View Poll Results: What Tuner/Programmer do you use?
SCT
810
41.95%
Edge
463
23.98%
Hypertech
112
5.80%
SuperChips
158
8.18%
Gryphon
71
3.68%
Diablo
97
5.02%
Other
220
11.39%
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Tuner/Programmers
03-25-2015, 08:45 PM
#1011
Senior Member
New SCT/5 Star user here - TOTAL believer! After throwing some some 62 lb 295/60R20s on, she had definitely lost some umph and the shift points sucked.
Not any more.....running the 93 Perf/Tow from the boys at 5 Star and it is different truck. Will be interested to see what kind of mileage I get.....if I can keep my foot out of the gas.
Not any more.....running the 93 Perf/Tow from the boys at 5 Star and it is different truck. Will be interested to see what kind of mileage I get.....if I can keep my foot out of the gas.
03-26-2015, 10:27 AM
#1012
F150 Forum
313-561-5500
http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/
Last edited by Livernois Motorsports; 03-26-2015 at 10:35 AM.
04-03-2015, 05:37 PM
#1013
truck in progress
easiest to use
Have 2014 5.0 4x4 with 3.55 rear. 265 70 17 wheels. What is the easiest tuner to use. Looking for just a better fuel tune and a performance tune. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
04-04-2015, 09:53 AM
#1014
F150 Forum
Here is a great video of the difference just a tune can do for the F150 vs. stock on the new 2015. (EcoBoost trucks. 5.0L comparison coming soon)
And here is another comparison on the 2011-14 model F150
Last edited by Livernois Motorsports; 04-04-2015 at 09:58 AM.
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pnix (04-08-2015)
04-07-2015, 11:01 PM
#1015
Edge CTS ecoboost
I bought the Edge CTS for my 2013 ecoboost and hooked it up yesterday. First thing I noticed on the box it had a bunch of Chevy models listed but no Fords. I checked the part number on the programmer with the website where I bought it and sure enough it's the right model. Interesting, I thought for $530 this would be programmed specific for my model truck. Oh well, it's here so let's try it out.
So like any overgrown child would, I went straight to the "race" tune and went out and tried it out. Sure enough it made the truck way faster! Only problem is it felt like someone was kicking me in the back when it shifted, and sounded like the transmission fell off the truck. Not every shift, just 1st to 2nd and every downshift when you put it to the floor. So I pulled over and changed to the economy tune which is supposed to have pretty good gains. Same results, 1st to 2nd...bang the rest of the gears up shifted fine. Crusing along at 65 and put it to the floor, bang as it downshifts. So I drove around some back roads on and off the gas without putting it to the floor and it's impressive how much more power the truck has just driving semi aggressive.
I guess the bottom line for me is the shifting is so harsh when putting the pedal to the floor the transmission would not last long. I debated for a year about buying a programmer because I was worried about damaging the engine and voiding the warranty but haven't heard anything about hard shifting problems. So after a couple hours of fun, the truck is set back to factory settings and the Edge CTS is back in the box. Hopefully I won't have any issues returning it. That's my review, disappointed....
So like any overgrown child would, I went straight to the "race" tune and went out and tried it out. Sure enough it made the truck way faster! Only problem is it felt like someone was kicking me in the back when it shifted, and sounded like the transmission fell off the truck. Not every shift, just 1st to 2nd and every downshift when you put it to the floor. So I pulled over and changed to the economy tune which is supposed to have pretty good gains. Same results, 1st to 2nd...bang the rest of the gears up shifted fine. Crusing along at 65 and put it to the floor, bang as it downshifts. So I drove around some back roads on and off the gas without putting it to the floor and it's impressive how much more power the truck has just driving semi aggressive.
I guess the bottom line for me is the shifting is so harsh when putting the pedal to the floor the transmission would not last long. I debated for a year about buying a programmer because I was worried about damaging the engine and voiding the warranty but haven't heard anything about hard shifting problems. So after a couple hours of fun, the truck is set back to factory settings and the Edge CTS is back in the box. Hopefully I won't have any issues returning it. That's my review, disappointed....
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pnix (04-08-2015)
04-08-2015, 01:00 PM
#1016
I bought the Edge CTS for my 2013 ecoboost and hooked it up yesterday. First thing I noticed on the box it had a bunch of Chevy models listed but no Fords. I checked the part number on the programmer with the website where I bought it and sure enough it's the right model. Interesting, I thought for $530 this would be programmed specific for my model truck. Oh well, it's here so let's try it out.
So like any overgrown child would, I went straight to the "race" tune and went out and tried it out. Sure enough it made the truck way faster! Only problem is it felt like someone was kicking me in the back when it shifted, and sounded like the transmission fell off the truck. Not every shift, just 1st to 2nd and every downshift when you put it to the floor. So I pulled over and changed to the economy tune which is supposed to have pretty good gains. Same results, 1st to 2nd...bang the rest of the gears up shifted fine. Crusing along at 65 and put it to the floor, bang as it downshifts. So I drove around some back roads on and off the gas without putting it to the floor and it's impressive how much more power the truck has just driving semi aggressive.
I guess the bottom line for me is the shifting is so harsh when putting the pedal to the floor the transmission would not last long. I debated for a year about buying a programmer because I was worried about damaging the engine and voiding the warranty but haven't heard anything about hard shifting problems. So after a couple hours of fun, the truck is set back to factory settings and the Edge CTS is back in the box. Hopefully I won't have any issues returning it. That's my review, disappointed....
So like any overgrown child would, I went straight to the "race" tune and went out and tried it out. Sure enough it made the truck way faster! Only problem is it felt like someone was kicking me in the back when it shifted, and sounded like the transmission fell off the truck. Not every shift, just 1st to 2nd and every downshift when you put it to the floor. So I pulled over and changed to the economy tune which is supposed to have pretty good gains. Same results, 1st to 2nd...bang the rest of the gears up shifted fine. Crusing along at 65 and put it to the floor, bang as it downshifts. So I drove around some back roads on and off the gas without putting it to the floor and it's impressive how much more power the truck has just driving semi aggressive.
I guess the bottom line for me is the shifting is so harsh when putting the pedal to the floor the transmission would not last long. I debated for a year about buying a programmer because I was worried about damaging the engine and voiding the warranty but haven't heard anything about hard shifting problems. So after a couple hours of fun, the truck is set back to factory settings and the Edge CTS is back in the box. Hopefully I won't have any issues returning it. That's my review, disappointed....
04-09-2015, 09:10 AM
#1017
Senior Member
I bought the Edge CTS for my 2013 ecoboost and hooked it up yesterday. First thing I noticed on the box it had a bunch of Chevy models listed but no Fords. I checked the part number on the programmer with the website where I bought it and sure enough it's the right model. Interesting, I thought for $530 this would be programmed specific for my model truck. Oh well, it's here so let's try it out.
So like any overgrown child would, I went straight to the "race" tune and went out and tried it out. Sure enough it made the truck way faster! Only problem is it felt like someone was kicking me in the back when it shifted, and sounded like the transmission fell off the truck. Not every shift, just 1st to 2nd and every downshift when you put it to the floor. So I pulled over and changed to the economy tune which is supposed to have pretty good gains. Same results, 1st to 2nd...bang the rest of the gears up shifted fine. Crusing along at 65 and put it to the floor, bang as it downshifts. So I drove around some back roads on and off the gas without putting it to the floor and it's impressive how much more power the truck has just driving semi aggressive.
I guess the bottom line for me is the shifting is so harsh when putting the pedal to the floor the transmission would not last long. I debated for a year about buying a programmer because I was worried about damaging the engine and voiding the warranty but haven't heard anything about hard shifting problems. So after a couple hours of fun, the truck is set back to factory settings and the Edge CTS is back in the box. Hopefully I won't have any issues returning it. That's my review, disappointed....
So like any overgrown child would, I went straight to the "race" tune and went out and tried it out. Sure enough it made the truck way faster! Only problem is it felt like someone was kicking me in the back when it shifted, and sounded like the transmission fell off the truck. Not every shift, just 1st to 2nd and every downshift when you put it to the floor. So I pulled over and changed to the economy tune which is supposed to have pretty good gains. Same results, 1st to 2nd...bang the rest of the gears up shifted fine. Crusing along at 65 and put it to the floor, bang as it downshifts. So I drove around some back roads on and off the gas without putting it to the floor and it's impressive how much more power the truck has just driving semi aggressive.
I guess the bottom line for me is the shifting is so harsh when putting the pedal to the floor the transmission would not last long. I debated for a year about buying a programmer because I was worried about damaging the engine and voiding the warranty but haven't heard anything about hard shifting problems. So after a couple hours of fun, the truck is set back to factory settings and the Edge CTS is back in the box. Hopefully I won't have any issues returning it. That's my review, disappointed....
Are you able to adjust the shift firmness with the CTS?
04-09-2015, 09:21 PM
#1018
I too have an Edge Evolution CTS for my 2012 Ecoboost. Here's my story of when I first plugged it in two years ago. I first attempted to program my truck to the economy mode, then my truck wouldn't start, everything was dead. I called Edge customer service, plugged my CTS into my computer, and with the Edge fusion software Edge flashed the programmer. My truck then came back to life. I then heard a ticking noise, sounded like a relay trying to activate. Again called Edge and took them a couple weeks to figure out what the problem was and get it corrected. I've now been happy with Edge CTS for two years. rjberfy1 did you call Edge about your issue? My experience with Edge customer service is positive. I'd recommend you call Edge before you give up on your CTS. They'll likely be able to correct your issue.
04-09-2015, 09:29 PM
#1019
Yes and I spent a lot of time trying. Every change you make you have to go through the 15 minute process of uploading the new program. The biggest issue was downshifts that were going down 2-3 gears and there is no adjustment for that.
I was really just looking for a tuner to fix my tire size/speedo calibration and add a mild tune to wake the truck up. Even the economy tune was making the shifting harsh.
I was really just looking for a tuner to fix my tire size/speedo calibration and add a mild tune to wake the truck up. Even the economy tune was making the shifting harsh.
04-09-2015, 11:39 PM
#1020
Yes and I spent a lot of time trying. Every change you make you have to go through the 15 minute process of uploading the new program. The biggest issue was downshifts that were going down 2-3 gears and there is no adjustment for that.
I was really just looking for a tuner to fix my tire size/speedo calibration and add a mild tune to wake the truck up. Even the economy tune was making the shifting harsh.
I was really just looking for a tuner to fix my tire size/speedo calibration and add a mild tune to wake the truck up. Even the economy tune was making the shifting harsh.