07/17/2026
Another week and more cars on the Panda Motorworks dyno with two very different platforms and great results from both!
2017 Ford Focus ST
This Focus ST came in equipped with a solid list of supporting modifications, including:
COBB Accessport V3
Mountune Cat-Back Exhaust
Mountune Intercooler
Mountune Cold Air Intake
Mountune Intake Manifold
Garrett PowerMax Turbo
We started with a wastegate spring pull, where the car made 159whp and 163wtq. From there, we moved on to our different tune slots.
Map Slot 2 257whp / 294wtq
Map Slot 3 269whp / 357wtq
The torque gains on this setup are impressive, giving the car a much stronger mid-range and making it far more responsive on the street. The factory downpipe became the limiting factor at this power level, so there's still more potential left in this combination with additional supporting modifications.
2016 Honda Accord V6
Next up was a naturally aspirated platform that's often overlooked when it comes to tuning.
This Accord came in with an intake, full exhaust, and KTuner. Before calibration, it produced 239whp and 217wtq.
After dialing in our Panda 93 Tune, final numbers came in at 250whp and 226wtq. (+11HP / +9TQ) with a much cleaner graph
While the peak gains may not be as dramatic as a turbocharged application, the improvements in throttle response, power delivery, and overall drivability make the car much more enjoyable to drive every day. It's a great example of how proper calibration can maximize the performance of existing bolt-on modifications.
Whether you're driving a turbocharged hot hatch or a naturally aspirated daily driver, a custom tune ensures your modifications are working together to deliver the best possible performance.
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