E-tec 250 Reprogram to HO?

[E-tecRon]

I have a 2005 E-tec 250 (E250DPLSO Serial E5115339). Can the standard 250 be reprogrammed to punch out as much HP as the 250 HO? I know the gear case is different but other than that is it just computer controlled?

[ezellmer]

In a word, no.

3.4L powerhead vs 3.3, different exhaust and I am sure there are many more differences

[SEAHORSE]

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I have a 2005 E-tec 250 (E250DPLSO Serial E5115339). Can the standard 250 be reprogrammed to punch out as much HP as the 250 HO? I know the gear case is different but other than that is it just computer controlled?</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ezellmer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In a word, no.

3.4L powerhead vs 3.3, different exhaust and I am sure there are many more differences
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The injectors are different also

[rudetech1]

I am not sure but I think there is a stroke difference.

[Jason Phillips]

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The injectors are different also</TD></TR></TABLE>

And lower units. Even if you made the same hp as the 250 H.O., you'd be slower because of the lower unit.