Superchips 6.0 Microtuner Thread
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Two Questions
I had a SC in my 04 F3 and loved the performance. If there was anything that could have been better it was the cruse control. When ingaged and the brake was depressed the engine just cut out like you turned it off. It wasn't a smooth disengage like the stock file. It's a jolt to the drive train when loaded and comming off a freeway.
Question two. My 04 was wrecked (rearended) and is gone (6 months old).
I was able to get the stock file back in. An 05 should be here around X-mas. What do I need to do to get the SC to work with the 05?
Thanks in advance.
Question two. My 04 was wrecked (rearended) and is gone (6 months old).
I was able to get the stock file back in. An 05 should be here around X-mas. What do I need to do to get the SC to work with the 05?
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Fieldday
I had a SC in my 04 F3 and loved the performance. If there was anything that could have been better it was the cruse control. When ingaged and the brake was depressed the engine just cut out like you turned it off. It wasn't a smooth disengage like the stock file. It's a jolt to the drive train when loaded and comming off a freeway.
Question two. My 04 was wrecked (rearended) and is gone (6 months old).
I was able to get the stock file back in. An 05 should be here around X-mas. What do I need to do to get the SC to work with the 05?
Thanks in advance.
Question two. My 04 was wrecked (rearended) and is gone (6 months old).
I was able to get the stock file back in. An 05 should be here around X-mas. What do I need to do to get the SC to work with the 05?
Thanks in advance.
As for the 05.....hang in there. Work is in process.
Dunno what the policy will be for your existing tuner, but you may be able to pay to have it updated for 05, rather than have to buy a new tuner for an05...not my dept =o)
Call customer service if you have questions.
There is a cost involved in updating hardware/software/firmware to make a tuner work on a vehcile other than what it was originally released for. The 05 has different files sizes than 03-04.
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I guess I will have to see how it does with the ice and snow once it gets here. The only time I really step on the pedal is to pass. I usually drive around in 4x2 most of the time. Right before I pass I just throw the floor lever into 4-high. That way I wont start to slip and spin. Will see what happens after the install.
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Originally Posted by mlb4966
I guess I will have to see how it does with the ice and snow once it gets here. The only time I really step on the pedal is to pass. I usually drive around in 4x2 most of the time. Right before I pass I just throw the floor lever into 4-high. That way I wont start to slip and spin. Will see what happens after the install.
Since it is so easy to change I didn't see a problem with jumping between power settings. I did notice that in perf mode if I stood on it while rolling down the highway the back end would want to do the watusi which can be quite interesting.
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Originally Posted by mlb4966
I guess I will have to see how it does with the ice and snow once it gets here. The only time I really step on the pedal is to pass. I usually drive around in 4x2 most of the time. Right before I pass I just throw the floor lever into 4-high. That way I wont start to slip and spin. Will see what happens after the install.
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Check and the only thing I saw (Page 146) was not to switch from 4WD to 2WD at speeds over 55. I usually keep it in 2WD and here and there throw it into 4WD. Last month I had about 150 miles of ice so I kept it in 4WD while going down the highway. When the roads are in that condition I drive conserative (at or below the speed limit). Most of the time I am passing someone is because they are driving 40-50 mph so I'm not throwing it in 4WD at high speeds. I try to be nice to my 4WD system. Unfortunally due to the nature of were I live it does get abused more than most trucks down in the lower 48.
Back to the 1704. I was kinda on the same thought process of leaving it in tow mode. My winters are from 1 Oct till 1 May with an ocassionaly snow in May-Oct. Summer time the roads are dry so that is when I get to play. I just will have to give both a trail and see what is what.
After I install gauges I will experiment with the Performance mode.
Another question: When setting it back to stock do you need to go through a series of cold starts so the tranny relearns the original shifting?
Back to the 1704. I was kinda on the same thought process of leaving it in tow mode. My winters are from 1 Oct till 1 May with an ocassionaly snow in May-Oct. Summer time the roads are dry so that is when I get to play. I just will have to give both a trail and see what is what.
After I install gauges I will experiment with the Performance mode.
Another question: When setting it back to stock do you need to go through a series of cold starts so the tranny relearns the original shifting?
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Originally Posted by mlb4966
Another question: When setting it back to stock do you need to go through a series of cold starts so the tranny relearns the original shifting?
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2005 Performance?
Hey Vic,
Based on your work with the new 2005's, any predictions on how they'll perform with the SCMT when compared against the strong 2004's and the stronger 2003's? I know the new units aren't ready yet, but since I'm about to buy an '05 I was curious as to whether you had a sense what the difference will be?
Thanks,
Steve
Based on your work with the new 2005's, any predictions on how they'll perform with the SCMT when compared against the strong 2004's and the stronger 2003's? I know the new units aren't ready yet, but since I'm about to buy an '05 I was curious as to whether you had a sense what the difference will be?
Thanks,
Steve
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Originally Posted by Planecrazy
Hey Vic,
Based on your work with the new 2005's, any predictions on how they'll perform with the SCMT when compared against the strong 2004's and the stronger 2003's? I know the new units aren't ready yet, but since I'm about to buy an '05 I was curious as to whether you had a sense what the difference will be?
Thanks,
Steve
Based on your work with the new 2005's, any predictions on how they'll perform with the SCMT when compared against the strong 2004's and the stronger 2003's? I know the new units aren't ready yet, but since I'm about to buy an '05 I was curious as to whether you had a sense what the difference will be?
Thanks,
Steve
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Originally Posted by Ford2504x4SD
I know this is really cool. However, what advantage does this give you over the original settings? Why would someone want to change the settings in the first place?
If so, then you might want to change the factory settings to gain more torque and HP, and see some improvement in fuel mileage while towing - and maybe even unloaded.
If you are satisfied with the truck in stock trim then there's no need to change it, but if you are one of those folks who like to turn it up to 11 now and then, then the SCMT might be just the ticket.
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Originally Posted by Daryl Hunter
Do you mean the SCMT?
If you are satisfied with the truck in stock trim then there's no need to change it, but if you are one of those folks who like to turn it up to 11 now and then, then the SCMT might be just the ticket.
If you are satisfied with the truck in stock trim then there's no need to change it, but if you are one of those folks who like to turn it up to 11 now and then, then the SCMT might be just the ticket.
I had a friend who parked his truck for a week because he didn't want to drive it stock anymore. When I had a tune for him, he was driving it again everyday....
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Vic-
What is the greatest mileage (from your experience) you have seen a tuned 6.0 operate? What setting were the trucks on? What issues/problems have come up i.e. tranny, motor, rearend, cooling, tires, tickets, etc.?
What is the greatest mileage (from your experience) you have seen a tuned 6.0 operate? What setting were the trucks on? What issues/problems have come up i.e. tranny, motor, rearend, cooling, tires, tickets, etc.?