A Custom Tune Vs. The Canned Tune
10-23-2015, 08:42 PM
#51
Hello. Got a few questions on the SCT-X4 tuner I just got for my 01 F150 SCREW with a 5.4. According to the manual there is supposed to be a tow tune for gas models, but all I see is the octane tunes. Am I missing something or is that it? I've e-mailed SCT twice with no reply, kind of disappointed, as they come so highly recommended. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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BillSF9c (03-09-2024)
08-31-2017, 12:57 PM
#52
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According to the definition on original post #1, all of the mail order tunes (MPT, 5*, Omega, etc.) are "canned tunes".
So my question is, why is canned tune A better than canned tune B? Why is SCT canned tune not as good as Omega canned tune or vise versa?
So my question is, why is canned tune A better than canned tune B? Why is SCT canned tune not as good as Omega canned tune or vise versa?
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BillSF9c (03-09-2024)
08-31-2017, 01:08 PM
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SCT canned tunes are more like "factory" tunes. They are made at the SCT "factory".
The mail-order tunes are semi-custom. As in you contact the tuner and tell them what mods you've made and what kind of tune you want. You can specify if you want firmer or softer shifting or more throttle 'tip-in' etc. Then you can datalog and have the tune revised (sometimes for free). You can also have this tune revised later if you do more mods. But it's not quite the same as going to a tuner and getting on their dyno.
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BillSF9c (03-09-2024)
10-17-2017, 03:47 PM
#54
going off the OP:
SCT canned tunes are more like "factory" tunes. They are made at the SCT "factory".
The mail-order tunes are semi-custom. As in you contact the tuner and tell them what mods you've made and what kind of tune you want. You can specify if you want firmer or softer shifting or more throttle 'tip-in' etc. Then you can datalog and have the tune revised (sometimes for free). You can also have this tune revised later if you do more mods. But it's not quite the same as going to a tuner and getting on their dyno.
SCT canned tunes are more like "factory" tunes. They are made at the SCT "factory".
The mail-order tunes are semi-custom. As in you contact the tuner and tell them what mods you've made and what kind of tune you want. You can specify if you want firmer or softer shifting or more throttle 'tip-in' etc. Then you can datalog and have the tune revised (sometimes for free). You can also have this tune revised later if you do more mods. But it's not quite the same as going to a tuner and getting on their dyno.
01-03-2018, 10:57 PM
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I see this an old thread but, I've read a lot of things on here that make me rethink a tuner. I've wanted something to give my truck a little more ummph. I have a 2011 ecoboost with 56,000 miles. It sounds like the SCT x4 is a reputable tuner that is safe and provides good canned tunes. I don't drag race or drive hard, mainly easy driving. I'm looking for slightly better gas mileage with more power. Would SCT be a good fit? Suggestions if not?
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01-04-2018, 12:58 PM
#56
I se this an old thread but, I've read a lot of things on here that make me rethink a tuner. I've wanted something to give my truck a little more ummph. I have a 2011 ecoboost with 56,000 miles. It sounds like the SCT x4 is a reputable tuner that is safe and provides good canned tunes. I don't drag race or drive hard, mainly easy driving. I'm looking for slightly better gas mileage with more power. Would SCT be a good fit? Suggestions if not?
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01-04-2018, 10:08 PM
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01-05-2018, 08:40 AM
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Hello Sir.......we have all the programmers available. I would want you to get in touch with DynoSteve here at our shop as he handles all the tuning. I am not sure what unit he would want to get you into. Please send him out an email...... dynosteve@rdpmotorsport.com
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11-10-2019, 09:12 PM
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So this thread is dead and buried... but I can't seem to find the question I have thus no answer either.
I have more experience with GM and am struggling to find like minded vendors for my ford. Black Bear Performance offers a tuning service where they send you the hardware to record your vehicle data in operation then send it back to them and they build your tune off the data they received. They only do GM
Can anyone point me in the direction of a similar service?
I have more experience with GM and am struggling to find like minded vendors for my ford. Black Bear Performance offers a tuning service where they send you the hardware to record your vehicle data in operation then send it back to them and they build your tune off the data they received. They only do GM
Can anyone point me in the direction of a similar service?
