Livewire PRP tuned w/wideband O2

whats this mean?

 

LiveWire is SCT's top of the line tuner. It doubles as a monitor/data collector. PRP is the ProRacerPackage that allows me to tune ANY parameter in the ECM to the way I want it. The wideband O2 is connected to a LM-1 from Innovative. There's a air/fuel guage on the dash I can see real time readout. SCT also has a datalog program where I can monitor/record ANY readout the dealer can. You make a change to a parameter and data log it to see what it's doing.

 

so, where did you buy yours and about how much was it?
thanks

 

Get ahold of Mike@5startuning.com and mention you're a member of FTE. The LiveWire runs around $550 but you can get the same thing for less money with the x3cal. It will tune but not have a monitor. The PRP software is $349 and there's a support forum if you would like. These tuners come with 3 standard tunes and 3 custom tunes. Mike can modify or make you a custom tune to your liking. That's what the PRP software does. You should definitly get a wideband O2 also. Ck out mike's website 5 Star Tuning | Custom Dynomemeter Chassis Tuning Products and Services to see all he has.

 

hey, thanks for the help. I'm buying new summit set of 8 coil packs today and some new plugs.. i hope that helps the miss..

i use to have a tweecer RT on my old 5.0 stang. is it the same type of system?

 

YW/ Upgrading most anything from the factory helps. Hope you're getting another set of stock replacement plugs since mod motors don't seem to like some of those fancy ones.

From what I've seen with 5.0 tuning this is along the same lines. It's just a bit more complicated.

 

I got the bosch platniums... should i bought the fomoco ones instead???

 

YEP! I replaced mine with what came with it and have no regrets. Just don't forget to use the proper procedure for the plug change. I've got a copy if you would want it. I bought a set of spark plug sockets made for those engines and they helped immensely.

 

yeah, that would be nice to have....

i just took it to the ford dealership here in branson and now its going to cost me 800 bucks to get it back to running nicely... there goes that paycheck... where did you get the special wrench? or socket for that?

 

The local wrench pit only wants $200 for a plug change. Look in Sears tools under KD tools. The whole set is like $36 but the shortest one won't work worth a darn. If you try conventional sockets and extensions they have to have positive locking or how you gonna get a plug socket stuck way down?

 

Hi all. My 06 F-150 with the 5.4 is starting to run rough. I bought it used and have no idea if a tune was ever performed. I'm sitting at about 185,000 kms. I asked the dealership about a tune up and they told me it could be anywere from $200 to over $1000 or more. This is because the spark plugs tend to get stuck in the heads and break off when you try to remove them. If this happens they will have to call in a mobile machine shop to remove them and he charges per plug or pull the heads and send them out. Is this a real issue or are they just trying to scare me into not doing my own tune up. You guys helped me with my 4wd issue and hope you can clear this up as well. I look forward to your comments.

 

The plugs break off because they are a 2 piece design and the lower part gets stuck due to carbon build up. I.ve rad if the plug is turned enuff to allow you to get some PB Blaster down in the well to get down inside the cylinder and cut nto the carbon. Before u try the plugs clean the MAF with MAF cleaner available at local parts stores. Also cleaning out the throttle body and EGR valve will help improve rough running.