2014 F-150 5.0 - 5 Star or MPT for tunes
#46
01-29-2016, 05:16 PM
I have a 2014 5.0, and thru my research and reading reviews I gathered mpt has the most power but it comes at upper rpms, while 5star has more lower/everyday driving increase.
I went with 5star, loaded the canned x4 tune while waiting and wasn't impressed. Got the new tune loaded it and noticed immediately the shifting improved, no more lugging and it was always in the right gear. First on ramp I gunned it (it was damp out) it down shifted and spun my 295/70/18 st maxx til about 50mph. So far I'm very pleased with the result and I may eventually try a mpt tune. I figure if I sneeze wrong my warranty is voided so might as well see what a tune can do
I went with 5star, loaded the canned x4 tune while waiting and wasn't impressed. Got the new tune loaded it and noticed immediately the shifting improved, no more lugging and it was always in the right gear. First on ramp I gunned it (it was damp out) it down shifted and spun my 295/70/18 st maxx til about 50mph. So far I'm very pleased with the result and I may eventually try a mpt tune. I figure if I sneeze wrong my warranty is voided so might as well see what a tune can do
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#51
06-02-2020, 04:00 AM
I've been searching around trying to find a good comparison between 5 Star tunes and MPT tunes. I have a 2014 STX SCrew 5.0 w/ 3.55s. Most of the info I have found on MPT is for Ecoboost trucks. I hear both tuners are very good. MPT is a little bit cheaper when buying an X4 w/ 3 tunes, but not enough for me to make the decision on price. I want a tune that will be safe and reliable, and I drive this truck daily. I really dont get into the top
reverse image search email checker port checker end much, I do the majority of my driving in the low to mid RPM range, so that is where I would like the most gains. I dont do much towing, but I do max out the payload capacity for work. I like firm, positive, fast shifting but dont want it to be harsh. 99% of the time I will be using 87 octane fuel. If I went 5 Star, I think I would go with an 87/91 Perf/Tow tune and a 91 Race tune. If I go MPT I would probably go with 87 Perf, 87 Tow, and 91 Perf all most likely with street shifting. Based on my preferences, I'm wanting to hear from people who have tried tunes of their 5.0s from both tuners.
Are you concerned with how this will effect your warranty? What if you are not able to reset back to stock before it goes to the dealer?
Last edited by aquilesgrace; 06-02-2020 at 04:09 AM.
#52
02-27-2022, 12:46 AM
#53
08-17-2022, 06:34 AM
I am going to try a MPT 91oct tune in the spring, they are cheaper as well when ordering a tune...
Last edited by daryel.corran; 08-17-2022 at 08:34 AM.