sct or ficm tune?

[SKEETERMAN03]

i have a 05 f250 crew cab 4x4. which one would result in better milage ? i do not have studs just straight exhaust and intake. all i tow is a 20 foot bass boat and a car every now and then.and from where would yall recommend getting either one?right now i get 13 hwy and 11 in town. i drive it easy and do not go over 70 on the hwy which is about 2000 rpms. motor has 56,000 miles on it. have changed all filters and oil and no improvement. thank for input

[Granny]

I do not have any FICM tuning just the SCT so I can't tell you anything about that part, however I do know the new Spartan 6.0L tuning does both FICM tuning and motor/tranny tuning without taking the FICM out of the truck. There are a couple of folks who have purchased it recently and some have been running the beta version. Don't get me wrong I LOVE my SCT!!!!!! Some folks getting really good mileage with theirs. Mileage will depend on driving style. Mine may be a little on the "rough" side! LOL I am not your ordinary grandmother but I do drive a "Granny Truck" ! I am sure there will be may folks come through and give their opinions on this subject.

[shu873]

I think the best bang for your buck will be the SCT Xcal3 tuner. I have both the SCT and Innovative's mild FICM reburn. I'm assuming your 13mpg on the highway is while towing correct? If that's unloaded its very poor mileage indeed and I would assume you have other issues with the truck.

[HeavyAssault]

The FICM tuning may help those MPG numbers. I have the Power Hungry Performance FICM tuning running with my SCT tuning. I get a solid 15-16 MPG with my mixed driving of 100 miles daily on 35's with 6" of lift.

I didn't see any real increase in MPG EXCEPT during the winter months. It may have been the FICM tuning or my use of TC-W3 motor oil in the fuel.

[SKEETERMAN03]

i get that on the hwy pulling the boat and without pulling the boat.