Dyno tune..
02-23-2009, 04:49 PM
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Dyno tune..
so i definitely need a dyno tune, even if i buy a tuner, do most tuners require you to have an SCT or other handheld tuner or will they do it directly? (dumb question i know) because i dont want to waste money on a tuner if the case is the ladder,
02-23-2009, 04:51 PM
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Yes you need a handheld. Either SCT or Diablo. I wanna say about 85% of shops prefer the SCT. Call up your tuner and ask him which one he prefers to use. Also most shops will cut you a deal if you buy the sct from them and get a dyno tune.
02-23-2009, 05:10 PM
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...Get a SCT tuner (I have Xcal2)...I found a shop about 3 hours from my house for a dyno/tuning session, MustangMagic, hope to get there in April!
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02-23-2009, 05:27 PM
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id rather just get one mild tune, not aggressive or safe, somewhere in the middle, dont plan on doing pullley swaps for racing right now, i wanna go for a mild setup 400-450rwhp is fine, thats why id rather not buy a hand held tuner if there is any way around it
02-23-2009, 05:34 PM
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I think SCT does sell a chip! best to check there web site! ...if you do not want a hand held tuner, but trust me, Xcal2 is nice! ...can change your gear ratio, tire size with the hand held tuner as well....plus tweek tune a little (2-3%)
02-23-2009, 05:38 PM
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+1 I believe you can also check codes and turn off your O2 sensors. Beleive you want one. They have the xcal 3 out now. Its supposed to be better then the xcal 2.