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Sun, May 8th, 2011, 01:08 AM
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Whats good everyone?
Hey guys, whats happening....so I am a complete n00b.
 Haha, basically I have been looking into a programmer and from what I read gryphon is the way to go. However, I have absolutely no idea what the hell to look for or what to do first. I have a late '04 model F-150... 5.4L 3V engine....shes got 127,000 miles on her and needs a little boost with the help of a programmer. I could really use any advice....my only worry is do you guys think with that many miles a programmer is going to hurt? Like I said, I am completely new to understanding programmers...so be easy plz. 
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Sun, May 8th, 2011, 01:37 AM
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Whats good everyone?
I think you are forum stalking me! Haha, this is the 3rd one! Haha. Welcome bro!
J.Wal
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2007 F150 4x4, Line-X, tint, Polk/ JL system, bushwackers, Executive off-road package, edge programer, Bed lights, all lights LED converted, Custom stiched seats and custom Headlights from Sickhids.com, 2.5" Hell Bent Steel Leveling Kit and 35" Federal M/T's |
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Sun, May 8th, 2011, 04:39 AM
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Welcome!
 , and feel free to ask all you want about the programmers, or anything you feel like for that matter haha
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Sun, May 8th, 2011, 05:33 PM
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alright cool. like i said, i am looking at the gryphon programmer but have no idea about tunes. I have 35" KM2s on my truck and will have 35s for as long as i have the truck....I would like better pick-up especially when im towing and would like too see a little better mpg seeing im getting 10.8 right now.....i would like to do a couple calibrations (does that mean custom tunes?) thanks
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Sun, May 8th, 2011, 06:30 PM
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The tunes will really depend on what octane gas you are used to using... most people go for an 87 octane tow tune and an 87 octane performance tune. I have this and I recommend it because it covers most situations that I would find myself in... If i raced my truck I would get the 93 performance tune as well, but I would need to make sure that all the 87 gas was out of the system...
With the mileage, a tuner can only help. before you install it though I would make sure that nothing is wrong with the truck mechanically, clean the MAF and the TB as well, and maybe even change the spark plugs if it has been a while. Ford recommends to change them around 60-70000 miles, so theoretically you should have had them done once already. This could be a reason for the bad gas mileage as well. change the oil as recommended, and the tranny and differential fluids as well, and keep up with any other recommended maintenance and you should be good. as a comparison, I have 35"ish tires as well and I just filled up and got 14 mpg's.  the best I have seen is 17.7 on the highway with a tailwind, and that was only once, I usually get 15.5ish on the highway. hope that helps
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Sun, May 8th, 2011, 06:51 PM
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OMG...if i could see 15...crap even 13 mpg right now I would be happy. Changed my spark plugs @ 120,000 so 7,000 miles ago....I remember hearing not to clean the MAF for some reason....not saying that I won't...but thats what I am looking for. haha this truck will not be doing any racing....she runs great. I actually had to replace the throttle body last year as well....
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