10 Speed Tune

[Alan Applegate]

Drag mode is intended as its name suggests. As mentioned, it limits some of the gears but I can't say which ones (see above). Just get ready for the harsh and quick shifts!!!

I suspect Track mode would have its own set of variables, but I don't know what they are as I've never used it.

Sports mode modifies the tip in and the shift patterns. As I noted, it isn't perfect. I haven't done a gymkhana in my Mustang, but if I did, I suspect Sports mode would be the one to use, due to the long gear holds it offers.

The rest? Anyone can find out by simply trying them out.

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[Cobrakit]

no it doesnt

It did in my 2019, I guess i'll go out and check DH.

 

[ZXMustang]

It did in my 2019, I guess i'll go out and check DH.

Yes this is correct. I have a 2019 file and in drag (sand) mode its locked out from 6th on.

 

[rockman 2738]

DRAG STRIP Mode
E375862
For high-performance drag strip
driving. This mode adjusts the
transmissions shift schedule for
aggressive shifting and higher engine
speeds, optimizing performance at
maximum throttle. Accelerator pedal
responsiveness increases, and steering is
set to its sport setting for enhanced driver
connectivity and feedback. Adaptive
dampers are optimized for straight line
maximum acceleration and active exhaust
is set to its loudest setting for a more
powerful tone. Use this mode for driving
on closed circuit drag strips where optimal
straight line performance is needed.
Note: This mode is for track use only and
is not intended for public roads.

Page 227 2024 Ford Mustang Owners Manual. It's wild! I have a 2024 Mustang GT Convertible with PP, AEV, and Magnaride. On the PP tires in summer the 1-2 shift will spin the tires and the rear end my go side ways, 2-3 shift can be violent, 3-4 shift still pulls rubber. You will get all the thrills you can handle. Be ready and have fun.

 

[Nolasalt]

Ive tuned 267 of them since July of last year. There are tremendous gains in both performance and drivability getting a quality tune. I tuned my personal GT at about 100 miles on the odo and its the way it should be from the factory.

Since Ford didn't bless the autos with launch control like they did with the manuals, anything to be done on your end (with a tune)? I'm not coordinated enough to watch my rpm's and the tree at the same time lol

 

[Junkyard Dog]

DRAG STRIP Mode
E375862
For high-performance drag strip
driving. This mode adjusts the
transmissions shift schedule for
aggressive shifting and higher engine
speeds, optimizing performance at
maximum throttle. Accelerator pedal
responsiveness increases, and steering is
set to its sport setting for enhanced driver
connectivity and feedback. Adaptive
dampers are optimized for straight line
maximum acceleration and active exhaust
is set to its loudest setting for a more
powerful tone. Use this mode for driving
on closed circuit drag strips where optimal
straight line performance is needed.
Note: This mode is for track use only and
is not intended for public roads.

Page 227 2024 Ford Mustang Owners Manual. It's wild! I have a 2024 Mustang GT Convertible with PP, AEV, and Magnaride. On the PP tires in summer the 1-2 shift will spin the tires and the rear end my go side ways, 2-3 shift can be violent, 3-4 shift still pulls rubber. You will get all the thrills you can handle. Be ready and have fun.

Yeah, it can get hairy if you depress the accelerator all the way too early.

 

[Will2]

I was extremely disappointed in the GT's weak low-end torque, and believe it or not, was partly why I switched back to an Ecoboost. Came from a Camaro LT1 with a push-rod engine with tons of low-end torque, could just floor it in any gear and instantly launch like a rocket due to the broad torque band.

I'll save the rant for another thread but here are some interesting numbers:
@ 2500RPM:
- Eco already at peak wheel torque, 325 ft-lb, which it holds til ~4000RPM
- GT only 240 ft-lb, doesn't reach 325 ft-lb til ~4500RPM, peaks 340 ft-lb at 5000-6200RPM

So in the low RPM range, which is where I do most of my daily driving, the Eco may put out 85 ft-lb more torque than the GT (seems almost unbelievable)

Sources: EuroCompulsion Ecoboost dyno graph, I used the stock numbers, the lowest set in their comparo against their catback (336 ft-lb) and catback+intake (349 ft-lb). CJPonyParts GT dyno graph for S650 vs S550.

 

[Westphal]

I've noticed the same thing comparing my wife's Mustang to my GTO. I can accelerate up to 60 mph in my GTO and keep the revs under 2000 rpm. Her Mustang won't go below 2000 rpm to get up to that speed. It just doesn't have the bottom end punch of a larger engine with tons more torque. But my GTO doesn't rev to 7500 rpm either.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

I was extremely disappointed in the GT's weak low-end torque, and believe it or not, was partly why I switched back to an Ecoboost. Came from a Camaro LT1 with a push-rod engine with tons of low-end torque, could just floor it in any gear and instantly launch like a rocket due to the broad torque band.

I'll save the rant for another thread but here are some interesting numbers:
@ 2500RPM:
- Eco already at peak wheel torque, 325 ft-lb, which it holds til ~4000RPM
- GT only 240 ft-lb, doesn't reach 325 ft-lb til ~4500RPM, peaks 340 ft-lb at 5000-6200RPM

So in the low RPM range, which is where I do most of my daily driving, the Eco may put out 85 ft-lb more torque than the GT (seems almost unbelievable)

Sources: EuroCompulsion Ecoboost dyno graph, I used the stock numbers, the lowest set in their comparo against their catback (336 ft-lb) and catback+intake (349 ft-lb). CJPonyParts GT dyno graph for S650 vs S550.

Torque is not doing the work, though. Horsepower is.

You also have higher gear multiplication of "torque" at the wheels if the car is at higher rpm.

This is why Formula 1 engines tend to operate around 12,500 rpm (shifting from 13,000 to 15,000). I bet they have crappy low rpm torque, too.

By the way, if you add a blower or a twin turbo set up, you will have more low end torque than your tires can possibly manage on the street.

I also find with the A10 that I do not have enough traction even with summer UHP tires at low speeds, so I am not sure what more low end torque would do for me. I have to watch how much I push the throttle as it is.

 

[ZXMustang]

Since Ford didn't bless the autos with launch control like they did with the manuals, anything to be done on your end (with a tune)? I'm not coordinated enough to watch my rpm's and the tree at the same time lol

nope nothing in the tune at this point. If HPT releases the S650 trans brake patch, then we will have something like we do for the gen3 cars. But nothing yet, and pcmtec is still bricking half the cars that get multitune. So no nothing yet. But Im sure HPT will get that transbrake patch at some point. Then you'll need axles. Better get them now.

 

[Sofa King]

I was extremely disappointed in the GT's weak low-end torque, and believe it or not, was partly why I switched back to an Ecoboost. Came from a Camaro LT1 with a push-rod engine with tons of low-end torque, could just floor it in any gear and instantly launch like a rocket due to the broad torque band.

I'll save the rant for another thread but here are some interesting numbers:
@ 2500RPM:
- Eco already at peak wheel torque, 325 ft-lb, which it holds til ~4000RPM
- GT only 240 ft-lb, doesn't reach 325 ft-lb til ~4500RPM, peaks 340 ft-lb at 5000-6200RPM

So in the low RPM range, which is where I do most of my daily driving, the Eco may put out 85 ft-lb more torque than the GT (seems almost unbelievable)

Sources: EuroCompulsion Ecoboost dyno graph, I used the stock numbers, the lowest set in their comparo against their catback (336 ft-lb) and catback+intake (349 ft-lb). CJPonyParts GT dyno graph for S650 vs S550.

I ordered in 2023 (24 MY)... I was all set to order a DH as I really like the Blue Ember color. I already have a S550 Ecoboost, and figured a V8 was the next step, so I spent a little time with a Mach 1 (no DH out yet) before placing my order. Around town, even on twisties (at least at legal speeds), the Ecoboost was more fun! With that, and the ugly racoon frontend on the DH and even the nostrils on the GT, I liked the Ecoboost front end best so that's what I got. I also still have other V8 cars to satisfy that urge!

 

[Tripower]

I've noticed the same thing comparing my wife's Mustang to my GTO. I can accelerate up to 60 mph in my GTO and keep the revs under 2000 rpm. Her Mustang won't go below 2000 rpm to get up to that speed. It just doesn't have the bottom end punch of a larger engine with tons more torque. But my GTO doesn't rev to 7500 rpm either.

Ditto on this as I too have a 6.0 GTO and noticed the same when I bought the Mustang and started driving it. The GTO has plenty of low end torque compared to the Mustang, but on the top end the Mustang really goes. One is low end grunt, the other is top end screamer.

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