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How do tuners work?

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Old 04-04-2009, 12:20 AM
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Question How do tuners work?

i was thinking about buying the xcal3 but im really confused as to what do i do once i get it. how do i tune my car?, what tunes are available for me? so many questions.
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Old 04-04-2009, 02:53 AM
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There is a 4 sided tapered plug under the drivers side of the dash by the trans hump, that is your OBDII interface. There you can plug the tuner in (Or a code reader) and upload a tune, data log, read codes and erase codes. By erasing a code you dont actually erase it forever, you just remove that CEL code so the check engine light isnt burning a hole in your face anymore

The standard tunes on the Xcal are quick and easy to upload with some user options that you can change without the use of a dyno. These options include but are not limited to changing what your gear ratio readout is for your speedo (NA for 96-98 I think) or changing shift points and line pressure on automatics.

The preloaded tunes they have will change timing and fuel curve tables to optimize performance without killing streetability.

Its easy and fun stuff, well worth the cash.

-Eric-
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Old 04-04-2009, 03:11 AM
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+1 you can also get emailed tunes from specialty vendors, Brenspeed has excellent products.
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A tuner, especially SCT, is extremely easy to use, they even include instructions!
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i still dont know if i should get one
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yes!!
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Old 04-04-2009, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RyansQuick6
yes!!
how great of a improvement did it give you?
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Old 04-04-2009, 02:47 PM
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Big difference in acceleration for $400. Deffinatly spend me money and pick one up.
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I think it made more of a difference than anything else I've done
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If you have an auto, you will be VERY pleased. When my loss of backpressure due to a full exhaust killed my low end torque (get-up-and-go), the tuner not only fixed it, but actually it pulls better now than ever before.
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