Quick Tune Review
01-13-2018, 03:06 PM
#11
01-15-2018, 01:04 AM
#12
Hadn't noticed any replies until just now.
This was SSI2 on 93, I think it's called "KS".
Not really sure. I haven't dynoed anything so can't say for certainty, however, no doubt one tune feels more responsive than another. Honestly I think it has to do with shift strategies and throttle mapping like you mentioned. The initial tip in is much more noticeable vs others and shifting is pretty darn smooth. I also think the shifting points being different makes the most noticeable difference.
I did read some issues with the SSI tune before purchasing, but also read similar things about other tuners. What's more, I read issues with cylinder #8 with the factory tune. I'm really thinking the "issues" that have been seen after tuning were already prevalent in the engine before tuning but were blamed on the tune.
For ecoboost engines though, I could see the turbos possibly producing too much boost causing damage to the engine with any tune.
I do still use the SSI tune, but where I'm working now 93 is much more than 87. As a result I've mainly been using the Omega tune for it's flexibility. Like I mentioned before, the Omega tune is still a good tune.
What were the old companies leaving literally the entirety of the tune on the table or something? There's only like 20 horsepower from putting a tune on a 14 5.0, so why would one tune be "way better" than another?
I think, honestly, that the difference is in your head for everything but shift strategies unless the other tune was very bad.
It's just a confusing thing to have happen. It could also be the throttle mapping.
I think, honestly, that the difference is in your head for everything but shift strategies unless the other tune was very bad.
It's just a confusing thing to have happen. It could also be the throttle mapping.
Good review on the tune. I had thought SSI had developed a bad rep for a few reasons, one being engine failures related to cylinder #8, am I wrong?
And yes a tune really transforms the bottom end on the 5.0, it's goofy ford has such a short leash on these things in the F150.
And yes a tune really transforms the bottom end on the 5.0, it's goofy ford has such a short leash on these things in the F150.
For ecoboost engines though, I could see the turbos possibly producing too much boost causing damage to the engine with any tune.
I do still use the SSI tune, but where I'm working now 93 is much more than 87. As a result I've mainly been using the Omega tune for it's flexibility. Like I mentioned before, the Omega tune is still a good tune.
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