Just tuned my SHO

[TIHSHO]

I just installed the 3 Bar, thermostat, pregapped spark plugs, m design CAI and 91 octane performance tune from Livernois. HOLY SHIT, the car acts like a different car. Well worth the money. I can't wait to do the down pipes and cat back in a few weeks.

Thanks to the guys at Livernois and Ahmad from M design. You guys kick ass.

 

[SHOdded]

Enjoy exercising that right foot!

 

[MerlinsGarage]

What year SHO do you have? .......and, what performance increase (hp/tq) do they estimate that particular improvement has provided?

Thanks, Bret.

 

[SHONufFordTough]

Nice, I couldn't agree more. Completely different car.

Not to step on his toes but he has a 14. Livernois states on their website with their cold air intake (which should make no difference vs the one he is running) 70 WHP and 90 WTQ:

http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/products/2013%2b-Taurus-SHO-Windstorm-Tuner-Package.html

 

[MerlinsGarage]

Thanks SHONuff,

So I noticed the package doesn't come with a 3 bar. Does Livernois increase the boost in this tune? If so to what level?

Would this be a 91 or 93 tune?

Bret.

 

[MerlinsGarage]

I apologize in advance for all the questions, I'm just now learning about EBoost engines.

 

[MerlinsGarage]

Just went on the Livernois website and answered most of my questions.

..........................Looks foolproof. I'm excited!!

 

[BamSHO]

Livernois does raise boost some, but they also know other parameters too to help increase hp. Been running there tune in my '12 for 1.5 yrs now and love it, no issues. 3 road trips on her too, never took the tune out.

 

[Livernois Motorsports]

Just went on the Livernois website and answered most of my questions.

..........................Looks foolproof. I'm excited!!

We try to make it as mistake proof as we possibly can.

We raise boost slightly just like Bam said. We keep boost within about 2% of the stock levels. The 3BAR is more for boost control than it is for power creation. It allows us to better control boost and keep power nice and linear. Most guys say that because the 3BAR tune is more constant, controlled and deliberate in how the power is delivered it almost feels like the car came from Ford like that!

 

[OmaHahn]

I'm in the exact same boat - next steps is downpipe and cat-back! I love my tune!

 

[TIHSHO]

Sorry I haven't replied earlier, but my SHO is a non pp 2014. Gotta say, having loads of fun with it.

 

[TIHSHO]

I noticed my exhaust sounds deeper since the tune. Am I hearing things or am I correct? The car sounds a lot meaner now than before.....

 

[SHONufFordTough]

Burning more fuel

 

[ridered74]

I noticed my exhaust sounds deeper since the tune. Am I hearing things or am I correct? The car sounds a lot meaner now than before.....

I agree, it definitely sounds a bit more beastlike with the tune. I actually look forward to work because I get to drive the car. Need to find a job where all I do is drive my car around all day. It's also fun to take people for a ride and see the reaction on their face when you unleash the beast. Still regretting waiting five months to get the tune, should have done it immediately.

 

[TIHSHO]

I couldn't agree with you more. I waited 6 months for mine. I'm not going to wait that long for the down pipes and the cat back exhaust. Livernois will be getting my call soon!

 

[MerlinsGarage]

When a tune is uploaded is it date/time stamped in the ECU? Is there a footprint left behind after a tune, even a stock one?

 

[rubydist]

my service manager tells me that if you remove the tune, they do not know of a way to tell if it has been there previously or not. (this is at a Lincoln store, I don't know if the Ford techs know something the Lincoln techs don't, but usually its the Lincoln techs that know more than the Ford techs...)

 

[MerlinsGarage]

I don't think the operation is removing a tune. I believe it is overwriting/uploading it with a stock one.

 

[MerlinsGarage]

The stock tune must be saved in the programmer's memory if it is to be used later.

 

[SHOnUup4]

When a tune is uploaded is it date/time stamped in the ECU? Is there a footprint left behind after a tune, even a stock one?

Yes, it will show how many starts (cycles) it has done since last flash (reset)...looks just like a battery disconnect to the guys at dealer...but if they scan it and see a flash 2 cycles prior to service they will suspect tune...always a good idea to say your battery died the day before in this situation and have them check it.

Rich