Computer Tuning software
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I have an 05 f150 with the 5.4l, and recently purchased the Sniper Commando and Special forces software, I love it. It made a huge difference with my truck, now I can change my tune at any time and try different settings. I also tuned my mother in laws 4.6l f150 wow! what a difference. I would recommend them. Lastly there customer support is top notch.
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I've been using SCT/PRP on my GEN 1 Lightning and 94 F-150 for roughly 5 years now and it works great. One added benefit with OBD-2 is datalogging; you can download and install Live Link and datalog through the Xcal, to your laptop, and I believe LL is included with the purchase of your tuning software.
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SCT's package is top-notch, easy to use and tons of features, plus its supported and development is active.
HP Tuners also makes a good package. User interface is a bit easier to use than SCT's for the beginner, but requires more menus, mouse clicks, etc. for someone after they get familiar with tuning.
HP Tuners also makes a good package. User interface is a bit easier to use than SCT's for the beginner, but requires more menus, mouse clicks, etc. for someone after they get familiar with tuning.
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The tuners are independent hand held computers. They can connect to standard Windows PCs via a USB port to update the software on them, handle data logging, etc. They cannot cannot to Windows Mobile PDAs.
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I've been using the SCT Pro-Racer software for about 5 years. It's not cheap and not to be insulting, but unless you very familiar with the parameters and strategies that go into the PCM, you might be better off working with a tuner and telling him your mods and working with him to get your tune.
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