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Ford Racing releases 2025 3.0L Performance Tune

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I have seriously thought about getting the "49 State Legal" Tune kit out of state and have it shipped to a couple friends in Nevada. CA requires smog checks on a new vehicle after the 6th renewal cycle so I could enjoy this added performance for about 4-5 years before that first smog test.
There is a Summit racing in Reno, just walk in and buy it over the counter.
 

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There is a Summit racing in Reno, just walk in and buy it over the counter.
I don’t think that’s something they keep in stock here.
 

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Still keep the warranty? If so sounds good for 45 more hp
 

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Still keep the warranty? If so sounds good for 45 more hp
The Torque is the highlight of the tune and for me, 95% of my driving. Huge improvement in both normal and sport mode.

Regarding those with warranty questions, I had the Roush Perf. Tune on my Raptor that technically voided any powertrain warranty....yet I took it to my dealer at the very near end of 5yr 60k powertrain for transmission issues and fixed it with no question.
 

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The Torque is the highlight of the tune and for me, 95% of my driving. Huge improvement in both normal and sport mode.

Regarding those with warranty questions, I had the Roush Perf. Tune on my Raptor that technically voided any powertrain warranty....yet I took it to my dealer at the very near end of 5yr 60k powertrain for transmission issues and fixed it with no question.
Sounds good that the torque improved and they still fixed the powertrain. I'll study more before doing anything. Thanks
 

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Any word if this will work on 26?
 

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Any word if this will work on 26?
It’ll work, just they haven’t come out saying it will officially work.
 

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It’ll work, just they haven’t come out saying it will officially work.
Mmm...I'll bet it won't as soon as it see's the 2026 MY in the VIN.
 

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Interesting they upped the power despite the 25+ having smaller turbos and strictly 1 bolt rear as opposed to pre 25 ST's
Wait what? I thought it was same engine to a T… what did they change?
 

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Wait what? I thought it was same engine to a T… what did they change?
Different turbos with an electronic wastegate, but that’s it.
 

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Different turbos with an electronic wastegate, but that’s it.
That seems like a big deal…? Similar size and performance? Engine makes the same power @ 400 & 400 I believe?
 



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