?'s about handheld tuners

[big blue]

Are there any other tuners out there besides Superchips, Hypertech, Sniper and Diablo? Are they worth the $400-$360 to get one? I looked at as many as I can and Diablo still often offers more bang for the buck especialy with the coupon on partshopper. What are you guys experinces good or bad?

 

[Skidzz]

I think they are worth it once you have some mods, but stock I don't think i'd spent $400 on one.

 

[Mossberg]

I would go with the SCT Xcal 2 personally. But, with the mods you list, it may be better to wait until you have more.

 

[big blue]

I have a pro chamber and some cams comming. I hope something like cams wouldn't foul it up too bad.

 

[big blue]

oh yeah a bbk 75mm throttle body and intake plenum

 

[Mossberg]

You'll probably need a tune with the cams/TB/plenum. The tuner can take care of the rear O2 sensors for the mid pipe as well. See what your local stang shop uses and get the tuner that's compatible. Most of the more popular shops use SCT.

 

[big blue]

Cool thanks for the replys

 

[propellerhead]

I think they are great even for a stock vehicle. It will save you $$$ in the long run. You won't need a Timing Advancer, or MIL Eliminators, or Speedcal later.

 

[goshia]

I picked up my Diablo Sports Predator for my 04 GT New for $299.00 do your web shopping no need to pay more than that....

 

[big blue]

ok where at? for around $ 300 it would be just enough to sway my opinion and my wallet.

I really want it for the gear calibration and the mil cut off for the prochamber.

 

[fudleyd]

I got the SCT Xcal 2...love it! I noticed a good gain across the RPM range and it will grow with you as you mod your car.

 

[bgrd351]

do the SCT's data log?

 

[big blue]

bgrd351 It does appear that the SCT will Data log. As usual though you may need a PC connection kit (they are not usually too bad in price). I may go with the SCT as it seems to grow more with the mods I have in mind and will be able to interface with the local shops around town better. I would have to drive to Cinci to get a proper Diablo Tune.

 

[FalconGuy016]

My SCT xcalibrator was the first thing I got. Very noticible power.

 

[big blue]

This is probably going to sound picky but what about fuel mileage? Some of these guys claim better mileage is that even close to being true? (It might be a good selling point to my wife)

 

[bgrd351]

well, I know it says it can datalog, but right now I am trying to decide between the SCT or jumping off the cliff into a Tweecer RT or Sniper. I know enough to get something that datalogs well, but after that I have enough knowledge to be in trouble but willing to learn.

 

[fudleyd]

I got the USB cable with my purchase, looks like any other USB for a printer or whatever. I haven't checked my fuel mileage in a while but it definitely hasn't HURT it! Noticed good gains too!

 

[Hungry4Horses]

On the highway, I get better milage. In the city it is the same.

 

[Don 95Vert]

The SCT XCal 2 will datalog all the parameters the same parameters a professional tuner does when tuning a car - but you'd also need a wideband to do it right. The Xcal 2 will also read and clear DTCs and you can make small tuning changes with it either with a free program called Exterme Tune or if someone gets it from a dealer like us who has SCT's latest software, changes can be made right from the unit itself without a laptop. The base files - up to three, are put there by the dealer and if you need changes made to it - the dealer can just email you a new file.

For an additional $300 you can get the Pro Racer package to add to it so you can have all the software us dealers use.

 

[bgrd351]

so it is just $300 later to get the Pro Racer upgrade? nice. you just might be getting my business in a couple of weeks. I have decided not to get the Tweecer software because it is just too much for a novice/noob tuner like me. give me a carb and timing light and I am fine. just havent played with the computer side of things. Thank you for the info. All I need now is a nice local shop that I can use for things that are beyond my knowledge. Anybody else live in Jax, Fl and know of a good local shop?