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Old 03-18-2006 | 01:35 PM
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AIght so I'm lookin for guyz that have either of these tuners...

Basically which one do you prefer over all, and why? I got a friend with a White GT that wants to find out which one is better...he has CAI Catback...

ALso neone wit V6 knowledge would be much appreciated...
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 01:46 PM
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I voted for Xcal2 cuz that's what I have and I love it. But do you plan to just use mail order tunes or have it dyno tuned? If you have it dyno tuned you want to check with the person that will be doing it to see what they use
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 01:58 PM
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xcal2 becuase more places then not tune with sct software. diablo was only easier when it came to shift points.
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 02:05 PM
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Just got my xcal2 and its super easy to use and made a pretty big difference in my auto. Only took like 5 minutes to install the custom tune.
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:10 PM
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The predator has limited support and sometimes not so user friendly. SCT is the way to go especially in Florida there are so many tuners around here that use it. I have 3 tuners right down the road from where I am and they are very good with it.
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by csledd
I voted for Xcal2 cuz that's what I have and I love it. But do you plan to just use mail order tunes or have it dyno tuned? If you have it dyno tuned you want to check with the person that will be doing it to see what they use
I doubt either of us will get it dynoed until much much later down the road...

I heard with Diablo u can get e-mailed updated tunes... but with Xcal u can only get mail order tunes... whats the deal here?
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Icefreezen
The predator has limited support and sometimes not so user friendly. SCT is the way to go especially in Florida there are so many tuners around here that use it. I have 3 tuners right down the road from where I am and they are very good with it.

How much do you think it would cost for a good tuner's tune? and ur talking about with a programer right, not a burned chip?
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:21 PM
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The Dyno tune place in KC charges $450 and that includes the XCal II.
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lances03GT
The Dyno tune place in KC charges $450 and that includes the XCal II.
IC and how much hp would he expect to gain from a mailed in tune? ie the Mting set... and 4.10 how much of a difference would that be?
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimmz
How much do you think it would cost for a good tuner's tune? and ur talking about with a programer right, not a burned chip?
Depends on what you want either one is fine....but the X-cal 2 does give you some more advantages.....

I wish I went with a dyno tune from the guy down the road like Lance said its about $500 for the tuner and a dyno tune....and that aint shabby coming from a guy who has some of the best tuning skills i've ever seen. I'll be paying him a visit soon
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimmz
IC and how much hp would he expect to gain from a mailed in tune? ie the Mting set... and 4.10 how much of a difference would that be?
Not sure on the HP but with that and 4:10's you will be happy as Milos with a new CB antenna LOL
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Icefreezen
Depends on what you want either one is fine....but the X-cal 2 does give you some more advantages.....

I wish I went with a dyno tune from the guy down the road like Lance said its about $500 for the tuner and a dyno tune....and that aint shabby coming from a guy who has some of the best tuning skills i've ever seen. I'll be paying him a visit soon
Yep,I'm going too get it Dynoed this summer for sure.
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:55 PM
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I paid $375 for Xcal2 + $90 dyno rental fee +$150 tuning. it was all flat fees which I'm very happy before because I had some complications lol
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 05:57 PM
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I vote xcal 2 cuz thats what I got.
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 07:07 PM
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ok, so then about the e-mailed tune...do both let you recieve e-mailed tunes and then upload them dirrectly into the car?

And what is the Dual Stage Rev Limiter tahts 25 bucks extra on the Mting page?
 
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Old 03-18-2006 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimmz
ok, so then about the e-mailed tune...do both let you recieve e-mailed tunes and then upload them dirrectly into the car?

And what is the Dual Stage Rev Limiter tahts 25 bucks extra on the Mting page?

One tune is pre programmed on there b4 you get it.........then if you want another email tune you download it on to the x-cal and you take the x-cal to your car and upload it to the car.
 
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Old 03-19-2006 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Icefreezen
One tune is pre programmed on there b4 you get it.........then if you want another email tune you download it on to the x-cal and you take the x-cal to your car and upload it to the car.
aight so with the Xcal u can get a e-mailed tune?

And what is a dual stage rev limiter again?...
 
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