s some fine print…

The 10R60 is the latest addition to the 10R family. With a maximum input torque rating of 443 ft-lbs (600Nm), it is specifically designed for the lowest torque output engines Ford manufactures. Introduced in the new 2021 Ford Bronco, the unit is lighter and physically smaller than the 10R80, implying better fuel efficiency.
WHAT THEY HAVE IN COMMON
The one component with the slightest variance is the valve body. The basic assembly is the same but cannot interchange between the variants. All units share the CIDAS (Casting- Integrated Direct Acting Solenoid), Pressure Control, and Torque Converter Clutch solenoids (figure 5).
While the solenoids are all position-sensitive, the OEM replacement is the same base part number for all variants.
A pump whine complaint is common. The 10R series transmissions use straight-cut transfer gears to drive an off-axis pump. As we remember from manual transmissions, straight-cut gears are known to whine. Therefore, the noise is a normal condition and does not affect the unit’s durability. Do not attempt to correct!
Shift strategy is another item shared in the 10R family. Skip-shifting is normal and dependent on throttle demand and other load factors. Not all ranges will be selected in sequence on the upshift or downshift. For example, if you take off from a stop under moderate throttle pressure, you may experience a 1-3-5-7-8-9-10 shift sequence. A similar scenario may occur on deceleration. The TCM programming algorithm is designed to work seamlessly with the engine to produce nearly unperceivable shifts while providing the correct ratio given driver demand and driving conditions.
Torque converter scheduling is designed for maximum fuel efficiency. As a result, the converter clutch apply is noticeably delayed for smaller displacement engines compared to larger high-torque engines.
Normal operating temperature is a curious subject for discussion for these units. We have spent our whole transmission career trying to find ways to keep our units cool. Our mantra is the cooler the transmission runs, the longer it will live, right? Well, that goes out the door with these units! The normal operating temperature range for the 10R applications is 195°F to 215°F (90°C to 101°C). Yes, this is the OEM specified range, so don’t correct it. Everything from the friction and steel plates to the fluid is designed to function at its optimal level when the unit reaches this range.

Mikes2021Bronco

I don't question the statement. I just know there is a lot of tuned trucks running around my town with factory trans, gas/diesel that are pushing more than the rated torque capacity of the transmissions.
The 10r80 has been a nitemare for Ford. So I'm sure they reviewed most aspects of fatigue and detriment before they allowed such a tune to carry the Ford name before releasing it. But then again...FORD!! HAHA

I'll go so far as to say, that if I had either the Ranger or Bronco Raptor. I may not be first in line.. but I'd be next.

And I am not questioning your statements. But to expect Ford to cover anything past their 3 year 36k mile from new warranty coverage on a “Ford Performance” tuned Raptor would be a stretch. The application of this 10R60 in a 5733 pound vehicle turning 37” tires is questionable enough. Now adding 88 lb-ft of torque OVER their claimed maximum certainty doesn’t instill any confidence for longevity.

But I guess people can do anything they want to their 100 thousand dollar Raptor. Some folks couldn’t care less about the ill effect possibilities of this tune. I get that.