i have an 04 s-crew 4x4..5.4, 3:73's i have a cat back and a cheep cold air system..i am planning on lifting my truck and running 35's (next weekend) and for now, looking at programmers..i will probably-maybe-re gear down the road...anyway, i do not want a dash mount type tuner..i just want to get some performance back, adjust speedo, shift points, etc..something i won't have to constantly mess with..i do mostly all pavement driving, some towing. and don't care if i might have to burn, better fuel..just a 'set and forget' as much as possible thing..

 

you have a CAI and no programmer??


and you are litfing it with larger tires and no regear...


your poor truck, please offer it my sympathies by purchasing a custom tuned SCT Xcal3, with a 91-93 octane performance, the same octane towing tune and a crap gas tune just in case you get stuck out someplace and can't get decent fuel...

 

so that's it..?..the SCT??..i'll order it..

 

It's your only option for

1. Custom tunes to account for your A/M intake
2. No dash display

Any of the companies listed below can provide the XCAL3 with custom tunes.

www.vmptuning.com
www.5startuning.com
www.gopowerhungry.com
www.troyerperformance.com

 

thanks guys..just ordered the sct-x3 from mpt..

 

Who is mpt?

 

more power tuning..sct recomended them..i spoke with 'mike' seemed like a good guy..tuner is on it's way and custom tunes to follow..

 

Are you going to take advantage of their datalogging / & review?

"An MPT Email Custom Tune is a calibration written specifically for your vehicle and the modifications you have done to it. MPT stands behind the Custom portion of the tune file by hand crafting each tune one by one. We also follow up our tune files with data logs to check out the Engine Calibration making sure that it's running at its absolute best.
After purchasing your MPT Custom Tune, you will be directed to our easy to follow Custom Tune Form. This is where we will gather information about your vehicle and what mods, if any, you have done. This is also where you can let us know any preferences you have such as Automatic Transmission, shift firmness, and any other misc notes.

Your Custom Tune will be emailed to you along with detailed Instructions and all of the software needed to load the tune files onto your SCT Programmer.

Each custom tune order includes 6 months of data log reviews and modifications. During these 6 months, MPT will update your tune file for other bolt on modifications with the exception of going from NA to Supercharged or Turbo'd"

I'd recommend it for an '04, especially with a 'cheep' intake that will need MAF TF correction. Unlikely that they already have a Transfer Function for an unknown intake...

Ask them how they expect you to obtain wideband A/F data. You may need to visit a dyno facility and pay for some pulls... be sure to factor in those funds.

MGD

 

i don't know -mgd..sounds like i should..this is all pretty new to me so i am sort of feeling my way..