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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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i was thinking of the sct performance chip of my mustang and what'd to know if theres better ones that will give more power for a round the same price.
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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SCT is the way to go.
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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ok thanks i was just making sure
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Chips don't make power, the program on the chip does. A tuner can put any program on any chip so long as they work with that brand.

SCT is one of the best if not THE best.
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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do i have to go to a place to tune it?
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Well that depends. You have TWO options.

ONE - Get a "mail-order" tune. This is when the tuner put a standard tune on it. As long as your car is stock, or close to stock, you can get away with this. These tunes are based on dozens or even hundreds of dynos on the same car.

TWO - Get a dyno tune. This is when the tuner puts the car on a dyno and measures your a/f etc.... The tune will be completely custom for your car. For a modified car, this is the only good option. For a stock car, you are paying extra money and not really gaining much.

Now, if your car is stock, but you have plans down the road for big mods like a blower etc..., you may want to just get a mail-order tune now. BUT, use a chip brand that your local tuner uses, so you don't have to buy a different chip later.
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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i think ill go with 2 thanks for the help
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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IMO all tuners are the same
diablosport is another option
 
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Sct Ftw
 
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