The Flowmaster Delta Boost Performance Tuner will be for the 2015 and newer EcoBoost owners
out there who want more power and more torque, but don't want to go all in with a custom
or can tune along with some fancy device.
Now, the Delta boost will give you the ability to add up to four pounds of additional boost
for bigger gains or even drop boost, thanks to the included valet mode.
It can be used either with or without a custom tune, if you'd like, along with an app that
is meant for both Apple and Android devices.
Pricing is going to be right around 200 bucks for the Delta boost here, and the simple plug-and-play
install will get a soft one at three wrenches on the difficulty meter from me, but we will
have a little bit more on that later on.
But before we go any further with the video, I wanted to show you guys the Dyno numbers
we were able to achieve using the Delta boost here on our shop truck.
So, we strapped our 2017 3.5-liter EcoBoost to the rollers with a fresh tank of 93 octane
and establish our baseline run.
With an install, the Delta Boost from Flowmaster on the max setting which is good for the additional
four pounds of boost, we ran the truck and here are those results.
Based on run using 93 octane, Dyno is 323 horsepower and 364 pound feet of torque at
the rear wheels.
With the Delta Boost installed on the max setting, we are now making 371 horsepower
and 395 pound feet of torque again at the rear wheels.
This is good for a peaking of 48 horse power and 31 pound feet of torque over our baseline
numbers and gains of as much as 51 horsepower and 61 pound feet of torque under the curve.
Now, believe it or not, our test actually outperformed Flowmaster's advertised numbers
which, obviously, is very impressive.
Now, keep in mind guys, Dynos and conditions will be different, so ultimately, your results
might vary compared to what we saw with our truck.
However, this was just to give you a better idea of what you might be able will expect
with your own EcoBoost at home.
But now, that you have a better idea of what the Delta Boost is capable of, let's get into
how it all works.
Now, even the Flowmaster calls the Delta Boost a performance tuner, it's actually quite different
from most tuners out there, and the fact that it doesn't flash or rewrite the physical tune
or calibration on your truck's computer through the OBD-II port, and because of that, it doesn't
actually leave a trackable footprint like those custom or can tunes which should help
alleviate any warranty concerns.
Now instead, it's going to tap in your truck to boost pressure sensor giving you the ability
to either raise or lower your boost through the module and the included app, again, available
for both Apple and Android devices.
Now, without the app, you can still plug in the Delta boost right out of the box and raise
boost by an additional three pounds as it is preprogramed in sport mode the moment you
receive this thing.
However, downloading the app for your phone will ultimately give you total control of
the device and allow you to run valet mode which will actually drop boost just in case
you want to lend your truck to your spouse or your kids for a few days and you just want
to take some power out of it or if you actually valet your truck and you don't want to have
someone excessively beating on your rig.
Whatever the case, it's a nice feature to have built into the delta boost.
From there, Flowmaster does give you what is called the standard mode.
Essentially guys, this is just a factory setting.
It's not going to add or remove any additional boost.
Then you get into the fun stuff, you have the sport mode which again will add three
pounds of additional boost and finally then the max setting which will add an additional
four pounds of boost overstock.
Now, Flowmaster does recommend when running the max setting, owners should be using at
least 91 Octane or higher fuel as we did with our Dyno test.
Now, the Delta boost is able to accomplish this by using this red little module which
you see on the table here.
Again, this thing is going to tap into your boost pressure sensor on your EcoBoost powered
truck.
In doing so, the module is just gonna trick your truck into producing three to four more
pounds of boost depending on your setting.
And, I already know your next question guys because believe me it's the same thing I asked
the engineers at Flowmaster, and that is, what about the fuel?
Traditionally, just can't add more boost without thinking about fuel.
Well, the gang at Flowmaster assured me that when the sensor detects more boost, it automatically
sends a signal to the PCM to crank up the fuel pressure while maintaining the proper
air/fuel ratio.
And aside from being completely undetectable and completely plug-and-play, the Delta boost
is super affordable.
By far and away, the most of power adding device currently in the category at the low
$200 mark.
Now, that JMS Boost Max will be about 100 bucks more compared to the Flowmaster.
Well, even the most basic handheld tuner like the Superchips at Five will be about 130 bucks
more.
Now, a couple things to consider when you are shopping for those more expensive devices
or the customer can tunes, you're typically going to be getting some more features out
of them as you should because you are spending a little bit more.
Now, the Delta Boost, this thing is simply going to raise the boost.
That is it, very simple.
Whereas the custom or can tunes are gonna alter drivability, throttle response, transmission
settings or often times coming with some fancy device full of bells and whistles.
That's not the Delta Boost.
If you're looking for something like that, you might want to stick with the handheld
device from SET, Superchips, something like that.
On the other hand, if you simply just want to increase the power, like we saw with our
truck, check out the Flowmaster guys, you won't be disappointed.
Well, let's switch gears and quickly talk about the install and as I mentioned earlier,
we're looking at a 100% plug-and-play job guys.
Let's call it one of the three wrenches on the difficulty meter and a few minutes from
start to finish.
Now, you don't even need any tools to get this one knocked out, guys.
Instead, just pop the hood on your EcoBoost powered truck, locate the pressure sensor
on the intake tube nearest the throttle body.
Unplug the connector at the sensor and plug that into the female connector on the Delta
Boost module.
At that point, simply grab the male plug from the Delta Boost and plug that into the factory
sensor on the intake tube and your installation is complete.
At this point, just go ahead and turn the key to the "On" position to make sure that
red light on the device turns on.
And if it does, you're good to go.
And of course, at this point you can also secure the Delta Boost using the included
zip tie to something in the engine bay and of out of the way from any belts or anything
like that.
Also, don't forget to download the app for your Apple or Android device, so you can fully
take advantage of the different settings or the checking out the digital boost gauge that
Flowmaster throws on, pretty cool to look at here.
And again, it is viewable on your Apple or Android phone.
If you're looking for sizable bump in power, thanks to more boost for right around 200
bucks, you'll definitely want to check out the Delta Boost performance tuner from Flowmaster
right here at americantrucks.com.