From the Fiesta ST to the Mustang, the EcoBoost is an award-winning engine that graces most of Ford’s lineup, and for a turbo four-cylinder, it’s a completely capable little motor. The EcoBoost not only promises incredible gas mileage with sufficient power, but now it’s becoming quite popular in regards to aftermarket EcoBoost tuning to tap it for its power potential.

According to a recent release from Ford, replacing OEM parts with aftermarket parts can add up in cost, whether it’s changing out that camshaft or installing a power adder. Now with new computer-controlled engines such as Ford’s EcoBoost, tuners can customize the original programming inexpensively and milk it for increased performance in any given area, tweaking to one’s performance desires..

One excellent tuner comes is Ford Racing‘s programming handdset which is perfect for tuning the 2.0-liter in the Focus ST and the 1.6-liter found in the Fiesta ST. For $595. The ProCal can be plugged into the car’s diagnostic link connector port (driver’s side footwell) to unlock some hidden power potential. This helps tweak several parameters whether it is the throttle response, idle speed, turbo wastegate control, fuel curves and spark timing.

While limits are in place for a reason, Ford-tested programs show as much as a 90 lb-ft torque increase without voiding Ford’s limited warranty, although many enthusiasts aren’t worried about voided warranty as long as they see the results they are looking for.

Soon, Ford Racing will be able to tune the 2.3-liter EcoBoost found in the new 2015 Mustang. It’s still in testing but should be expected by the end of 2015. SEMA 2015, maybe?

At the 2014 SEMA show, a few modified EcoBoost Mustangs were in attendance from a couple different tuners including Mountune and Full-Race Motorsports. These cars have also showed dramatic gains in power. These companies, turbocharging engine experts, have been working with Ford in regards to forced-induction performance.