I agree, let's not take this out on each other. BUT - I did the research and knew full well that the spring set was H&R. I talked with both companies. At the time, I was able to save a few bucks going with LIvernois versus other sources. I suspect that's not the case today.
Okay I'll take you up on your offer. So if I buy a tuner kit for a performance increase to my 2015 Ecoboost 3.5, give me some recommendations on brands and sources.
Ok, tune...now you're speaking my language. There are so many different ways to address tuning. 99% of people want more power, but with more power comes lower fuel economy, generally speaking. But there is such a thing as a fuel economy tune and any tuner worth their weight can provide one, if that's your thing.The ecoboost lends itself to tuning very well and there is A LOT of power Ford left on the table...for a number of reasons.
Anyway, get yourself either an SCT or HPTUNER device and open yourself up to quite a few reputable ecoboost tuners. Keep in mind, for our platform, there are no tables that are inaccessible on either system. That being said, most tuners currently use SCT for our platform but the HPTuner device has been up and coming and their user-interface is much better than the SCT. Both can get you where you want to go. Just ensure you get yourself a 3bar MAP sensor as you'll need it to exceed any more than about 15psi or so (stock is 11-12). Good thing is, you can jump between tuner shops at your leisure with either brand device (for instance you can have a tune from GearHead and AJP on the same device and switch between the 2). Another added bonus is both have datalogging capability, which can be beneficial when troubleshooting issues. If you ever decide you are unhappy with the tuning shop, you can easily jump to another one without having to buy a whole new device. Which is a major downfall with Livernois tunes. They use a "proprietary" device that makes sure you're locked into only them as a tuner. If you want to go with another shop, you've just made yourself a paperweight with their device...no one uses it. Not to mention you cannot datalog with their device nor will they accept your datalog should you find a way to get one and want them to tweak your tune...they won't do it.
As for reputable tuners...this is no particular order, but here are top 3 IMHO:
1) Brad at AJP Turbo
2) Torrie at Unleashed
3) Matt at GearHead
Honorable mention as I have no personal experience, but come recommended by others:
4) Lee at Ortiz Performance
5) Brew City Boost
6) 5 Star Tuning
They all use SCT and a few of them also us HPTuner, so options are endless.
Notice Livernois doesn't even break the top 6 list, but there's a ton of other reasons...so please, please, please stay away from them.
And this just covers tuning...don't get me started on actual aftermarket parts. Let me know if there is any particular Livernois parts you're interested in and its likely I can point you to a better option.
Put it like this. I'm on track to set the world record for the 5th gen explorer in the 1/4 mile here soon...and I don't have a single Livernois part on my rig...
