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    How to go about tuning my Marauder.

    I already have a SCT Xcal 3 with a tune from Blue Oval Chips for my CVLX. But I would like to get a tune for my Marauder and pair the tuner to it instead.

    How do I go about unlocking the device so I can get a new tune for it and pair it to a different vehicle?

    Which tune is the best for a stock Marauder? I have heard of this Lidio tune but also heard some bad things about it.

    Any input would be great.

    Thanks

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    You'll need to return the CVLX to stock tune to unlock the tuner from that car.

    Then you can either send your tuner out to have it loaded with a tune and returned to you, or you have cables, can purchase a tune, have it e-mailed to you from a shop and then you can upload it into your tuner from your computer.

    Bad things about Lidio tunes???

    Both Mo's Speed Shop and Lidio have supplied tunes for a bunch of folks and I don't recall hearing complaints, but maybe someone out there isn't happy with theirs...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Linkin View Post
    I already have a SCT Xcal 3 with a tune from Blue Oval Chips for my CVLX. But I would like to get a tune for my Marauder and pair the tuner to it instead.

    How do I go about unlocking the device so I can get a new tune for it and pair it to a different vehicle?

    Which tune is the best for a stock Marauder? I have heard of this Lidio tune but also heard some bad things about it.

    Any input would be great.

    Thanks
    Who did you hear that from?

    Both Lidio & Marty have great tunes for the Marauder. The best is to get it dyno tuned.
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    I would be happy to supply you with a tune/tuning help. Let me know if you're interested.

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    I appreciate all the advice. I don't mean to slander lidio tunes by any means.

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    Ok, so what advantages would I gain from having it dynoed over just a stock tune?

    I really want to leave my Marauder stock more or less. But I would not mind doing some bolt-ons if it would be worth it for the gains. Which bolt-ons go good with a tune on this 4v?

    I am used to working with a little heavier modifications on my 5.4 Crown Victoria and having tunes done to it along with tranny mods, rear gears and the likes, so stock tunes are a little new to me.

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    If you're going to stay pretty much stock, a canned tune will suffice. I'd suggest complementing that with 4.10 gears and a J-mod on the trans, will really wake the car up and improve shift performance.

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    I have considered 4.10s but I think I am going to leave this 4r75 stock for now, I have Jmodded 2 4r70ws for my CVLX and I although I love the firm shifts and squealing into 2nd my Marauder is going to be my dd and I want to have it comfy.

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    Great guys, thanks alot!

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    4.10's with a tune will give you a nice bang for the buck, you would not be sorry. Since each car is a little different having the tune done on the dyno gives it that extra tweak for your specific car.
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    Hi Everyone,
    I just got my MM2003 SB and it came with a sct2 excal tuner.
    I know for sure it's stock now,
    I have no clue how to do this or even where you plug it in? can anyone help a new guy in the club who will be buried with his loved vehicle
    Thanks,
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    Ohh hi again,
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    Nelson, do you know what the paramets or the tune file are that are in the xcal2 you have? Do you know if they are for your car?

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