Decided to remove my tune...risk vs reward just didn't make sense....some observations

[K223]

What many like is not only the peak number gained by the tune. But rather the power gains under the entire curve and how it comes on. It can certainly transform this already good performer into a lot more.

I realize Ford has mileage, emissions and longevity to worry about. It almost sounds like the Gen 3 is only going to get a retune by Ford for just a little more peak power and to improve drive-ability overall(power wise).

 

[GordoJay]

I use normal and just mash the pedal if I want to crank it up. So far, my trans shifts great with a year on the clock.

Try tow/haul mode. It strikes a nice balance between the sluggishness of normal and the annoying gear hanging of sport.

 

[Oldfart]

Try tow/haul mode. It strikes a nice balance between the sluggishness of normal and the annoying gear hanging of sport.

I'll have to try that, I don't think I ever drove in that yet because all I ever towed so far was a landscape trailer with a bike on it. You couldn't even tell something was being towed.

 

[Oldfart]

When you get used to the extra 100 hp then yes removing the tune will make the truck feel like a ****.

Well I guess you can never drive anything with less than 500 horsepower ever again. Good luck with a rental when you travel.

 

[dixonk]

Well I guess you can never drive anything with less than 500 horsepower ever again. Good luck with a rental when you travel.

Who said I can’t drive it??? It’s just simply not as enjoyable. I come from a race bike background so I don’t think I could ever have enough power in my truck or any 4 wheel car to shock me. But that’s not to say I can’t feel when I am missing 100hp.

 

[Russ103]

With my stage 2 Goosetune, not only do I never (though I should start) use sport mode, I rarely ever go full throttle. A stock Raptor feels like grandpa’s truck by comparison.

Stock Raptor - 450hp via old retired chain smoking beer drinking obese Clydesdales.

Goosetuned Raptor - over 500hp via young thoroughbred Arabians who are on coke and steroids.

The extra power isn’t exactly the most noticeable difference.

 

[JohnyPython]

Try tow/haul mode. It strikes a nice balance between the sluggishness of normal and the annoying gear hanging of sport.

I agree tow/haul mode is great for haulin ass if you need too. It shifts quickly for getting off the line.

 

[Russ103]

Well I guess you can never drive anything with less than 500 horsepower ever again. Good luck with a rental when you travel.

This is what Turo is for. No more boring airport rental cars.

 

[GordoJay]

I'll have to try that, I don't think I ever drove in that yet because all I ever towed so far was a landscape trailer with a bike on it. You couldn't even tell something was being towed.

I don't use it much myself, I tend to drive like an old Grandpa in a pickup ...

 

[hkguns]

My Raptor is not tuned and it is a blast to drive. If your tunes are giving you "sport mode like performance" why bother with a tune? Hit the button for sport mode and don't risk damaging your truck and buy some lights instead.

Not worth the risk and the truck has more than enough power in OEM configuration.

Livernois is known for safe, reliable tunes, so it isn't his tune. These tunes with silly names, whom I won't mention, are a red flags in my mind.