what tuner to buy???
09-12-2007, 01:29 AM
#11
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RE: what tuner to buy???
ORIGINAL: 07SCGT
SCT Xcal II. Easy to use, and you can put it in valet mode in under 45 secondswhen you drop it off for service. Interface is so easy a 10 year old could use it, very intuitive interface.
SCT Xcal II. Easy to use, and you can put it in valet mode in under 45 secondswhen you drop it off for service. Interface is so easy a 10 year old could use it, very intuitive interface.
09-12-2007, 01:29 AM
#12
RE: what tuner to buy???
ORIGINAL: ohsixgt1217
I am tuned by a predator tuner. Is it better than the otehrs? I dont know. But i like it a lot!
It isnt really so much the tuner, more so the tune. I got a great dyno tune, so it works out well
I am tuned by a predator tuner. Is it better than the otehrs? I dont know. But i like it a lot!
It isnt really so much the tuner, more so the tune. I got a great dyno tune, so it works out well
09-12-2007, 01:34 AM
#13
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RE: what tuner to buy???
Valet mode puts in perameters such as reduced timing, rev limitor, speed limitor, basically it is a governor. I have mine set in Bank 3 and load it whenever I drop it off for service at the Ford Dealership. I know that anyone who drives it can't rev more than 3K and go more than 45MPH.
09-12-2007, 01:36 AM
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RE: what tuner to buy???
If you want a canned tune, it is all preference between the leading tuners (Diablosport Predator, SCT Xcalibrator, GMS Fuego, Superchips 1755, and a couple others).
If you want to possibly get dyno-tuned in the future, you have two choices:
Diablosport
SCT
I recommend SCT due to the ease of tuning for the shop, resulting in a better tune on average, and because of that it is much easier to find a competent SCT tuner shop.
Diablosport allows for greater custom tune detail and expandability in some areas, but master tuners are few and far between in my experience.
If you choose SCT, you now have two choices:
Xcalibrator 2
Live-Wire
The Xcal is more common, cheaper, and easier for the user (YOU) to use. The Live-Wire has the ability for more tunes, better in-car diagnostics and on-the-fly tuning capabilities, but is more expensive.
With all that said, I run a dyno-tune on an Xcal2.
If you want to possibly get dyno-tuned in the future, you have two choices:
Diablosport
SCT
I recommend SCT due to the ease of tuning for the shop, resulting in a better tune on average, and because of that it is much easier to find a competent SCT tuner shop.
Diablosport allows for greater custom tune detail and expandability in some areas, but master tuners are few and far between in my experience.
If you choose SCT, you now have two choices:
Xcalibrator 2
Live-Wire
The Xcal is more common, cheaper, and easier for the user (YOU) to use. The Live-Wire has the ability for more tunes, better in-car diagnostics and on-the-fly tuning capabilities, but is more expensive.
With all that said, I run a dyno-tune on an Xcal2.
09-12-2007, 12:54 PM
#15
Join Date: Aug 2007
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RE: what tuner to buy???
you might want to check out snipertuning .com . we have a heavy duty truck shop and are a dealer. they have stuff for big trucks but their ford stuff is quite impressive. just more options for you to consider!
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'05 GT black on black auto
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09-12-2007, 01:05 PM
#16
RE: what tuner to buy???
Go with SCT for ease of use and more shps out there setup to work with SCT. If not having it DYNO'd then the tune you buy is really what matters. The tuner device just gets it into your car. Id go with Doug at B AMA since I have had no problems and great results. Plus he is great with keeping you up to date if you are to change or upgrade your mods.
09-12-2007, 01:29 PM
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RE: what tuner to buy???
ORIGINAL: RRRRRON
you might want to check out snipertuning .com . we have a heavy duty truck shop and are a dealer. they have stuff for big trucks but their ford stuff is quite impressive. just more options for you to consider!
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'05 GT black on black auto
you might want to check out snipertuning .com . we have a heavy duty truck shop and are a dealer. they have stuff for big trucks but their ford stuff is quite impressive. just more options for you to consider!
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'05 GT black on black auto