5 Star Custom Tunes w/ RTD Device (2015 - 2017 F-150 5.0L)
From the factory, your F-150s computer is calibrated for the average drivernot the performance enthusiast. This leaves valuable horsepower and torque untapped, making for a less exciting driving experience. With a 5 Star Custom Tune, your vehicles PCM is recalibrated to deliver maximum horsepower, torque, sharper throttle response, optimized shift points, better efficiency, and the ultimate driving experience.
Why Choose 5 Star Tuning?
As the industry leader in Ford and GM tuning, 5 Star provides the most refined and proven calibrations on the market. Every tune is custom tailored to your specific needswhether you want more power, torque for towing, or smoother everyday drivability. Best of all, reliability is never compromised.
Dyno & Street Proven Tunes
Each calibration is dyno-developed and real-world tested across over one million test miles on our own vehicles. From towing to highway cruising, youll enjoy unmatched performance and peace of mind.
Free Tunes for Life
Join the Tunes for Life program and receive free tune updates for as long as you own your vehicle. Add new performance mods? Well update your tunes at no cost, ensuring your truck always runs at peak performance.
Performance Benefits
- Increased horsepower & torque
- Faster throttle response
- Smoother, optimized shift points
- Improved fuel efficiency
- Enhanced towing capability
- Removes restrictive factory speed limiter
How We Unlock Power
Our calibrations fine-tune your fuel tables, drive-by-wire, timing, torque converter, shift strategies, and shift pressures to extract the full potential of your 5.0L F-150 without sacrificing reliability.
What Can the RTD Device Do?
The RTD is more than just a flash programmer. It can:
- Store up to 10 custom tunes
- Monitor key engine parameters (RPM, speed, coolant temps, and more)
- Datalog for fine-tuning future modifications
- Save a copy of your factory tune so you can return to stock anytime
RTD Flashing Process
Tunes are loaded using the HP Tuners RTD Flasher software on a Windows PC. Wi-Fi is required to read/write your vehicle. The process is simple:
- Install RTD Flasher software and connect the device to your OBD-II port.
- Gather your vehicle information (engine/transmission modules).
- Save your stock file and email it to 5 Star Tuning.
- Receive your custom tunes via email and load them onto your RTD device.
- Flash the tune to your vehicle using the RTD Flasher interface.
The entire process takes only a few minutes, and no shop visit is required.
Technical Support
For questions during setup or tuning, call us at 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com. Our team is here to help.
Important Notes
- Windows PC required for RTD flashing
- 5 Star does not disable emissions equipment (O2, DPF, EGR, etc.)
- Not legal for sale or use in California
Fitment:
- 2015 Ford F-150 5.0L
- 2016 Ford F-150 5.0L
- 2017 Ford F-150 5.0L
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