Tuners and Chips

RedRush · January 2nd, 2008, 02:39 AM

Is there a difference to how much hp a tuner vs. a chip can add? I was thinking of getting one of them, but I don't really understand what the difference is. Help please! It's for a 2000 v6 if that matters.

MWWarlord · January 2nd, 2008, 02:42 AM

Get A Tuner!!!!

MWWarlord · January 2nd, 2008, 02:45 AM

First off since you have a 2000 the tuner will be easier to use. Second the tuner allows you to make changes as you do different mods to your car. The tuner is better in every possible way. The only reason you would ever buy a chip is if you have an ODB1 engine that does not support tuners

MWWarlord · January 2nd, 2008, 02:46 AM

BTW...if you get a tuner...get either an SCT or a Sniper. I would recommend the SCT Xcal 2.

tjames · January 2nd, 2008, 02:48 AM

a tuner will allow you to have 3 personalized tunes for your car as well as allowing you to data log, make adjustments for gears, retard timing, and read codes as well as alot of other things. some chips will have 3 tunes but dont offer all the other features. i recommend the xcal2/3 or sniper tuner. here is the xcal 3
SCT X3 Power Flash Mustang Tuner - The 3rd Generation SCT XCalibrator Handheld

Welcome to MM!

MWWarlord · January 2nd, 2008, 02:49 AM

Oh and I forgot welcome to MM! You have come to the right place for all your mustang needs

Onemanzu · January 2nd, 2008, 02:50 AM

i would get

over

any day

RedRush · January 2nd, 2008, 03:17 AM

You guys are entertaining! I'm going with the tuner. Thanks a lot!!

graystang01 · January 2nd, 2008, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

i would get

over

any day

Juggalo_X · January 2nd, 2008, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by stang_king_08

Chuck Norris > Chips

yah definitly get a tuner if your pcm will support it. it just leaves you more options. now i prefer sniper. however SCT is great as well and chose the package that best suits you and your needs.

don't know much about sniper? check out the review in my sig it has many pics

Onemanzu · January 2nd, 2008, 12:59 PM

your best bet is to find out what program your local tuner uses that way if you ever need some help with a power adder or something you are half way there with your tuning device

ESG-642T · January 2nd, 2008, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

your best bet is to find out what program your local tuner uses that way if you ever need some help with a power adder or something you are half way there with your tuning device

And since 90% of those mustang tuners use SCT.... thats what I would recommend.

Onemanzu · January 2nd, 2008, 01:03 PM

either SCT or Diablo

I personally don't hear the best things about diablo but ehh... its your choice

ESG-642T · January 2nd, 2008, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

either SCT or diablo
I personally don't hear the best things about diablo but ehh... its your choice

fixed.

shadow5403 · January 2nd, 2008, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

either SCT or predator

I personally don't hear the best things about predator but ehh... its your choice

Im really happy with the Predator. No problems easy to use, downloadable tunes, engine diagnostic tool. Great tuner imo.

Onemanzu · January 2nd, 2008, 01:10 PM

huh?

ESG-642T · January 2nd, 2008, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

huh?

?

Onemanzu · January 2nd, 2008, 01:12 PM

i went back and changed it

shadow5403 · January 2nd, 2008, 01:14 PM

whats goin on?

Onemanzu · January 2nd, 2008, 01:16 PM

shhh just go back to sleep

no more nightmares for you

January 2nd, 2008, 02:39 AM	#1
RedRush Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tuners and Chips Is there a difference to how much hp a tuner vs. a chip can add? I was thinking of getting one of them, but I don't really understand what the difference is. Help please! It's for a 2000 v6 if that matters.

January 2nd, 2008, 02:42 AM	#2
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get A Tuner!!!! __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

January 2nd, 2008, 02:45 AM	#3
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	First off since you have a 2000 the tuner will be easier to use. Second the tuner allows you to make changes as you do different mods to your car. The tuner is better in every possible way. The only reason you would ever buy a chip is if you have an ODB1 engine that does not support tuners __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

January 2nd, 2008, 02:46 AM	#4
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW...if you get a tuner...get either an SCT or a Sniper. I would recommend the SCT Xcal 2. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

January 2nd, 2008, 02:49 AM	#6
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh and I forgot welcome to MM! You have come to the right place for all your mustang needs __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

January 2nd, 2008, 02:50 AM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would get over any day __________________ My Foz

January 2nd, 2008, 03:17 AM	#8
RedRush Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	You guys are entertaining! I'm going with the tuner. Thanks a lot!!

January 2nd, 2008, 12:59 PM	#11
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	your best bet is to find out what program your local tuner uses that way if you ever need some help with a power adder or something you are half way there with your tuning device __________________ My Foz

January 2nd, 2008, 01:03 PM	#13
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	either SCT or Diablo I personally don't hear the best things about diablo but ehh... its your choice __________________ My Foz Last edited by Onemanzu; January 2nd, 2008 at 01:09 PM.

January 2nd, 2008, 01:10 PM	#16
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	huh? __________________ My Foz

January 2nd, 2008, 01:12 PM	#18
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i went back and changed it __________________ My Foz

January 2nd, 2008, 01:14 PM	#19
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	whats goin on? __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 01:16 PM	#20
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	shhh just go back to sleep no more nightmares for you __________________ My Foz

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