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billyb · 04-22-2012, 01:33 PM

we just came home from a trip to gettysburg, which was about 170 miles total with a lot of good hills which in the past would make the mh downshift and run into the 4300rpm range. on this trip it never went past 3200 ,and i think mike must have locked out the lower gear toataly, as it just would not down shift. i kept waiting for the down shift aND THE HIGHER RPM, AND IT JUST KEPT CHUGGING ALONG.

garykk · 04-22-2012, 02:41 PM

Just curious, what does Ford say about aftermarket tunes? I know GM will void your warranty if they find one on their engines and with the computers today, manufacturers know when they are installed.

reitrof · 04-22-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by garykk

Just curious, what does Ford say about aftermarket tunes? I know GM will void your warranty if they find one on their engines and with the computers today, manufacturers know when they are installed.

Curious myself. I am getting a new Jayco and was thinking of installing the 5 star tune. Does it show if Ford runs a computer diag?

OSP1268 · 04-22-2012, 04:01 PM

I would not add one unless the M/H was out of warranty. Why give Ford, Chevy, whoever, an excuse to void your warranty.

clyon51 · 04-22-2012, 04:01 PM

You can remove the tune youself anytime you want amd put it back too.

garykk · 04-22-2012, 04:46 PM

Yes that's true, but with today's computers, dealers can tell by a scan if you have messed with the electronics. I had a 2008 Chev 3500 D/A,..... if you brought it in for an engine problem, the first thing the dealer had to do was download a map of the computer for GM. I would love to put a tune in this engine but can't afford to void my 5yr drive train warranty.

jclarkfork · 04-22-2012, 06:53 PM

Took the MOHO out for a 150 mile drive today and must say the 5 Star Tune worked great. Between it and the Cheap Handling Fix I almost forgot I was driving a motor home. The shifting both down & up was right on target and just keep climbing some of those hills with down shifting at all. Great Tune and very Happy!!

clyon51 · 04-23-2012, 08:31 AM

Gary, I certainly understand your position. I just want to clarify something for future readers. As long as the ECM can be powered, good battery and a properly working ignition switch, anyone with the tuner can re-flash the the ECM back to stock. If the ECM is shot where the tuner couldn't re-flash it, the dealer couldn't D/L the data off the ECM and would just have to replace it. There is no way a dealer can tell if the ECM has been flashed and then returned to stock data. Either the stock data is there or the 5 Star data is there, no leftovers from either one.

garykk · 04-23-2012, 11:09 AM

I disagree with you on that, GM has been checking ECM's for a few years and I don't know how they can tell but they know if the ECM has been played with...

Bbspinstl · 04-24-2012, 06:31 AM

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Hi Fellow RV'ers
Just wanted to stop in and say thank you for the feedback

And we really appreciate the opportunity to earn your Business! Be safe out there.. and keep it between the ditches too

Mike

Where can I fine more information about 5 Star Tune for my 2007 Ford F53 6.8L V-10.

gmadams · 04-24-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bbspinstl

Where can I fine more information about 5 Star Tune for my 2007 Ford F53 6.8L V-10.

They are one of the sponsors of this website. Try this link to their home page.

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Adamsch · 04-30-2012, 03:24 PM

I have a 2009 Tiffin Allegro 35QBA on a Ford F53 chassis. I had problems with constant downshifting and lousy fuel mileage. Talked with Mike and he set me up.

1) Acceleration was noticeably improved.
2) Downshifts have been reduced by probably 1/2!
3) Fuel mileage has risen from 6.53 mpg (average since purchased new) to 7.28 mpg. 0.75 better. That's an 11.5% improvement!!

Yes, I'm happy..

Pirate · 04-30-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamsch

I have a 2009 Tiffin Allegro 35QBA on a Ford F53 chassis. I had problems with constant downshifting and lousy fuel mileage. Talked with Mike and he set me up.

1) Acceleration was noticeably improved.
2) Downshifts have been reduced by probably 1/2!
3) Fuel mileage has risen from 6.53 mpg (average since purchased new) to 7.28 mpg. 0.75 better. That's an 11.5% improvement!!

Yes, I'm happy..

Wow, I want to buy whatever MPG gauge you are using. The best I can get going downhill is 6.5. My typical is 5.5, without the generator running.

flasher · 04-30-2012, 05:57 PM

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Wow, I want to buy whatever MPG gauge you are using. The best I can get going downhill is 6.5. My typical is 5.5, without the generator running.

I get 6.5 towing a 28' enclosed trailer that weighs 7k and my coach is 36'the long.that is before i added the 5star tune.that was average over 3500 mile trip.now i definitely get better. Yes its a v-10