On the custum program worksheet for the excalibrator, what did you guys put for this? Stock, firm, Hard?


Thanks

 

I chose the firm, the stock configuration seems to lag between shifts, and I felt that the hard would be snap the neck type of shifting.

 

I went with the firm shifting since I will be using the truck as a daily driver. I haven't received it yet, but am anxious to find out how I like it.

 

I also chose firm, it should be better than what it is doing now. Another week or so and I'll find out .

 

I went for hard at WOT and firm the rest of the time

 

I also went with the hard shift and I love it

 

Hi.

No biggie - choose whatever setting you wish initially ( I went with 'firm' too ).

Then, after trying it for a while, if it's either too 'soft' or too 'hard', you can always change it (within reason, of course) using your XTR files and ExtremeTune v1.0.6.

I believe M. T. has stated previously that these trannies (or any tranny) all shift ( 'feel') differently, so a setting that may feel great for one may not feel the same on another.

Plus, this is a *highly* subjective experience - much like a butt-dyno ;-)).

The ability to 'tweak' the 'feel' is good - but I stress that it must be done within reason, given the additional stress bumping up the firmness too much places on the box. Err on the side of 'conservative' to be safe. It's still gonna feel *way* better than stock !

If you really want neck-snapping shifts, this isn't the best approach - beefing the box with a FTVB or equivalent is preferred, IMHO.

Cheers

 

SCT sure seems to have a lot of revisions with their ExtremeTune. How many more before they get it right and with HELP files?

 

Hi JP;

Yeah, I hear ya, but cut 'em some slack.

Small company, lots of weenies in the fire, few programming resources and probably the end-user software isn't as high a priority as their dealer/racer stuff.

I'd have to give them credit for having the ***** to introduce an end-user tool in the first place. They certainly didn't have to release a *free* application. Bravo to that.

Be patient; I'm sure this software will mature over time. The current version seems to function okay, with a few caveats.

What helps is, if you run into issues, snag the screenshots and email them with a description to Ryan or Mike at SCT. I know they appreciate the feedback and it all helps them improve the product.
Specifically, I found a 9100-specific display bug they had not seen before.

Also, if asked, they will respond with help on specific items on their forum.

Cheers, big guy. Wish I had your truck ;-))

MGD

 

Hi MYC2004,

You really don't need to worry too much about that, as we basically take care of that automatically - just circle "Firm" and we'll do our normal changes, which are to set it up so that the shift firmness is completely linear. Meaning, at light throttle, it still shifts smoothly, and then as you give it progressively more & more throttle opening, the shifts will get progressively firmer in response - just like they should have from the factory.

On a "performance" tune, the shifts at full-throttle are noticeably snappier, but still without being Earth-shattering so it's safe for the tranny. In a towing-compatible tune, they still get firmer with more throttle, but not as firm as in a "performance"tune.

Bottom line - just circle "Firm" and we'll set it up as it should be done, and here in the near future, we'll be re-writing that section of our CPW's to explain a bit better, so it's more intuitive for the first-timer.