Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi — ECU tuning and data analysis
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Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi — ECU tuning and data analysis

A Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi was measured before and after tuning. Data logs were also used to assess EGR, turbocharger and temperature parameters.

ECU tuning dyno testing data logging EGR smoke test
Date 13.03.2021
Vehicle Ford Focus
Year 2012
Engine 1.6 TDCi
ECU SID807EVO

This 2012 Ford Focus with a 1.6 TDCi engine and SID807EVO control unit came in for a power increase. The DPF, catalytic converter and EGR system remained fitted. Before tuning, the dynamometer recorded 125 hp and 302 Nm, although the factory specification for this version lists 115 hp and 270 Nm.

After ECU calibration, the dyno result was 156 hp and 357 Nm. The car was also checked with data logging during a drive, monitoring boost pressure, air and fuel parameters, and exhaust temperature. The logs were used to assess EGR operation in different conditions: it was partly open at idle and closed under high load.

The vehicle was tested more than once after tuning, and exhaust smoke was checked as well. No visible smoke was observed during the tests shown in the video. No unit is assigned to the smoke-test display readings because the video does not specify one.

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