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The fact that he blocked TMac…that’s just stupid. That guy has forgotten more than most of us will even know.
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Oh im sure he reads what everyone posts, goes back to unhide comments. The fact that he is posting those smirk comments says everything.



Anyways, good to hear the FP tune came out stronger than anticipated. Too bad its probably the last or one of the last one's considering Ford is going the Dodge route, encrypted locked PCM's
 

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Oh im sure he reads what everyone posts, goes back to unhide comments. The fact that he is posting those smirk comments says everything.



Anyways, good to hear the FP tune came out stronger than anticipated. Too bad its probably the last or one of the last one's considering Ford is going the Dodge route, encrypted locked PCM's
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I don't think the locked PCM will be the end of things. There are tunes available for the latest Gen F150's with the new encryption. Looks like it's not just plugging into the OBD port anymore though. I'm assuming "Piggy-back" style tuners like the JB4 will become more popular as folks find out the new process as Ford rolls out the new encryption method and OTA Updates to other vehicle types.
 

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I don't think the locked PCM will be the end of things. There are tunes available for the latest Gen F150's with the new encryption. Looks like it's not just plugging into the OBD port anymore though. I'm assuming "Piggy-back" style tuners like the JB4 will become more popular as folks find out the new process as Ford rolls out the new encryption method and OTA Updates to other vehicle types.
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Oh there will be ways of getting tunes just not as easy nor directly from the MFG. Will also not be cheap and will probably need a spare PCM.

As much as I like the JB4, I wouldnt exactly call them "tunes". Still, had a great experience with them on my BMW, Terry was always on top of things.
 

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Oh there will be ways of getting tunes just not as easy nor directly from the MFG. Will also not be cheap and will probably need a spare PCM.

As much as I like the JB4, I wouldnt exactly call them "tunes". Still, had a great experience with them on my BMW, Terry was always on top of things.
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Yeah, totally agree, cost will increase substantially is my guess as well. Totally taking this thread for a ride, but from what I've seen on the F150 side, LMS and SCT methods require you to plug right into the PCM, but not send it in. I haven't seen anything official from HPT, but have heard that they are more likely to go the same route as they do with the GM's and require you to send in your PCM for it to be "unlocked" or editable. Time will tell, but as long as Ford works with Shops like LMS, Whipple and Roush I think there is at least a chance for FP tunes, I think Ford just wants more control (thanks EPA) and less warranty claims, lol.
 

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I don't think the locked PCM will be the end of things. There are tunes available for the latest Gen F150's with the new encryption. Looks like it's not just plugging into the OBD port anymore though. I'm assuming "Piggy-back" style tuners like the JB4 will become more popular as folks find out the new process as Ford rolls out the new encryption method and OTA Updates to other vehicle types.
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On the Raptor side, for the GEN 3, you send your PCM to Cobb, they will unlock it on the bench, send it back to you, then you datalog and tune like normal. This has been common practice in the Mercedes world up until recently. It's a minor hassle as you're out of a car for 2 days, but not a massive deal.
 

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On the Raptor side, for the GEN 3, you send your PCM to Cobb, they will unlock it on the bench, send it back to you, then you datalog and tune like normal. This has been common practice in the Mercedes world up until recently. It's a minor hassle as you're out of a car for 2 days, but not a massive deal.
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Back around 2012ish when I built my blown Ram R/T shipping the PCM back and forth was the only way. It was a pain but it worked.
 

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On the Raptor side, for the GEN 3, you send your PCM to Cobb, they will unlock it on the bench, send it back to you, then you datalog and tune like normal. This has been common practice in the Mercedes world up until recently. It's a minor hassle as you're out of a car for 2 days, but not a massive deal.
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Sweet, I heard they were going to announce something on Wednesday. I figured the flood gates would open for options.
 

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Sweet, I heard they were going to announce something on Wednesday. I figured the flood gates would open for options.
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Not sure who your tuner of choice is, but Goosetuned has released the pre-order for his Gen 3 Raptor tune, uses the Cobb Accessport.
 

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Not sure who your tuner of choice is, but Goosetuned has released the pre-order for his Gen 3 Raptor tune, uses the Cobb Accessport.
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No need for me, still rocking a fully built 12th Gen F150 for a couple more years. Gen3 Raptor or a 5.0 Tremor that I’ll Whipple and Raptor swap will be next.

I just like seeing what’s going on with the new ones and the more options the better.


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FP tune is on sale at Lethal Performance for $599.


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Anyone dyno'd or done more tests with the FP Tune?
 

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Hello all..

Just checking to see if anyone in canada has had this tune installed from a ford dealership?
 

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My question for those who have installed this tune and have been running it for however amount of time, knowing what you know now, would you still go the FP tune route if you had to do it over? Any regrets? Have your impressions changed after the initial “new tune” phase? Has the tune adapted further with more driving?
 

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Zero regret and would do it all over again. Throttle response is greatly improved and so is shifting. Not sure if the tune adapted further but love the overall responsiveness. Highly recommend it for those interested in increasing the fun factor of their STs.
 

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Zero regret and would do it all over again. Throttle response is greatly improved and so is shifting. Not sure if the tune adapted further but love the overall responsiveness. Highly recommend it for those interested in increasing the fun factor of their STs.
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In Sport Mode, Do you still have the hard downshift?
 

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I concur with Lopez. No regrets whatsoever.

I think it took me longer to adjust to the new throttle response than it took the tune to settle in. You'll need a lighter right foot in traditional driving situations. Which is not at all a complaint!
 

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Keep the great FP tune reviews coming in!

You're securely shutting the mouths of all the uninformed whiners, and that's great to see.:ROFLMAO:(y)
 

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