What's the best 5.0 canned econo tune?
09-30-2014, 01:48 PM
#21
Senior Member
I would be happy if the truck would get what Ford said it would. I realize it's a 360hp, 6000lb truck, But it would be nice if it would get what it was supposed to get. I'm starting to think this whole "tune" idea isn't worth the time, effort, and $. I mean it would take the entire rest of the time I'm going to own this truck(about 9 more years), just to recover the investment cost if I'm only going to see 1 mile per gallon increase in fuel mileage. Then there is the whole warranty "issues" thing....................
P.S. I am painfully aware of how much I paid for this truck, and I think about every time I open the door.
P.S. I am painfully aware of how much I paid for this truck, and I think about every time I open the door.
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10-01-2014, 09:57 AM
#22
Senior Member
Thread Starter
If you read my OP, increased efficiency is the ONLY reason I wanted to buy a "tune". This truck already has more power and performance than I will ever use on a regular basis. I would have bought a 3.7 except you cannot get it in a loaded-up model, and it doesn't get much, if any better mileage in the type of driving I do(core urban). The 5.0L was(for me) the best of the bad choices. I'm too old for unheated or cooled seats and no MFT w/nav, so my options were sort of limited.
10-01-2014, 10:07 AM
#23
Senior Member/Vietnam Vet
The right performance tune not only makes your truck a pleasure to drive, but gets better fuel mileage when driven conservatively. Taking it to the track is not necessary. I drive conservatively most of the time and cannot stand the stock tune for throttle delay and poor shifting characteristics. For you, it sounds like an 87 octane street or tow tune would be all you need.
10-01-2014, 10:24 AM
#24
Senior Member
If you read my OP, increased efficiency is the ONLY reason I wanted to buy a "tune". This truck already has more power and performance than I will ever use on a regular basis. I would have bought a 3.7 except you cannot get it in a loaded-up model, and it doesn't get much, if any better mileage in the type of driving I do(core urban). The 5.0L was(for me) the best of the bad choices. I'm too old for unheated or cooled seats and no MFT w/nav, so my options were sort of limited.
It's a useful argumentative tool when justifying the cost to one's SO, but we all know it's about fun not MPG.
10-01-2014, 12:48 PM
#25
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I did read your post. Read mine. I'm telling you that if you are so concerned with recouping your investment on a tuner with a minute increase in gas mileage you will probably be frustrated and disappointed. IMO it's not worth getting a tune just for gas mileage. Others may claim it is, but I live in the real world.
It's a useful argumentative tool when justifying the cost to one's SO, but we all know it's about fun not MPG.
It's a useful argumentative tool when justifying the cost to one's SO, but we all know it's about fun not MPG.
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