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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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5 star tuner

Ok so I'm wondering what would be the big gain of getting a tuner if I don't tow much and don't need the added performance??

I'm getting tax money an i could get a tuner or body body mods
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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The tuner gets rid of that drive by wire unconnected feeling and replaces it with snappy throttle response. It really helps at traffic lights(hint) and when merging with traffic. Oh and the trans shifts better too.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Good question.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dualwheels66
The tuner gets rid of that drive by wire unconnected feeling and replaces it with snappy throttle response. It really helps at traffic lights(hint) and when merging with traffic. Oh and the trans shifts better too.
Soo really if i want more power/quicker response get a tuner over body mods?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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I've read it's best to get rid of that restrictive Y pipe and get the headers and tuner. I'll probably do the headers and Y pipe first, then get the tuner?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 06:43 AM
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It gives you that little extra "ump" to get up and go. It helps your trans to shift better, and as long as you can keep your right foot out of it, I've gotten a little better mileage out of mine. Plus, you get the cool SCT decal!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 06:48 AM
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Why not call or at least read what Mike has on his site?
Got a V10 Ford F250/350/450/550?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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I don't need to see a thread like this right now... I'm trying to ignore the itch to buy a programmer! I had another brand on my last F-150 and the transmission improvements alone were worth the cost of admission.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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If you are looking for quickness, a tuner and gears are the ticket.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Let's not forget the BSEG that get's even bigger. Once you get it you wonder why you didn't do it sooner after reading all the posts from us that talk about it. I've been running mine for over 110k miles now.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Let's not forget the BSEG that get's even bigger. Once you get it you wonder why you didn't do it sooner after reading all the posts from us that talk about it. I've been running mine for over 110k miles now.
BSEG??????
 
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BSEG??????
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