Livernois tuner for Powerboost?

[Heavishot]

Honestly, my 2-3 is worse than 1-3. It only does 1-3 when I’m accelerating at a crawl, definitely not keeping up with traffic. It’s usually 1-2-3

Same here my 2-3 is a bit harsh. Everything else is smooth.

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[RyanStroeder]

I ordered mine last week and showed up yesterday. Got an error installing mine, waiting to talk to tech support now. You have to email them and someone will call you. Anyone had any luck installing?

Please keep us updated on your issues/findings/feedback - thanks

 

[Texasboy1022]

Please keep us updated on your issues/findings/feedback - thanks

UPDATE: So I got mine installed a few weeks ago after an initial install issue. Turns out my cable was bad and Livernois sent me a new one. Worked like a charm. Their support team is incredible and communicated with me constantly. Wish this was the standard for companies across the board, but that's another conversation entirely.

I had a Livernois tune on my last truck ('16 F-150, 3.5EcoBoost, 4x4) and ran the 93 octane performance tune on it. It was awesome, absolutely loved it. So my expectations were high for this new truck. Now this truck is a '21 Powerboost, 4x4, 3 inch coiler lift on 285/65/R20 BFGs. This truck is awesome, love everything about it, tons of power. Could not be happier. Or so I thought. This tune is unreal. I am still in shock by how bad ass it is. This truck was fast and quick before, but good grief, I was not prepared for this. Watch the YouTube video and you can see the CEO talk about it while he is Dyno'ing it. He canceled his order with Ford after driving the Powerboost with the tune, he had just the 3.5 EcoBoost ordered. This thing is a rocket. The turbos react faster than a hiccup. And it will give you all of it too with just a nudge of the pedal. I cant really get in the peddle much because its not needed. It will throw you back in the seat, not Tesla level, but noticeable for a truck. My mileage is better too. But if you are on the fence, jump over now. You will not regret it. I just wish gas prices would drop again, still running 93.

 

[Mtnman1]

The Powerboost is so highly engineered. Do you really trust a small shop to mess with it?

Livernois is tops in their field. I would zero issues running any of their tunes.

And what does business size matter to quality?

 

[RyanStroeder]

UPDATE: So I got mine installed a few weeks ago after an initial install issue. Turns out my cable was bad and Livernois sent me a new one. Worked like a charm. Their support team is incredible and communicated with me constantly. Wish this was the standard for companies across the board, but that's another conversation entirely.

I had a Livernois tune on my last truck ('16 F-150, 3.5EcoBoost, 4x4) and ran the 93 octane performance tune on it. It was awesome, absolutely loved it. So my expectations were high for this new truck. Now this truck is a '21 Powerboost, 4x4, 3 inch coiler lift on 285/65/R20 BFGs. This truck is awesome, love everything about it, tons of power. Could not be happier. Or so I thought. This tune is unreal. I am still in shock by how bad ass it is. This truck was fast and quick before, but good grief, I was not prepared for this. Watch the YouTube video and you can see the CEO talk about it while he is Dyno'ing it. He canceled his order with Ford after driving the Powerboost with the tune, he had just the 3.5 EcoBoost ordered. This thing is a rocket. The turbos react faster than a hiccup. And it will give you all of it too with just a nudge of the pedal. I cant really get in the peddle much because its not needed. It will throw you back in the seat, not Tesla level, but noticeable for a truck. My mileage is better too. But if you are on the fence, jump over now. You will not regret it. I just wish gas prices would drop again, still running 93.

High praise!
How much did mileage change by? Thanks

 

[Mtnman1]

High praise!
How much did mileage change by? Thanks

I have the Livernois tune in my 2019 Ranger.

Very impressive.

And customer service is outstanding. Like you wont ever do business with a better company.

 

[Lippy]

Livernois is tops in their field. I would zero issues running any of their tunes.

And what does business size matter to quality?

It takes hundreds of engineers over $1 billion to design and test a power train like the Powerboost. So trusting a small shop to just crank up the boost isn’t something I’d be comfortable with. But that’s just me.

 

[Mtnman1]

It takes hundreds of engineers over $1 billion to design and test a power train like the Powerboost. So trusting a small shop to just crank up the boost isn’t something I’d be comfortable with. But that’s just me.

Your exaggerations aside, the 3.5 is not a new engine. ICE are simple. Adding electric motors add a level, sure, but these are not magic black boxes.

Not to mention increasing performance of old technology and created something new, testing, etc is not the same thing. By a long shot.

But whatever floats your boat. I guess you wont be trusting your super secret PB to a small shop/dealer more repair and maintenence.

 

[Snakebitten]

Tuning isn't for everyone.
I fully respect those that are warranty centric and it's difficult for them to cross that line.
Having said that, the 3.5 Ecoboost platform is well into its second decade and it's a really well understood engine from the tuner's perspective. The ones who have years of experience know where the margins are and history has proven that Ford leaves a lot of low hanging fruit in it.

I drove a 2018 3.5 F150 tuned for just short of 4 years. I spent the effort and time to dial it in for "polished" over outright power. And the transmission tuning was awesome, proving that Ford's oem shifting strategy can be improved on way more than some might think.

My 2021 Powerboost?
Not tuned.
I'm trading it for a 2022 Powerboost in a few days. Not likely to tune it soon either.
I can't exactly get my head around the tuning on this new package and so I'm not yet sold on the approach.

But I'll certainly be lurking and seeing if my mind can be changed. Honestly it's the 10r80 MHT that I'm most interested in. I want some guru to crack it and then I'll probably fold.

 

[Lippy]

Your exaggerations aside, the 3.5 is not a new engine. ICE are simple. Adding electric motors add a level, sure, but these are not magic black boxes.

Not to mention increasing performance of old technology and created something new, testing, etc is not the same thing. By a long shot.

But whatever floats your boat. I guess you wont be trusting your super secret PB to a small shop/dealer more repair and maintenence.

What exaggerations?

 

[Texasboy1022]

High praise!
How much did mileage change by? Thanks

It’s actually still increasing. These trucks are very intuitive and smart. I’m up a little more than 4 mpg, mixed driving. Shifts a lot better too.

 

[wayfarer556]

It’s actually still increasing. These trucks are very intuitive and smart. I’m up a little more than 4 mpg, mixed driving. Shifts a lot better too.

You have me super interested....

 

[Heavishot]

I WANT TO DO THIS!!! But I’m scheduled to have the dealer check my 2-3 up shift and do all the recalls in June so probably best to wait. Livernois says shipping is delayed- does anyone know about how long from order to delivery?

 

[wayfarer556]

UPDATE: So I got mine installed a few weeks ago after an initial install issue. Turns out my cable was bad and Livernois sent me a new one. Worked like a charm. Their support team is incredible and communicated with me constantly. Wish this was the standard for companies across the board, but that's another conversation entirely.

I had a Livernois tune on my last truck ('16 F-150, 3.5EcoBoost, 4x4) and ran the 93 octane performance tune on it. It was awesome, absolutely loved it. So my expectations were high for this new truck. Now this truck is a '21 Powerboost, 4x4, 3 inch coiler lift on 285/65/R20 BFGs. This truck is awesome, love everything about it, tons of power. Could not be happier. Or so I thought. This tune is unreal. I am still in shock by how bad ass it is. This truck was fast and quick before, but good grief, I was not prepared for this. Watch the YouTube video and you can see the CEO talk about it while he is Dyno'ing it. He canceled his order with Ford after driving the Powerboost with the tune, he had just the 3.5 EcoBoost ordered. This thing is a rocket. The turbos react faster than a hiccup. And it will give you all of it too with just a nudge of the pedal. I cant really get in the peddle much because its not needed. It will throw you back in the seat, not Tesla level, but noticeable for a truck. My mileage is better too. But if you are on the fence, jump over now. You will not regret it. I just wish gas prices would drop again, still running 93.

Would you mind updating us on how the tuner is working out for you? Are the gains in the efficiency/power holding up?

 

[RedTXV]

Got mine today and can’t even download the software. Getting the error 404 when clicking the link.

Not a fuzzy feeling right out of the box.

Edit: Sorry, just saw this thread was for PB. I’ll kindly see myself out the door.

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