Hey guys I just bought a 2015 ford Taurus sho

[SM105K]

Just my opinion but I don't think you're going to crest 400 horse on 87 without some internal upgrades. The advertised 365 horse these cars came with was achieved on 93. The ecm cuts back timing according to the fuel it senses and horsepower goes with it. Wouldn't be surprised if these things are closer to the 350 355 mark on 87. Meaning you have to pick up 50 horse with an air filter and tune, I just don't see it, I don't see it even on 93.

Maybe with some exhaust work to really reduce restrictions, a proper true COLD air intake, a really good tune and run it on 93 you might get close.

I'm sure the experience on this site will have some direction for you but I think the real question is your budget. If you're dead set against running 93 because of cost then the modifications needed to reach 400 on 87 would be way more expensive and invasive considering the car recommends 93 in stock form.

My advice, if you dont want the 93 obligation is to leave it stock and enjoy the stereo, they're quick as is and decently reliable as long as you keep up with maintenance both routine and preventative.

You have to remember that is 365 crank hp. Most SHO's on a stock tune on 93 octane put about 290 to 300 All Wheel Horse Power to the tire.

If he is looking for a 400 crank hp tune, then almost any 91/93 octane tune from a reputable (keyword being "reputable") tuner will do that. He would need the tuning device, tune, 3 bar map sensor, plugs, and a drop in K&N at the minimum. That will put 320/330 all wheel hp to the tire with good air.

It is incredibly difficult to break the 400 all wheel hp tune only. Ask me how I know. Some have done it, but they used either 93 octane, or e30+, and threw methanol on top of it while having their tuner get super aggressive on the tune.

Best bet, might consider selling the SHO and buying a 5.0 liter Coyote Mustang if he is dreaming of the 400 whp club.

 

[Junkyard_Mad-Scientist]

You have to remember that is 365 crank hp. Most SHO's on a stock tune on 93 octane put about 290 to 300 All Wheel Horse Power to the tire.

If he is looking for a 400 crank hp tune, then almost any 91/93 octane tune from a reputable (keyword being "reputable") tuner will do that. He would need the tuning device, tune, 3 bar map sensor, plugs, and a drop in K&N at the minimum. That will put 320/330 all wheel hp to the tire with good air.

It is incredibly difficult to break the 400 all wheel hp tune only. Ask me how I know. Some have done it, but they used either 93 octane, or e30+, and threw methanol on top of it while having their tuner get super aggressive on the tune.

Best bet, might consider selling the SHO and buying a 5.0 liter Coyote Mustang if he is dreaming of the 400 whp club.

I definitely won't argue with experience, some cars take to a tune better than others, I've rarely seen over 20 horse out of a tune but ive mostly dabbled in NA cars, only my 2nd forced induction car. It's actually kind of encouraging for me to head that way lol.

But yes if he's after 400whp he's miles away and even further refusing higher than 87. Budget and realistic goals would decide whether or not the SHO is the right platform.

 

[Ta2dResqr]

You have to remember that is 365 crank hp. Most SHO's on a stock tune on 93 octane put about 290 to 300 All Wheel Horse Power to the tire.

If he is looking for a 400 crank hp tune, then almost any 91/93 octane tune from a reputable (keyword being "reputable") tuner will do that. He would need the tuning device, tune, 3 bar map sensor, plugs, and a drop in K&N at the minimum. That will put 320/330 all wheel hp to the tire with good air.

It is incredibly difficult to break the 400 all wheel hp tune only. Ask me how I know. Some have done it, but they used either 93 octane, or e30+, and threw methanol on top of it while having their tuner get super aggressive on the tune.

Best bet, might consider selling the SHO and buying a 5.0 liter Coyote Mustang if he is dreaming of the 400 whp club.

I very much agree with the need for 93 octane. Running 87 and tuning the vehicle, you are essentially spending $700 to get performance only to have the car rob the performance due to the lower quality fuel. If 93 is $1 more per gallon and you are getting 22 mpg, That $700 in mods would pay the difference in fuel costs for over 15,000 miles. Unfortunately, performance and power is a pay to play game. If you can't/won't afford $20 every 400 miles ($0.21 per mile), performance may not be the right game at the moment.

 

[kryptto]

If you are looking for the 400HP you are asking for - with under 13 sec 1/4 miles look no further than my upgrades - which are a mixture of many others discussion points here. Look wheels and sound is important to you - however - you might want to do the inverse and shoot for my upgrades - then work stereo and other niceties. Just my two cents. BTW - everyone here from a reccomendation perspective is spot on. Read these forums - there is MANY experienced folks.

Look over these blogs as well:

https://www.fortheworkshop.com/articles/2015-ford-explorer-sport-blog/ (YES the Exploder is the same platform - his blog is perfect for Taurus SHO)

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@SM105K and his maintenance thread - more than likely gonna want to spend either yourself or through a trusted shop doing your oil changes - ALL of them....

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[luigisho]

You want too many things at the same time. Prioritize what you want and get that out of the way. I would say if you can't afford premium gas then put performance on the back burner. Most performance vehicles use premium gas. My 5.0 coyote truck doesn't need it, but I always get it. I can notice the timing re-tard on low octaine when I hit the go pedal. Be wise with your money. Cost of repairs and maintenance on this vehicle will hurt you if your funds are tight. Been there done that-alot when I was young. Almost crippled me financially.

 

[SM105K]

You want too many things at the same time. Prioritize what you want and get that out of the way. I would say if you can't afford premium gas then put performance on the back burner. Most performance vehicles use premium gas. My 5.0 coyote truck doesn't need it, but I always get it. I can notice the timing re-tard on low octaine when I hit the go pedal. Be wise with your money. Cost of repirs and maintenance on this vehicle will hurt you if your funds are tight. Been there done that-alot when I was young. Almost crippled me financially.

This. My first gen SHO did this to me about 20 years ago when I was a young Marine.