Custom Tunes Only: This package does not include a tuning device. You must already own a compatible SCT or Bully Dog device to run 5 Star custom tunes on your vehicle.
The 5.0L F150s are a little sluggish from factory, thanks to less than ideal mid-range torque and transmission shifting that's designed for fuel economy over responsiveness. 5 Star's tuning helps immensely by increasing low-end torque over stock, while adjusting your truck's shift points, pressures, and throttle sensitivity for much more responsive driving. More importantly, 5 Star's tuning provides increased power throughout the entire rev range so that you always have extra performance on tap. 5 Star's 5.0L test truck made 270 horsepower and around 285lb-ft of torque at the wheels. With 5 Star's 93 octane Performance/Tow tune, their test vehicle threw down 290 peak horsepower and 315lb-ft of peak torque, which makes for an instantly noticeable gain in power. Their truck even picked up gains of up to 25lb-ft of torque below 2750rpm, which is right where the 5.0L F150s are sorely lacking. Even 5 Star's 87 octane Performance/Tow tune was able to put down 275 peak horsepower and 295lb-ft of torque, meaning you can make your truck feel and drive much better than stock, even on low-octane fuel.
Stage 3's 5-Star Custom Tuning Step-by-Step:
1. You place your order for 5-Star's Custom Tunes.
2. Stage 3 sends you a "blank" tuner without custom tunes.
3. You hook the tuner into your vehicle and pull its ECU strategy code.
4. You fill out our online tune form with the information from your truck and its strategy code.
5. If your truck has Ford's latest strategy updates, we'll forward your information over to 5-Star and get your tunes created.
6. Once 5-Star creates your tunes, you will be emailed a link to download them from our Google Drive.
7. Download 5-Star's tunes to your PC and then load them to your tuning device using SCT's Device Updater Software.
8. Now you can successfully load your 5-Star Custom Tune of choice into your Ford.