I just got the sct xcal2 and it didnt come with any instructions, i know that u plug it in and I did that im not that stupid I just dont know if u just plug it in and go or what, I went to CUSTOM TUNE and all of that i dont know what to do or what any of that means, if i am suposed to change all that, leaner richer all that because i plugged it in and couldnt really tell that much of a differance sorry for the long post and if yal have to answer long but i really would like to know about all of it thanks alot
Your XCal2 should have come with three tunes, an 87, 91, and 93 octane tune. It will download and save your stock tune then give you the option to upload one of the included tunes. Some SCT dealers try and screw you on the tunes, for example giving you only one of the generic tunes and then charging you for any thing else. If this is the case, immediately return the unit and find a reputable dealer that will include the generic tunes with the unit. You can call SCT and they will help you find a good dealer. I almost fell into this trap when buying my XCal2 and am very grateful to SCT for their advice.
As to the custom tuning options, the best thing to do here is work with your SCT dealer. They can modify the generic tunes to compensate for some mods, or you can go in for the full dyno treatment. You will have to pay for these services, which is legitimate. You should not have to pay for the generic tunes which were devolved by SCT and provided to the dealers when they purchase the dealer package.
I should get my c&L and XCAL2 from Brenspeed today. This is my first computerized car and im 34, yet i have a degree in electronics! The ads make it seem so simple.....
The door bell rang and its here!
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05 GT Premium, Blood Red Metallic, Shaker 500, IUP, My Color.....
70 GTO Conv. Red, Black interior, 400, Auto, Air, PS, PB
Mine came with instructions, albeit somewhat confusing on first read. Should be pretty straight-forward once I actually am following the actions instead of just reading.
Maybe tonight, if I get the dam car back finally
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2005 Satin Silver GT 5spd, IUP, ICAP, bullits, active alarm, lug locks, side a!rbags, shaker 500, XM Roady 2, JLT cold air, Xcal2 w/ SCT 93 oct tune, & custom fab'd ram air duct, BMR Sway Bars, Hurst Competition plus shifter
Custom blackout on hood and trunk with Steeda street wing and Ford Racing hood pins
ya i got it from brenspeed.com and he needed a list of my mods, car, year and i guess tuned it to my car i just didnt know if i just plugged it in and that was it
ya i got it from brenspeed.com and he needed a list of my mods, car, year and i guess tuned it to my car i just didnt know if i just plugged it in and that was it
I got mine from brenspeed about a week ago. There were some paper instructions that came with mine but it was really self explanitory. Just plug it in and follow the prompts. At one point you'll have to select the tune you want. I assume Brent included 3 with yours. I went straight to the 93. Very, very easy.
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05 Redfire Metallic GT Coupe Premium
Auto, IUP, ICAP, Anti-theft, Side air bags,Tint,
C&L Intake, SCT X-cal 2, FRPP\Borla Stingers,
Several interior and exterior appearance mods
BornOnDate - 04/28/2005
did you guys do the initial plug in with key on or off? I know it will ask you to cycle the key in order to read the ecm, but it didn't say about the initial connection.
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2005 Satin Silver GT 5spd, IUP, ICAP, bullits, active alarm, lug locks, side a!rbags, shaker 500, XM Roady 2, JLT cold air, Xcal2 w/ SCT 93 oct tune, & custom fab'd ram air duct, BMR Sway Bars, Hurst Competition plus shifter
Custom blackout on hood and trunk with Steeda street wing and Ford Racing hood pins
did you guys do the initial plug in with key on or off? I know it will ask you to cycle the key in order to read the ecm, but it didn't say about the initial connection.
Plug it in with the key OFF and only turn on when the device instructs you to do so. Also should remove the fuel pump and fan fuses from the engine compartment fuse box before you flash. They pull straight out without a fuse puller.
Yes, I was amazed at it's simplicity. It plugs in above the driver's knee, and you get the progress report, (5% comp, 12% comp etc), like any old computer program. The two fuses are removable from under the hood too.
I got it in the mail and it had instructions. There are some in each little box. I liked how shiny everything was so i decided to spray some Eastwoods clear on the rough visible parts to protect it and make it easy to keep clean. When i sprayed the meter housing and pipe with pre-clean i was suprised to find a few metal shavings so be careful. Everything went together fine. Then i went looking for the plug and was looking all up under the dash. I got out my instructions, mags, internet....couldnt find it. Went back and its right on the edge of the plastic. 10 mins later im loaded up and its made a hell of a differance.
I ordered mine from Brenspeed too.
I didnt remove the fuses! You dont think that messed anything up do you??
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05 GT Premium, Blood Red Metallic, Shaker 500, IUP, My Color.....
70 GTO Conv. Red, Black interior, 400, Auto, Air, PS, PB
Last edited by WillCarson; 11-25-2005 at 07:56 AM.
Reason: Fuses
SCT XCAL 2 help 
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