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A well known problem with the Ford 5.4 3V engines is the 'phaser rattle', this happens when the variable cam timing phasers can no longer be controlled by theECU due to wear in the phaser or lack of oil pressure / volume being delivered to them.Replacing phasers can sometimes cure the problem, but rattle often comes back within a few months.Locking the variable cam timing is a sure fix for phaser problems.The phaser issue will be solved by the kit.The Billet Lockout Blocks are inserted into the stock phaser and then loaded with a custom tune using the SCT X4 programmer.When phaser noise is fixed, your truck will have improved performance.
It's a combination of wear inside the cam phasers and wear in the engine that causes excessive phaser noise.The computer can't control the variable cam timing because of wear inside the phaser.Replacing phaser can cure this problem, but it can only last a few months.Even a new phaser cannot operate properly if there is not enough oil in the engine.As the engine wears, more oil is lost though crank, rod and cam bearings with the phasers being the last component to receive oil.The phaser rattles back and forth because there isn't enough volume to control it.
Engine wear and oil pressure are part of the phaser problem.Replacing phaser may not solve the issue.
You can install the lockouts into your phasers.It is possible to damage the locating pin if the phasers have been rattling for a long time.
There are two styles of phasers for fitting the blocks inside.The standard Ford lockout blocks are used by the stock and replacement Ford phasers.The Aftermarket phasers use a different shaped block.The Ford style lockouts are used by some aftermarket phasers.If you don't know what phasers you have, open the back plate and look at the internal shape.We offer both sets of lockout blocks at a discount if your phasers are still installed.
The stock bolts should only be used once.It's worth replacing if the job is done correctly for a few dollars.The stock Torque is 30ft.lbs.
It depends on the condition of the engine.It's something to consider when doing the phaser lockout.The guides and tensioners are hard on phaser rattle.
The original calibration that Ford loaded into theECU has a four digit code on it.We need to know the calibration in order to write a custom tune.The code is always followed by 3 letters and 1 number.It's also called a box code or tear tag.You can find the PCM code for your vehicle by clicking here.
The Strategy code is the calibration that is loaded into theECU that can be read by the SCT programmer as well as other shop level diagnostic tools.The 7 digit code is a mix of letters and numbers.
If a tune needs to be updated, we can email it to you and you can load it onto the programmer of your choice.
One of the leaders in the Ford custom tuning world is SCT and the X4 is a full function programmer that will do more than just load the Lockout tune.Some of the features include:
There are options that you can choose from.Depending on year and model, these include: tire size, axle ratio, speed limiter, rev limiter and transmission shifting.
The SCT only works on one vehicle at a time.It won't be able to program another vehicle when the tune is loaded.You can program another vehicle if you put your truck back to stock.The SCT can be used to read codes on another vehicle.
The cam phasers are locked at full advance which aids in low / mid range power and Torque, which is what most truck owners are looking for.You have to give up some top end power because the cam timing can't retard it.The key to increased performance with the cam phasers locked is our custom tune.
Before loading a custom tune, it is necessary to check the strategy code, which is the actual calibration in your engine.
It's easy to program with the SCT programmer.There is a custom performance tune for the Cam Phaser Lockouts that is loaded onto the SCT.
No options are adjusted.If you run a taller tire than stock, you'll need to adjust the tire size.
You can follow the instructions on the screen to install the tune.