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Old 08-29-2014, 12:34 AM
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Hi
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Forgive me if this has been done to death
But just bought my second F150 (first was a 94 reg cab long box 5.0 that I loved wife hated)
It's a 2010 5.4 Fx2 super cab in mint shape.
I am looking to add a cold air intake and a programmer to maximize fuel economy and towing when I need it.
Just looking for success stories or failures on products before I drop my shekels.

Johnny
Old 08-29-2014, 05:47 AM
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Cold air intake waste of time and cash. The stock air intakes flow great. With a programmer you may or may not see an improvement in fuel mileage. I have a custom rubber from 5 star tuning. I haven't seen a loss or gain in mpg but I will say it makes the truck very responsive.
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Originally Posted by Johnny2980
Hi
New to forum
Forgive me if this has been done to death
But just bought my second F150 (first was a 94 reg cab long box 5.0 that I loved wife hated)
It's a 2010 5.4 Fx2 super cab in mint shape.
I am looking to add a cold air intake and a programmer to maximize fuel economy and towing when I need it.
Just looking for success stories or failures on products before I drop my shekels.

Johnny
Me too, i am in the same boat; i am thinking 5star tuning and S&B CAI.
Everybody here said great things about 5 start and Mike.
Old 08-29-2014, 09:02 AM
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I'm using a Lund Tune for 93 octane on my 5.4 2010 FX4 and have been very happy. It's been on my truck since 2010.
Old 08-29-2014, 06:03 PM
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I have an SCT X4 from 5Star Tuning.
Best $450 I've spent on the truck.
Economy, Towing, Performance tunes all work great!
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The 5.4 comes asleep from factory - the tune will wake ur engine up in a big way- I really appreciate the way the truck shifts with the 5 star perf tune- good luck
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A perk of the programmer is being able to see the REAL engine temperature and not fords idiotic dummy temp gauge..
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So do these "tuners" simply plug into the obdII ports or where do you put them?
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Yes plug n play.
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Just wanted to let anyone who's interested in purchasing a tuner, Stage3motorsport is having a sale! I just got the SCT x4 with 5 star tune for $384 shipped. That's $399 sale price with Save15 coupon code added ($15 discount)
I can't wait to get the tune on, I have the Roush CAI and I hope this tune will bring my truck to life.
Link to tuner.
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/701...ar-Tuning.html


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