Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp — Stage 1 file (+5 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp
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Chip tuning for Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp ECU
Ford Ka (2014) 1.3i 60 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Ford Motor Company group (США, 1903). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 60 to 65 hp (+5 hp, +8%) and torque from 103 to 108 Nm (+5 Nm). ECU — Visteon LP4-321. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations. A petrol engine built in 2014 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
EcoBoost is Ford's own range of turbocharged engines. Ford Motor Company includes Lincoln as its premium sub-brand. Ford pioneered mass assembly-line car production. Low-output Ford petrol engines are naturally aspirated city units. Ford ST and RS are performance sub-brands (Focus ST/RS, Fiesta ST, Mustang Mach 1). The Coyote V8 is the flagship engine of the Ford Mustang GT.
Cobb Tuning and SCT Tuning are the leading tuning brands for Ford in the US. The US Ford community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files for EcoBoost and V8 engines. The EcoBoost 2.0/2.3 (Focus ST, Mustang EcoBoost) is a popular tuning subject. Low-output Fords are naturally aspirated city cars, and Stage 1 is safe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp?
Stage 1 for the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp adds +5 hp — power increases from 60 to 65 hp (+8%). Torque rises from 103 to 108 Nm (+5 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp include?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Ford Ka with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +5 hp with no hardware changes.
Is Stage 1 worth doing on the base Ford Ka?
Yes, Stage 1 on the low-output Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp delivers a moderate but genuine gain — without overstressing the hardware. On base naturally aspirated engines the effect is felt mainly as improved throttle response and a stronger mid-range.
What is Stage 2 for the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp?
Stage 2 for the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
What ECU platform does the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp use?
The Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp is fitted with the Visteon LP4-321 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.
Does the factory warranty of the Ford Ka remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Ford Ka, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Ford Ka?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Ford Ka. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Ford Ka?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp cost?
The remap price for the Ford Ka 1.3i 60 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.