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- timmacExplorer
autorot8 wrote:
Which one did everyone get? Looking at there website, it appears there are several choices for V-10 RV. Looking at this for an Itasca Sunstar 27N.
You want the 87 octane tow-haul motorhome program if you have the Ford 5 speed. - timmacExplorer
VetPartTimer wrote:
timmac wrote:
It works great, every V-10 with the 5 speed needs 5 star, my shift points are so much better and the motor seems stronger as well, I tow 6000 lbs like its 2000 lbs..
Check my profile and see what I tow up the mountains without a issue, note I also have the Banks Power Pack system as well..
How is the V10 with the 6-speed?
I have no idea mine is the 5 speed, did see that the V-10 with the 6 speed has less HP about 44 less HP, that's not good. - rekoj71ExplorerI'm confused by their website also. It looks almost like you pay less to install it on 4 RV's, and know that's not right. Or maybe that's the per price if you buy 4 or more. And one looks like a box and one looks like a small computer. Wish I could understand their website without having to call them but will probably have to, to get my answer. Definitely tired of trying to use cruise on a highway and having it downshift to third.
- creeperExplorer
Mondooker wrote:
Thanks Doug, I guess I have to ask, does it really help? What about the Ford warranty, any problem there? Any idea what it costs?
If it's under warranty DON'T DO IT. Ford will deny any warrant claims when it comes to the engine and transmission. They are brutal on the issue and will often just accuse you of using a tune in an attempt to deny a warranty claim ( yes I know they tried it twice on me on 2 different trucks).
After warranty have at it, you pay to play. - autorot8ExplorerWhich one did everyone get? Looking at there website, it appears there are several choices for V-10 RV. Looking at this for an Itasca Sunstar 27N.
- VetPartTimerExplorer
timmac wrote:
It works great, every V-10 with the 5 speed needs 5 star, my shift points are so much better and the motor seems stronger as well, I tow 6000 lbs like its 2000 lbs..
Check my profile and see what I tow up the mountains without a issue, note I also have the Banks Power Pack system as well..
How is the V10 with the 6-speed? - Jim_NormanExplorerI bought and installed 5-star after a couple years with our rig. No difference in MPG, but a BIG difference in comfort. Shifting is way better, no more 5k downshifts.
Also did the cheap handling fix, changed the front sway links, mush better handling. - timmacExplorerIt works great, every V-10 with the 5 speed needs 5 star, my shift points are so much better and the motor seems stronger as well, I tow 6000 lbs like its 2000 lbs..
Check my profile and see what I tow up the mountains without a issue, note I also have the Banks Power Pack system as well.. - MondookerExplorerThanks Doug, I guess I have to ask, does it really help? What about the Ford warranty, any problem there? Any idea what it costs?
- ddndougExplorer
Mondooker wrote:
What's a 5 star?
5 Star is the name of a company that reprograms computers that allows better performance, gas mileage, different transmission shift points, etc.
5 Star Tuning
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