I have ben researching programmers and had a question I couldnt find the answer to a question on the xcal 3. If I ordered this without any custom tuning, does it come with tunes or do you have to set individual settings to make a tune? If so, what are the tunes that come from the factory? I guess i am just a little confused. Thanks for any help.

 

it can come with "canned tunes"

 

I'm looking at the same thing for my 05 5.4. Anyone have any experience with this programmer? Pros vs. Cons?

 

pros = great tuning device, easy to use, fast, simple reliable, heavy support worldwide

cons = none (unless you want the "guages" then opt for the livewire)

 

GREAT! Not much into gauges anyways. Thanks

 

There are several tuning options for your model year truck. The canned tunes should be a great improvement over stock.

 

personally i would NEVER install a "canned" tune. I have seen what they actually can do on a dyno while datalogging.

A "custom" tune from a reputable tuner will most definately maximize and come very close to being spot on. I would still recommend datalogging on the street to make sure all is good.