i was wondering if anybody has installed the superchips flashpaq tuner on their 2005 5.4. all my friends tell me that i need to buy one but i am not sure whether putiing 93 octane gas in my truck is worth it. if anyone has this please tell me all that you think about it. i would really appreciate it. thank you.

 

I would go with a SCT X-Cal 2 tuned by a reputable tuner. They hold three custome tunes so you could have 1 tune for performance using 87 octane, 1 performance tune using 93 octane and 1 tune for towing.
Another benefit to the SCT X Cal 2 is they can email you new tunes as you mod you truck, this is a nice benefit if you ever get taller gears or if you do a few bolt on engine mods.
From what I gather Troyer performance is a reputable tuner, you may want to call them. They are a sponcer for the forums as well.

 

I have a Superchips Flashpaq in my 06 F250 4x4 5.4L and you have 3 tunes to choose from 1 being 87 octane 2 Towing (requires 91 octane) 3 performance (requires 91 octane) I use the 87 octane tune the most and it does make a big difference in throttle response and power I have not noticed any mileage improvements but the throttle response is great. Superchips website sells it for $550 I got it from AutoAnything.com for $385 and it is worth it. Hope this helps

 

I sure hope it makes a difference in my general performance. I am not worried with the mpg just want to wake up a dog.

 

Anything's better than stock, but custom tunes are better than the canned tunes that come on most programmers.

I have a Troyer tuned SCT XCal2 on my truck and I love it... tons more power than stock.

 

Got the tuner!!!! Woo Hoo!!!! I just wonder if I should wait for my CAI before I try it?

 

Anybody have an Edge or Gryphon? I am looking to wake a serious dog in my 04' F250 Superduty 5.4. Sad to say, but I think my dads 2000 Chevy 1500 Silverado could RUN AWAY from my truck right now!! I can OUT TOW HIS, but his is quicker! MAKES ME MAD I BOUGHT IT! Needs some power!! Its part of being a drag racer...I may have the race car on the trailer behind the truck, but thats no reason for the truck to be SLOW!! LOL

 

sounds like you need to get do some modding bc there is nothing more embarrassing than your dad beating u in a drag race lol

 

LMAO. Yeah I know. His 90' Dodge Daytona drag car runs 8.70s...and my stang is just now into the 10s....I have some work ahead of me on my car and truck!! LOL

 

man you got some serious wrench turning to do on both of your vehicles....my truck will smoke my dads 150 but his mustang will leave me sitting in the dust

 

Wait! Of course not, lol. Load it up and have fun!

 

Two words! HOLT SH**!!!!!!! That did the trick. Woke this truck up big time!!! I can actually smoke the rear tires now. If you're not careful taking off from a stop you can snap your neck, I'm not kidding. Well worth the money if you're looking for performance!

 

Which tuner did you buy again? The Superchips??

 

I highly recommend the SCT tuners (X3 or Livewire). You can get custom tunes and they are updateable. Contact Mike at 5 Star Tuning.

SCT 3X:
XCalibrator3 Ford

SCT Livewire:
Livewire (Gas)

 

I got the Superchips Flashpaq 1815. This thing is the bomb! I am very satisfied with it, actually more than satisfied. This truck was a slug taking off from any stop but now this thing is hoped up and ready to go. She jumps now. The Flashpaq is updatable by plugging to a usb port and logging into Superchips website. There are even a few downloadable programs available for this model, one being a mileage program to better your mileage.