View Poll Results: What Tuner/Programmer do you use?
SCT
810
41.95%
Edge
463
23.98%
Hypertech
112
5.80%
SuperChips
158
8.18%
Gryphon
71
3.68%
Diablo
97
5.02%
Other
220
11.39%
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Tuner/Programmers
10-21-2017, 08:28 AM
#1191
At this time the nGuage is the best way to go.
10-21-2017, 08:41 AM
#1192
I have started to look around, but am not spending a ton on a tuner/programmer
11-01-2017, 06:54 PM
#1193
Edge Evo 2006 5.4L I mostly just keep it on the stage 1 which is transmission only but occasionally I will go stage 2 or 3. I don't much care for 2 & 3 cuz it makes the engine sound like its working really hard. Wouldn't mind trying something else.
11-18-2017, 03:49 PM
#1196
2014 ecoboost with svt tuner
Thanks for all the good info on various tuners/ software.
I installed an SVT x4 on a f150 partly because of a tire size increase and partly because the owner seemed to think the truck had lost power in the last 50k. Putting the 295/75/18s made the truck look better but made the truck feel heavier on take off and also lost about 2 mpgs down to approx 14 from a starting point of approx 16 before the tires.
The tuner came with 6 "tunes" (I personally hate that term, I think they should be called programs or strategies- tunes is for musicians but I digress) anyway, I started with the 93 octane performance, then the 93 tow, then one by one loaded the 87 performance, 87 tow and 91 tow and performance. The process takes quite a while and each time the truck ha to be driven through several shifts and at least 10 miles (they say 30) for the truck to adapt. After hours of driving and trying to assess the results, I came to the conclusion that none of the tunes did much at all for the shifting, shift feel, engine power, pedal response, down shifting..... all the reasons you would put a "tune" onto a vehicle for. I actually went back to stock twice to see if I was second guessing myself. The best selection for the truck I found was the 91 octane tow choice. The mileage improved slightly to 15mpg and it did seem to make the truck more lively.
I then ordered 3 tunes from MPT, 93 race, 93 street, 93 towing.
NOW there is a palpable difference. The truck just woke right up. I have to careful on taking off from a dead stop so I don't chirp the tires, the transmission shifts firmer and pretty much on time. The acceleration and downshifts are powerful and the motor feels like it is breathing better. DEFINITELY an improvement. I don't have to talk this up to the owner, he will know instantly that we did something big to his truck. The other tunes, I would have to explain the subtle improvements and try to sell him on it. The MPT tunes sell themelves.
Not trying to promote MPT but your have to give credit where credit is due--worth the money or not I can't say but it feels like you bought a new truck, so for what thats worth.......
Anyhoo--still not perfect for my taste/ it holds 5th gear too long even after you let up on the throttle and is more reluctant to downshift than I would expect from a "race" tune but the shift quality feels right--they got the torque reduction down and most of the shift points are on the money. You don't have to drive it hard to feel the difference and when you drive it "normally" the extra power translates into maybe another 1 mpg or so.
Again, not an advertisement for SVT or MPT since I don't know how the other tuners work, but you can set the top speed limit, change tire size, change differential ratio, set pressure alert, and a number of other pertinent things I can't think of right now.
If you are looking for a way to get more power without getting your hands dirty---this is it.
"Better to be silent and thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt"
I installed an SVT x4 on a f150 partly because of a tire size increase and partly because the owner seemed to think the truck had lost power in the last 50k. Putting the 295/75/18s made the truck look better but made the truck feel heavier on take off and also lost about 2 mpgs down to approx 14 from a starting point of approx 16 before the tires.
The tuner came with 6 "tunes" (I personally hate that term, I think they should be called programs or strategies- tunes is for musicians but I digress) anyway, I started with the 93 octane performance, then the 93 tow, then one by one loaded the 87 performance, 87 tow and 91 tow and performance. The process takes quite a while and each time the truck ha to be driven through several shifts and at least 10 miles (they say 30) for the truck to adapt. After hours of driving and trying to assess the results, I came to the conclusion that none of the tunes did much at all for the shifting, shift feel, engine power, pedal response, down shifting..... all the reasons you would put a "tune" onto a vehicle for. I actually went back to stock twice to see if I was second guessing myself. The best selection for the truck I found was the 91 octane tow choice. The mileage improved slightly to 15mpg and it did seem to make the truck more lively.
I then ordered 3 tunes from MPT, 93 race, 93 street, 93 towing.
NOW there is a palpable difference. The truck just woke right up. I have to careful on taking off from a dead stop so I don't chirp the tires, the transmission shifts firmer and pretty much on time. The acceleration and downshifts are powerful and the motor feels like it is breathing better. DEFINITELY an improvement. I don't have to talk this up to the owner, he will know instantly that we did something big to his truck. The other tunes, I would have to explain the subtle improvements and try to sell him on it. The MPT tunes sell themelves.
Not trying to promote MPT but your have to give credit where credit is due--worth the money or not I can't say but it feels like you bought a new truck, so for what thats worth.......
Anyhoo--still not perfect for my taste/ it holds 5th gear too long even after you let up on the throttle and is more reluctant to downshift than I would expect from a "race" tune but the shift quality feels right--they got the torque reduction down and most of the shift points are on the money. You don't have to drive it hard to feel the difference and when you drive it "normally" the extra power translates into maybe another 1 mpg or so.
Again, not an advertisement for SVT or MPT since I don't know how the other tuners work, but you can set the top speed limit, change tire size, change differential ratio, set pressure alert, and a number of other pertinent things I can't think of right now.
If you are looking for a way to get more power without getting your hands dirty---this is it.
"Better to be silent and thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt"
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01-07-2018, 04:28 PM
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SCT Livewire 9600 older model
Hey this is my first time to use this forum, but i have a question, i had this SCT 9600 on my old 2008 truck and it worked great, but now i bought a 2010 diesel, and cant get the new version of the SCT software to recognize the Tune that has a LWU extension, i contacted the SCT guys and they pointed me to the correct tune but like i said it has a .LWU extension.
i researched and found that they discontinued the version 1.5.0 that supports that tune. does any one have a copy of that version 1.5.0 upload software or can point me in the correct direction to download it.
i researched and found that they discontinued the version 1.5.0 that supports that tune. does any one have a copy of that version 1.5.0 upload software or can point me in the correct direction to download it.
01-12-2018, 11:55 PM
#1200
Aviation mechanic
Bullydog VS SCT
‘14 F150 FX4 running 6” lift and 37x12.50’s. Looking into a tuner to unfu*ck my mileage/Speedo/shift points but don’t know wether to go with the SCT or BDX. they pretty much look the same to me minus the color but I’m mainly focused on the ability to adjust for tire size and possibly the transmission shift points. Any inputs/recommendations would be greatly appreciated since what I figure 7MPG Highway isn’t cutting it especially in the dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.