The Panda Power Module is HERE! Ranger Raptor 3.0L Tuning Solution by Panda Motorworks!

[Bmadda]

Have you guys, or anybody tried running this on top of a Ford performance tune? I have a JB4 on my 2.3L Bronco which also has the FP tune. Works well, and have had no issues, but RR definitely makes alot more HP out of the box!

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[Johnny 5]

We have fully researched the FP warranty. Your comments are simply incorrect and your understanding is contrary to the factual information.

“The 3/36 warranty from FP; is for the tune and tool only.“ It doesn’t affect the in place OEM factory warranty or the owners purchased extended warranty. Nor does it take the place of either.

Additionally, I have posted the direct response email from Ford Performance and their supervisor, to back up the comment.

When I asked my Ford service specialist if the FPT erased my 5 year/60,00 mile warranty, all he did was keep repeating that it states that I have a 3year/30,000 mile warranty when I put the tune in. Ford performance told me if I everI take it in for an engine issue with the tune installed, that the dealer will try to pin it on the tune, and Ford Perfomance has to prove to the dealer that it wasn't tune related. Then I talked to the extended warranty salesman at my dealership to ask him if I could purchase an extended warranty after I get the tune and he said they would still make Ford Performance prove it wasnt tune related in order to proceed with repairs. The same salesman has a Ford Mustang GT 5.0, and said he did not put the Ford Performance blower and tune on his Mustang for this reason. He told me if I'm keeping the vehicle long term, I wouldn't have it installed. This is just my personal experience, nothing else intended.

 

[RANGER/HOBB]

When I asked my Ford service specialist if the FPT erased my 5 year/60,00 mile warranty, all he did was keep repeating that it states that I have a 3year/30,000 mile warranty when I put the tune in. Ford performance told me if I everI take it in for an engine issue with the tune installed, that the dealer will try to pin it on the tune, and Ford Perfomance has to prove to the dealer that it wasn't tune related. Then I talked to the extended warranty salesman at my dealership to ask him if I could purchase an extended warranty after I get the tune and he said they would still make Ford Performance prove it wasnt tune related in order to proceed with repairs. The same salesman has a Ford Mustang GT 5.0, and said he did not put the Ford Performance blower and tune on his Mustang for this reason. He told me if I'm keeping the vehicle long term, I wouldn't have it installed. This is just my personal experience, nothing else intended.

I’m responding to you, only because you directed your comments to me, which demonstrates your initial intent……………

Frankly, I’m not concerned or responsible with what your, dealerships technical advisor or anyone else at your dealership “told“ you, it‘s anecdotal to me. I‘ve done the necessary diligence. I’m doing what I “know” to be right for me. You can do what you “think “ is right for you.

I know and understand well, what a Ford Performance supervisor provided honestly, with experience and I posted publicly. If you don’t believe it, that’s your choice solely. My dealership, along with Ford Warranty Division, and Ford Performance, has provided me all the necessary information and I’m completely satisfied. Otherwise, “we“ are all of the same understanding and agreement.

I’m not responsible or can help what your dealership lacks in understanding or their misconceptions of what their warranty division and Ford Performance clearly states.

At the sake of repeating myself; I’ve had many Ford products over the past 50 or so years, equipped with FP products and they have never affected any aspect of the OEM or extended Ford warranties.

Believe what you want and desire. It’s not going to change what I‘ve provided and know it to be true and factual.

 

[Johnny 5]

Frankly, I’m not concerned or responsible with what your dealership, technical advisor or anyone else at your dealership “told“ you it‘s anecdotal isn’t it? I‘ve done the necessary diligence. I’m doing what I know to be right for me. You can do what you “think “ is right for you.

I know and understand well, what a Ford Performance supervisor provided honestly and I posted it publicly. If you don’t believe it, that’s your choice solely. My dealership, along with Ford Warranty Division, and Ford Performance, has provided me all the necessary information that I’m completely satisfied. Otherwise, we are all of the same understanding and agreement.

I not responsible or can help what your dealership lacks in understanding or their misconceptions of what their warranty division and Ford Performance clearly states.

At the sake of repeating myself; I’ve had many Ford products over the past 50 so years, equipped with FP products and they have never affected any aspect of the OEM or extended Ford warranties.

Believe what you want and desire. It’s not going to change what I‘ve provided and know to be true and factual.

I never said anything about believing. Read my last sentence. "This is my experience, nothing else intended." Chillax my friend.

 

[RANGER/HOBB]

I never said anything about believing. Read my last sentence. "This is my experience, nothing else intended." Chillax my friend.

You demonstrated your intent, from the beginning and is to cause an argument. You mirrored/mimicked, almost to the letter, what I originally posted in another thread. Ironic isn’t it!

Bottomline, your comments have nothing to do with the OP’s thread or commentary. I was responding courteously, to the OP and his incorrect assumptions.

To be transparent, I’m completely indifferent to what you’ve commented and noted it as well………the “chillax” comment, on your part was predetermined, anticipated and completely incorrect……..

I responded only because, “you“ quoted me directly, with a pre-determined intent and based upon previous comments posted in a much older thread.

Other than this, I don’t care. It’s out of courtesy I’m responding, nothing more. 🫵

 

[Johnny 5]

You're correct. I should have just put that out there so people can get more than one person's experience. As a responsible consumer I always like to get multiple angles.

 

[scrappyisbe]

I dont know how many times I have to say this from our testing, experience etc it can not be traced.


We have no reason to lie nor would want to lie as it does us no good. We have been in business for 11 years growing in the Ecoboost world every year supporting customers from every corner of the world with their Ecoboost powered cars.

it can and WILL be traced. clean connections, perameters that are outside the " norms" compared to others. and something as simple as a piece of velcro in the engine compartment are all signs of "tampering"

you module will show abnormal readings(low) for whatever sensor you are modifying compared to the ones you are not.

i have been around diesels that it was the same principle for their intercept box and the dealer could find them even after their removal.

 

[Ivan Baez]

I have JB4 on mine and have been to the dealer for service, no issues. It works great too. Gained 70HP to the wheels vs the stock power. I have also a few additional bolt ons like larger IC, intake and meth.

 

[Lvscott]

The only way a dealer would find evidence of this device is if they suspected it (a specific engine component prone to damage from a chip/tune), possibly by downloading map/parameter history from the vehicle's computer. Having said the above, there are chips that are way less expensive (Starting at around $100) than this one, which will give the same/better gains while plugged in. Again, it's not impossible for the dealer to detect it was there but, also not likely they would.

 

[mike burton]

We are excited to introduce our Panda Power Module tuning device for the Ford Ranger Raptor! This small, plug n play module packs a HUGE punch and is a performance upgrade that every Ranger Raptor owner should consider. Backed by our years of EcoBoost calibration knowledge and dyno-proven results, your Ranger Raptor will see gains up to 12% while maintaining OEM Reliability. This device is super simple and installs in minutes. To make operation even easier, a dedicated app allows map switching via Bluetooth.

We codeveloped this device with the user in mind, that’s why we retained all OEM failsafes to keep reliability in check! Another point of reliability we wanted to focus on was the transmission. For this reason, we made sure the increased power delivery was safe for all driving conditions. The best part about this device is the fact that it keeps your factory warranty in tact! If you need to take your Ranger Raptor to the dealership for any warranty claims, simply uninstall the device completely and no trace is left behind.

This device isn’t just for those who want their Ranger Raptor to be faster. If you added a heavier wheel and tire package or if you plan to take your Raptor off road, this device is for you! Let’s be real, tires are HEAVY! If you add larger tires, you may notice a bit of power loss. This is because the engine must work that much harder to turn the wheels. With the Panda Power Module, you will recoup that power loss and then some! Plus, who doesn’t want a little extra power and torque?!


To help keep this added horsepower and torque in check, we added a set of NGK 1 Step Colder Spark Plugs to each Panda Power Module kit! When increasing the boost pressure on any EcoBoost vehicle, the stock spark plugs will experience what’s called Spark Blowout. This is because the stock plugs are too hot and do not experience a complete burn. By going to a 1 step colder spark plug, you experience a more complete burn which results in consistent power delivery. This combined with the greater knock prevention that these plugs provide results in increased reliability.

Ford Raptor 3.0 EcoBoost
Stock: 392 HP 430 TQ
Optimized: 436 HP 488 TQ


I’ll go ahead and answer what we anticipate will be some of the most frequently asked questions:


What exactly is a Plug-n-play module and how does it work?

A plug-n-play module checks the OEM sensor data and configures the signal safely and reports back to the sensor. In turn, this is how we are increasing the power and torque of your Ranger Raptor! From the outside looking in it seems very simple, and it really is! We put a lot of time and effort into making sure the user experience is very simple and rewarding. This leads me to another question:


How exactly did you develop this device to make power safely?

We used our years of EcoBoost calibration knowledge to safely configure the signals in a way that won’t upset your Ranger Raptor! All changes were made within the limits of the factory ECU so that your Raptor will receive these reconfigured signals in a way that it can safely react to. This will prevent any damage to any drivetrain components and prevent your Raptor from entering Limp Mode or displaying a Check Engine Light. We utilized our OEM data-logging capabilities during R&D to ensure that the Ranger Raptor retained factory drivability. We made sure that Air/Fuel ratio remained within a safe limit, as well as timing advance to deliver an OEM+ driving experience! For more on our tuning, check out our Blog by clicking HERE!

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We are excited to introduce our Panda Power Module tuning device for the Ford Ranger Raptor! This small, plug n play module packs a HUGE punch and is a performance upgrade that every Ranger Raptor owner should consider. Backed by our years of EcoBoost calibration knowledge and dyno-proven results, your Ranger Raptor will see gains up to 12% while maintaining OEM Reliability. This device is super simple and installs in minutes. To make operation even easier, a dedicated app allows map switching via Bluetooth.

We codeveloped this device with the user in mind, that’s why we retained all OEM failsafes to keep reliability in check! Another point of reliability we wanted to focus on was the transmission. For this reason, we made sure the increased power delivery was safe for all driving conditions. The best part about this device is the fact that it keeps your factory warranty in tact! If you need to take your Ranger Raptor to the dealership for any warranty claims, simply uninstall the device completely and no trace is left behind.

This device isn’t just for those who want their Ranger Raptor to be faster. If you added a heavier wheel and tire package or if you plan to take your Raptor off road, this device is for you! Let’s be real, tires are HEAVY! If you add larger tires, you may notice a bit of power loss. This is because the engine must work that much harder to turn the wheels. With the Panda Power Module, you will recoup that power loss and then some! Plus, who doesn’t want a little extra power and torque?!


To help keep this added horsepower and torque in check, we added a set of NGK 1 Step Colder Spark Plugs to each Panda Power Module kit! When increasing the boost pressure on any EcoBoost vehicle, the stock spark plugs will experience what’s called Spark Blowout. This is because the stock plugs are too hot and do not experience a complete burn. By going to a 1 step colder spark plug, you experience a more complete burn which results in consistent power delivery. This combined with the greater knock prevention that these plugs provide results in increased reliability.

Ford Raptor 3.0 EcoBoost
Stock: 392 HP 430 TQ
Optimized: 436 HP 488 TQ


I’ll go ahead and answer what we anticipate will be some of the most frequently asked questions:


What exactly is a Plug-n-play module and how does it work?

A plug-n-play module checks the OEM sensor data and configures the signal safely and reports back to the sensor. In turn, this is how we are increasing the power and torque of your Ranger Raptor! From the outside looking in it seems very simple, and it really is! We put a lot of time and effort into making sure the user experience is very simple and rewarding. This leads me to another question:


How exactly did you develop this device to make power safely?

We used our years of EcoBoost calibration knowledge to safely configure the signals in a way that won’t upset your Ranger Raptor! All changes were made within the limits of the factory ECU so that your Raptor will receive these reconfigured signals in a way that it can safely react to. This will prevent any damage to any drivetrain components and prevent your Raptor from entering Limp Mode or displaying a Check Engine Light. We utilized our OEM data-logging capabilities during R&D to ensure that the Ranger Raptor retained factory drivability. We made sure that Air/Fuel ratio remained within a safe limit, as well as timing advance to deliver an OEM+ driving experience! For more on our tuning, check out our Blog by clicking HERE!

This might sound sarcastic but what is the thinking behind making a performance module for the Raptor vs the 2.3 or the 2.7. There will be far more “non” raptor rangers on the road than raptors. Is there a general assumption that only Ranger Raptor drivers are interested in high performance?

 

[ellisina4]

Hello,
I have been using RaceChip piggyback tune on all of my cars for the last 10 years… various makes and models… great product, TUV approved, substantial power gains… just an example, I dropped over 0.5sec in my 1/4mile on my m5.
I purchased RR and right away acquired RC, and it looks to be similar to Panda Power Module listed here… but then started looking at Ford Performance Tune…
Piggybacks simply “fool” MAF sensor that the car is underboosting so that the ECU automatically “adjusts” actual boost levels to the requested ones. The Dyno charts that RC shows always look “painted” but produce consistent increase across the whole RPM range.
The Ford performance (FP) Tune and Steeda dyno graphs actually show some increase at the top end but even more substantial increase around 3500 rpm (especially after a few days of adaptation), a more useful range for daily driving. I also see that FP tune makes certain changes around shift points, making driving RR more enjoyable.
So to me FP tune is more desirable… however, there is nothing that would physically prevent using both FP tune and a piggyback tune… except have to remember, if you wanna play, you may have to pay.

Any thoughts on the above… especially FP tune vs piggyback?
Thanks

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