XCalibrator 2
09-08-2005, 11:21 AM
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XCalibrator 2
Ok I plan on ordering a chip this weekend and was wondering if the SCT XCalibrator 2 would be the best buy? I have heard many great things about it but was just checking to see if there were any other chips on the market that were better? I was also wondering if anyone has had any problems resulting from the chip?
09-08-2005, 11:25 AM
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RE: XCalibrator 2
I was looking into the Superchips tuner. From what I understand it is very easy to use. But, like you, I only want to buy ONE, so I am looking for more ffedback from users before buying. If anyone else has feedback on either of these (or others) you opinions will be appreciated.
09-08-2005, 03:20 PM
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RE: XCalibrator 2
The Xcalibrator 2 is a flasher , 05s dont use chips. Most of the people i have heard from use the Xcalibrator 2 from Superchips Custom Tuning which is not the same as the Superchips Tuner. The Xcal hold up to 3 tunes , scans for codes and is able to datalog and tunes can be added thru email. Good Luck
09-08-2005, 04:15 PM
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RE: XCalibrator 2
The XCal is what I used from Doug at Bama Chips and I'm delighted with the improvement. www.bamachips.com
09-08-2005, 05:19 PM
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RE: XCalibrator 2
Here's a dyno graph showing a bone stock V6 auto before and after with an SCT X-Cal2... Notice the HUGE improvement in Torque....
V6 Dyno
For manuals the difference isn't so dramatic.. but it still is noticable...
V6 Dyno
For manuals the difference isn't so dramatic.. but it still is noticable...
09-08-2005, 10:57 PM
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Heard of sniper?
Just came across this...anybody know any specifics? Haven't stumbled on the prices yet...
If this can do what it claims----sweet
http://www.snipertuning.com/new/product.phtml?p=21
If this can do what it claims----sweet
http://www.snipertuning.com/new/product.phtml?p=21
09-08-2005, 11:55 PM
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RE: XCalibrator 2
hambone,
I was thinking that a product like that would be great (the snipertuning) software. I have a laptop, and it would be nice for me to get rid of all of the flasher hardware. I don't need it... I want to be able to see all the parms on my car. I am really interested in how much this costs??
I was thinking that a product like that would be great (the snipertuning) software. I have a laptop, and it would be nice for me to get rid of all of the flasher hardware. I don't need it... I want to be able to see all the parms on my car. I am really interested in how much this costs??
09-09-2005, 12:20 AM
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RE: XCalibrator 2
Hrm, can't find any price info for the Sniper stuff. Maybe it's a bit too new, or something still in progress/development.
Here's a decent price on XCal2 AND cold air intake for $399. Anybody know anything about the JMS tunes?? That's like getting the air induction for "free", compared to other prices I've been seeing....
http://www.jmschip.com/shop/product_...roducts_id=403
Here's a decent price on XCal2 AND cold air intake for $399. Anybody know anything about the JMS tunes?? That's like getting the air induction for "free", compared to other prices I've been seeing....
http://www.jmschip.com/shop/product_...roducts_id=403
09-09-2005, 09:53 AM
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RE: XCalibrator 2
ORIGINAL: Hambone
Hrm, can't find any price info for the Sniper stuff. Maybe it's a bit too new, or something still in progress/development.
Here's a decent price on XCal2 AND cold air intake for $399. Anybody know anything about the JMS tunes?? That's like getting the air induction for "free", compared to other prices I've been seeing....
http://www.jmschip.com/shop/product_...roducts_id=403
Hrm, can't find any price info for the Sniper stuff. Maybe it's a bit too new, or something still in progress/development.
Here's a decent price on XCal2 AND cold air intake for $399. Anybody know anything about the JMS tunes?? That's like getting the air induction for "free", compared to other prices I've been seeing....
http://www.jmschip.com/shop/product_...roducts_id=403
09-09-2005, 10:18 AM
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RE: XCalibrator 2
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WOW!!! That is a great price on a combo. I love my steeda CAI, but I am not dilusional enough to think cone filter A is more than a gnats hair different from cone filter B. I paid about $580 for my Steeda CAI/Xcal2 combo. The price for this one above is basically a free CAI. Dyno numbers to back it up. Proof positive a CAI is a CAI. What more does one need.
WOW!!! That is a great price on a combo. I love my steeda CAI, but I am not dilusional enough to think cone filter A is more than a gnats hair different from cone filter B. I paid about $580 for my Steeda CAI/Xcal2 combo. The price for this one above is basically a free CAI. Dyno numbers to back it up. Proof positive a CAI is a CAI. What more does one need.
The $400 tag is tempting--the $550-650 deals aren't so tempting...
I'd *really* like to get rid of the throttle-lag--it's annoying! Not sure it's worth $400 quite yet though...hehe.