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Old 06-22-2015, 01:35 AM   #1
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SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Turbo

For sale is a sct tuner with 5 tuning maps by Five-Star Tuning, compatible with any Ford 7.3 Turbo Diesel 1997-2003.

Plug and play. Just plug into your ob2 port under your steering wheel and follow the prompts. Also it reads and clears codes too. Change maps/tunes within a minute.

Features:
Increases horsepower and torque
High speed datalogging/monitoring
Reads/clears DTC trouble codes
Easy restoration back to stock
User adjustable vehicle parameters

Tunes included are:
40HP tow
60HP
80HP
40HP street
Stock HP with trans tow

Cost me nearly $600.

For sale for $395.

Located in So Cal.


Mike from 5-Star confirmed the maps can be used on any Ford 7.3.

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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

Is this tune for the van, or the pickup, or is there a difference?
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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

Good point, does 5 star distinguish between the F and E? I know that DP tuner does, one of the reasons I went that route
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Old 06-24-2015, 05:54 PM   #5
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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

I am under the impression that 5-star tunes are specific to the ECU and that you can't install tunes programmed for one ECU into another ECU -- even if it's the same make, model, engine, etc. You can, in theory, reuse the tuner. You have to send it back to 5-star and they can re-do it, but the savings aren't very much.

It's easy to confirm - just call 5-star and ask them.

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Old 07-13-2015, 11:15 AM   #6
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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

I have an email into Mike at 5-star for confirmation.
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Old 07-13-2015, 11:39 AM   #7
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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

Mike confirmed in email that this can be used with any Ford 7.3
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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

I believe it will still have to be recoded to match the new owner's VIN. Shouldn't be a big deal, but I don't know what they would charge. They do that so the same module can't be used for multiple vehicles. Still a great option for somebody though.
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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

So you're saying Mike, the owner of 5-Star Tuning lied to me?

Also, could you create your own thread if you want to discuss it instead of filling this for sale thread with your opinion?
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Re: SCT Performance Tuner w/ 5-Star Tunes 7.3 Ford Diesel Tu

Wow, sorry I'm not trying to discourage any sale here. I'm sure Mike didn't lie to you, rather I suspect you didn't ask the right question or maybe we are talking about different things. Yes, the unit I'm sure can be used for a 7.3 in a truck or van, but the VIN of the vehicle has to be coded in so that the unit will work said truck or van. At least that's how it worked with the two SCT units I've used. Not a huge hurdle for anyone looking to buy. Good luck with the sale.
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