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Sat, April 4th, 2009, 07:12 PM
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newbie in Delaware
I have been thinking of purchasing a tuner for a while now. I have a 2 wheel drive F-150 with the 5.4l engine, Airaid CAI, PowerAid throttle body spacer, Magna Flow SIDO exhaust and automatic trans. I tow my wifes drag car to the track at least twice a month. I was wondering if this tuner will actually help with towing performance and fuel mileage. What I am understanding also, is that I will have to wait for the custom tunes because of my CAI. What are my options with this tuner? Thanks
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Sat, April 4th, 2009, 07:27 PM
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Hey Kevin!
Welcome to the forum! Nice "Pony Hauler"! As for running a cai with a canned tunes, you can! Just use level 2 canned tow tune, while you wait for the customs. Lars
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Sun, April 5th, 2009, 12:02 AM
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Welcome!
 You've come to the right place and I think a programmer is a good choice for your needs. As Lars said, since you have a CAI, run the Level 2 tune (it's a "richer" tune and will help correct the tendency of the CAI to make you engine run lean). According to PHP, though, you should try to avoid putting your foot in it till you get your custom tune - which will be HARD!  - Jack
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Sun, April 5th, 2009, 12:41 AM
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Welcome to the forum, the tuner would definitely give you better towing performance.
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Sun, April 5th, 2009, 08:26 AM
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What kind of custom tunes should I ask for? I only run 87 octane fuel. The higher octane is for the race car. Don't get me wrong, I do like to get on it, and show people that this truck will run.
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Mon, April 6th, 2009, 12:13 AM
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Mon, April 6th, 2009, 11:51 AM
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Great suggestions. Welcome to the forum.
Ty
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Mon, April 6th, 2009, 02:51 PM
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Welcome. Jim
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Mon, April 6th, 2009, 06:24 PM
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Welcome to the PHP house. Excellent choice of a tuner. 87 performance, 87 tow, and 93 performance would be excellent choices.
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Flowmaster 40, PHP Gryphon, AS 2" kit
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