SCT Programs
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Originally Posted by Lonewolftx
The SCT extreme/race tune is the most efficent of all the tunes and is for HP which gives the best MPG if you keep the rpm's south of 2,100/2,000.
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Originally Posted by thedaddycat
Wow, I had no idea that was the case. After what I've read about guys griping about how low they get I figured lead-footing it would get you maybe 10-12 at best. Hmmmmmm...... Have you ever gone easy on the throttle and seen over 20? I know offshore1 posts that he gets 26-28 but he's on coastal flatlands.
That was after being in KC Drag Racing and I had blown a turbo boot apart and was coming home with the boot wrapped heavily in duct tape so I wouldn't let the truck build over 10 lbs of boost. I can't get more economy minded than that. 2.5 hour trip ended up taking me 3.5 hours!! I carry spare boots now!!
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I have some stuff called "Atomic Tape" that I picked up at the camper show last spring. The vendor had a three-pack with a roll each of black, red and white tape. Though I've never put it to the test it's some sort of hi-tec silicone stuff that you stretch as you wrap it and it bonds to itself. It is supposed to be good up to 700 psi, resist 500F and 8000 volts. I have a roll in the truck along with some other stuff for "McGivering" a fix if needed. Since I have AAA w/ 100 mile towing I usually don't worry too much about getting home...
I have no idea yet how much boost I develop under normal operating conditions(gages are on the way) but since I tend to drive it fairly easy I doubt I have much worries there.
I have no idea yet how much boost I develop under normal operating conditions(gages are on the way) but since I tend to drive it fairly easy I doubt I have much worries there.
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Originally Posted by thedaddycat
Wow, I had no idea that was the case. After what I've read about guys griping about how low they get I figured lead-footing it would get you maybe 10-12 at best. Hmmmmmm...... Have you ever gone easy on the throttle and seen over 20? I know offshore1 posts that he gets 26-28 but he's on coastal flatlands.
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From: FL
Originally Posted by B1GKAHUNA
17mpg ,what did you get before the tunes. i get 12.4 whats going on here?
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Anyone have trouble uploading the SCT programs? I went to intsall an Xcal2 on a buddies 06 f-250, and the dash told me there was a "TBC fault", and wouldn't let the Xcal access the computer. I have since figgerd out that's an issue with the integrated trailer brake controller. However, it doesn't answer the question:
How the hell do I bypass the TBC? I was thinking of just pulling the TBC fuse, uploading the program, then replacing the fuse. Thoughts?
I had an Xcal2 in my 99 PSD for awhile, but I obviously don't have the factory TBC, so no probs.
How the hell do I bypass the TBC? I was thinking of just pulling the TBC fuse, uploading the program, then replacing the fuse. Thoughts?
I had an Xcal2 in my 99 PSD for awhile, but I obviously don't have the factory TBC, so no probs.
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From: FL
Originally Posted by H2oRodeo
Anyone have trouble uploading the SCT programs? I went to intsall an Xcal2 on a buddies 06 f-250, and the dash told me there was a "TBC fault", and wouldn't let the Xcal access the computer. I have since figgerd out that's an issue with the integrated trailer brake controller. However, it doesn't answer the question:
How the hell do I bypass the TBC? I was thinking of just pulling the TBC fuse, uploading the program, then replacing the fuse. Thoughts?
I had an Xcal2 in my 99 PSD for awhile, but I obviously don't have the factory TBC, so no probs.
How the hell do I bypass the TBC? I was thinking of just pulling the TBC fuse, uploading the program, then replacing the fuse. Thoughts?
I had an Xcal2 in my 99 PSD for awhile, but I obviously don't have the factory TBC, so no probs.
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Originally Posted by H2oRodeo
Yeah....This is a different unit. I just haven't had a 6.0 basically reject a programmer before. Thanks though. Any other ideas?...
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I GUESS I WOULD CHECK OUT THE SCT FORUMS AS WELL AS W/ THE SCT FOLKS AND/OR YOUR LOCAL TUNER . . .
www.sctflash.com
www.sctflash.com
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Originally Posted by H2oRodeo
I have a call into SCT. I always get faster response from FTE! And more useful info! I'll pm the guy you mentioned. Thanks for the replies guys.
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[QUOTE=ford4lifer]I have econo/street/xtreme street from I.D. Also have dynamax race from PSD 60L Fx4, should have a couple more soon./QUOTE]
So which tune is faster, the xreme street or dynamax race? Can you teel the difference with SOP method?
Wonder if anyone has ran all the best tunes from different distributors of xcal2 and made a list of times?
So which tune is faster, the xreme street or dynamax race? Can you teel the difference with SOP method?
Wonder if anyone has ran all the best tunes from different distributors of xcal2 and made a list of times?