SCT tuner question
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Mountain Pass
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SCT tuner question
I am looking into getting one of the SCT 3015 tuners to help wake up my 01 6.8L 2 wheel Excursion. I have already done some upgrades. (y-pipe, flow master, cold air). My question is does it need to be coded / programmed to my computer? I have seen some on amazon, ebay and other sites but did not know if I could just buy one as "plug and play" or if it has to be set up to my specific vehicle? I think the base model 3015 comes with 3 pre loaded tunes, is this good enough?
Any other ideas and or info on this is greatly appreciated.
Any other ideas and or info on this is greatly appreciated.
Cargo Master
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When you purchase one, I got mine from 5star, you will need the code off the PCM. then it will only work on a truck with the same PCM code. not sure, but after it is installed I think it can only be used on your truck due to the VIN.
They are an excellent tuner and offer good HP and TQ. and it will let you adjust some parameters.
They are an excellent tuner and offer good HP and TQ. and it will let you adjust some parameters.
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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P/N: 3000 needs custom tunes
P/N: 3015 comes with 3 "canned" tunes from SCT. they aren't great, but they are better than stock.
both the 3000 and the 3015 take custom tunes. custom tunes are always better than canned. Give 5Star a call
P/N: 3015 comes with 3 "canned" tunes from SCT. they aren't great, but they are better than stock.
both the 3000 and the 3015 take custom tunes. custom tunes are always better than canned. Give 5Star a call
Mountain Pass
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I second Tylus. 5-Star is the only way to go on any website where you find the Ford 6.8L engine, whether in a motorhome or an F-250 or an Excursion. The stock SCT just won't perform as well as 5-Stars souped-up version 
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Buy the 3015 and try it with the canned tunes 1st. See how it acts for you and go from there. You do not need your vin# to purchase the tuner. Make sure to update the firmware from SCT website before you plug it into your truck.it before you
Custom tunes will need your vin #, and current factory tune strategies.
You can use the tuner on any for vehicle, but you have to unmarry it from the original vehicle you used it on first. The down side is that you only have 5 times to do that before you have to send it back in and get it reset. That usually costs $150.00 to get it reset.
The best money I have spent on my truck was the tuner and custom tunes!
Custom tunes will need your vin #, and current factory tune strategies.
You can use the tuner on any for vehicle, but you have to unmarry it from the original vehicle you used it on first. The down side is that you only have 5 times to do that before you have to send it back in and get it reset. That usually costs $150.00 to get it reset.
The best money I have spent on my truck was the tuner and custom tunes!
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Mountain Pass
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Im looking to get the X3 device. The X4 is the newest model and about 50 dollars more. Not sure if there is any real difference, I know both work with the V10. Does anyone know how much custom tunes cost to have done? thanks
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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FYI, the SCT X2 works also. It just doesn't hold canned tunes. Found one for about $100 and still using it
5Star is generally considered the best tuner for Ford gas motors in the trucks.
5Star is generally considered the best tuner for Ford gas motors in the trucks.
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Anyone know when the next 5 star sale is ?
I bought a used one and could not update it with their updater from sct's website. I gave them a call after which they remotely updated mine (gave them remote access to my computer). Apparently the firmware on mine was too old to be updated with their latest software.
After that updates worked like a charm.
I bought a used one and could not update it with their updater from sct's website. I gave them a call after which they remotely updated mine (gave them remote access to my computer). Apparently the firmware on mine was too old to be updated with their latest software.
After that updates worked like a charm.
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Anyone know when the next 5 star sale is ?
I bought a used one and could not update it with their updater from sct's website. I gave them a call after which they remotely updated mine (gave them remote access to my computer). Apparently the firmware on mine was too old to be updated with their latest software.
After that updates worked like a charm.
I bought a used one and could not update it with their updater from sct's website. I gave them a call after which they remotely updated mine (gave them remote access to my computer). Apparently the firmware on mine was too old to be updated with their latest software.
After that updates worked like a charm.
