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Old 11-15-2008   #1 (permalink)
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im pretty sure im going to get an sct tuner but what one should i get? whats the difference between the stragedy tuner and custom tuner and the XCalibrator 2 Tuner other then thats the last one is $100 less
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Im right where you are with my 2000 GT. This site page helped me a lot. Simple Buyers Guide to Mustang Chips and Tuners at Americanmuscle.com
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maybe i read that wrong but to me it seems like those three are pretty mch the same? so why it the XCalibrator 2 Tuner $100 cheaper
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From reading the article it looks like the x2 only tunes by downloading. The x3 does that, but you can also tweak your tuning a little bit from there to fine tune it right from the tuner. If you dont think you will need to do any manual tweaking then go with the x2. If you want the capability to tweak or fine tune, get the x3. Thanks for the article svtcobrasnake1. It helped me understand a lot more.
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so pretty much if i just wanna go get it tuned on the dyno get the x2?
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SCT does not make tunes for the x2 anymore but they can still custom tune the x3 perfectly for your car. thats why american muscle will sell the x2 for $279
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SCT does not make tunes for the x2 anymore but they can still custom tune the x3 perfectly for your car. thats why american muscle will sell the x2 for $279
Yeah, you'll just have to find local dyno shops that have the software to really do a good tune.
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I would recommend talking to Justin at VMPtuning.com
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SCT does not make tunes for the x2 anymore but they can still custom tune the x3 perfectly for your car. thats why american muscle will sell the x2 for $279
Ok, Now im confused. How are you supposed to use the x2 if they wont do the custom tune? American muscle says they will email you free unlimited custom tunes if you by the x2. Please clarify...
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Thumbs up Custom Tunes

I got my SCT X2 from VMPtuning two Months ago. Tuner came with three custom tunes all my choice. 93 Octane Performance, 87 Octane Performance and 87 Octane for mileage. Plus my SCT X2 tunes all have end user adjustability. It is one great tool.
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so then its worth getting???
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I just installed my SCT X2 tune from AM and I must say, it's a lot better than my Diablo tune. Better TB response and felt strong, more pull
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I agree my SCT X2 is o whole better then my three year old Predator. The best part was VMPtuning gives a $175 trade on unlocked Predators.
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I agree my SCT X2 is o whole better then my three year old Predator. The best part was VMPtuning gives a $175 trade on unlocked Predators.
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I would of done that, but I think I'm just going to install a Diablo economy tune in my V6 since gas is still high.
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so yes to the X2? this is so confusing haha
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