Hey guys I am thinking of ordering a SCT SF3 tuner today for my 5.0 F-150, just wondering if I should maybe wait and get the X4 instead? I don't think they have been released for sale yet, someone correct me if they already have an X4...

 

I believe there for sale. I seen them on stage3motorsports.com earlier for my 2011 5.0 its was an SCT x4 and 5 custom tunes from 5 star for I think 470. Which is I think 40 more then the x3 which I don't think is to bad for the latest and greatest

 

If they are not out yet, they will be very soon (this month) for sure. Check out stage 3 motorsports. They have the life time tunes available from 5 star. If you get performance add ons they will give you a new custom tune for no charge. Pretty good deal. I would definetly get the new x4. The built in wifi makes it worth it to me

 

Hi.

X4 - hands-down.

good luck
MGD

 

http://www.stage3motorsports.com/701...ar-Tuning.html

 

Thanks for the info guys, I hope I can order the X4 through my local parts stores catalogue, as the they only offer the SF3, the catalogue isn't up to date obviously...

 

Hi.

New programmer and no existing tunes on-hand? Don't do that.

Order direct through 5Star, MPT, VMP, PHP or TP. All ship to Canada all the time and even with the border, will end up cheaper.

Additionally, if you order a canned X4, you will spend even more money later buying custom tunes. If you order an X4 through the above fellers you will pay for a custom-tuned unit right from the start - the tunes are included in the price.

Custom IS the Shiznit - especially on a 5.slow. You'll NEED it to even begin to see Coy's taillights

good luck


MGD

 

Right on, thanks for the tip! So the canned tunes will be no where near the custom tunes in terms of HP and TQ?

 

Im not really planning any performance mods (Exhaust,CAI etc)...

 

Yeah, if you're gonna get a tuner, you're gonna want to fork over the little extra to get custom tunes. Otherwise, it isn't worth the money in my opinion.

I usually say to get the most current thing when it comes to anything with technology. But with these, you can probably pick an X3 for a good price once the X4s are out in full force. And as I understand it, the files for both are still in the same format.

 

It's not just that, it's the overall driveability, refinement, and trans shifting improvements. They are written specifically for the calibration in yer PCM.


That could always change, lol. Regardless - the cost is the same, so it's a no-brainer, imho. Forget the X3 - go straight to the X4. The feature-set makes the price delta more than worth it. The X3/SF3 platform is headed for extinction. That's been SCT's roadmap for years.

Just be aware of potential warranty implications (if you still have any).

Good luck
MGD

 

No interest in the Livewire? I love being able to see the different gauges on my windshield all the time. It'll run all the same tunes that the X3 does as well

 

The Live wire is pretty cool, but I can't justify the extra coin for a few gauges...
Plus Ive heard the screen isn't all that good!