best tuner?
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Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
I have used the standard 1704, Predator, Quad 125, and Edge Juice...I see you have the SCT custom tuner, and the 110 Instigator...what are your thoughts on the Instigator shifting, and where did you get the SCT (and who wrote the tune?).
I have been looking at the SCT line of stuff from Innovative diesel; I have heard rumors they have *safe* stack tunes for some of the other boxes. Do you have any experience with this?
I have been looking at the SCT line of stuff from Innovative diesel; I have heard rumors they have *safe* stack tunes for some of the other boxes. Do you have any experience with this?
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From: stoneboro, pa
Originally Posted by 04powrstrokr550
i think its a toss up between the edge and 1704. ill give my pros and cons of both and see if you agree
now i dont know if the edge redesigns the tranny module to make firmer and better shifts?
1704 +'s: you can set back to factory settings if you have to take it to the dealer (which i most likely will)
negs- :you have to buy gauges and the pillar mount( personally think it looks cooler) to have the same features as the edge juice.
edge juice +'s: everything is inccluded in the package
negs-: price, and that you have a modification installed in your truck (cant hide the box under the hood and alsothe in-cab mount,
)
and as vegas said, it doesnt do much for the tranny.
now i dont know if the edge redesigns the tranny module to make firmer and better shifts?
1704 +'s: you can set back to factory settings if you have to take it to the dealer (which i most likely will)
negs- :you have to buy gauges and the pillar mount( personally think it looks cooler) to have the same features as the edge juice.
edge juice +'s: everything is inccluded in the package
negs-: price, and that you have a modification installed in your truck (cant hide the box under the hood and alsothe in-cab mount,
)and as vegas said, it doesnt do much for the tranny.
scmt 1704 does NOT work on a 550(or a 450 for that matter)
the edge will give you shifting fits. so will many of the others. ur only safe hope for it to work properly, is to get a box that doesnt affect the tranny.
the superchips is out, the dr. performance predator is out, the banks will work, but i dont know how it affects the tranny in our trucks, the quadzilla is what i have on my 550 with no problems or complaints.
there is so much power, the tranny cant shift fast enuf in the 125HP mode
but the 70 hp mode is PERFECT for towing.
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Originally Posted by bighoss550
let me help you with ur decision.................
scmt 1704 does NOT work on a 550(or a 450 for that matter)
the edge will give you shifting fits. so will many of the others. ur only safe hope for it to work properly, is to get a box that doesnt affect the tranny.
the superchips is out, the dr. performance predator is out, the banks will work, but i dont know how it affects the tranny in our trucks, the quadzilla is what i have on my 550 with no problems or complaints.
there is so much power, the tranny cant shift fast enuf in the 125HP mode
but the 70 hp mode is PERFECT for towing.
scmt 1704 does NOT work on a 550(or a 450 for that matter)
the edge will give you shifting fits. so will many of the others. ur only safe hope for it to work properly, is to get a box that doesnt affect the tranny.
the superchips is out, the dr. performance predator is out, the banks will work, but i dont know how it affects the tranny in our trucks, the quadzilla is what i have on my 550 with no problems or complaints.
there is so much power, the tranny cant shift fast enuf in the 125HP mode
but the 70 hp mode is PERFECT for towing.
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From: Hendersonville, NC
Originally Posted by bighoss550
SWEET!!! IS IT AN UPDATED VERSION FOR THE 03-05 OR IS IT A DIFF ONE??
SCMT, hands-down best in the industry shifts.
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From: Hendersonville, NC
Originally Posted by Customz
PSD 60L-do you have any 1/4 mile times or 0-60 on that heavily modded stroker?
There are some old timeslips in my gallery; check them out if you want.
The stuff in my gallery is just with an SCMT and water injection.
Drop me a PM if you want some more up-to-date info.
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From: stoneboro, pa
Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
Just for the 450/550. Take a look at one; might suit your needs better than your Quad box, and the shifting will be PERFECT- you can kick me in the groin if I'm wrong.
SCMT, hands-down best in the industry shifts.
SCMT, hands-down best in the industry shifts.
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