2011 5.0 Tuner Options

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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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2011 5.0 Tuner Options

Just curious about what's available for the 5.0... had a chip from Superchips in my 1999 5.4L, and it made a big difference (back then I actually got a discount for being a member of this site).
Looking at a Superchips product again (Cortex), but not sure if they have anything ready for the 5.0 yet, and after researching it looks like there might be better options out there... the only mod I am planning right now is to replace the stock muffler with a Borla.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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5startuning.com has an SCTXCAL3 tune (in fact they have a whole performance package) and great customer service too.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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x3 on 5Star

http://www.5startuning.com/page80/page80.html

 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Thanks guys! I'm right by Superchips here in Central Florida, so I might swing by there to see if they have anything to offer, but it sounds like 5Star is the way to go...
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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I bought 5 star tunes for my truck but haven't successfully loaded them...keep getting "invalid binary"
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SLW-SVT
I bought 5 star tunes for my truck but haven't successfully loaded them...keep getting "invalid binary"
Sounds like some numbers might have gotten jumbled in the calibration code.....call Mike at 55startuning
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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I had my F-150 tuned by VMPTuning in Deland when I still had it.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 88racing
Sounds like some numbers might have gotten jumbled in the calibration code.....call Mike at 55startuning
He tried to help me at the beginning of the summer but we couldn't figure it out...I've been content with the truck being stock but I really want to get all the changes to the tow mode...I'll give him a call again tomorrow to see if we can figure it out
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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Interesting dyno graph between the 6.2 and 5.0
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6.2 in a Super Duty
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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are those 2wd or 4wds?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Swing by anytime! We are more than happy to detail our product options for your F150.

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Originally Posted by BlackSC_STX
Thanks guys! I'm right by Superchips here in Central Florida, so I might swing by there to see if they have anything to offer, but it sounds like 5Star is the way to go...
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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I don't think I can go wrong anywhere, but that Boss package with 5star sure would be nice. As long as I can get a tune for a cold air intake and a Borla, I'll be set! Just bought the truck and I'm amped to get it up to speed... need to also check out VMPTuning cause I'm close to Deland as well! Decisions, decisions... but I am LOVING the 5.0, even at stock. Can't wait to get a tune on it!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 88racing
Sounds like some numbers might have gotten jumbled in the calibration code.....call Mike at 55startuning
I found out today that my tuner was locked to a 2000 Mustang GT...the shop I bought it from is taking care of it.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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