This past week we had the honors of tuning the XTC Motorsports Ford Bronco. Many may wonder, what makes this Bronco so unique? That can be a tricky question to answer. There are so many rad Bronco builds out on the road and trails these days that it is hard to build one that stands out from the rest. Well, let me tell you, this one does that PERFECTLY. The guys over at XTC Motorsports built a stylish, highly functional, Hot Pepper Red 2022 Ford Bronco that features some of our favorite parts. This might be the closet you can get to building a Bronco Raptor, without it being a Bronco Raptor. They’ve really put all they had into the build, making it a true offroad beast both on the dirt, and on the road. We can dive into the details later, but we want to talk about how our VR Tuned ECU Flash was the ultimate upgrade for this little 2.7L V6 Ecoboost engine. How much power do you think we were able to squeeze out of it?
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The Ford Bronco comes standard in two configurations. One is a Turbocharged 2.3L Inline-4 that produces about 270HP and 310 lbs-ft of torque, paired with a 7-speed automatic trans. This option is perfect for people that are more gas mileage conscious. Then there is this, the 2.7L V6 that cranks out 310 HP and 400 lbs-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This option was made for the offroad enthusiast that’s mostly focused on its offroad capabilities. That isn’t too shabby for a stock Bronco, but we believe we can really transform this into a new monster. Once you factor in some aftermarket bumpers, lights, 37″ AT tires, and a Yeti cooler full of weekend refreshments; the metrics start to quickly change and that V6 can get to feel a bit sluggish. This is about the time when we cue the intro music and VR Tuned heads down the ramp at Wrestlemania to claim the victor title from the lame stock ECU.
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The VR Tuned Tuning Box is an extremely easy modification to accomplish, even for most who aren’t mechanically inclined. It is as simple as connecting to some wires that are currently connected to the stock ECU, safely aligning the new ones with some pre-existing ones in the engine bay, and mounting your VR Tuned ECU module next to the firewall. The whole process from start to finish could take as little as 10 minutes. This is all well shown in the video above if this seems like it could be a challenge. If you’re having trouble installing the box, feel free to send us an email! After getting your VR Tuned ECU Tuning Box connected and securely mounted is when the fun really starts. Our VR Tuned V2 Tuning Box is loaded with some awesome features that truly provides the driver with an excellent tuning experience.
One of the most convenient features is its Bluetooth capabilities. This supplies the driver the option of 7 different tune maps and also the ability to set a warm-up timer straight from their phone. The seven different tune maps are based on a scale of 7 being the most extreme and one being the closest to stock. These levels really let you customize your driving experience, allowing for a more chill, slow ride and a more performance-based drive mode. The warm-up timer is an excellent feature that lets the driver set a standard engine warm-up time that disengages the tuning maps until the engine is fully warmed up. This will engage every time the car is started to ensure the engine is ready for higher performance than stock. Doing this will save the engine from future possible damage due to an increase in boost pressure before the engine hits its most efficient running temperature. Did we mention that our tuning box also doesn’t void warranties as it doesn’t write to the ECU? Removal of the tuning box leaves no trace of it ever being installed.
All these new features are cool, but what are we looking at power-wise? We ran the Bronco on its stock ECU maps and got 310 BHP along with 400 ft/lbs of torque. These figures aren’t necessarily bad, they’re just not up to the VR Tuned standard. After installing the tuning box, we ran the bronco again with similar environmental conditions. This time, we ran a BHP of 364, and 500 ft/lbs of torque! That’s a gain of 54 horsepower and 100 ft/lbs of torque! Not bad at all for just a little tuning box! In conclusion, the VR Tuned Tuning Box is a great upgrade for anyone looking for a little more customizable power output on their bronco. For the price, you really can’t beat the bang for your buck value this ECU Flash provides.
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