New Ford Performance Tune Cranks Up Horsepower of Ford Ranger, Bronco Raptor
While not free, these calibrations adds some serious grunt to Ford's Baja-inspired desert runners.
If there is one thing that’s never wrong in the performance world, it’s more power. For owners of the 2023 and up Ford Bronco and Ranger Raptor models, you’ll be able to gain some significant power increases with a new performance tune from Ford Performance Parts.
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Upgrading will require an owner to purchase a Ford Performance calibration tool loaded with the new tune. The power and torque gain will depend on which Raptor you have, but regardless, it’s a decent pump-up in torque and horsepower. For the Ranger Raptor, you’ll see a 50 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque gain (for a new output of 455 hp and 536 lb-ft of torque). The Bronco Raptor isn’t far behind, but that’s because it has a higher starting point. The new calibration adds 37 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque (455 hp, 536 lb-ft). It also changes the throttle response and shift schedule to improve and optimize both for a “more powerful driving experience,” according to Ford. The calibration tool will set you back $825 but can also be purchased using Ford Pass Rewards points if you have enough to spare. You’re also covered by the Ford Performance parts warranty for three years or 36,000 miles.
In celebration of the Raptor Rally in Fairfield, Utah on September 21, Ranger and Bronco owners will be able to get a 20 percent off discount coupon for the calibration tool and other Ford Performance accessories on its website. The rally itself costs $500 to attend but is a full day of road drives, trail rides, workshops, meet-and-greets with off-road racers, and opportunities to ride in some very fast Raptor racers.
Having experience in many forms of the automotive industry, Justin Banner has done more than just write about cars. For more than 15 years, he's had experience working as an automotive service technician—including a stint as a Virginia State Inspector—service advisor, parts sales, and aftermarket parts technical advisor (a fancy way of saying he helped you on the phone when you had trouble fitting your brakes over your aftermarket wheels and the like). Prior to his tenure as a full-time editor, Justin worked as a freelance writer and photographer for various publications and as an automotive content creator on YouTube. He’s also covered multiple forms of motorsports ranging from Formula Drift, drag racing, and time attack, to NASCAR, short course off-roading, and open desert racing. He's best known for breaking down complex technical concepts so a layperson can more easily understand why technologies, repairs, and parts should matter to them. At MotorTrend, Justin is part of the news team covering breaking news and topics while also working as a judge for MotorTrend Of the Year events and other major comparison tests.
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