2026 Explorer ST ZFG E85 tune with Nostrum Stage X fuel system nets 600 Plus AWHP

[ZFGracing]

Ryan’s 2026 Explorer ST is officially dialed in and making serious power on E85!

611 AWHP and 590 FT-LBS to be exact!

Earlier this week, @Ryan Chiodo dropped his ST off at Nostrum High Performance for a full Stage X fuel system install so we could take full advantage of E85. We took over for the custom calibration, and the jump in power is incredible.
Here is the hardware setup:

Nostrum Stage X Fuel System & Ethanol Sensor
CVF Downpipes
3" Thermal Exhaust
CVF Hot & Cold Charge Air Pipes
CT Fab Intake
Whipple Intercooler

The Dyno Results

Here is our 93: performance tune vs the 93 Race tune

And here is e85 tow vs Daily Driver Vs Performance Vs Race!

 

[Combatvet]

Anyone have a rundown on everything I'll need to buy for the E85 tune. I already have a 93 tune, so I'd just have to buy the E85 version, but what other parts do I need?

 

[ZFGracing]

Anyone have a rundown on everything I'll need to buy for the E85 tune. I already have a 93 tune, so I'd just have to buy the E85 version, but what other parts do I need?

If you're going to keep your stock turbos then you'll just need a nostrum stage 2 fuel system, if you want to upgrade turbos down the road then I recommend going with this phone which is the stagex with the Goliath high pressure fuel pump and stage 3 injectors.

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[bluesnake01]

Stock turbo's? Some very strong numbers. Might be wrong but I dont recall any pre 25 ST's making above 580whp on stock turbos

 

[ZFGracing]

Stock turbo's? Some very strong numbers. Might be wrong but I dont recall any pre 25 ST's making above 580whp on stock turbos

yes they are stock turbos and yes I'm not sure. I could have swore there a 591 on stock turbos but I couldn't find it.