Programmers

jblood37 · March 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM

I've got a 2000 gt with nothing really done to it but exhaust and Steeda MIL eliminators. Should I look at getting a programmer now or wait til I do more to the engine? It just seems like it should run a little better than it does. If so which is the best, I've heard alot of good things about the SCT Cal II.

hawks05 · March 7th, 2007, 11:20 AM

well if you really want to get a programmer contact justin at vmptuing.com he does good work and he has the new SCT Livewire which i have and its pretty cool

GTsetGO · March 7th, 2007, 12:11 PM

go with anything SCT. The XcalII and Livewire are great.

ChrisJ · March 7th, 2007, 12:17 PM

GO with the XCAL2 and sqeeze alittle more power out of it...The XCAL2 is like an investment becuase you can use it for the life of the car really...

(BTW this is my 8000 post)

matrixpuba · March 7th, 2007, 01:22 PM

another vote for xcal. i had the diablo and like the sct software better.

SWEET2KSTANG · March 8th, 2007, 04:02 AM

the xcal is a good choice. i have the diablo and love mine. as for needing one yet, its up to you. i got one after i did the exhaust and didnt tell much difference in anything. took it back and did all my bolt ons, then got the programmer again and was able to tell a big difference especially after tuning it

neckbonekat · March 8th, 2007, 10:08 AM

One vote for the DiabloSport Predator. The Xcal 2 is a good tuner, just don't ever buy a new Stang or accidentally total yours, because you'll have to pay for the reflash which is like $150. With the Predator you can return the car to the stock program and you are ready to use it on the next Stang or sell it for closer to full value than the Xcal.

matrixpuba · March 8th, 2007, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

One vote for the DiabloSport Predator. The Xcal 2 is a good tuner, just don't ever buy a new Stang or accidentally total yours, because you'll have to pay for the reflash which is like $150. With the Predator you can return the car to the stock program and you are ready to use it on the next Stang or sell it for closer to full value than the Xcal.

you can return back to stock with the x cal also. actually my x cal has my old diablo tune for the factory. dynospeed racing gave me a free ford program over the internet.

neckbonekat · March 8th, 2007, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by matrixpuba

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

One vote for the DiabloSport Predator. The Xcal 2 is a good tuner, just don't ever buy a new Stang or accidentally total yours, because you'll have to pay for the reflash which is like $150. With the Predator you can return the car to the stock program and you are ready to use it on the next Stang or sell it for closer to full value than the Xcal.

you can return back to stock with the x cal also. actually my x cal has my old diablo tune for the factory. dynospeed racing gave me a free ford program over the internet.

I know you can return to stock, but I was told you can't reuse it on a different car after that unless you get it reflashed by SCT or a SCT dealer. Am I wrong?

matrixpuba · March 8th, 2007, 02:48 PM

yea i used mine on my buddys car once. you just have to unmarry it.

neckbonekat · March 8th, 2007, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by matrixpuba

yea i used mine on my buddys car once. you just have to unmarry it.

I was going to buy one used, and I wrote the guy to make sure it wasn't vin locked. He said once he returned the car to the stock program it deleted all the programs on the tuner. He said he was going to sell it to a friend, but the guy didn't want it any more because it would cost $150 to get a reflash.

matrixpuba · March 8th, 2007, 03:15 PM

maybe he wanted a custom tune? thats what it sounds like to me anyways. never know.

neckbonekat · March 8th, 2007, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by matrixpuba

maybe he wanted a custom tune? thats what it sounds like to me anyways. never know.

I don't know, but that is whay I bought a diabloSport instead.

matrixpuba · March 8th, 2007, 03:38 PM

still a good programmer.

March 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#1
jblood37 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hartselle, AL Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	Programmers I've got a 2000 gt with nothing really done to it but exhaust and Steeda MIL eliminators. Should I look at getting a programmer now or wait til I do more to the engine? It just seems like it should run a little better than it does. If so which is the best, I've heard alot of good things about the SCT Cal II.

March 7th, 2007, 11:20 AM	#2
hawks05 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	well if you really want to get a programmer contact justin at vmptuing.com he does good work and he has the new SCT Livewire which i have and its pretty cool __________________ 2004 Mustang GT mods: SLP Loudmouth 2s

March 7th, 2007, 12:11 PM	#3
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,081 iTrader: 10 reviews	go with anything SCT. The XcalII and Livewire are great. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE

March 7th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#4
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	GO with the XCAL2 and sqeeze alittle more power out of it...The XCAL2 is like an investment becuase you can use it for the life of the car really... (BTW this is my 8000 post) __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

March 7th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#5
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	another vote for xcal. i had the diablo and like the sct software better. __________________

March 8th, 2007, 04:02 AM	#6
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	the xcal is a good choice. i have the diablo and love mine. as for needing one yet, its up to you. i got one after i did the exhaust and didnt tell much difference in anything. took it back and did all my bolt ons, then got the programmer again and was able to tell a big difference especially after tuning it __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

March 8th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#7
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	One vote for the DiabloSport Predator. The Xcal 2 is a good tuner, just don't ever buy a new Stang or accidentally total yours, because you'll have to pay for the reflash which is like $150. With the Predator you can return the car to the stock program and you are ready to use it on the next Stang or sell it for closer to full value than the Xcal. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

March 8th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#10
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i used mine on my buddys car once. you just have to unmarry it. __________________

March 8th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#12
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	maybe he wanted a custom tune? thats what it sounds like to me anyways. never know. __________________

March 8th, 2007, 03:38 PM	#14
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	still a good programmer. __________________

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