5 Star Custom Tunes w/ RTD Device (2018 - 2020 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 PCM is recalibrated to deliver maximum horsepower, torque, sharper throttle response, optimized shift points, improved efficiency, and a superior driving experience.
Why Choose 5 Star Tuning?
As the industry leader in Ford and GM tuning, 5 Star offers the most refined and proven tunes available. Every calibration is custom tailored to your needswhether thats more power, towing strength, or smoother drivability. Best of all, your vehicles reliability is never compromised.
Dyno & Street Proven Tunes
All tunes are dyno-developed and road-tested extensively. With over 1 million test miles logged on our own vehicles, you can be confident in both performance and dependability.
Free Tunes for Life
Join the Tunes for Life program and receive free tune updates for as long as you own your truck. Add new modifications? Well keep your calibrations updated at no extra cost so your vehicle always runs at peak performance.
Performance Benefits
- Boosted horsepower & torque
- Improved throttle response
- Smoother shift points
- Increased fuel efficiency
- Enhanced towing performance
- Removes restrictive factory speed limiter
How We Unlock Performance
Tunes are engineered by optimizing fuel tables, drive-by-wire response, ignition timing, torque converter settings, shift strategies, and shift pressuresdelivering unmatched results without compromising durability.
What Can the RTD Device Do?
The RTD is a versatile programmer that offers:
- Storage for up to 10 custom tunes
- Live engine parameter monitoring (RPM, temps, speed, and more)
- Datalogging to refine tunes for future modifications
- Automatic backup of your factory tune so you can return to stock at any time
RTD Flashing Process
Using HP Tuners RTD Flasher software (Windows PC required), tunes are loaded in minutes. Wi-Fi is required to read/write your vehicle. The process includes:
- Install RTD Flasher and connect the device to your OBD-II port.
- Gather vehicle info and save your stock file.
- Email your stock file to 5 Star Tuning.
- Receive custom tunes via email, load them into RTD Flasher, and flash them to your truck.
No shop visit is neededthe entire installation can be done in your driveway in minutes.
Technical Support
Need help? Contact us at 1-855-827-7223 or email sales@beefcakeracing.com. Our experts are ready to assist with setup and tuning questions.
Important Notes
- Windows PC required for RTD flashing
- Wi-Fi connection required
- 5 Star does not disable or remove emissions equipment (O2, DPF, EGR, etc.)
- Not legal for sale or use in California
Fitment:
- 2018 Ford F-150 5.0L
- 2019 Ford F-150 5.0L
- 2020 Ford F-150 5.0L
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