S650 Mustang V8 to Get Ford Performance Calibrations (Tune)

[ListedGuru]

According to this article it sounds like the 24 Mutang V8's are going to be getting the Ford Performance Tune hopefully soon. Not sure what the cost will be but probably in the ball park of past Ford Performance tunes:

Recently, Ford Truck Enthusiasts uncovered this new offering via the California Air Resources Board (CARB) website, where they discovered a listing for a Ford V8 Power Pack Calibration. Taking a closer look, it seems as if 2021-2024 Ford F-150 pickups with the Coyote V8 are among that list under CARB E.O. D-431-11 and – specifically – the part numbers of M-9603-F50 for 2021-2023 F-150 pickups, and M-9603-F50A for the refreshed 2024 model.

Though the details of this future performance calibration for V8-powered Ford F-150 pickups haven’t been released as of yet, we can assume that it’ll look a lot like the existing tunes that Ford Performance already offers for a host of vehicles. That means the calibration will likely come pre-loaded on a ProCal4 programmer, which enables users to make adjustments for tire size and gear ratio to ensure the speedometer is functioning properly. As for power gains, we can look to a couple of existing F-150 calibrations for clues on that topic.

https://fordauthority.com/2025/03/2024-ford-mustang-v8-lineup-to-get-performance-calibrations/

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[S650sunshine]

That would be very nice option to have, at least to add little bit extra power.

 

[broncoboy22]

This is good news!

 

[Mustang1987]

Nice! Right on schedule. I mentioned in another thread about a year ago that going by past releases, it should release in late 2025.

 

[Q6543]

This is awesome, I wonder if other tuning breaks out from here as well..

 

[GrabThatBlue]

What do you guys think the added HP will be? I would say 20-30

 

[ListedGuru]

So how much added hp and torque do you think we're talking here? Maybe 50 hp or somewhere around there? Should at least push the HP on the GT's somewhere above 500 horses for sure

 

[roket]

found this online: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/aftermarket/devices/eo/d-431-9.pdf
M-9603-F50 for the 2021-2023 F-150 5.0
M-9603-M50D for the 2024 Mustang GT
M-9603-M50DH for the 2024 Dark Horse

i also found some other unreleased ones in other EOs
in d-431-7, from August 26th, 2024:
M-9603-MAV20 2023 Maverick with the 2.0L
M-9603-BRS20 2023 Bronco Sport with the 2.0L
M-9603-EX23 2022 and 2023 Explorer with the 2.3L
M-9603-M4D 2024 Mustang EcoBoost

in d-431-8, from February 18th, 2025:
M-9603-REB27 2024 Ranger with the 2.7L
M-9603-R35U 2021-2023 F-150 Raptor
M-9603-F35U 2021-2023 F-150 with the 3.5L
M-9603-EN35U 2022-2024 Expedition

in d-431-10, from February 19th, 2025:
M-9603-C20 2024 Lincoln Corsair with the 2.0L
M-9603-ES20 2024 Escape with the 2.0L

and thats it as of now

 

[broncoboy22]

What do you guys think the added HP will be? I would say 20-30

Yeah I think that will be about right

 

[A.alansari]

so I never had a tune before it is my first mustang how dose the tune work
is it a generic tune will be provided for everyone or you will have to provide the mods you have and they will send you a tune based on that?

 

[robvas]

so I never had a tune before it is my first mustang how dose the tune work
is it a generic tune will be provided for everyone or you will have to provide the mods you have and they will send you a tune based on that?

Generic tune. No mods specifically supported unless it comes with them in the kit. In the past a throttle body and air intake were included

https://www.ford.com/product/201820...-RVlrAxVG_9Q0a5qkbwD67P5lnY5ylKoaAmHEEALw_wcB

 

[roket]

So how much added hp and torque do you think we're talking here? Maybe 50 hp or somewhere around there? Should at least push the HP on the GT's somewhere above 500 horses for sure

these are all EcoBoost engines, so it may be a bit different, but here is the power gains from recent power packs on other vehicles
Expedition XL and XLT: +60hp, +40lb-ft
Expedition 3.5L HO and Navigator: +15hp, +40lb-ft
Ranger 2.3L: +50hp, +46lb-ft
F-150 2.7L: +30hp, +33lb-ft
F-150 3.5L: +50hp, +10lb-ft
F-150 Raptor: +16hp, +44lb-ft
Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor: +55hp, +83lb-ft
Bronco 2.3L: +30hp, +60lb-ft
Bronco 2.7L: +25hp, +18lb-ft

with an average gain of ~37hp, ~42lb-ft
but again, remember that these listed are turbocharged engines with 6 cylinders and 3.5L of displacement or less, and the 2024+ GT is not really comparable intake-wise to previous gens. EcoBoost Mustang owners, judging by the Ranger 2.3L and Bronco 2.3L gains, can probably expect ~40hp, ~53lb-ft especially considering even the old 2.3L made 350hp in the Focus RS

 

[GrabThatBlue]

What is this tune going to do for the European models that already have around 40HP less from the factory?

 

[Q6543]

The reality of the gains will mostly come from more RPM.
I’m sure they’ll firm up shifts some for autos and adjust throttle input to make it feel faster.

can’t wait to see release info and dyno testing overlays and track gains.

 

[roket]

What is this tune going to do for the European models that already have around 40HP less from the factory?

they wont do anything, the tunes are very likely going to be for US and Canada models only

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