egbertnr

Now theres a guy after my own heart....calling a part by what it actually is. Charge Air Cooler....intercooler implies 2 stages of charging...Just saying!

Ok back on topic...

I have asked this question on another forum but does anyone have thoughts between the Livewire tuner and iTSX device? I currently have an X-cal and I am looking to switch.

johndeerefarmer

I use the term CAC because of my experience with diesels- two Powerstrokes and 5 Deere diesels.

I use the SF3 for programming and the Livewire for datalogging.I didn't want to have to convert my tunes over to the Livewire. I also like the SF3 better because I can do a KAM reset, which you can't do on the Livewire. Not sure if the iTSX will or not. I also leave the SF3 in the glovebox at all times in case the truck breaks and I need to flash it before taking it in. The expensive Livewere I only use when datalogging my heavy tows. I don't want it stolen so its only in the truck when I am using it.
One thing I don't like about the Livewire is that the touch screen is ultra- sensitive. Sometimes it takes 5 minutes to do one simple task because your finger selects the wrong item.

Since the iTSX device is wireless I am not sure that it will deliver refreshed data to your screen as fast as the direct wired Livewire.
Also personally, I would never try to load a tune on my truck wirelessly. If there is any glitch in the data (interference from some other electronic source) you might end up with a corrupt flash. Then you would be dead in the water until contacted SCT and or your tuner for help.

egbertnr

Good point when considering tuning wirelessly....

I worked as an engineer at a company that designed large forestry equipment so thats where my CAC term comes from as well.