Areas We Address
We have noticed that while in normal everyday mode that the transmission will move into 6 gear really quickly around town with speeds as low as 30-38 mph this really lugs the engine and when trying to accelerate there is a pretty good delay to either downshift or accelerate. We can correct this by moving some shift strategies patterns around in all gears especially in 5th and 6th gears.
In the tow/haul mode the Factory strategies in are very inefficient. 6th gear is useless under 60 mph. Coasting or slowing down the downshifts don’t command soon enough to keep the RPM’s up in torque range and when back in throttle multiple down shifts occur. Gears 2nd, 3rd and 4th are the gears the truck likes to run at under 60 mph towing 5000lb or heavier trailer but its in 6th gear at 50 mph lugging engine. Once RPM’s builds to 3000 plus the truck pulls like a champ but factory strategies keep RPM’s low. For owners of F150 5.0L v8 going to tow a travel trailer camper or trailers over 5000 lbs the factory strategies will hunt all over the place in tow/haul mode. We have recalibrated tow/haul mode strategies that enhances keeping the engine RPM’s elevated to take advantage of the torque band in this 5.0L v8 less downshifting and taking advantage of gears 2nd, 3rd and 4th more. All of our calibrations have this new tow/haul strategy except economy mode calibrations.
SPORT Mode is a fun mode in factory form but does not have much use in a daily drive except wide open throttle. We have an enhance shift pattern that allows you to take advantage of this sport mode to make use of it during your daily drive when you want both sport and fun with keeping some of your drive ability in mind. Upper gears 4th, 5th, 6th are much more driver friendly after tune.
Where do I find my ECU Strategy Code?
If using an SCT or Bully Dog Device: On your device under vehicle information, you will find your ECU Strategy Code. An example of an ECU Strategy Code is PKRK0R2.
Note: If your vehicle is a 2015+ we will also need your ECU SWPN (HL3A-14C204-BPH). For diesel applications we will also need your TCU Strategy (TPCL0HH) and TCU SWPN (HL3A-14C337-HH) in addition to your ECU Strategy and ECU SWPN.
If using an HP nGauge: Plug your nGauge into the OBD2 port the vehicle you intend to tune. Use the menu on your device to select TUNING, then proceed to select the PCM type and choose READ VEHICLE. Upon selecting “read” you will see a variety of vehicle options. Select your application vehicle such as: “2017 F150 Ecoboost 3.5L GTDI V6: PCM + TCM” “TC-277A 4M+TCM.”
If using an Diablo inTune or Trinity: For Diablo InTune & Trinity devices please follow the steps included with your device to acquire your stock upload file and last tune written file. The stock file will end in .frg and .grg and will include your needed vehicle information.
Our Custom tuned devices will come with 5 of these Performance Calibrations; which will have all the enhancements completed in Engine and Transmission functions. This includes Drive By Wire, Fuel, Shifting, and Torque Converter strategies. These performance calibrations can increase economy the trick is staying off the go pedal.
You will also get user options with each of these tunes as well, so you can change stuff like timing, shift pressures or fueling.
Calibrations will enhance some if not all of these areas depending on Map/Tune developed.
● fuel
● drive by wire
● grill shutters
● cold/hot start idle
● idle drive
● variable cam
● shifting normal mode
● converter normal mode
● shifting Tow/Haul mode
● converter Tow/Haul mode
● timing
● cruise/speed control
● variable speed fan
● speed limiters
● tire size
● axle ratio
CALIBRATIONS that are available for your F150 5.0L V8 are:
5.0L PERFORMANCE / TOW CALIBRATION
These are our number 1 tunes! They have great power and great drive ability while daily driving or towing factory weight ratings. Best all around tune for the F150 5.0L v8. (Can Tow Factory Weight Ratings with these Maps/Tunes)
87 Octane Performance/Tow
89 Octane Performance/Tow
91 Octane Performance/Tow
93 Octane Performance/Tow
5.0L Performance CALIBRATION
These tunes are about straight line Max Performance. Performance oriented shifting and higher rpm shifts both up shifting and down shifting.
91 Octane Performance Only! (Has Firm Shifting)
93 Octane Performance Only! (Has Firm Shifting)
E85 Octane Performance Only! (Has Firm Shifting)
5.0L ECONOMY CALIBRATIONS
These tunes are for all out economy. Work well in an heavy in town environment on a daily basis or open highway.
87 Octane Economy
89 Octane Economy
91 Octane Economy
93 Octane Economy
2015+ F150 5.0L V8 Products
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L Side Steps (11)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Brake Upgrades & Kits (7)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Catch Cans (4)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Cold Air Intake (28)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Combo Kits (8)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Drop-In Filters (4)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Email Tunes (6)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Exhaust Dual Exit (20)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Exhaust Resonator Delete (13)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Exhaust Single Exit (43)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Filter Cleaning Kits (16)
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2015-2017 F150 5.0L V8 Gears & Differential Rear (3)