Loading custom programs on the SCT
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Loading custom programs on the SCT
I am buying some custom tunes for my SCT in the near future and was curious as to how to do it.
So far I have :
-Plugged my SCT into my truck and read my strategy
-Downloaded the SCT software into my laptop
-Plugged my SCT and formatted it (updated) to the newest software via laptop/sct site
I have a pretty good idea of how to do it but I was wondering if someone can steer me in the right direction ie: saving the folder, downloading to the system.
So far I have :
-Plugged my SCT into my truck and read my strategy
-Downloaded the SCT software into my laptop
-Plugged my SCT and formatted it (updated) to the newest software via laptop/sct site
I have a pretty good idea of how to do it but I was wondering if someone can steer me in the right direction ie: saving the folder, downloading to the system.
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just save the custom tune to your desktop area. then hit the button that says load custom tunes or something like that. should give you a browse button. find the file on your desktop and it take less than 30 sec to download and your done.
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AND IMHO for in the future...
I always go back to stock on my truck before I do ANY messing with the tune or sct updates.....
Yes, in some cases it's probably ok not to go back to stock...
but I didn't write that code, so I want a good baseline before 'they' start mucking with it
I always go back to stock on my truck before I do ANY messing with the tune or sct updates.....
Yes, in some cases it's probably ok not to go back to stock...
but I didn't write that code, so I want a good baseline before 'they' start mucking with it
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I just talked to Matt.....We have been talking through emails and even though he had a busy weekend, he still called me like he said he would....I just paid for the three tune package and get them tomorrow which I am very excited for.
I had alot of questions for Matt and like I figured, he had the answers.
The SL tune that is safe for non studded motors offers 30-40 more HP than the preloaded performance tune that my SF3 came with and it locks the TC up in 2nd gear to put the power to the rear much quicker. I cant wait to try this one.
The tune package also has an 8k tow that I doubt I'll ever use and the unlimitted tow which does not mess with the fueling parameters but has a trans program and the tow/haul is also reprogrammed to work better.
Matt turns off the EGR strategy on all of his tunes standard.
Anyway, I'll let you guys know how I like them.....which I guarantee I will LOVE them!
I had alot of questions for Matt and like I figured, he had the answers.
The SL tune that is safe for non studded motors offers 30-40 more HP than the preloaded performance tune that my SF3 came with and it locks the TC up in 2nd gear to put the power to the rear much quicker. I cant wait to try this one.
The tune package also has an 8k tow that I doubt I'll ever use and the unlimitted tow which does not mess with the fueling parameters but has a trans program and the tow/haul is also reprogrammed to work better.
Matt turns off the EGR strategy on all of his tunes standard.
Anyway, I'll let you guys know how I like them.....which I guarantee I will LOVE them!
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joe, that's Matt at gearhead? Please post an update once you get the tunes. I have an SCT XCal-2 that I'd like to get new tunes for.
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