wondering if i need a programmer, new to me truck

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Old 10-05-2012, 05:07 PM
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wondering if i need a programmer, new to me truck

I was just curious as i have been doing some reading on this site. I have a Air Raid synthamax CAI with the K&N filter and i also have a full dual flowmaster exhaust. I just purchased this truck and am unsure if the previous owner had a tuner but i dont want to lean out the truck because of the mods.

should i worry. im not aginst buying a tuner but will it hurt my truck in the mean time

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Kyle
 
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Old 10-05-2012, 05:26 PM
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Some say a lean condition can happen. I think it depends on what motor you are running. Regardless, a tuner with a custom tune would be a good investment.
 
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Old 10-05-2012, 06:49 PM
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Give us some details/specs on yer truck!
 
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Old 10-05-2012, 11:51 PM
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I'm assuming it's a Ford truck, but I can't see it through the Internet.........
 
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Old 10-06-2012, 12:44 AM
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sorry guys its a 06 f150 Fx4 with 96k miles and the 5.4
 
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Old 10-06-2012, 08:44 AM
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Yep....with the CAI, a tuner will be needed with custom tunes....

Also.....find a different air filter....oil type air filters tend to foul maf's....
 
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Old 10-06-2012, 09:44 AM
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At 96k, it's time for new spark plugs if they have never been changed. Read up on those issues here, it has 2 piece plugs that like to break and stick in the heads on removal.

I'd be willing to bet that some people trade in their trucks instead of attempting a plug change with the 2004-mid 2008 5.4 3 valve engines.
 
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Old 10-06-2012, 12:06 PM
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Change the plugs, get an oil-less filter, and get'er tuned before it blows up and spews it's guts all over da highway
 



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