SCT Xcal2 ROCKS!

[CobraLS]

Hold on, jsut got confused, will the Livewire support a 2001 LS as well?

The specification sheet I have says no it does not come preloaded with any tunes for 2000-2001 LS's. If you PM me your PCM code however, I will verify I can open the PCM data. If I can, there is no reason you cannot buy a Livewire and have 3 custom tunes created. Someone mentioned earlier that Torrie has and issue with 2000-2001 LS's. If this is the case, chances are there is a problem with them that SCT cannot resolve. Unfortunately 99% of my tuning experience is with tuning Mustangs and Ford Trucks, not LS's.

 

[jrockcentral1]

okthanks cobra, I have some other, simpler (lol) mods I'd like to do first but I'll keep the Livewire and the advice in mind!

 

[CobraLS]

okthanks cobra, I have some other, simpler (lol) mods I'd like to do first but I'll keep the Livewire and the advice in mind!

I sent an email to a friend at SCT asking about the 2000-2001 Lincoln LS's. Their dealer software does support the 2000-2006 Lincoln LS's and the issues have been worked out with the 2000-2001. Unless Torrie can provide some insight, I don't see any issue using an XC2 or Livewire with custom tunes.

 

[Alex_01LS]

I sent an email to a friend at SCT asking about the 2000-2001 Lincoln LS's. Their dealer software does support the 2000-2006 Lincoln LS's and the issues have been worked out with the 2000-2001. Unless Torrie can provide some insight, I don't see any issue using an XC2 or Livewire with custom tunes.

Hey CobraLS are you in Ontario, Canada or Ontario, CA?

thanks
A

 

[CobraLS]

Hey CobraLS are you in Ontario, Canada or Ontario, CA?

thanks
A

Ontario Canada. This time of year....very big difference. It hit 5 degrees today!

 

[Quik LS]

Hold on, jsut got confused, will the Livewire support a 2001 LS as well?

I believe so. The 'application' list is only for the units that come from SCT with pre-loaded tunes.

The unit can be ordered from any SCT dealer with pre-loaded tunes that they build - so I am assuming that Torrie can put in my usual tunes for my XCal into the Livewire.

 

[02lincolnlsv8]

How do i get ahold of Torrie?

 

[Quik LS]

torrie@fastpartsnetwork.com

 

[jrockcentral1]

thanks again for the info guys, I'll hold off until Livewire comes out and the insightful LvC reviews follow!

And I'd really like to afford a trip to FL spring break

 

[JES_LS]

Hey gang, does anyone know what Torrie charges for just a set of tunes?

I managed to win a couple of auctions for xcal2's at pretty good prices (200 +shp and 178+ shp). Unfortunately neither one has tunes for a 96 mustang gt or a 02 lincoln ls sport v6.
I need to get the tune for the mustang ASAP and will be emailing Torrie tonight but has anyone here done this before?


Thanks

 

[Quik LS]

it's even more complicated than that - often you have to match your current PCM code base - meaning that you can't always swap between same models/engines/year - due to small changes in components and options.

and - sorry - I don't know how much it costs for 'tunes only'

 

[beaups]

Hey gang, does anyone know what Torrie charges for just a set of tunes?

I managed to win a couple of auctions for xcal2's at pretty good prices (200 +shp and 178+ shp). Unfortunately neither one has tunes for a 96 mustang gt or a 02 lincoln ls sport v6.
I need to get the tune for the mustang ASAP and will be emailing Torrie tonight but has anyone here done this before?


Thanks

Hopefully whoevery you bought them from flashed their cars back to stock first or you'll have 2 very expensive paperweights....

 

[Quik LS]

I believe with the 'Extreme tune' software (which you can download from the SCT site) you can 'unlock' the unit - if you do this you can never use the 'stock' tune in the unit again.....

 

[JES_LS]

Well, I know that I needed a tune that is based on my calibration. I wonder if all the flash patches that the dealer and one shop applied will be a problem.

I did make sure that both the xcals were unlocked. Its just that one was for an f150 and the other is for a lighting pickup, so neither one is compatable with either vehicle.

I guess I should email Torrie an a little while with my cars calibration tag and a note about the patches to see what he says. I know the stang ran okay with the newer flash in the pcm and the override tunes from my other tuner, so hopefully there is not an issue there.

 

[CobraLS]

Well, I know that I needed a tune that is based on my calibration. I wonder if all the flash patches that the dealer and one shop applied will be a problem.

I did make sure that both the xcals were unlocked. Its just that one was for an f150 and the other is for a lighting pickup, so neither one is compatable with either vehicle.

I guess I should email Torrie an a little while with my cars calibration tag and a note about the patches to see what he says. I know the stang ran okay with the newer flash in the pcm and the override tunes from my other tuner, so hopefully there is not an issue there.

You will need to read the strategy code for both vehicles (plug into each vehicle, go to Vehicle info, press select, scroll to Read Strategy). Much better than going by the tag. With the strategy code, your tuner can give you the tune files you need. Besides the vehicle being flashed back to stock, you also need to make sure the unit allows changes. To do this, plug the unit in, go to Device Info and press select. It will show the firmware version and serial number. Press select again and it will show the number of changes left. Make sure it is greater than 1. If it says 0, you have a paperweight.

 

[TheRebel]

I bought tunes from Torrie and it was $75 dollars per vehicle at the time. We had a bit of problem getting the correct tunes since the dealer had reflashed my pcm. Read the strategy of your car with the Xcal first and send that info in your e-mail.

 

[Quik LS]

I guess I should email Torrie an a little while with my cars calibration tag and a note about the patches to see what he says. I know the stang ran okay with the newer flash in the pcm and the override tunes from my other tuner, so hopefully there is not an issue there.

I believe they are suppose to update the OASIS with the PCM update, and that with your VIN he can pull your now 'new' PCM base code.

But yes - without your new PCMbase code you will loose what ever the changes where from being incorporated into the tune files that are built for you.

 

[JES_LS]

I believe they are suppose to update the OASIS with the PCM update, and that with your VIN he can pull your now 'new' PCM base code.

But yes - without your new PCMbase code you will loose what ever the changes where from being incorporated into the tune files that are built for you.

Well considering the last time the dealer in my area reflashed my gt to 'fix' a tsb, I got back a car with 0 initial timing. Apparently they f'd up and ended up with a screwed up reflash patch and car that would barely run. They finally admitted their screw up and did something to fix it, but I can tell you that it is still not as good as the original calibration.

I'll take down the strategy codes from the car and get the firmware and change codes from the xcal's, then go from there.