So where exactly does this sticker go?
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Ed Badillo-an ex-Ford calibrator who now does business at Pro Drive/Badillo-in conjunction with engineers from Ford. Ed also did the Aston Martin Vanquish calibration for Ford
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Bam! A plethora of data can be extruded from careful analysis of the EO that CARB granted. If you scroll down and study the test results for both the silver (black) key and the red key you can see that the red key was slightly "dirtier" but that both were well within CARB/FTP standards.
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/de...eo/D-598-8.pdf
An interesting blurb from the CARB EO page for the TracKey...
Bam! A plethora of data can be extruded from careful analysis of the EO that CARB granted. If you scroll down and study the test results for both the silver (black) key and the red key you can see that the red key was slightly "dirtier" but that both were well within CARB/FTP standards.
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/de...eo/D-598-8.pdf
An interesting blurb from the CARB EO page for the TracKey...
Originally Posted by CARB EXECUTIVE ORDER
The Ford Racing TracKey, consists of the following main components: An ECM reflash tool, replacement air filter cartridge, and a new ignition key.
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No. And if FRPP or Ford (or Badillo for that matter) can't answer that question a phone call to CARB may get an answer. I'd have hoped somebody from FRPP could explain it but it would seem most are staying away from most anything TracKey within internet forums.
Mark, if you see this can you elaborate on it?
Mark, if you see this can you elaborate on it?
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I trust and respect Mark quite a bit. I don't know if its corporate mandate in this case or any other number of reasons why he may not have been able to respond to TracKey inquiries to date. Sure would be nice if someone in a position to respond - would. There are no doubt members of the group responsible for bringing TracKey to fruition monitoring public reaction. Hopefully they'll be granted the opportunity to speak publicly about it - even if it has to be via another FRPP YouTube clip...
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I trust and respect Mark quite a bit. I don't know if its corporate mandate in this case or any other number of reasons why he may not have been able to respond to TracKey inquiries to date. Sure would be nice if someone in a position to respond - would. There are no doubt members of the group responsible for bringing TracKey to fruition monitoring public reaction. Hopefully they'll be granted the opportunity to speak publicly about it - even if it has to be via another FRPP YouTube clip...
"Hey awesome members!
The following info should answer some of your questions. I did some digging and this is what I found from FRPP and the TracKey:
1) Lopey idle is significantly more pronounced with the side exhaust plates completely removed. It is also more pronounced with the A/C off. Combustion stability increases with increasing engine load, so anything that increases engine load (such as A/C) will decrease the "lopeyness" of the idle, which is created by increasing cam overlap at idle to simulate the "racing cam" sound and feel of 60's muscle cars. This is purely the physics of the way internal combustion engines work.
2) One of the videos in circulation shows a prototype level of TracKey software that was not emissions legal. No claim was made as to that being the final product. The level of cam overlap was slightly reduced to pass emissions. We worked very hard to meet emissions regulations and provide the industry-first lopey idle feature, and we feel we've reached the optimal solution that satisfies both criteria.
Please continue to enjoy your Bosses!!!
Have a good one!Deysha "
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Thanks Steve for posting a shot of the sticker. I had wondered if FRPP had come up with something better. I was disappointed with the sticker I was provided for the EO on my Whipple kit...
I thought they would have cleaned up the sticker for the TracKey but it looks as unorganized as mine was. For something that will be placed in a prominent location, FRPP could have at least centered the text and used a more aesthetically pleasing typeface.
I believe the (TracKey) CARB sticker's reference to Badillo Engineering has to do with Ed Badillo, an ex Ford calibrator. My understanding is that he does business through Prodrive/Badillo (http://www.prodrive.com/). I see they show an address in Dearborn (http://www.streetperformance.com/par...e-badillo.html).
http://my.sema.org/organizations/profile/view/id/16691
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...60-post13.html
I'm sure if you pry hard enough, you'll get some answers from them regarding the TracKey.
ON EDIT
Bam! A plethora of data can be extruded from careful analysis of the EO that CARB granted. If you scroll down and study the test results for both the silver (black) key and the red key you can see that the red key was slightly "dirtier" but that both were well within CARB/FTP standards.
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/de...eo/D-598-8.pdf
An interesting blurb from the CARB EO page for the TracKey...
I thought they would have cleaned up the sticker for the TracKey but it looks as unorganized as mine was. For something that will be placed in a prominent location, FRPP could have at least centered the text and used a more aesthetically pleasing typeface.
I believe the (TracKey) CARB sticker's reference to Badillo Engineering has to do with Ed Badillo, an ex Ford calibrator. My understanding is that he does business through Prodrive/Badillo (http://www.prodrive.com/). I see they show an address in Dearborn (http://www.streetperformance.com/par...e-badillo.html).
http://my.sema.org/organizations/profile/view/id/16691
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...60-post13.html
I'm sure if you pry hard enough, you'll get some answers from them regarding the TracKey.
ON EDIT
Bam! A plethora of data can be extruded from careful analysis of the EO that CARB granted. If you scroll down and study the test results for both the silver (black) key and the red key you can see that the red key was slightly "dirtier" but that both were well within CARB/FTP standards.
http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/de...eo/D-598-8.pdf
An interesting blurb from the CARB EO page for the TracKey...
What air filter cartridge are the talking about?
LMAO @ envelope size
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I found the instructions for the sticker under the “dealer instructions” on http://www.trackey.ford.com/trackey/. Here is what it states:
39) Advise customer that a self-adhesive EO label will be shipped to their address. Once it arrives they are to install it under-hood on the driver's side shock tower. Failure to display this label in a prominent place can result in state vehicle emissions test issues, depending on the state of residence of the customer. Also remind customer that use of the TracKey requires premium (91 or higher octane) fuel.
Should you guys wish to purchase an air filter from FRPP, the part number is M-9601-MGT, but it's not part of the TracKey package.
Deysha
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Woot Woot! Thanks, TheDarkSide!
