2015 Ford Explorer Sport Performance not as good as MKT

[bigmoose15]

Correct, aftermarket tune will give u a lot improvement. However MKT is using that high pressure injection instead of the tune, that make me wonder if that would be implemented in Ex Sport

No, All 3.5 ecoboost motors(SHO, MKT, EX Sport, F150, etc) use high pressure direct injection. You are getting confused over marketing material. the MKT sales flier might mention direct injection while the explorer one does not. This does not mean the explorer does not have direct injection.

They are essentially the same platform(except the F150). The difference is only going to be in the ECU calibration(tune). My point being if you put the same aftermarket tune modifications into the MKT and the Sport you will achieve pretty much the same end result.

 

[xyf80]

No, All 3.5 ecoboost motors(SHO, MKT, EX Sport, F150, etc) use high pressure direct injection. You are getting confused over marketing material. the MKT sales flier might mention direct injection while the explorer one does not. This does not mean the explorer does not have direct injection.

They are essentially the same platform(except the F150). The difference is only going to be in the ECU calibration(tune). My point being if you put the same aftermarket tune modifications into the MKT and the Sport you will achieve pretty much the same end result.

I was thinking about the same until I see this:
Additional features:
Bosch high pressure 2150psi fuel injection, 2x Garrett GT15 turbo 12psi
In MKT detailed specs:
http://www.automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php


While on Ex Sport it said:
Additional features: V-60deg, DOHC
http://www.automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php



Ex sport dyno
http://www.automobile-catalog.com/curve/2014/1770830/ford_explorer_sport.html
MKT dyno

The website is third party, so IMO this should not be marketing slip that is confusing.

Plus on the official spes of MKT it does say 350 lb/ft 1500-5250
http://www.lincoln.com/crossovers/mkt/specifications/engine/
while on Ex Sport it said clearly 350 lb/ft @ 3500
http://www.ford.com/suvs/explorer/specifications/engine/

All of those still make you think they are the same injector? I hope they are, however combine all those data it seems not very much promising

 

[amd2800barton]

All of those still make you think they are the same injector? I hope they are, however combine all those data it seems not very much promising

The 3.5L Ecoboost V6 in the Explorer Sport absolutely high pressure direct injection. I don't know for certain if the injectors and high pressure pump are the exact same as in the MKT, but it would surprise me if they were a different manufacturer / model. If they are different, they would have to be substantially similar to avoid redesigning the engine. The MKT Ecoboost simply doesn't sell enough for them to justify a major engine design modification on a proven platform. This has all the looks of a difference in the tune.

 

[xyf80]

The 3.5L Ecoboost V6 in the Explorer Sport absolutely high pressure direct injection. I don't know for certain if the injectors and high pressure pump are the exact same as in the MKT, but it would surprise me if they were a different manufacturer / model. If they are different, they would have to be substantially similar to avoid redesigning the engine. The MKT Ecoboost simply doesn't sell enough for them to justify a major engine design modification on a proven platform. This has all the looks of a difference in the tune.

Make sense on operation side of the view Thanks for share your insight

 

[RedDen]

There is a Wikipedia page about Ecoboost:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_EcoBoost_engine

There are no differences for 3.5L regarding mechanical parts.
All those different numbers just because of special tunning!

 

[RedDen]

I think we should step on tunning ground here and ask both SCT and LMS how those numbers are achieved... Why Sport has all torque available only at 3500RPM while Taurus SHO has all torque at 1500RPM. They should know...

 

[04mach1]

I think we should step on tunning ground here and ask both SCT and LMS how those numbers are achieved... Why Sport has all torque available only at 3500RPM while Taurus SHO has all torque at 1500RPM. They should know...

+1

I would THINK it is in the tune....

 

[xyf80]

I think we should step on tunning ground here and ask both SCT and LMS how those numbers are achieved... Why Sport has all torque available only at 3500RPM while Taurus SHO has all torque at 1500RPM. They should know...

Agree, that is a brilliant question to them.

 

[RedDen]

great news!
I left a question on those both threads, will be waiting for an answer...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3341849#post3341849

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3341845#post3341845

If anyone wants to add something you are welcome!

 

[peterk9]

I think we should step on tunning ground here and ask both SCT and LMS how those numbers are achieved... Why Sport has all torque available only at 3500RPM while Taurus SHO has all torque at 1500RPM. They should know...

As does the MKT. Motoring TV said 0-60 in 7.1 seconds, stock.

Peter

 

[Coleon]

My Sport feels a lot snappier than my old 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 V8!

Hyundai Slapped a 4.6 V8 in there…..

HOLY SHIETE……..
Fuel economy probably wasn't a top priority….

I’d like to put that beast into CrxSi or a rail/tube chassis frame. That would be a badass toy for the mud hole or X-cross…. Lol