When you see our "estimated gains," they always represent dyno-proven, tune-only gains for that vehicle. We practice an "under-promise and over-deliver" philosophy-- in other words, we advertise conservative estimates.

Gains depend on several factors:

1. The fuel type your tune is written for (and if applicable, the fuel you're running on that tune).

   1. With Ethanol: Maximum possible gains are always achieved on an e50 or e85 tune (compatibility of stock fuel system varies by vehicle).

   2. Without Ethanol: Tunes written specifically for 93 Octane will provide greatest possible gains on pump gas. Selecting a more flexible fuel type, like "91 Octane" will not achieve the same results, even if the highest octane fuel is used.

2. The tuning goal or other specific requests you've made for your custom tune.

   1. A RACE goal achieves max gains for your selected fuel type (100% of max gains) .

   2. A PERFORMANCE goal will provide ~90% of max gains for WHP & WTQ.

   3. A DAILY DRIVER goal will provide ~60% of max gains for WHP & WTQ.

   4. A TOW goal will provide ~40% of max WHP gains, and ~60% of WTQ gains (this is the 'odd one out' and can vary greatly depending on your specs).

   5. For DMS Tunes ONLY: A "Stock+" goal provides no change in power - this is the STOCK tune.

3. Which modifications you have on the vehicle, if any.

   1. Again, modifications are never accounted for in our estimated gains.

   2. To read more about which modifications we recommend and why, please see Recommended Upgrades & Modifications.

Please note: Fuel quality and atmospheric conditions impact gains in ways that we cannot anticipate. Running a "pump gas" with less than 10% ethanol content will produce less power than advertised. Running a "pump gas" with more than 10% ethanol can produce more power than advertised.

Is true flex fuel tuning available?

No. Flex-fuel tuning is not supported on EcoBoost platforms. 

Will it become available? Unfortunately, we don’t know if or when true flex fuel tuning will become available.

Why isn't it supported?   The ECU does not have native support for ethanol content sensors or automatic fuel blending logic. 

What if I install an ethanol sensor or gauge?  You can install an ethanol sensor and display the value on a gauge (e.g., P3 Gauge with P3ESVA and P3ESEN), but these devices do not integrate with the ECU or your tune. They are display-only.

What does this mean for you?

You will need to switch tunes when changing fuel types.

Customers who want full ethanol coverage usually run three or more dedicated tunes: 

• Pump Gas: e10-e30  Options: Auto-Octane 87-93 | 91+ Octane | 93 Octane

• e50: e40-e60 

• e85: e70-e90

• You can also flash back to your stock tune at any time to run 87-93 (e10).

Other Considerations:

Fuel System Requirements

Most platforms can run full e85 on the stock fuel system. However, to reach your setup’s full potential, the fuel system must be properly sized for airflow and ethanol content.

If the system is undersized, ethanol content may need to be reduced to stay within fuel system limits.

In our tuner's words:

You have two options:

1. Flash back to your stock tune (file named "RESTORE" in the TDN App, is always accessible to you)

2. Purchase an Additional Tune - Most customers who travel often will purchase an additional tune for the Auto-Octane fuel type. Auto-Octane supports 87-93 Octane fuels, and will self-adjust for whatever is in the tank. Although you won't see the same gains as a dedicated 91 or 93 tune in terms of performance, you will maintain the other benefits of tuning such as refined throttle mapping, improved shift schedule, and increased drivability.