 Cobb tuning has been designing aftermarket parts and tuning cars since 1999. We also introduced one of the first and arguably the best handheld ECU tuners on the market. Subaru is where we cut our teeth and quickly became the premier tuning solution for that platform. We built on it expertise by adding seven other vehicle enthusiast brands, one of which being Ford with a special focus on EcoBoost engines. So it only made sense whenever the second generation Raptor was outfitted with an EcoBoost, Cobb would enter the truck market as well. Ford has distinguished themselves from their competition with the EcoBoost truck engines that compete directly with the traditional big displacement V8s. Turbocharged, direct injected engines offer big improvements in efficiency but they still make enough power and torque to do a lot more than just hold their own against their V8 counterparts. Plus, having forced induction right off the assembly line usually means that there's a lot of untapped power just waiting to be unleashed in the aftermarket before you even pop the hood open to make modifications. That's definitely the case with the second generation Raptor and this is where Cobb and the Axisport come in. The Axisport is a handheld tuner that is used to reprogram your truck's engine control unit or ECU to tap into the full potential of your engine. It does this by connecting through the OBD-2 port. Once connected, you choose one of multiple maps that our calibrators have created and pre-installed in your Axisport. A map is just another name for a tune. And a tune is the way that the ECU is programmed to respond the feedback from various engine sensors and driver inputs then manages things like air-fill ratio, boost control, or ignition timing among a long list of other things that control how the engine works. There are two types of Axisport maps, off-the-shelf and custom. Off-the-shelf or OTS maps are created in-house by Cobb calibrators and support Cobb hard parts like air intakes, intercoolers, or downpipes. These maps come pre-installed in the Axisport or can be added in the future as new maps or updates to existing maps are released. These maps are kind of a one-size-fits-all approach. On the other hand, a custom map is one that an authorized Cobb pro tuner would design specifically for your setup. So regardless of fuel quality, modifications, or the intended use of the truck a one-off uniquely tailored tune can be designed just for you. A Cobb pro tuner is one of many independent and privately owned performance shops that's approved and trained by Cobb to create custom tunes for vehicles using our proprietary tuning software with an Axisport. The Axisport is a tool that's meant to be used over the life of your vehicle as you add or remove modifications or to simply datalog and monitor engine behavior. The Axisport's not just limited to flashing ECU maps though. It also has a lot of really cool features that you can use on a daily basis. Gages, which allows you to monitor between one to six gages that are completely customizable to show you exactly what you want to see. A shift light that can be set to your desired RPM. The ability to datalog a multitude of engine parameters then easily review the data to monitor the health of your engine. Axisport manager software that allows you to transfer calibrations and datalogs between the Axisport and your computer. Code reading and resetting. Readiness monitor status. Preloaded OTS maps for complete plug-and-play action. Storage for up to 100 off-the-shelf or custom protune maps. Vehicle mounting accessories with magnetic holster. And removable face plates that you can paint with your favorite color for a custom look. Plus, tuning is about a lot more than just making extra power and recording data. Our long-term plans at the Axisport include several updates and special features that our engineering team will specifically design to add extra functionality and adjustable settings to the truck based on customer demand and feedback. At the end of the day, you didn't just buy an F-150 or any old pickup truck. You bought a Raptor, you bought your dream truck. The thing's not just for going to Home Depot and picking up some plywood or helping your buddy move to his new apartment. The Raptor is already one of the baddest machines on the road or off the road for that matter, but that doesn't mean it can't get a lot better. There's a hundred different things you can do to improve or personalize your Raptor, but it all starts right here with Cobb and the Axisport. If you have any questions, you can call or email our customer service reps and they'll tell you anything you need to know. And if you're brand new to tuning, check out our video series Cobb U, which walks you through the ins and outs of tuning and the various components that make up a turbocharged engine.