5Star tuned!
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5Star tuned!
Well I decided to go with the 5Star SCT 3015 tuner for my Ex.
I was not able to find my PCM code so Mike at 5Star sent me the programmer without the tunes. I recieved the programmer in two days. I was able to read the strategy of my PCM email it to Mike and recieve my tunes the next day. All of this in my opinion was very quick and I am not a patient guy, espacially if i have a new toy to play with
I loaded the 87 performance tune this morning and took it for a test drive. I was very happy with the way the Ex performed. My butt dyno was happy too. I could definately feel a better throttle response and now see why most of you here that have the 5star tuned Ex say
"it feels like my Ex lost 3k pounds" Now that might be a stretch but it deffinately feels lighter. It seems to pull better throughout the throttle range unlike before where it would seem to top out.
As for the transmission in performance tune I didnt feel much difference unless I was in the pedal pretty good. Then I felt firmer shifts for sure.
I then loaded the 87 Tow tune. This is where I felt the biggest difference in the transmission. Mind you I wasnt towing anything but I could deffinately feel firmer shifts and it was holding gears longer and not up shifting prematurly.
Overall I believe this is the best bang for the buck and way out performs the Superchips tuner that I had on a previous truck.
Thanks to Mike and 5Star for the fast shipping and great product.
Now it's time to install the Volant CAI
I was not able to find my PCM code so Mike at 5Star sent me the programmer without the tunes. I recieved the programmer in two days. I was able to read the strategy of my PCM email it to Mike and recieve my tunes the next day. All of this in my opinion was very quick and I am not a patient guy, espacially if i have a new toy to play with
I loaded the 87 performance tune this morning and took it for a test drive. I was very happy with the way the Ex performed. My butt dyno was happy too. I could definately feel a better throttle response and now see why most of you here that have the 5star tuned Ex say
"it feels like my Ex lost 3k pounds" Now that might be a stretch but it deffinately feels lighter. It seems to pull better throughout the throttle range unlike before where it would seem to top out.
As for the transmission in performance tune I didnt feel much difference unless I was in the pedal pretty good. Then I felt firmer shifts for sure.
I then loaded the 87 Tow tune. This is where I felt the biggest difference in the transmission. Mind you I wasnt towing anything but I could deffinately feel firmer shifts and it was holding gears longer and not up shifting prematurly.
Overall I believe this is the best bang for the buck and way out performs the Superchips tuner that I had on a previous truck.
Thanks to Mike and 5Star for the fast shipping and great product.
Now it's time to install the Volant CAI
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i have to agree 150% Mike is fantastic! he has tuned 4 of my trucks and 3 of them were V10 excursions. i told him what i wanted and he made it work perfectly. like you said huge seat of the pants difference in the feel of the truck. biggest change i noticed was he got the tranny to shift exactly how i wanted when i wanted which i think helps harness the power of the truck much better.
glad your happy with yours! i cant wait to order 2 more for my other trucks..$$
glad your happy with yours! i cant wait to order 2 more for my other trucks..$$
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I would agree with that 100% , My 5.4 didnt really wake up much with the tuner. I suppose the V10 has that much more power to harness so you feel a bigger difference..
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I just finished towing with my 5star tuned X. The towing tune was great. For some reason though my X will never hold OD when towing, even with the tune. My trailer is 11.5 feet tall so that is a big issue! It will hold it at the right speed. But once you hit the slightest headwind it drops to 3rd. Other than that the X feels great towing 9200lbs of TT. Merging is not like it was before. It hauls *** on an on ramp! No longer do i sit and wait as speed builds slowly. My towing mpg also improved at least .5 if not closer to 1 mpg. I need a few more trips to see how it goes with that!
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I noticed 5 Star is having a special on the SCT with 5 tunes. Is it really worth the $$? My Ex is my daily driver and also tows a 8000lb TT every other weekend. Does the price justify the improvement in performance and mileage?
I like the idea of being able to switch between towing and the 87 rather than have vehicle 'chipped' for one specific task.
Thanks.
I like the idea of being able to switch between towing and the 87 rather than have vehicle 'chipped' for one specific task.
Thanks.
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there's a sale?! i may have to buy another for either my expedition or explorer. damnit!
There is a sale! I got mine for $379 with 5 tunes.
i think it depends how your tune is set-up also as to the amazing effect or not. my tune is ***** to the wall power/performance and it does that very well!
There is a sale! I got mine for $379 with 5 tunes.
i think it depends how your tune is set-up also as to the amazing effect or not. my tune is ***** to the wall power/performance and it does that very well!
Well scratch the economy part............just not gonna happen with a rig this big!
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the economy tune is worthless to me, made the truck feel SO lethargic and slow. i could only handle it for a very short period of time.