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Oct 10, 2016 | 06:50 PM

jimbo1969

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Best tuner

OK guys what is the best Tuner for my early 04 f250 6.0 I'm in the market my truck is all stock

Oct 10, 2016 | 11:13 PM

Toreador_Diesel

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SCT X4 with Gearhead tunes.

I run Matt's tunes on BOTH my trucks because the man does a lot of things right

Oct 11, 2016 | 12:12 AM

Magnolia Tom

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Take TDs advice. He knows what he's talking about

Oct 11, 2016 | 12:40 AM

brandonrr

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I'll cast my vote for SCT as well. I was satisfied with MPT's tow tune, but really liked my gearhead tune when not towing.

If you plan on running anything besides the "canned tunes," go with SCT.

Oct 11, 2016 | 06:40 AM

FordBlueHeart

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I've read that SCT will be releasing a new tuner next year which will make the X4 obsolete just like the X3 is now. They no longer support the X3 either. Not sure if tuner's still do.

Oct 11, 2016 | 07:04 AM

jimbo1969

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Thanks guys I'll go with sct x4

Oct 11, 2016 | 05:31 PM

AGE mechanic

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If you are all stock, I would NOT tune it.
You really should install ARP head studs if you want to increase power. I know this after going through a head gasket failure of my own after tuning with my SCT 4. So, if you still decide to tune it, have a little cash set aside for repairs. Just my opinion.

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Oct 11, 2016 | 08:08 PM

Per4mance

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I run the Livewire,I like it cause it's a monitor too.

Oct 12, 2016 | 01:07 AM

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87crewdually

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Toreador_Diesel

SCT X4 with Gearhead tunes.

I run Matt's tunes on BOTH my trucks because the man does a lot of things right

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom

Take TDs advice. He knows what he's talking about

I Agree on both statements

Oct 15, 2016 | 05:32 PM

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Toreador_Diesel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom

Take TDs advice. He knows what he's talking about

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Originally Posted by 87crewdually

I Agree on both statements

I appreciate the kind words gentlemen

Gearhead makes good headbolt safe tunes, SRL is one of them. Hokiehivpi and quite a few others have been running this tune on their stock headbolt truck without issue.

The shifting with Matt's tunes in SRL is what will get you. I've run Vivian's tunes, KEM, and a few others I can't think of and I always came back to Matt's tunes. Needless to say, I've not strayed at all, lol.