SCT install - very frustrated
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SCT install - very frustrated
For my 6.0; this is the X3. I got the tunes downloaded to my computer, installed drivers for the X3 and now can't get the computer to recognize the X3 to update firmware. Tech support said since my device doesn't power up when I plug it in the USB then it isn't getting enough juice, either from the computer or through the cable GRRRRRRRR. The cable is a Belkin 10 ft 2.0, not gold-plated contacts or anything but maybe it's too long and losing too much juice? Anybody else had this problem? I'm ready to body-slam something.
I tried it on a different computer downstairs and it powered up for about 3 seconds and went blank.
I tried it on a different computer downstairs and it powered up for about 3 seconds and went blank.
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OK, I guess the first A-B cable I bought is junk. I bought another Belkin, this one only 6 ft with gold-plated contacts. Found it at Sears for ~$15. Seems to work fine when I plug it into the front USB port on the computer.
Radio Shack had comparable cables for 2-3 times the price
Radio Shack had comparable cables for 2-3 times the price
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I've had the tunes in about a week. That first cable screwed me up and I must have done something in the wrong order because I couldn't get tunes downloaded at home. Started over as I posted above, downloaded and installed Eric's extreme street, and I've given the tranny time to learn.
In short - DAYUM!! My new favorite place is the freeway on-ramp! This thing hauls four tons of @$$!! And mileage is up too.
I love a happy ending.
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DAYUM!! My new favorite place is the freeway on-ramp! This thing hauls four tons of @$$!! And mileage is up too.I love a happy ending.
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I dealt with Innovative Diesel and it was a fine experience. Reading around, there are others writing some great tunes as well.
Another thing, these tune writers claim the basic custom tunes are safe for 6.0s with the stock head bolts that are a known weak spot. You can take your chances with that claim but I plan to keep my truck for a long time so I went ahead and replaced the stock stuff with ARP head studs and the updated Ford head gaskets. I also incorporated other mods for longevity (EGR cooler block, CCV bypass, blah blah blah).