How hard is it to remap the 150PS 1.6 EcoBoost to the 182PS version? Is it a just a matter of some dropdown menu in the software or is it a full remap needed?

To upgrade the 150 HP version of the 1.6 ECOboost to 182 HP the PCM needs to be reprogrammed. The new software needs to be the exact 182 HP equivalent of the 150 HP software that is currently installed.

Because of several (technical) changes through the Years there are several different versions of software for the 1.6 ECOboost. Before even considering to upgrade to 182 HP you have to know the exact software version that is currently installed. Based on this software version the correct 182 HP software version can be determined.

The recent recall makes it a bit harder to determine the correct software. The recall introduced several new software versions which are not all known yet. It will take a bit of research to determine which of these software versions is the new equivalent of the older software versions before the recall.

 

Thanks. I suppose I can see the software version through ForScan? And where should I look for the different software versions - Etis?

Or also with Focccus you can simply see what firmware version in installed in PCM module.

map change from 150 to 182 can easily be done with Russian diagnostic device UCDS but you must now the firmware version you can install as was mentioned above by JW1982.

I've been reading up on this today. Not sure if it's worth the risk as from what I've read the effect is mostly a higher top speed. However, if I decide to go for it I need the secondary bootloader and also the PCM file, correct? And a Ford IDS diag with the vbf loader? My current sw version is BV61-14C204-EXA and hw version is BV61-12B684-AD.

As far as I remember the 182 HP equivalent of software version BV61-14C204-EXA is BV61-14C204-EYA.

When using the Ford IDS diagnostic system there is no need to download the software or secondary bootloader manually. The 182 HP software can easily be installed by performing the non-Com procedure. 

 

I see. Thanks. If I ever get round to purchasing a Ford IDS, I'll write here. 

3 hours ago, bronc said:

I've been reading up on this today. Not sure if it's worth the risk as from what I've read the effect is mostly a higher top speed. 

If I remember correctly the two versions have similar torque (around 177lb ft) and the benefit of the extra bhp is largely felt after 4,000rpm and clips the 0-60 time by around half a sec, maybe a bit more. I had a C-Max with the 182ps for a while and really it was no benefit in a car like that. I have however driven a Zetec S Focus with the 182 which went very nicely, so could be worthwhile depending on how you like to drive😀

I did it time ago and would say waste of money 🙂 you really would not feel the difference most of the drives. As @Eric Bloodaxe mentioned above the additional HP comes after 4000rpm and torque is the same.

And as i said you do not have to use IDS for this also UCDS diagnostic cable that comes with it's own software that has all the capabilities to perform the firmware update of the PCM.

I guess the torque was set to ensure longevity of trans, drive shafts etc. 

as they no doubt are erring on the side of caution, a different map by a specialist will probably give a much better curve with more / smoother bottom end and more torque where you need it (as the chip guys don't need to match legislation on emissions) so for a far better drive and whatever top end hit you want you could go after market and get a better map

of course if you go budget nasty by local animals it won't be nearly as nice

I've heard good stuff about these guys  http://www.angeltuning.co.uk/contact_us/

 

 

 

Hi guys I have 1.6 focus with 150 ps, pcm BV61-12A650-FGB, BV61-14C204-FGB, can I put the 180ps file BV61-14C204-FHB, with ucds?

On 6/29/2018 at 3:02 PM, Bannko said:

Or also with Focccus you can simply see what firmware version in installed in PCM module.

map change from 150 to 182 can easily be done with Russian diagnostic device UCDS but you must now the firmware version you can install as was mentioned above by JW1982.

How do I do that with ucds?

Could someone send me the 180PS firmware for my PCM?

 

On 6/29/2018 at 11:13 AM, JW1982 said:

To upgrade the 150 HP version of the 1.6 ECOboost to 182 HP the PCM needs to be reprogrammed. The new software needs to be the exact 182 HP equivalent of the 150 HP software that is currently installed.

Because of several (technical) changes through the Years there are several different versions of software for the 1.6 ECOboost. Before even considering to upgrade to 182 HP you have to know the exact software version that is currently installed. Based on this software version the correct 182 HP software version can be determined.

The recent recall makes it a bit harder to determine the correct software. The recall introduced several new software versions which are not all known yet. It will take a bit of research to determine which of these software versions is the new equivalent of the older software versions before the recall.

 

I am also interested in doing this procedure on my 1.5L 4 cylinder ecoboost and i can't seem to find any information online regarding the equivalent 150HP to 180HP software. My software version is F1FA-14C204-EKD, even though UCDS tells me that F1FA-14C204-EKB is available which is an updated version. Also, the ford tech service site i see you mentioned on other posts no longer works, but motorcraft service has a site where you can download calibration files with exact name. Additionally, the .vbf loader section in my chineese UCDS clone software has a slot for a .sbl file which i'm not sure if i need or not.

44 minutes ago, JohnT2046 said:

I am also interested in doing this procedure on my 1.5L 4 cylinder ecoboost and i can't seem to find any information online regarding the equivalent 150HP to 180HP software. My software version is F1FA-14C204-EKD, even though UCDS tells me that F1FA-14C204-EKB is available which is an updated version. Also, the ford tech service site i see you mentioned on other posts no longer works, but motorcraft service has a site where you can download calibration files with exact name. Additionally, the .vbf loader section in my chineese UCDS clone software has a slot for a .sbl file which i'm not sure if i need or not.

Don't use the Chinese clone, use genuine UCDS software and lead or pay for a genuine remap

You have been warned👍

On 4/18/2025 at 1:41 PM, DaveT70 said:

Don't use the Chinese clone, use genuine UCDS software and lead or pay for a genuine remap

You have been warned👍

Buying a UCDS adapter these days is really difficult as they do not provide international shipping. And from what I've seen the chineese clone should be ok for stuff like this?

10 minutes ago, JohnT2046 said:

And from what I've seen the chineese clone should be ok for stuff like this?

On 4/18/2025 at 11:41 AM, DaveT70 said:

You have been warned👍

Good Luck !

I see Superchips claim 199 bhp/324Nm  - on offer at the moment for £225 installed by their mobile technician.

On 4/19/2025 at 12:24 PM, JohnT2046 said:

Buying a UCDS adapter these days is really difficult as they do not provide international shipping. And from what I've seen the chineese clone should be ok for stuff like this?

 

On 4/18/2025 at 11:41 AM, DaveT70 said:

Don't use the Chinese clone, use genuine UCDS software and lead or pay for a genuine remap

You have been warned👍

 

5 hours ago, DaveT70 said:

 

 

@JW1982 You mentioned you previously worked with clones, are they to be trusted for a job like this? Also can you provide a bit of insight as to where i would find the equivalent software maps? Would i need to find an exact equivalent car with the 180HP variant and put its vin number into something like etis to find the file names? There is litterally close to 0 information about this on the internet, except from this forum.

15 minutes ago, JohnT2046 said:

You mentioned you previously worked with clones,

👍

 

15 minutes ago, JohnT2046 said:

are they to be trusted for a job like this?

Mine ended up in the bin

 

15 minutes ago, JohnT2046 said:

Also can you provide a bit of insight as to where i would find the equivalent software maps?

I would strongly recommend having your car remapped to 180 or probably a bit more using a reputable tuning company

Superchips, Celtic Tuning, Pumaspeed even???