SCT Livewire
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From: Roseburg, Or
SCT Livewire
Hey guys im looking into getting the Livewire for my 2006 f350. I want to get this instead of the Xcal2 and guages. However, i have heard that there are some problems with the tuner. Whats the latest? Also can Livewire be setup to read EGT's yet? Last question, im not a big racer type guy, i just tow a trailer and quads, and want some good power increases and tranny shifting. Will i be satified with the canned tunes or do i need the custom tune setup?
Thanks, DB
Thanks, DB
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From: Arizona
emmagator,
Only person i know running the "Livewire" is Storm, everyone else abandoned it. Matt won't have them in his shop.
If you want electronic gauges instead of mechanical, you can always run a Quadzilla monitor with the SCT XcalII. Matt even sells this setup.
I cannot answer your question if you would be happy with canned tunes, but i do not know why you wouldn't want custom tunes and all the benefits of having a tune custom programmed for your truck and driving style.
Give Matt a call and talk to him about the SCT XcalII and custom tunes. He will also tell you the problems with the "Livewire"
Hope this helps
Only person i know running the "Livewire" is Storm, everyone else abandoned it. Matt won't have them in his shop.
If you want electronic gauges instead of mechanical, you can always run a Quadzilla monitor with the SCT XcalII. Matt even sells this setup.
I cannot answer your question if you would be happy with canned tunes, but i do not know why you wouldn't want custom tunes and all the benefits of having a tune custom programmed for your truck and driving style.
Give Matt a call and talk to him about the SCT XcalII and custom tunes. He will also tell you the problems with the "Livewire"
Hope this helps
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From: Neptune Beach, FL
I do have a livewire and it has few quirks but it's getting better.. I'm one of the few that didn't have the screen go out.. Nor has it left me stranded.. I had a situation where I lost my stock file but SCT was able to recover it no problem.. Me and the Mad Scientist (dfuser) are hacking out Tunes right now.. I've tested 6 tunes so far since we were given the green light to go.. So far 1st 3 were major improvement over Stock/Factory Tunes.. The Hot tune had my 4.5" lift and 35's moving.. The new set of 3 tunes I'm testing is even better.. Its somewhat of a Eco, Street and Hot..
I've heard the rants and raves from what the Livewire did to folks.. It hurts to see them go through it but luckily I haven't had that happen.. So I can only speak for myself.. I know one buddy on here had his screen go capunk and some other weird anomalies.
I've heard the rants and raves from what the Livewire did to folks.. It hurts to see them go through it but luckily I haven't had that happen.. So I can only speak for myself.. I know one buddy on here had his screen go capunk and some other weird anomalies.
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