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Shiftybusiness 11-14-2013 09:14 AM

2014 gt Track Key
 
I guess Ford came out with a track key for some of the 2014 GT manual cars and it doesn't void the factory warranty. That kinda sucks for me since I have a 2013GT. I wonder what is different with the cars that can't get it. I don't know if this link will work but you can Google it if not.

http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com/category_s/523.htm

maxpayne 11-14-2013 09:59 AM

Freaking sweet. I don't know what would be different for 2014 5.0s though.

DirtyD 11-14-2013 10:05 AM

Ain't that some bullshit.

They are probably trying to rid themselves of the left over stock of Track Keys from the Boss cars.

garner 11-14-2013 06:06 PM

Ugh why can't they make one for auto cars

McNastyGT 11-14-2013 07:15 PM

I'm so buying this!! Lol

Slow Five-O 11-14-2013 08:44 PM

Will someone school me on what a track key is? I can't get the link to pull up for whatever reason on my phone.

Fear the 5 11-14-2013 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Five-O (Post 56506)
Will someone school me on what a track key is? I can't get the link to pull up for whatever reason on my phone.

It's basically just a race tune that is activated by using a different key. They Boss 302's came with it from the factory I believe.

Quote:

Whenever the Track Key is used to start the vehicle, many engine control characteristics are changed to be more suitable for track use. These include:

Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (TiVCT)
Engine braking
Ignition timing
Wide-Open Throttle fueling
Accelerator pedal map
Idle speed
Throttle response

In addition, the following Ford Racing unique features are added to the vehicle abilities when the Track Key is used:

Driver adjustable Launch Control, or "2-step engine speed limiting"
Driver adjustable Pit Lane Speed Control
Lopey idle (idle is as lopey as possible while still being 50 state emissions legal)

Slow Five-O 11-14-2013 08:58 PM

Ah that is pretty cool. Thanks

five.slow 11-14-2013 10:17 PM

No auto for the lose! Can I start that ? FTL instead of FTW?

03MachMe 11-14-2013 10:19 PM

^^thats already been around for a while.... being late to the part FTL....

and GHEY!!! maybe they will offer a software upgrade for 13-early 14 models to use this...

Dan12GT 11-15-2013 10:06 AM

lame... Why does it just have to be the 14s too..

bird_dog0347 11-15-2013 10:52 AM

I need to check my build date, I just might qualify! It will depend on how much it costs though, I didn't see a price.

kirbster 11-15-2013 11:14 AM

I read on another forum it will work on late model 2013 and all 2014 GTs with manual transmissions. Scroll down to #38

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ack-key-3.html

03MachMe 11-15-2013 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirbster (Post 56564)
I read on another forum it will work on late model 2013 and all 2014 GTs with manual transmissions. Scroll down to #38

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ack-key-3.html

Please God let this be true and let my car qualify. That would be awesome! Do we know a built after date? And how do we figure out our build date lol

BERT 11-15-2013 12:55 PM

Seems pretty cool. I'd like to know how "lopey" the idle actually is though. If you can tell a difference that might be the only reason I buy one lol

46Tbird 11-15-2013 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BERT (Post 56580)
Seems pretty cool. I'd like to know how "lopey" the idle actually is though. If you can tell a difference that might be the only reason I buy one lol

before/after track key:

DirtyD 11-15-2013 01:26 PM

If it works on 2013s as well, I am totally doing this.

BERT 11-15-2013 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 46Tbird (Post 56584)
before/after track key:




His gauges are fancier than mine


And that's about what I would expect the idle to be. Not too much different

DirtyD 11-15-2013 01:36 PM

Just tried to call ford racing and confirm what build dates this is good for. Unfortunately they are closed until Monday

The link on allfordmustangs.com says that late model 2013 and all 14s is what it works on. I really hope that 7/2013 is supposed to be 7/2012...because I would just barely make that date.

I wonder if it works on base models without the fancy clusters.

BERT 11-15-2013 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 56588)
Just tried to call ford racing and confirm what build dates this is good for. Unfortunately they are closed until Monday

The link on allfordmustangs.com says that late model 2013 and all 14s is what it works on. I really hope that 7/2013 is supposed to be 7/2012...because I would just barely make that date.

I wonder if it works on base models without the fancy clusters.



I'm wondering this as well. I know it says ALL 2014 with MT-82 but it wouldn't surprise me any if they leave the base models out of this.

Damn fancy people with there damn fancy make out parties

Grandpa 11-15-2013 01:51 PM

:homoswitch:

BERT 11-15-2013 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT (Post 56591)
:homoswitch:



I'm sorry, Steve, I couldn't hear you over your constant bitching about the mustang

03MachMe 11-15-2013 02:00 PM

your just Jelly it wont work on your old 12

JDBishopArts 11-15-2013 02:23 PM

Anyone know if that launch control feature is worth a damn? That's the only thing I wish I could use off of it.

DirtyD 11-15-2013 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDBishopArts (Post 56594)
Anyone know if that launch control feature is worth a damn? That's the only thing I wish I could use off of it.

Hope so. Would be sweet to have a 2-step.

Grandpa 11-15-2013 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BERT (Post 56592)
I'm sorry, Steve, I couldn't hear you over your constant bitching about the mustang

Should be easy enough to hear over your car that is quiet as a Camry. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 56593)
your just Jelly it wont work on your old 12

LOL, you sensitive sissies. I meant it as saying it was ghey Ford did it the way they did.



Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 56596)
Hope so. Would be sweet to have a 2-step.

:wtf: lol

BERT 11-15-2013 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT (Post 56603)
Should be easy enough to hear over your car that is quiet as a Camry. lol





It might rain this weekend, you sure you can get out of the house?

DirtyD 11-15-2013 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT (Post 56603)
Should be easy enough to hear over your car that is quiet as a Camry. lol



LOL, you sensitive sissies. I meant it as saying it was ghey Ford did it the way they did.





:wtf: lol

How is that a WTF? That is what the track key does is enable a 2-step function for the Boss.

Grandpa 11-15-2013 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BERT (Post 56608)
It might rain this weekend, you sure you can get out of the house?

Not on Saturday night. I'll be watching GSP doing his best trying not to lose a fight rather than win one. The whole damn card is good though!



Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 56612)
How is that a WTF? That is what the track key does is enable a 2-step function for the Boss.

I'm not taking the bait. If you don't know..well, yeah. lol.

El_Tortuga 11-16-2013 12:10 PM

Intrigued. Early 2014 ( feb 2013 ) here (track package and Recaros). One step closer for my Baby Boss?

five.slow 11-17-2013 03:27 AM

Am I the only one that is thinking if this key unlocks a different tune.... Could lets say a e85 tune be one one key and a 93 tune be on another? Or maybe a 93 on one and race gas in the other? Gonna e -mail Aed about this idea. Shaun mentioned that the aftermarket just can't activate it but never said they can't play with it.

Shiftybusiness 11-18-2013 08:49 AM

How or where do we find the build date on a 2013 GT?

Brn N Rubr 11-18-2013 11:56 AM

Saw the post on Allford stating that it will work on any 2013-2014 MT-82 car.

Called Ford Racing parts and spoke with Tom.....this will only work on 2014MY GTs built after July 1, 2013. He read an email he received from one of the engineers and that's what they said.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :(

03MachMe 11-18-2013 11:59 AM

Ghey

DirtyD 11-18-2013 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brn N Rubr (Post 56853)
Saw the post on Allford stating that it will work on any 2013-2014 MT-82 car.

Called Ford Racing parts and spoke with Tom.....this will only work on 2014MY GTs built after July 1, 2013. He read an email he received from one of the engineers and that's what they said.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :(

Well the guy over on allfordmustangs spoke with some else there and they confirmed that it works on 2013 AND 2014...so somewhere there is misinformation being given...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 56854)
Ghey

This, if it is true...

46Tbird 11-18-2013 12:20 PM

The additional engine braking is nice, but otherwise, meh.

There is no extra hp from the TrackKey, and the aftermarket tunes don't work when the computer is in it's TrackKey mode. At least that's the case on the Boss 302s.

five.slow 11-18-2013 02:04 PM

well it the ford tune only on that key. just got word from the tuner and said NOPE. would have to have ford software and on top of that ford would get all butt hurt and hes with in good standings with them right now.

garner 11-18-2013 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiftybusiness (Post 56829)
How or where do we find the build date on a 2013 GT?

Should be on a sticker in the driver side door jam

MidWest281 11-23-2013 04:08 AM

oh hi....let me put in my .02

the tracKey is a PCM program. Basically its just a tune for the module....THATS IT. I programmed my own trackey.

basically it's Ford's MyKey technology. There is nothing special about the key itself. Basically when you buy that key, all you get is a voucher ID (no "magic" key). To download and program the software you just need to go to Ford's website, enter the voucher ID, and program the PCM with Ford's scan tool. During the program process it tells you to insert the key you want as the "trackey"...stick that one in the ignition and it remembers that key's ID as the one associated with the performance tune on the PCM.

MidWest281 11-23-2013 04:15 AM

also, I would expect the PCM program to work on any 5.0L mustang....(I haven't confirmed) but its the same PCM....same engine....same everything, so I don't foresee why it would not work.

I think the trackey was more used because they built a race engine and then had to regulate it down for emissions and drivability. So the Trackey is in turn, Ford's attempt of saying....hey, we made a race car....but the government has us by the balls....so take out those restrictor plates on your side exhaust (because there are already gaskets in there for you once you take out the restrictor plate), and then program your trackey.

apparently its also been proven that the trackey doesn't give you anymore horsepower. I haven't seen any of the dyno test results, but that's what I heard. But I can tell you it definitely gives you better throttle response and a lot more engine braking.


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