The turbocharged CFMOTO ZFORCE Z10 arrived with 154 horsepower from its 998cc three-cylinder engine, but it didn’t take long for the aftermarket to start exploring how much more performance the new platform could deliver.
Evolution Powersports (EVP) is developing a growing lineup of CFMOTO ZFORCE Z10 performance upgrades that already includes ECU tuning, clutching, intake and charge-tube upgrades, and multiple options for managing turbocharger boost pressure.
More importantly, EVP’s Z10 program is developing as a performance system rather than a collection of unrelated bolt-on parts. ECU calibration adds power, clutching is designed to improve how that power reaches the ground, and upgraded intake and charge plumbing provides a more robust foundation for increased boost.
We’ll continue updating this article as Evolution Powersports releases additional ZFORCE Z10 performance products.
EVP CFMOTO ZFORCE Z10 ECU Tuning
ECU tuning is currently at the center of Evolution Powersports’ Z10 performance program. EVP offers Z10 ECU calibration through its CodeShooter flashing system as well as a send-in ECU flashing service.
EVP’s published dyno testing starts with a stock ZFORCE Z10 producing approximately 128 horsepower at the wheels. According to EVP, its Stage 1 calibration increases output to 144 wheel horsepower, while Stage 3 reaches 161 wheel horsepower.
| Configuration | EVP Measured Wheel HP | EVP Estimated Crank HP |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 128 HP | 154 HP |
| EVP Stage 1 | 144 HP | 173 HP |
| EVP Stage 3 | 161 HP | 192 HP |
Those figures represent a gain of 33 wheel horsepower between EVP’s stock baseline and Stage 3 calibration.
It’s important to distinguish the ECU tuning gains from the other components discussed below. EVP’s published horsepower figures are associated with its ECU calibrations and should not be interpreted as horsepower claims for the intake tubes, charge tubes, BRV or BOV individually.
EVP specifies additional requirements for some calibrations. Its Stage 3 setup requires an EVP fuel-pressure regulator, and the company’s current Z10 tuning information specifies use of the stock exhaust system. EVP also states that its current calibrations are not intended for aftermarket exhaust systems.
That makes the current tuning program particularly interesting because EVP has approached an estimated 192 crank horsepower while retaining the factory exhaust.
Learn more about EVP ZFORCE Z10 ECU tuning.
EVP ZFORCE Z10 Clutching
Adding engine power is only part of improving a UTV’s performance. CVT calibration determines how effectively the engine operates within its powerband and how that power is delivered to the tires.
Evolution Powersports has developed SHIFT-TEK clutch components for the ZFORCE Z10, including Trail and Sport secondary helix options along with a higher-engagement primary clutch spring.
Trail Clutch Setup
The Trail configuration is aimed at riders looking for improved acceleration and clutch performance while retaining an engagement characteristic relatively close to stock. EVP lists engagement at approximately 1,700 to 1,800 rpm.
Sport Clutch Setup
The Sport configuration is intended for a more aggressive response and raises engagement to approximately 2,000 to 2,100 rpm.
EVP has also published acceleration testing using a stock ECU:
| Clutch Configuration | 0–60 MPH |
|---|---|
| Stock | 5.13 seconds |
| EVP Trail | 4.96 seconds |
| EVP Sport | 4.84 seconds |
Because those tests were performed with the stock ECU, they help isolate the effect of the clutch calibration rather than combining clutching and additional engine power into a single result.
Learn more about EVP SHIFT-TEK clutching for the CFMOTO Z10.
EVP SILICONE CHARGE TUBES FOR CFMOTO Z10
EVP Silicone Charge Tubes for the CFMOTO Z10
As EVP continues developing higher-output Z10 calibrations, the company is also addressing the plumbing carrying pressurized air between the turbocharger, intercooler and engine.
EVP’s Silicone Charge Tubes replace the factory charge plumbing with reinforced silicone construction designed for increased durability under higher boost pressure.
According to Evolution Powersports, features include:
- 5-ply construction using reinforced Nomex fibers
- Fluorocarbon inner lining
- UV- and ozone-resistant material
- One-piece charge-tube design between the turbocharger and intercooler
- Designed to handle increased boost pressure
- Improved airflow compared with the factory two-piece arrangement
The one-piece layout is particularly notable because it eliminates the factory two-piece configuration in that portion of the charge system.
View the EVP ZFORCE Z10 Silicone Charge Tubes.
EVP ZFORCE Z10 Intake Tube Kit
EVP takes a similar approach on the intake side of the turbocharger. Its Z10 Intake Tube Kit replaces the stock two-piece airbox-to-turbo arrangement with a one-piece silicone tube.
The tube uses 6mm-thick, 5-ply construction and is designed to provide increased durability and improved airflow compared with the stock intake plumbing.
The intake tube also incorporates a 1-inch port used with EVP’s boost-pressure management components. Owners need to pair it with one of EVP’s compatible configurations: the Factory BRV Adapter Kit, complete EVP BRV Kit or EVP BOV Kit.
This modular approach allows the same upgraded intake plumbing to support several different boost-control configurations.
EVP BILLET BOOST RECIRCULATING VALVE (BRV) KITS FOR CFMOTO Z10
EVP Billet BRV for the CFMOTO Z10
A boost recirculating valve, or BRV, manages pressure in the intake system when the throttle closes. Rather than releasing that pressurized air into the atmosphere, a recirculating system routes it back into the intake.
EVP offers two approaches for Z10 owners.
Factory BRV Adapter Kit
Owners who want to retain the factory Z10 boost recirculation valve can use EVP’s adapter arrangement with the company’s upgraded intake and charge plumbing.
EVP Billet BRV Kit
EVP also offers its own billet boost recirculating valve for riders who want to replace the factory valve entirely.
According to EVP, its billet BRV has been tested in applications producing more than 500 horsepower. That doesn’t mean a Z10 equipped with the valve produces anything close to 500 horsepower; rather, it indicates the pressure-handling capability EVP has designed into the valve itself.
The complete EVP BRV setup works in conjunction with the company’s Z10 silicone intake and charge tubes.
View EVP’s ZFORCE Z10 BRV options.
EVP BOV Kit for the CFMOTO Z10
For owners who prefer the characteristic sound of a blow-off valve, EVP also offers a Z10 BOV Kit.
Unlike the BRV, which recirculates excess pressure back into the intake, the BOV releases pressure to the atmosphere when the throttle closes. That creates the recognizable “pshhh” sound associated with many turbocharged performance vehicles.
Beyond sound, the purpose of a properly calibrated BOV is to quickly relieve pressure when the throttle closes, helping reduce compressor surge. EVP says its valve uses a spring rate and preload selected for the Z10 engine and turbocharger combination.
As with EVP’s BRV arrangement, owners should pay attention to the required supporting intake and charge-tube components when assembling the complete system.
Building an EVP ZFORCE Z10 Performance Package
The growing EVP catalog makes it possible to look at Z10 modifications as a system rather than simply selecting individual parts.
A relatively mild build could begin with clutch calibration or Stage 1 ECU tuning. Riders looking for more power can move farther into EVP’s tuning program, while upgraded intake and charge plumbing provides a more performance-oriented foundation for managing the turbocharged engine’s airflow and boost pressure.
The BRV and BOV options then allow owners to choose how pressure is managed when the throttle closes, including retaining a recirculating configuration or switching to an atmospheric blow-off valve.
As with any modified turbocharged engine, owners should verify the requirements for a specific ECU calibration and supporting hardware before combining components. A product that is compatible with a stock Z10 isn’t automatically appropriate for every higher-output configuration.
More ZFORCE Z10 Performance Products Are Coming
The current Evolution Powersports catalog already demonstrates how quickly aftermarket development is progressing for CFMOTO’s new turbocharged sport UTV.
ECU tuning has pushed EVP’s test vehicle well beyond its stock output, clutch components target acceleration and power delivery, and the company’s intake, charge-tube and boost-control components address supporting systems around the turbocharger.
But the ZFORCE Z10 platform is still relatively new. As development continues, additional tuning stages and supporting performance components could expand the number of ways owners can modify the machine.
UTVGuide.net will update this page as Evolution Powersports releases additional CFMOTO ZFORCE Z10 performance products, keeping the latest EVP Z10 upgrades collected in one place rather than separating every new component into an individual product announcement.
For more information on the machine itself, see our CFMOTO ZFORCE Z10 guide and our growing coverage of CFMOTO sport side-by-sides.
