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Old 11-26-2004, 07:35 AM
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Default SCT or Predator

Which one do you like better or want.
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 08:21 AM
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The Superchips Max Tuner is very easy to use. I've stuck with that one since I spent 340.00 on it. I did have problems with it though, I sent it back to Superchips to have it reflashed. You can call Superchip if you have problem with it and they will help out. The only thing with tuners is that everytime you have an upgrade done you have to send it back to the company. Now a computer chip is good as well from what others have said. The beast thing to do is take your car to the dragstrip and get some times before you put a tune in or a chip. So that way you can see if their is a difference. Check the thread Need to find the power Saturday night. I'll be posting my times with the Tuner mod and without it. Good Luck
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 08:23 AM
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Im a SCT dealer im just seeing how many folks perfer SCT over Predator. And if I need to stock Predator also.
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 08:29 AM
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Oh Cool, I would like to check out the predator against the SCT. How are your prices between the two?
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 08:34 AM
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well on internet I let chips go at $260 shipped. Programmers are $375 shipped.
And xcalibrators are $325 shipped. 90mm mass air is $250 shipped. But thats mail order only prices. And I havnt got Predator thats why im doing a poll to see how many folks like it. But the way it looks I did good getting SCT. haha
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 08:49 AM
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Hey do you have a website since your a dealer
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 09:13 AM
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Not at this moment. I just opened my shop last week and working on web site now. Im on the dealer locater at www.sctflash.com just punch in 31909 for zip code and 25 miles.
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 04redmach1
well on internet I let chips go at $260 shipped. Programmers are $375 shipped.
And xcalibrators are $325 shipped. 90mm mass air is $250 shipped. But thats mail order only prices. And I havnt got Predator thats why im doing a poll to see how many folks like it. But the way it looks I did good getting SCT. haha
Those prices are insane! Incidently, I think these two products have a different market. I use SCT primarily so I can have different tunes.
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MT's#1Customer!
Those prices are insane! Incidently, I think these two products have a different market. I use SCT primarily so I can have different tunes.
By insane, I meant LOW! The programmer usually sells for $400 - $425 and the chips are $325, that is the Four Position Flip Chip. Not sure if that is the same chip that he quoted.

One thing to keep in mind with SCT or any mail order tuner is the experience that the tuner has and his ability to select the proper tune. However, with a bolt-on or stock car, it probably does not matter too much.
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 12:58 PM
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I went to school at SCT and im certified for tuning. Most tuners out there are not certified, they just been doing it so long and have a name for them.
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 01:28 PM
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My buddy at high horse performance sold me my tuner for 340.00 pretty good deal. But once your website is up let us know
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 02:36 PM
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ight man no prob..
 
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Old 11-26-2004, 10:14 PM
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I'm ready for some answers why is it that I run faster without the tuner than I do stock. I'm starting to dislike Superchips
 
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Old 11-27-2004, 05:09 AM
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should I just send them the tuner and give a list of all mods I've done and they can reprogram the thing for my car? I've already sent the thing back once for faulty tuner.
 
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Old 11-27-2004, 05:53 AM
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IMO both tuners are very good and you couldnt go wrong with either. I chose the Predator for it's better diagnostic capabilities. The Predator can read and clear OBD II codes and it it has Datalogging capabilities that can be used on any Ford EEC V vehicle. I use the Predator for diagnosis almost every day at work. At this time I dont think the SCT Tuner has datalogging?? As for custom tunes I think the quality of the tune comes more from the person writing the tune than the brand of equipment he/she is using.
 
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Old 11-27-2004, 07:09 AM
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If you have an SCT microtuner send it to me ill have you up and going. I need list of you mods and ill fix it for ya.
 
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Old 11-30-2004, 06:20 PM
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I have diablo predator and was thinking of going with sct. I am getting vt cams soon. I heard the SCT have good custom tunes for cams. Is this true?
 
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Old 11-30-2004, 07:02 PM
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Ya SCT is a good program. When all the mods are giving to the dealer, the programmer or chip will be burnt to spec and will be the closest to perfect air/fuel without using a dyno tune. I really like my tune. I got 299.9 RWHP with tune weld in flows and drop in K&N filter in my mach 1 .
 
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Old 12-01-2004, 04:46 AM
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I like my predator and RWTD gives you tunes over the internet. The tunes have made my car feel much quicker and the price was good for me at 325
 
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Old 12-01-2004, 06:58 AM
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I can also send tunes over internet with SCT. You can get an xcalibrator for $325 shipped.
 
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04 Red hey I have the Superchips max micro tuner could you be able to custom tune with that or do I have to buy the Superchips Custom tuner?
Let me know or e-mail me. I'ld be more than happy to send it to ya
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 06:57 AM
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You have to purchase the 9100 SCT microtuner.
 
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Old 12-02-2004, 07:18 AM
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How much will that set me back? And if I could could I turn in my old tuner for like a credit towards the 9100
 
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Old 12-05-2004, 04:24 PM
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Red

Well another bad day at the track so I've given up with the tuner. The guys at superchips not SCT said to send them the tuner and they will make some changes for my tuner. I'm going to get some time here at a dyno to see my gains from my mods.--before mods where done 244 at the rear hopefully be better after the mods and then hopefully a new program can put me where I want to be. My local SCT dealer said it will cost me almost 500 big ones to get the new tuner and an hour @ the dyno. Do you have a better price than 425 for a custom tuner?
 
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Old 12-08-2004, 10:21 AM
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Ya man Ill do you a 9100 tuner for $375 shipped.
 
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Old 12-08-2004, 10:24 AM
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Actually I do performance packages also and save you money on couple things....also I am dealer with kenny brown so if your looking for suspension let me know
 
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Old 12-08-2004, 11:25 AM
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I have the crappy max micro tuner from Superchips. Not too happy with that but I'm getting the SCT Tuner next week. I"m going thru a dealer here in Delaware. He is going to get me some DYNO time for me as well to get the full tune. But can the max tuner be programed as well or is that different stuff. cause I'll send it to ya if you can programit for me. It would save having to buy another tuner.
 
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Old 12-08-2004, 11:27 AM
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ok man no prob.
 
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Old 12-08-2004, 11:29 AM
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Is that a no or can you
 
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