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2004 F150 5.4 Triton 3 valve turbo tuning

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Old 12-26-2017, 06:22 PM
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Default 2004 F150 5.4 Triton 3 valve turbo tuning

I'm wondering what the limit of the factory ECU tuning capabilities are when it comes to tuning for 6-8lbs of boost. I'm keeping it mild until I can afford forged connecting rods, pistons and upgraded valve springs. I'm going to keep my redline set at stock until I make these upgrades.
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Does anyone have any knowledge how the 3 valve 5.4 responds to boost? I believe my original motor was replaced with a newer model years engine due to the original blowing up. I believe the previous owner said it was replaced with an '07 engine. I'm curious to find out what connecting rods my block has.
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Factory ECU has minimal tuning capabilities. Have you looked into something like HPTuners or a megasquirt standalone setup?
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I'm afraid to because of the cost to be honest....lol. But a long block isn't cheap either....
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The better your engine management, the longer you can make stock components last with a good tune by a good tuner.



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