X3 or SFT SCT Tuner??

YeloPony · November 17th, 2009, 11:25 AM

I have a chance to save a lot of money on a tuner, found an SF3 brand new..

now my car is already modded so the 'pre-tunes' on the SF3 will be useless.. but other than that does anyone have any experience with either/both of these tuners, I'm wondering if I need to spend an extra $150+ on the X3 if it is exactly the same as the SF3?

wraitherx · November 17th, 2009, 11:28 AM

get the x3 as you will be able to do custom tunes with it as opposed to the SF3. If you plan on doing anymore mods to it later on it will be the way to go.

YeloPony · November 17th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by wraitherlx

get the x3 as you will be able to do custom tunes with it as opposed to the SF3. If you plan on doing anymore mods to it later on it will be the way to go.

The SF3 holds 3 custom tunes as well..everything I'm finding now says they are baiscally the same but the preloaded stuff..

I'm wondering if I can change tire/wheel/gear ratio etc... myself with the SF3

wraitherx · November 17th, 2009, 11:39 AM

I didnt know that you can do 3 custom tunes with the SF2. On the website they are saying that you can adjust the axle ratio but it doesnt say anything about holding custom tunes.
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pyschopath76 · November 17th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Im about to get a tuner too and im going with the X3 myself, talk to AMNick man he will give you tons of info (he did me). PM him and he will give you the straight and narrow on what your looking for bro

AMNick · November 17th, 2009, 12:16 PM

For clarification, the SF3 and X3 - Both 100% identical units as far as hardware and functionality go. They both have the ability to hold up to 3 custom tunes at any point and time. They both have built-in user end adjustability. And they both can receive emailed tune updates and future additional custom tunes.

The one and only difference is in addition to the 3 custom tune slots, the SF3 also contains the pre-loaded strategy tunes ("canned tunes").

The X3 does not contain the pre-loaded tunes and can only be used with custom tuning. The X3 is more for dyno tuners because you cannot accidentally load a pre-loaded tune on your heavily modified car and damage the motor.

If you buy an SF3 from us we offer free custom tuning (within what can be done via mail-order so if you are FI you still need to dyno tune) so it is the same price as getting an X3. SCT SF3/X3 Power Flash Mustang Custom Tuner - FREE SHIPPING!

pyschopath76 · November 17th, 2009, 12:21 PM

see told ya, i knew you would make your way in here sooner or later Nick!! Reps!!

AMNick · November 17th, 2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by pyschopath76

see told ya, i knew you would make your way in here sooner or later Nick!! Reps!!

Always happy to help!

wraitherx · November 17th, 2009, 12:58 PM

good to know, I stand corrected

YeloPony · November 17th, 2009, 01:37 PM

ok so $250 for and SF3 is a no brainer.. I'm not using any canned tunes

AMNick · November 18th, 2009, 11:17 AM

$250? Guessing you are getting it used? Make sure the original owner returns their car to stock or the unit will be locked to that car. And the only way to unlock it is to send the tuner to SCT who will unlock it for $150.

wraitherx · November 18th, 2009, 11:20 AM

AMNick · November 18th, 2009, 01:21 PM

Huh?

YeloPony · November 18th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by AMNick

$250? Guessing you are getting it used? Make sure the original owner returns their car to stock or the unit will be locked to that car. And the only way to unlock it is to send the tuner to SCT who will unlock it for $150.

He's got it brand new in the box..

never used it..

pyschopath76 · November 18th, 2009, 04:15 PM

250 brand new in the box!! i hate you....................

Not really, just jealous i guess

AMNick · November 18th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by YeloPony

He's got it brand new in the box.. never used it..

Then you're safe!

YeloPony · November 19th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by AMNick

Then you're safe!

Just out of curiosity what do additional tunes cost? i.e. when I install my SC I'll have to take it to a shop for the tune, but it would be nice to get one in Email that works well enough I can drive it there with the injectors and MAF installed??

AMNick · November 19th, 2009, 01:10 PM

We can do a safe tune to get you to the dyno tuner.

Our pricing is:

If you bought the tuner from us, free tunes for life for the original vehicle it was bought for.

If you didn't buy it from us, or switching the unit to a new vehicle: $50 new Vehicle Setup Fee (Which includes a tune), and then free tunes for life after that.

Free tunes for life includes - if you need an additional tune for octane or driving style, etc., also any product you buy from us that requires a tune update, we will write the new tune for free. It does not cover tune updates for products not purchased from us ($15 Fee for this), or dyno tuning.

YeloPony · November 19th, 2009, 02:48 PM

that's what I thought.. makes sense to buy it from a dealer and get the tunes included, after all is said and done I wouldn't save much paying for tunes..

Thanks!

cyberdude47 · January 10th, 2010, 09:11 PM

i love my SCT just wish i had a tuner that was closer

November 17th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#1
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 2 reviews	X3 or SFT SCT Tuner?? I have a chance to save a lot of money on a tuner, found an SF3 brand new.. now my car is already modded so the 'pre-tunes' on the SF3 will be useless.. but other than that does anyone have any experience with either/both of these tuners, I'm wondering if I need to spend an extra $150+ on the X3 if it is exactly the same as the SF3? __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage... Last edited by YeloPony; November 17th, 2009 at 11:32 AM.

November 17th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#2
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	get the x3 as you will be able to do custom tunes with it as opposed to the SF3. If you plan on doing anymore mods to it later on it will be the way to go. __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

November 17th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#4
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	I didnt know that you can do 3 custom tunes with the SF2. On the website they are saying that you can adjust the axle ratio but it doesnt say anything about holding custom tunes. SCT Automotive Performance Products __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

November 17th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#5
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im about to get a tuner too and im going with the X3 myself, talk to AMNick man he will give you tons of info (he did me). PM him and he will give you the straight and narrow on what your looking for bro __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 17th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#6
AMNick Authorized Vendor 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 546 iTrader: 0 reviews	For clarification, the SF3 and X3 - Both 100% identical units as far as hardware and functionality go. They both have the ability to hold up to 3 custom tunes at any point and time. They both have built-in user end adjustability. And they both can receive emailed tune updates and future additional custom tunes. The one and only difference is in addition to the 3 custom tune slots, the SF3 also contains the pre-loaded strategy tunes ("canned tunes"). The X3 does not contain the pre-loaded tunes and can only be used with custom tuning. The X3 is more for dyno tuners because you cannot accidentally load a pre-loaded tune on your heavily modified car and damage the motor. If you buy an SF3 from us we offer free custom tuning (within what can be done via mail-order so if you are FI you still need to dyno tune) so it is the same price as getting an X3. SCT SF3/X3 Power Flash Mustang Custom Tuner - FREE SHIPPING! __________________ AMNick Ex-Forums Liaison AmericanMuscle.com PM AMStanger - AM's New Forums Liaison with all questions and discount inquiries! Last edited by AMNick; November 17th, 2009 at 12:20 PM.

November 17th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#7
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	see told ya, i knew you would make your way in here sooner or later Nick!! Reps!! __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 17th, 2009, 12:58 PM	#9
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	good to know, I stand corrected __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

November 17th, 2009, 01:37 PM	#10
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 2 reviews	ok so $250 for and SF3 is a no brainer.. I'm not using any canned tunes __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage...

November 18th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#11
AMNick Authorized Vendor 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 546 iTrader: 0 reviews	$250? Guessing you are getting it used? Make sure the original owner returns their car to stock or the unit will be locked to that car. And the only way to unlock it is to send the tuner to SCT who will unlock it for $150. __________________ AMNick Ex-Forums Liaison AmericanMuscle.com PM AMStanger - AM's New Forums Liaison with all questions and discount inquiries!

November 18th, 2009, 11:20 AM	#12
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	__________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

November 18th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#13
AMNick Authorized Vendor 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 546 iTrader: 0 reviews	Huh? __________________ AMNick Ex-Forums Liaison AmericanMuscle.com PM AMStanger - AM's New Forums Liaison with all questions and discount inquiries!

November 18th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#15
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	250 brand new in the box!! i hate you.................... Not really, just jealous i guess __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 19th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#18
AMNick Authorized Vendor 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 546 iTrader: 0 reviews	We can do a safe tune to get you to the dyno tuner. Our pricing is: If you bought the tuner from us, free tunes for life for the original vehicle it was bought for. If you didn't buy it from us, or switching the unit to a new vehicle: $50 new Vehicle Setup Fee (Which includes a tune), and then free tunes for life after that. Free tunes for life includes - if you need an additional tune for octane or driving style, etc., also any product you buy from us that requires a tune update, we will write the new tune for free. It does not cover tune updates for products not purchased from us ($15 Fee for this), or dyno tuning. __________________ AMNick Ex-Forums Liaison AmericanMuscle.com PM AMStanger - AM's New Forums Liaison with all questions and discount inquiries!

November 19th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#19
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 2 reviews	that's what I thought.. makes sense to buy it from a dealer and get the tunes included, after all is said and done I wouldn't save much paying for tunes.. Thanks! __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage...

January 10th, 2010, 09:11 PM	#20
cyberdude47 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 162 iTrader: 1 reviews	i love my SCT just wish i had a tuner that was closer __________________ Cervini Stalker kit, Foose 18" Nitrous 265/295 Manley rods & pistons, Kellogg crank, ATI 10%OD, Fidenza flywheel, Spec3 clutch. Kenne Bell 2.2L,8rib conversion. Headers, Xpipe, Magnaflows JLT, SCT Eibach, H&R, Tokico, Maximum motorsports

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