Goose Tune now available

[John B]

And for those getting into the #s, the accepted drivetrain loss on modern auto transmissions is around 12 to 15%, based on a dyno jet vs published oem. Results from a mustang dyno will show a somewhat higher % loss. But really, dynos are best used for tuning, and for comparing before and after numbers under identical conditions on the same vehicle to see if a modification has had the intended results. Dyno results from different units at different locations, temps, altitudes, vehicles, etc simply cannot be used to justify online "pissing" contests. I came from a high hp mustang world and some of the dyno result arguments could just get ridiculous.

But I am glad to see another tuner enter the game, since more custom tuning will be required when folks start modifying turbos, fuel components, etc.

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[GLT]

For those of you who are criticizing Goose Tunes, I would strongly encourage you to go to fordraptorforum.com and read the literally hundreds of pages of universally positive reviews and information regarding Winfield and his Raptor tuning on the Gen 2 and Gen 3. I have never seen a single negative review of Goose Tunes or his products, and especially his expertise and customer service. His Ranger Raptor tune is a custom tune (it's right there in the title) so I strongly suspect he can tune for 93 octane, both stage 1 and stage 2 (aftermarket intercooler required for stage 2). I have personally run Goose's tunes (stage 2 93 octane on both) on both my Gen 2 and Gen 3 Raptors for the past 6 years -- they have been absolutely flawless, and the power/torque gains are crazy. I haven't dug into the numbers on the RR tune but can guarantee you the performance, especially a 93 octane tune, will significantly beat the Ford Performance tune, just like it does in the F-150 Raptor. These statements regarding "voiding the warranty" are overblown, blanket, overbroad and are old and tired.

 

[ChronciallyChronic]

For those of you who are criticizing Goose Tunes, I would strongly encourage you to go to fordraptorforum.com and read the literally hundreds of pages of universally positive reviews and information regarding Winfield and his Raptor tuning on the Gen 2 and Gen 3. I have never seen a single negative review of Goose Tunes or his products, and especially his expertise and customer service. His Ranger Raptor tune is a custom tune (it's right there in the title) so I strongly suspect he can tune for 93 octane, both stage 1 and stage 2 (aftermarket intercooler required for stage 2). I have personally run Goose's tunes (stage 2 93 octane on both) on both my Gen 2 and Gen 3 Raptors for the past 6 years -- they have been absolutely flawless, and the power/torque gains are crazy. I haven't dug into the numbers on the RR tune but can guarantee you the performance, especially a 93 octane tune, will significantly beat the Ford Performance tune, just like it does in the F-150 Raptor. These statements regarding "voiding the warranty" are overblown, blanket, overbroad and are old and tired.

Asking whether a non-Ford tune voids any warranties is not "overblown, blanket, overbroad" nor are those question "old and tired". It is more than valid to ask about the status of a warranty after such a tune. Why is that? Easy, you bring that truck in for any kind of warranty service, dealer service plugs into the OBD2 port and the truck tells them about the tune......and Ford says "NOPE" due to the tune you are on the hook. My apologies for this concern being beneath you.

 

[bluemarlin25]

These arguments reminds me of…

a 60+ year old guy going to a “gentleman’s “ club and thinks the 22 yr old woman is really attracted to him

20 percent of my driving is within roads with a 35 mph speed limit

but I still like having more hp

now, in hindsight, that analogy doesn’t make any sense

but I swear when I started typing I had a point

carryon

 

[Appleman1le]

Do their tunes void any warranty elements?

yes 100%

 

[GLT]

Asking whether a non-Ford tune voids any warranties is not "overblown, blanket, overbroad" nor are those question "old and tired". It is more than valid to ask about the status of a warranty after such a tune. Why is that? Easy, you bring that truck in for any kind of warranty service, dealer service plugs into the OBD2 port and the truck tells them about the tune......and Ford says "NOPE" due to the tune you are on the hook. My apologies for this concern being beneath you.

I'm not sure what "beneath you" means, so again, I would encourage those in the market for a tune to do their research, specifically, in this context, Goose Tunes. I've personally not seen, read about or heard of any engine, transmission or other issue/problem that was attributed to Goose's factory equipment tunes, including any that resulted in a warranty claim being denied. That is what I meant by the phrase "overblown, blanket and overbroad" -- potential consumers may genuinely be concerned about warranty issues, which is perfectly understandable, but practically speaking, with respect to Winfield's factory equipment tunes, this is not an issue that has manifested in real life. I cannot 100% confirm the number is zero; I just haven't seen it mentioned or reported (with respect to Winfield's tunes) on the forums, FB, insta, X, youtube, etc. in the 6-7 years I've been following Winfield's work.

Is there more risk than the Ford Performance warranty? On paper, yes maybe, but in reality, no, not for Goose's factory equipment tunes. Your opinion may differ, and that's perfectly fine, but I'm simply asking potential purchasers of tunes to educate themselves and be fully informed. Again, these blanket statements that we see all the time on forums that an engine/PCM tune "voids the factory warranty" are simply not accurate -- that is what is "old and tired." As an example, dozens of F-150 Raptor owners who were tuned had cam phasers replaced under warranty. Why? Because the tune didn't cause the failure.

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