Looking for more performance and sound from 2.0 EcoBoost

[mdl20813]

Panda power unit is advertised to let you dial in shift points..

No shift point features on the PPM. There's 3 maps and you can set each map anywhere from 0-7. No features other than that, full On/Off and a warmup timer

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[Nw_adventure]

No shift point features on the PPM. There's 3 maps and you can set each map anywhere from 0-7. No features other than that, full On/Off and a warmup timer

Ok it must be the Access Port I was thinking of - Cobb

 

[Montana]

For an intake it's really hard to beat the S&B cold air setup.

Seen a few different people with the S&B reporting fitment issues with some of the hoses and box seal. One guy has reported getting a check engine light after installing his although that sounds likely to be user error on the install. In general it seems like there are some kinks to be worked out on the early units they're sending and that they have been correcting any issues that come up.

I've been happy enough with my aFe intake that I haven't really looked too closely. I had a fitment issue between the filter and box when I first got it and aFe actually ended up revising the design slightly and rotomolding me a brand new box.

I wonder if that is just from running with no sensor plugged in by accident? But yea, there are definitely a lot of reports of added things like this reporting lean codes - like increased throttle body size when paired with other intake related accessories - at least on many other older vehicles. Most of that stuff needs a proper tune to take advantage of anyways and to avoid future lean issues.

Panda power unit is advertised to let you dial in shift points..

Never heard of it. Is it a plug and play version? Because my experience with those has never been good. Those things can also cause lean issues and some will even alter timing. Without proper dyno runs and test results, those plug and play devices with pre programmed features are probably the worst thing you can do.

I tried googling it and all kinds of panda things came up lol.

 

[Nw_adventure]

I wonder if that is just from running with no sensor plugged in by accident? But yea, there are definitely a lot of reports of added things like this reporting lean codes - like increased throttle body size when paired with other intake related accessories - at least on many other older vehicles. Most of that stuff needs a proper tune to take advantage of anyways and to avoid future lean issues.



Never heard of it. Is it a plug and play version? Because my experience with those has never been good. Those things can also cause lean issues and some will even alter timing. Without proper dyno runs and test results, those plug and play devices with pre programmed features are probably the worst thing you can do.

I tried googling it and all kinds of panda things came up lol.

The S/B intake snorkel and path into the actual airbox seems like quite an upgrade from the stock size/routing - Took the stock filter out today to see how things look inside for reference -

 

[Montana]

The S/B intake snorkel and path into the actual airbox seems like quite an upgrade from the stock size/routing - Took the stock filter out today to see how things look inside for reference -

Agreed. If I was going to add one, it would be the SB. It's then only one that changes the initial pathway for the airflow. An increased CFM is still beneficial, but increasing the intake diameter from the start seems like a no brainer to a CAI module. But again, if I was going that route I'd want a tune to optimize any amount of performance potential a CAI can give. Spending almost $350 for a couple reported HP numbers and hoping to not get lean codes down the line seems like a waste to me. I'd rather spend the money on a tune and a CAI to know what I am getting with dyno results to prove it. There is not a single CAI intake manufacturer for the Maverick currently that backs their setups with video proof of dyno results. It's all "reported" marketing - like a K&N snake oil filter. No doubt there is something to gain, but does it and does the engine compensate properly for the potential gain by itself? Likely, no. Too many variables including your location and daily driving habits even.

 

[Nw_adventure]

Agreed. If I was going to add one, it would be the SB. It's then only one that changes the initial pathway for the airflow. An increased CFM is still beneficial, but increasing the intake diameter from the start seems like a no brainer to a CAI module. But again, if I was going that route I'd want a tune to optimize any amount of performance potential a CAI can give. Spending almost $350 for a couple reported HP numbers and hoping to not get lean codes down the line seems like a waste to me. I'd rather spend the money on a tune and a CAI to know what I am getting with dyno results to prove it. There is not a single CAI intake manufacturer for the Maverick currently that backs their setups with video proof of dyno results. It's all "reported" marketing - like a K&N snake oil filter. No doubt there is something to gain, but does it and does the engine compensate properly for the potential gain by itself? Likely, no. Too many variables including your location and daily driving habits even.

Looking for someone to do before and after Dyno runs with the S/B * Cobb/Access- Port

 

[Vtec87pr1]

I got most of what you have . On exhaust i just took it to a local muffler shop amd they did a muffler delete on mine with custom tail tip.

I bought the cold air intake feels good with it but a tunner its a most.

You can go to my build page there i have videos of the sound of the exhaust . The location of the rear railpipe also helps with no drone inside the cabin. Love it so far i will share some clips. The clips are with out the cold air intake im starting to hear the turbo now with the intake.

 

[bbeverag]

IMO nothing is gonna make a 4 cylinder sound good, just fart can noises.

One of the good qualities of my 2013 Dodge Dart was the exhaust sound. It was a 1.4L turbo and I regularly received compliments on the exhaust sound from it. If someone could figure out how to replicate that, I would probably purchase that exhaust immediately.

 

[es7129]

One of the good qualities of my 2013 Dodge Dart was the exhaust sound. It was a 1.4L turbo and I regularly received compliments on the exhaust sound from it. If someone could figure out how to replicate that, I would probably purchase that exhaust immediately.

First time I heard the 1.4 in an Abarth I was brought back to my old SRT4. Dodge made some great sounding turbo 4s. The Ecoboost will never replicate that.

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