SCT Xcal2 ROCKS!

Quik LS said:
hang on. You are a new poster - so one thing that you I think you missed - the pre-03 V8 (mid-2002) LSes suffer from a valve cover gasket design issue. There is a TSB that caused Ford to re-design them - as the original design would leak under 'normal' driving pressures. The oil would get into the plug wells and short out the coils.

does spending more time at WOT likely cause this design defect to show up sooner - maybe - but if you can't drive the stock car completely stock -then the only thing he is right about is that if you leave the car in your garage it will never break.
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Yes I am a new poster; and I am very well aware of the design issue. I'm also an ASE cert. mechanic, and unlike the dealership and FMC, I will be the first to tell anyone that hard driving does not in anyway cause the cam cover gaskets or plug well seals to fail sooner than later; they are non-wear components which are subjected to virtually unchanged conditions between idle and red-line. As cars have PCV valves and breathers (depending upon your emissions compliance), pressure build-up in the cam covers SHOULD be very minimal (exception to this is valve seat/seal wear; this will cause excessive pressure in the cam covers). One note to this is, as I'm sure you are aware, oil pooling. For those not in the know, higher RPM's can cause an increased delivery of oil throughout the engine (this is actually a problem in the 4.6L which can cause oil starvation to the lower end); this increased delivery of oil will result in more of a pooling due to the speed at which it drains back through the oil galleys. However, this alone will not cause gasket/seal failure... BUT it will definitely make the leak heavier, and there for more apparent.

As far as your last statement... I totally agree. You'll be hard pressed to find a car that doesn't have some kind of quirks; it's the cost of owning a car. If you don't want it to break, don't drive it. Does hard driving cause more wear on your car? In some aspects, yes, some no. But I think that's a choice we make. When I take my truck off road or mudding, if I break a front CVD or a rear axle shaft I can't very well get mad about it.

The long and short of it; OEM or aftermarket parts, it doesn't matter... it is a piece of machinery and it will break down; Drive it like you stole it... you'll fix it more often. As you said "if you leave the car in your garage it will never break".



(added note: Althought I am ASE certified, my line of work is not in the realm of mechanics; hasn't been in a few years, I really only enjoy working on my own cars and helping friends out with theirs so I moved on in employment.)
 
Quik LS said:
that is not correct. it holds 3 custom tunes and your sotck tune for replacement.
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So we SCTXcal2 owners for the Ford Focus (I know that unit pretty well) got ripped off because it only holds 2 custom tunes and has a space for the standard only, hence my question.....

Not that this is a problem, it's good news.... :-)
 
Rodewaryer said:
So we SCTXcal2 owners for the Ford Focus (I know that unit pretty well) got ripped off because it only holds 2 custom tunes and has a space for the standard only, hence my question.....

Not that this is a problem, it's good news.... :-)
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There is 2 versions of the XCal2. The original version holds 3 custom tunes and stores your factory tune it copies from the vehicle when you load the custom tune. On some of the newer vehicles the unit only holds 2 custom tunes because the factory file is larger on some vehicles.
With the new XCal2's SCT increased the memory size and added a backlit screen. This will allow the vehicles with larger factory files to store 3 custom tunes.
There is also a new SCT device called Livewire. Details can be found at www.sctlivewire.com
 
I understand that the dealers (tuners) will not have access to the Livewire for a few months - is that true?
 
How much does Torrie charge for a tune????

Does anyone else feel that the car in 1st gear is a slugger???
Mine it really doesn't pick up torque untill about 3000rpm, which is pretty disapointing, doesn't even wheel spin with Traction Control turn off.
Can Torrie make up a Tune just to get rid of that 1st gear lag, feel's more like Turbo Lag.

thanks
 
The price of three tunes from Torrie is already included in the price of the unit. He'll then work with you to get them exactly how you want it.
 
Well i live about 10-15 min. from the SCT place here in Orlando, if its the actual and not just a tuner shop. I'd be more than happy to go pay them a visit to clear up any questions and get some answer about the LS.
 
Does anyone with the xcal2 have first gear start on a 2000 LS8? I would LOVE 1st gear!
 
i wanted it, but torrie said that it only works on some 2001 cars. Being that i have a 2000 he told me that it wouldnt work.
 
bigpappy33 said:
i wanted it, but torrie said that it only works on some 2001 cars. Being that i have a 2000 he told me that it wouldnt work.
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It worked on my 02. He couldn't say for sure if it would, I bought it anyway and got lucky I guess.
 
you think i could ask him for it and try it out anyway? or is it pretty much a no go.
 
I'm probably going to get the xcal2 because of all of the options it has anyway, but I would love a first gear!
 
yea man its the best bang for the buck mod u can do for the ls, i think everyone who has one would recommend it.
 
Fla02LS said:
Well i live about 10-15 min. from the SCT place here in Orlando, if its the actual and not just a tuner shop. I'd be more than happy to go pay them a visit to clear up any questions and get some answer about the LS.
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Feel free to ask away. I am an SCT tuner, and talk with SCT almost daily. I am not here to take sales away from Torrie, as he has far more experience than me with LS's, but I can answer most questions you have....
 
Quik LS said:
I understand that the dealers (tuners) will not have access to the Livewire for a few months - is that true?
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The scheduled release is the first quarter of 2007. I would expect to see it in the dealers hands soon. I know they are taking pre-orders for them now, so it shouldn't be long. If your interested in one, I would get your dealer to get one on order for you ASAP.
 
What is the livewire supposed to accomplish that the xcal2 cannot? What type of options are added?
 
cobraLS will livewire work with the LS? i'm assuming it will but want to be sure. not getting an xcal2 because when livewire comes out i plan on getting one.
 
Can you look at things such as knock, long term fuel trims, etc with the xcal2 connected to your car?
 
Justin00LS said:
What is the livewire supposed to accomplish that the xcal2 cannot? What type of options are added?
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The units are basically the same, but Livewire comes preloaded with up to 3 dyno tunes directly from SCT. It also holds 3 custom tunes on top of the 3 preloaded tunes. Livewire also has a performance calculator built in. This function estimates 1/4 mile time, 0-60mph, horsepower and torque similar to a G-tech unit. It also has the ability to datalog and display a wide selection of data on the bigger screen. It can also playback the data log on the screen later. The XC2 cannot do this. With the XC2 you have to download the datalog to your PC to review it. You can also attach the Livewire to an LM1 or Wide Band Commander air fuel meter and display the air / fuel ratio on the screen. It requires an LM1 or Wide Band Commander to do it, but for performance / racers, this is a very hot selling feature.

eastcoast27959 said:
cobraLS will livewire work with the LS? i'm assuming it will but want to be sure. not getting an xcal2 because when livewire comes out i plan on getting one.
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Yes. The 2002 - 2006 Lincoln LS is on the preloaded tune list. The unit is very nice, you won't be disappointed. Here is a link to the supported vehicle list: http://www.sctlivewire.com/lwfordapps.php
 
Justin00LS said:
Can you look at things such as knock, long term fuel trims, etc with the xcal2 connected to your car?
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You can data log them yes with the XC2, but to view them you need to transfer the log to your PC.
 
I am looking forward to collapsing my G-tech and SCT into one unit - that I can plug my LC-1 in to.
 
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