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  1. mpentico

    please god someone help me

    I managed to put the MAF sensor in backwards, the car would start but not run for very long. That would be my guess. Also, if you did install a tune/flash your computer, re-install the factory program and check. Maybe you have a bad tune? :shrug:
  2. mpentico

    Tire suggestions

    Hey all, I've just about worn out the factory tires and want to install a new set of 275/40/17's all around. I need a tire with some decent tread life around 30K miles, as I put nearly 25K miles per year on my car. Treadwear of 300. But I also need performance. Traction AA, Temp A...
  3. mpentico

    Xcal 2 files to share?

    Hey all, Thanks to you who have responded and are sending me files. Keep them coming!!!! Be sure to let me know octane and performance to be expected from the tune. I'll be out of town and out of touch for a week. So if you offer to send a file and I do not get back with you...
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    Xcal 2 files to share?

    Anyone out there have program files for the Xcal 2 they would like to share? I finally broke down and got the Xcal 2, but would like some files to play with. Any suggestions regarding how to use the various downloadable software would also be helpful to me.
  5. mpentico

    Best price for Xcal2????

    Web page for JMS says Yes. Magazine Ad for JMS says Yes. Even purchased my Xcal 1 from JMS..... JMS sales rep says NO. :( Purchased an Xcal 2 off ebay last week. :)
  6. mpentico

    Under drive pulleys -questions

    I agree. Go with Ford gears AND be sure to have a professional mechanic with lots of experience installing gears do the job. Trust me, do not cut corners.... you DO NOT want gear whine. :mad: I went with 4.10's on my manual trans. Running about 200RPM's more than stock. My MPG's have...
  7. mpentico

    Best price for Xcal2????

    Yes it does. That keeps people from purchasing just one unit and flashing all their friends cars for free.... or even worse, making money with it.
  8. mpentico

    Best price for Xcal2????

    Oh yes the Xcal 1 is compatable with the 05 Mustang. The problem is you have to purchase the unit, then a special cable to connect the unit to your home computer so you can make tune changes. The software can only change the most basic of tune parameters, and there is no data logging OR trouble...
  9. mpentico

    Best price for Xcal2????

    I'm ready to bit the bullet and purchase an Xcal 2 to replace my old Xcal 1. Anyone know of a company that is accepting some kind of trade in for my old Xcal 1? :shrug: Who has the best price for an Xcal 2 out there?
  10. mpentico

    Under drive pulleys -questions

    I have had no negative effects from the under-drive pullies. Unless you are running a 1000 watt stereo at full volume while idling at a stop light at night, I doubt you would ever notice any difference. And the difference would be in the alternator, not the water pump. The mid range torque...
  11. mpentico

    Help, Fail safe mode!? Why?

    My guess is you had a computer glitch. A lot of electrical stuff is going on when you start a car. I too have an early Xcal1 and have had my car go into Failsafe Mode once. Mine happened while disengaging the cruise control. It is pretty scary, but otherwise harmless. Unless of course...
  12. mpentico

    Xcal 1 software

    I had SCT send me a sample tune program to play with using the Extreme tune software. I was not impressed. :notnice: Not a lot of parameters to change, and $50 for the cable. ouch! I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and purchase an Xcal2..... and enjoy the heck out of it! :)
  13. mpentico

    Trip Meter resets at 4.5 to 5.2 miles!

    I've got the same problem.... filler up, reset to zero then a short 3 mile drive home. The next morning on start up the trip resets back at zero again. :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: I'll add it to my list of "stuff to look at" for the next drop off at the dealer. Oh how I hate for them to...
  14. mpentico

    Xcal 1 software

    OK.... but from my understanding the Extreme Tune software does not allow ALL of the program parameters to be changed. Only basic items like tire size, gear ratios, etc. Hence my question. Is ANYONE out there using the Xcal 1 and the Extreme Tune software?????
  15. mpentico

    Xcal 1 software

    Can anyone tell me what can be changed with this software? :shrug: I need to know all of the parameters, before I break down and purchase the interface cable. Yes an Xcal 2 would be better.... but I have no money for it.:(
  16. mpentico

    Radar Detectors

    I AGREE!!!! This is THE BEST radar detector available. period. Once you use it, you will never go back to any other brand. I've had mine since 1996, and upgraded it in 2003. Performance is unsurpassed, and service is FAST! (if you ever need it)
  17. mpentico

    Failsafe mode

    Similar problem: Driving 80+ MPH for over an hour with cruise control. 85 degrees and clear. Turned off the cruise control due to upcoming traffic, just as I stepped on the gas the car went into failsafe mode. It was quite a frightening experience until I realized what had happened. Turned the...
  18. mpentico

    160* Thermostat

    I am leaning towards this opinion. It looks like only the heads have cooling water running through them. I also do not like the idea of any kind of build up in my heads. IF I decide to give the 160* a try, I'll do it close to a dyno pull to check A/F and other engine perfomance items. Maybe...
  19. mpentico

    160* Thermostat

    Ahhhh back from vacation!!!! Yup I've tried different gas stations, running each brand for a couple of weeks. Brand and/or station does not seem to matter. The really bad thing is the pinging in not consistant. Some days no problem, other days it sounds like a diesel at WOT. Never...
  20. mpentico

    160* Thermostat

    I backed off the timing AND raised the octane... still pinging away. And not all the time. :shrug:
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