5.4L tuner

[TheCrazyredneck]

i recently got a CAI put on my truck but i had to take it off cause it ****ed up my truck and the check engine light was comeing on every 2 miles. so i need a cheep tuner/programer and was just looking for advise. thanks

[shotgunz]

Unfortunately you probably need custom tunes to account for your intake. This basically limits you to Gryphon and SCT from PHP, VMP, and Troyer.

Of course, there could also be another problem with your truck and the intake is magnifying the problem.

What codes?

[PhillyCOP]

I just put my exhaust and intake on, 3 days ago.. I was wondering what programmer should I get. Mainly looking for better performance and MPG, I do not tow.

[shotgunz]

Originally Posted by PhillyCOP

I just put my exhaust and intake on, 3 days ago.. I was wondering what programmer should I get. Mainly looking for better performance and MPG, I do not tow.

Originally Posted by shotgunz

This basically limits you to Gryphon and SCT from PHP, VMP, and Troyer.

Read the stickies at the top of the forum for details on custom and canned tunes.

[thejake1989]

i think it made the truck run lean why it threw a code

[TheCrazyredneck]

yea it was running lean and i just got finished replaceing the throdle body and iddler pully a wire burned out from oil from the CAI getting on it and it melted so money is kinda tight right now

[MGDfan]

Originally Posted by TheCrazyredneck

yea it was running lean and i just got finished replaceing the throdle body and iddler pully a wire burned out from oil from the CAI getting on it and it melted so money is kinda tight right now

Hello & welcome!

You have received some good advice above.

Stay stock until you can afford a quality tuner - custom is the way to go for the insignificant delta in cost. You DO NOT want to scrimp on the price here -this is too important to go "cheep" on, lol.

Also - Do not run an aftermarket CAI - stay stock, and perhaps apply the Gotts/DMV/Whatever mod. Use the very good, well-flowing, factory filter element - yer MAF will thank you, as you have already noticed.

Good luck & have a great day!

Cheers

MGD v4.2

[DiabloMike]

Cant say that I agree with everything suggested in this thread....

First off, a well developed canned tune for a CAI si a viable option, you dont 'need' cuatom tunes.

Based on this statement:

i need a cheep tuner/programer and was just looking for advise.

I would highly recommend the Predator for you.

They are pretty cheap these days, and come preloaded with several extensively developed tunes based on specific CAIs for the F150. A good CAI is a great option when paired with a properly developed MAF curve as part of a good performance tune.

Thanks
Mike