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Ford Performance Tune

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You can learn a LOT watching Tommy Boy!
That would be Mr Shelby, right? Can’t hurt him because he’s already dead!
 

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My dealer quoted $400 to install.
 

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My dealer quoted $400 to install.
Geez, what is their hourly rate? Even at $200/hr they're still overcharging you... Or they're getting their dumbest tech to install it
 

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My dealer quoted $400 to install.
Wow, that’s absolute nonsense. I’d call them out and make them give you a breakdown of the time they expect to spend on it. They probably don’t want to do it and are giving you a price they are happy to do it for. Purely speculation but that is nuts.
 

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My dealer quoted $400 to install.
What dealer in Houston TX?

I talked with AutoNation Katy. Talk with the accessories department. $180 to install.
 

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What dealer in Houston TX?

I talked with AutoNation Katy. Talk with the accessories department. $180 to install.
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Well my local dealer: “you need to go to a ford Motorsport dealer. We don’t do that”. Fair enough, I trust you guys the least lol

another dealer: it’s back ordered for a month or two and you HAVE to buy it from us. You cant buy the exact same part from a website. Still no number for what it will be. I will hear Monday supposedly.

last dealer: still waiting to hear but they asked me if I needed them to get the part or if I could get it. This is actually the dealer a buddy of mine recommended due to their service. So this seems like the most likely dealer to help me.

if this all fails or pricing is absurd, I’ll just go Zfg. We shall see. But I foresee this being a common issue among dealers.
 

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I installed the FP tune today, and I'm a fan. The shifts are smoother, and the car feels quicker, increasing the fun factor of driving the ST. You can definitely feel the power at higher RPMs, as described. This is my first tune ever on any vehicle, and I'm a believer. Recommend it to anyone leery of other tunes. Although, I'm looking forward to a ZFG tune down the road. For now, the FP tune will more than suffice.
 

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Well my local dealer: “you need to go to a ford Motorsport dealer. We don’t do that”. Fair enough, I trust you guys the least lol

another dealer: it’s back ordered for a month or two and you HAVE to buy it from us. You cant buy the exact same part from a website. Still no number for what it will be. I will hear Monday supposedly.

last dealer: still waiting to hear but they asked me if I needed them to get the part or if I could get it. This is actually the dealer a buddy of mine recommended due to their service. So this seems like the most likely dealer to help me.

if this all fails or pricing is absurd, I’ll just go Zfg. We shall see. But I foresee this being a common issue among dealers.
Just order it from Lethal Performance and find a local red seal tech to install. All you need is the invoice that they did it.


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Just order it from Lethal Performance and find a local red seal tech to install. All you need is the invoice that they did it.


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Okay that’s what it’s called! I was talking to my friend about it that it says a ford dealer or a special tech. I am not familiar at all with a red seal tech. So I see that is an option or someone certified by the ASE. Do I just have to call local shops to find someone that meets that criteria? Like I’m guessing if I call a local tuning auto focused shop they may have an idea.
 

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Red Seal is the Canadian version of ASE. So you need to find a certified ASE mechanic here in the states.
 

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Okay that’s what it’s called! I was talking to my friend about it that it says a ford dealer or a special tech. I am not familiar at all with a red seal tech. So I see that is an option or someone certified by the ASE. Do I just have to call local shops to find someone that meets that criteria? Like I’m guessing if I call a local tuning auto focused shop they may have an idea.
Just Google ASE service near you.
 

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So enough of all this is this damn tune worth it??!!!! Lol
 

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I installed the FP tune today, and I'm a fan. The shifts are smoother, and the car feels quicker, increasing the fun factor of driving the ST. You can definitely feel the power at higher RPMs, as described. This is my first tune ever on any vehicle, and I'm a believer. Recommend it to anyone leery of other tunes. Although, I'm looking forward to a ZFG tune down the road. For now, the FP tune will more than suffice.
The Stock ST is still a blast. My Tune will be here Monday. Waiting On FedEx.

Does the FP Tune increases the Boost? Stock Boost is about 14 PSI (16 PSI in Colder weather)
 

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Not sure if it increases Boost.
 

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If it doesn't increase boost, it won't increase HP.
 



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