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Ecoboost Performance Durability Question?

Started by Needmoreboost, May 09, 2014, 05:08:53 PM

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Needmoreboost

So I have to ask what you all think the max safe horsepower and torque limits are on the V6 Ecoboost?  I have not seen or heard, but only one or two engines failures to date.  One members meth tank ran dry which I would not consider that anything more than operator error.  How many of you are at, near, or past 400 whp.  How many miles have you driven at that hp/tq range?  Open discussion please.   
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shoman04

405whp sense Sept 2013 65Kmi only major problem was PTU DIED AT 60200MI! Just as the forum was just starting to think that we need to change the PTU oil every 30kmi. And I ran the tune only from Mar 2011-Sept 2013 I have had my car from 00000002mi.

BABY's 1ST DAY 12-24-2010(What a Christmas grift)
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

Needmoreboost

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Quote from: shoman04 on May 09, 2014, 09:59:32 PM
405whp sense Sept 2013 65Kmi only major problem was PTU DIED AT 60200MI! Just as the forum was just starting to think that we need to change the PTU oil every 30kmi. And I ran the tune only from Mar 2011-Sept 2013 I have had my car from 00000002mi.

BABY's 1ST DAY 12-24-2010(What a Christmas grift)


Awesome Shoman04.  Do you think the Ecoboost can hold say 450 whp if tuned correctly?  Safe to say at least?  Love your car.

Where is BDP?  He is making close to 400 now isn't he? 
2014 Mustang GT/CS: white
Auto with custom Unleashed Tuning
Past honorable mentions: 13 SHO, 08 SRT4, 07 350Z, 03 Cobra, 03 Focus SVT, 00 GT Mustang, 91 LX Notch, etc.

panther427

He was like 440 I thought.  On a safe tune.
2013 SHO

Josephm

12' Flex EB
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SHOdded

Yup, the ATP turbos, Stage 2 I think.  He went with a "safe" power level, as he has worked hard to get the SHO to where it is.
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If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

shoman04

Quote from: Needmoreboost on May 09, 2014, 10:02:32 PM
Quote from: shoman04 on May 09, 2014, 09:59:32 PM
405whp sense Sept 2013 65Kmi only major problem was PTU DIED AT 60200MI! Just as the forum was just starting to think that we need to change the PTU oil every 30kmi. And I ran the tune only from Mar 2011-Sept 2013 I have had my car from 00000002mi.

BABY's 1ST DAY 12-24-2010(What a Christmas grift)


Awesome Shoman04.  Do you think the Ecoboost can hold say 450 whp if tuned correctly?  Safe to say at least?  Love your car.

Where is BDP?  He is making close to 400 now isn't he? 
Quote from: Josephm on May 10, 2014, 01:11:36 AM
Is bdp one with upgrade turbo's
Quote from: panther427 on May 09, 2014, 10:18:30 PM
He was like 440 I thought.  On a safe tune.
WHERE IS bpd? Me and bpd have been friends sense 2010 over at TCCA (I had a 1993 SHO). I join him over at EBOF 2mo after he started it. I was a starting member here with DR and EcoBrickBOB. I was busy on all 3 until I change shift. After changing I have only time to be here. bpd is supervisor cop for his home town he may have change shift and had to reset his time.

450whp that DR world!!!!! But all the big turbo guys I think are just under 450whp. I don't remember what bpd said his big turbo at the wheels is but his METH is 402awhp
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

Needmoreboost

What was Bambic's highest number on his Flex?  Did he break anything in the motor?  Pretty high I thought.
2014 Mustang GT/CS: white
Auto with custom Unleashed Tuning
Past honorable mentions: 13 SHO, 08 SRT4, 07 350Z, 03 Cobra, 03 Focus SVT, 00 GT Mustang, 91 LX Notch, etc.

Wilson

If I recall he got the Flex up to 640whp before the transmission started showing signs. I'm sure he'll chime in soon enough though.

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BiGMaC

Currently I believe bpd's SHO is 443 awhp and 456 awt.

Seems, from discussion on this forum, that 400-450 awhp is the range discussed as upper limits of power without current evidence of accelerated drivetrain component failure.... and that the tranny/PTU are the weakest links. 

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