Xcal 2 vs. local shop dyno tune and custom burned chip

Finegan · March 29th, 2007, 02:28 PM

I'm going to need a tune, and I'm not sure If I should spend the money on the XCal or take it to my local Mustang performance shop and get a dyno tune and a custom burned chip (430.00). Any thoughts?

Stkjock · March 29th, 2007, 02:34 PM

w/ the 05+ I don't think you can get a chip...

even if you could... you want the SCT..... you can have 3 tunes.... loaded i.e. - different octane's or diff goal (race/street) and you can load them as needed.... however a custom dyno tune is def the best way to go IMO...get's the most from the engine.. and still have multi tunes

Finegan · March 29th, 2007, 02:52 PM

Stk, your suggesting get the Xcal, get it Dyno tuned and then throw the Xcal on it?

ckthecerealkiller · March 29th, 2007, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Finegan

Stk, your suggesting get the Xcal, get it Dyno tuned and then throw the Xcal on it?

Other way around would be the most effective way to get the tunes that you want.

MustangMatt96GT · March 29th, 2007, 04:46 PM

Just take it to your tuner and they will probably use an SCT to tune and then give it to you. But since your car is completely stock I would wait until you have a few mods. The dyno tune will probably not do much for you and will be a waste of money until you have more mods. Personally I would get a SCT from bamachips.com

Finegan · March 29th, 2007, 04:50 PM

Thanks Matt, I've heard nothing but good things about bamachips. I'm betting the tune after I add 4.10 gears, UD pulleys, CAI, Corsa x-pipe and axle back, as well as am alu drive shaft... All that with the tune... well it's hard to sleep thinking about it...

ckthecerealkiller · March 29th, 2007, 04:55 PM

I would say that if you are planning on building it up quickly. Assuming you have the money to do so. Go ahead and get the chip last. But for someone like me who is a single income family don't overlook the benefit of getting a chip and being able to adjust everything that you buy for your car just by pressing a few buttons.

I know nothing of bama chips......

Finegan · March 29th, 2007, 05:02 PM

Good point ckt, I'd love to get the mods all at once, but I'm not sure the Ms. is on the same page... Ah... the Ms...

MustangMatt96GT · March 29th, 2007, 05:39 PM

Well the chip would not be good for that then, because you have to get a new one burnt every time a new mod which is very expensive. I would go with an SCT from bamachips and then until u get mods you can have his race and performance and torque tune on 93. Once you get some mods, a few at a time then send what you go to bama and they will adjust your race performance and torque tune acordingly.

Finegan · March 29th, 2007, 06:17 PM

If it happens all at once or one mod at a time, It'll be done. Thanks for the input!

ckthecerealkiller · March 29th, 2007, 06:18 PM

The SCT Xcalibrator 2 chip has a handheld tuner that allows you to adjust your car on your own without getting it reburned.....

MustangMatt96GT · March 29th, 2007, 06:20 PM

I was not aware of that thanks cereal! BTW do you ever run at bandimere?

ckthecerealkiller · March 29th, 2007, 06:22 PM

When I get my 4.10's Dr's and SCT I will.

Stkjock · March 29th, 2007, 08:31 PM

Fine....

get the X2.... w/ the dyno tune.... if you can swing both @ the same time... should be in the $550-600 range... if not...get the X2 from a reputable shop... Brenspeed/Bamachips/Evolution.... with 3 tunes s/b in the $400 range....load in and have fun...... at any later time custom dyno tune w/ a shop using SCT software.. and they will replace on of the tunes in the handheld w/ the custom tune.....

I hope that makes sense

MustangMatt96GT · March 29th, 2007, 09:14 PM

Exactly what I would do! And cereal maybe we can run each other some time.

Finegan · March 29th, 2007, 11:32 PM

That definately sounds like the best route. The SCI is a valuable tool to have, and I can use the dyno tune for the best setup. Then with the SCI I can go back to that whenever I need to... Thanks!

Goose 07 · March 30th, 2007, 08:20 AM

I ordered my SCT and CAI from bamachips. Doug (Bamachips) is a great guy, I would definetly recommend that shop.

Also, when you reflash your computer, the SCT will store your factory settings, just incase you have to go back to the dealer w/ the car.

March 29th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#1
Finegan Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Xcal 2 vs. local shop dyno tune and custom burned chip I'm going to need a tune, and I'm not sure If I should spend the money on the XCal or take it to my local Mustang performance shop and get a dyno tune and a custom burned chip (430.00). Any thoughts?

March 29th, 2007, 02:34 PM	#2
Stkjock Enthusiast 2006 Vert 11.49 @ 121.45 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	w/ the 05+ I don't think you can get a chip... even if you could... you want the SCT..... you can have 3 tunes.... loaded i.e. - different octane's or diff goal (race/street) and you can load them as needed.... however a custom dyno tune is def the best way to go IMO...get's the most from the engine.. and still have multi tunes __________________ Sold - 06 GT- 4000lb Rowing machine 11.49 @121.45 2008 Shelby GT500 4.0 Whipple - L&M Engines - Lund Racing Tuned - E85

March 29th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#5
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,688 iTrader: 3 reviews	Just take it to your tuner and they will probably use an SCT to tune and then give it to you. But since your car is completely stock I would wait until you have a few mods. The dyno tune will probably not do much for you and will be a waste of money until you have more mods. Personally I would get a SCT from bamachips.com __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

March 29th, 2007, 05:39 PM	#9
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,688 iTrader: 3 reviews	Well the chip would not be good for that then, because you have to get a new one burnt every time a new mod which is very expensive. I would go with an SCT from bamachips and then until u get mods you can have his race and performance and torque tune on 93. Once you get some mods, a few at a time then send what you go to bama and they will adjust your race performance and torque tune acordingly. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

March 29th, 2007, 06:20 PM	#12
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,688 iTrader: 3 reviews	I was not aware of that thanks cereal! BTW do you ever run at bandimere? __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

March 29th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#3
Finegan Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stk, your suggesting get the Xcal, get it Dyno tuned and then throw the Xcal on it?

March 29th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#6
Finegan Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks Matt, I've heard nothing but good things about bamachips. I'm betting the tune after I add 4.10 gears, UD pulleys, CAI, Corsa x-pipe and axle back, as well as am alu drive shaft... All that with the tune... well it's hard to sleep thinking about it...

March 29th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#7
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Windsor CO Posts: 940 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say that if you are planning on building it up quickly. Assuming you have the money to do so. Go ahead and get the chip last. But for someone like me who is a single income family don't overlook the benefit of getting a chip and being able to adjust everything that you buy for your car just by pressing a few buttons. I know nothing of bama chips......

March 29th, 2007, 05:02 PM	#8
Finegan Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good point ckt, I'd love to get the mods all at once, but I'm not sure the Ms. is on the same page... Ah... the Ms...

March 29th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#10
Finegan Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it happens all at once or one mod at a time, It'll be done. Thanks for the input!

March 29th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#11
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Windsor CO Posts: 940 iTrader: 0 reviews	The SCT Xcalibrator 2 chip has a handheld tuner that allows you to adjust your car on your own without getting it reburned.....

March 29th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#13
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Windsor CO Posts: 940 iTrader: 0 reviews	When I get my 4.10's Dr's and SCT I will.

March 29th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#14
Stkjock Enthusiast 2006 Vert 11.49 @ 121.45 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fine.... get the X2.... w/ the dyno tune.... if you can swing both @ the same time... should be in the $550-600 range... if not...get the X2 from a reputable shop... Brenspeed/Bamachips/Evolution.... with 3 tunes s/b in the $400 range....load in and have fun...... at any later time custom dyno tune w/ a shop using SCT software.. and they will replace on of the tunes in the handheld w/ the custom tune..... I hope that makes sense __________________ Sold - 06 GT- 4000lb Rowing machine 11.49 @121.45 2008 Shelby GT500 4.0 Whipple - L&M Engines - Lund Racing Tuned - E85

March 29th, 2007, 09:14 PM	#15
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,688 iTrader: 3 reviews	Exactly what I would do! And cereal maybe we can run each other some time. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

March 29th, 2007, 11:32 PM	#16
Finegan Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	That definately sounds like the best route. The SCI is a valuable tool to have, and I can use the dyno tune for the best setup. Then with the SCI I can go back to that whenever I need to... Thanks!

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