WCTX

If I order an etune and download it to my laptop can I connect my laptop to my truck to upload it or do I have to have a separate device to be able to upload the tunes?

mulyhuntr

Need a device

all in f150

each company online that you can order a tune from requires a different device so check with the tuner you planned to use and they will tell you which device you need to have

diambo4life

Your laptop can't connect to your PCM without a tuning program/software that can "see and change" the PCM settings. This software also requires hardware interface to download/load the tune from/to the PCM. I personally recommend HP Tuners. I use the MPVI 3. That is $400. I use the same device to tune both of my Fords. Each vehicle requires a license which also costs $. 21+ F150 requires 4 credits ($50/credit) and you need to remove the PCM and send it to HPT to unlock it. That costs $100. All this ($700 so far) then add the cost of the tune from your favorite tuner. Hope that helps.