Hi, I've lurked the forum for quite a while and finally got up the courage to register and ask a question.

I've been looking at tuners for my 2001 f150 and I'm trying to find a decent affordable tuner for under $400. I can't decide between the SCT SF3 and the SuperChips Cortex. Have any of you guys here had any experience with either of these tuners?

Thanks guys!

 

I run the SCT SF3 on 2 vehicles. Both with custom tunes. My F 150 has been tuned by Mike at 5 Star tuning. Can't say anything but good things about him and his customer service. A HUGE improvement in transmission shifting as well as far better low end torque and throttle response. You will not be disappointed. PM me for a better description of what all it does and how it affects your truck.

 

Just a little curious about why you are considering the cortex? If memory serves me correctly, the only advantage the cortex has over the regular Superchips flashpaq is its ability to tune two different vehicles at the same time, but you still even need to buy that upgrade from them on top of paying extra for the device.

For what it's worth, (apples to oranges) my cousin runs a S/C flashpack in his 05 Nissan Titan, and raves on and on, and on, and on about how great a device it is and how much better his truck runs with it and blah blah blah, "Nissan is so great"........

It's too bad he's 2000 miles away, I'd race him for bragging rights.

As for which tuner is the best bang for your buck on the model year of truck you own, I'm useless. I just felt like telling a story, but true story none the less.

 

Sct sf3......

If you can wait......use Troyer for your tunes....

 

With regards to “Chips” and “Tuners”, years ago it was the best that most could do to enhance the ignition timing, fuel curve, transmission shift points, etc. It was (and still is) very important that a person verifies that the “Tuner” is ASE certified in both ECM and Transmission programming and IMHO be have current certification by the OEM whose vehicle you want to modify. There are plenty of persons who advertise their programs to be the best and even offer custom tunes, but in all reality, very few actually have credentials in these areas- but that’s not to say that some of these “geniuses” haven’t really caused damage to a few vehicles- just jump over to flatratetech.com and read just some of the comments from the MSE techs!. Perhaps what is equally important is the parameters that can be adjusted are set by the OEM vehicle software…so there is really no “magic” in what they are doing anyway. IMHO, if you live near any major city there are excellent tuning specialists with dynos who for the same price (if not less) will tune your vehicle taking into consideration your specific needs including environmental conditions, for your specific vehicle. IMHO, the best bang for the buck!

 

SCT Xcal3 custom tuned by a reputable tuner like Justin @ VMP Tuning.

http://www.vmptuning.com/store/index...=226&parent=66