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Old 06-10-2014, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by spooby
I would rather have a custom tune but I like the idea of being able to change the tune when I want. So with that said I'm looking at the MPT and the 5-star tune both using the sct device. Both sound good and MPT has a dyno result showing good numbers. Anyone have experience with ether one or both?

I'm running custom tunes from 5* using an SCTx4, while I was waiting for the custom tunes I ran the canned ones and there was a noticeable improvement but when I loaded the custom, DAMN what a difference.

You can get one with a powertrain warranty as well.

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/stage-...9/#post3519375

It's like a whole different truck the way it runs now!!!!

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Do you have any mods to your truck other then the tune?
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Originally Posted by spooby
Do you have any mods to your truck other then the tune?
Lots o mods but only 1 relating to powertrain and it's a Magnaflow cat back exhaust which is really only for sound, does nothing for performance.

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Don't mean to resurrect and old thread, but I have a question about this subject obviously. Haha....

Well anyway my question is I have a JET Performance Module under the hood, a Banks RAM Air Intake, and a FlowMaster exhaust. Would it be beneficial to reprogram the truck to adhere to the modifications I listed?

I also have a JET Performance Programmer I can use to adjust accordingly.
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Default 09 f150 flareside 3v 5.4

09 f150 flareside 3v 5.4
got the sct x4 from unleashed and it unleashed the beast in my truck. cant believe the difference. havent had a chance to get to the dyno yet but its a different truck now. free tune revisions too. their customer service is great too. i emailed them wanting a softer 2-3 gear shift and within half an hour i had the updated tune. definitely recommend

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Old thread but there seems to be knowledgeable people here WRT tuners.

I have a '13 SCab 5.0 still under warranty, has anyone had problems getting warranty service directly related to having a tuner? Do you return your tune to stock for every service visit, and can the dealer tell you've been re-writing the PCM and deny service?

Also, for anyone dealing with negative temperatures during winter, do you have a custom winter tune and a summer tune? Would it be worth using up a custom tune slot for a generic winter tune?

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Well... reading this thread makes me wonder if I'm running the right tune on my truck (2013 5.0 XLT Screw). I have the Diablosport Intune and I am currently running the 91 tune. I have the Roush CAI and no other mods. I have had the 93 tune on it 2 times (using 93 gas) and didn't really like it cuz it down shifted very aggressively. so my question... is there any chance I'm running lean?
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Hello. Got a few questions on the SCT-X4 tuner I just got for my 01 F150 SCREW with a 5.4. According to the manual there is supposed to be a tow tune for gas models, but all I see is the octane tunes. Am I missing something or is that it? I've e-mailed SCT twice with no reply, kind of disappointed, as they come so highly recommended. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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any links or suggestions on where to purchase custom tunes? I recently installed a Injen cai, and soon catback, along with the sct x-4..
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you arent missing anything, i am running the same thing, I purchased the sct about a year ago and all i have is the octane options as well. You have to purchase and install the custom tunes
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