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Old 07-06-2009, 10:46 PM
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I bought an X-cal & tunes from VMP for my F-150 two weeks ago. Better throttle response and acceleration now.

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Old 07-07-2009, 12:10 AM
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Derek (dirtyd88) has an 01...theyre all the same engine. The NBS are a tad heavier, but still good from what I hear.
I would agree with this.
Not that I have anything but personal experience, but my Dad has an 02 F150 Scab that has a 4.2. I have an 07 Reg Cab 4.2, and (Weight Wise) it feels similar. I'm sure his is a little heavier, but not by much. I've driven a reg cab 02 and it seems way lighter than my 07.

On a side note I didn't know that there were Aftermarket chips for my truck until I read this post and this makes me very happy. I have to gun it just to make up certain hills, so now I think I know what I'm saving for next!

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Old 07-08-2009, 03:03 AM
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What about the module from jet performance? Is that chip any good for the 4.2? It's very affordable so if it works then I'm buying one. Any imput?
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Old 07-08-2009, 10:52 AM
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Jet Perfromance module is junk, not recommended.
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:13 PM
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Jet Perfromance module is junk, not recommended.
Dang....I bought I hypertech max tuner for another vehicle of mine a while back. It did ok, but are they any good for the 4.2's? A buddy of mine has one that will work for my truck and is thinking about selling it. Since Jet is out what about Hypertech?
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Old 07-09-2009, 09:15 PM
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hey im thinking about getting a programmer for my 1997 XLT, but i dont want to spend more money then I have to. Does anyone know what the difference is between the xcalibrator, the xcalibrator2, and the X3? Im trying to figure out if Im gona need what ever capabilities the xcalibrator2 or X3 have over the xcalibrator.
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Old 07-09-2009, 09:50 PM
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XCAL2 or 3 is recommended.
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Appearance:
Procomp Lift Springs - Procomp ES3000 Shocks - 265/75/16 Dayton A/T's - Lift Shakels - ION Alloy 133's - 3/1 total lift

Audio:
JVC HU - Polk DB571's - Jensen Power 760 Amp (Mids and Highs) - Memphis SC 10" - RF Power Series Amp (Lows)

2004 F-150 Heritage - 4.6 - Slower than my V6 without a tune!
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Old 07-09-2009, 10:45 PM
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Whats the difference between the xcal2 and the x3? Theyre the same price arent they?
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Old 07-09-2009, 11:03 PM
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Nope. The Xcal 3 is basically the newer version of the Xcal 2. It has a wider range of "canned" tunes for Ford vehicles, and I think it allows more user interface as far as changing certain aspects of the tunes and ECU.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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