How to go about tuning my Marauder.

[Linkin]

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

[SC Cheesehead]

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??? :confused:

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... :dunno:

[fastblackmerc]

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.

[martyo]

I would be happy to supply you with a tune/tuning help. Let me know if you're interested.

[Linkin]

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

[Ms. Denmark]

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[Linkin]

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.

[SC Cheesehead]

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.

[Linkin]

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.

[Ms. Denmark]

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[Linkin]

Great guys, thanks alot!

[MarauderMike]

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.

[BIGNELSTER]

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,
Nelson


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[BIGNELSTER]

Ohh hi again,
Tel# 407-404-4950 Orlando Fl,


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[martyo]

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?

[BIGNELSTER]

Yes they are for my car,
When I bought the vehicle the the guy told me he put it back to stock because of to much gas consumption so I guess he has a tune in it I just don't know how to go about doing it.
Thanks


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[martyo]

Yes they are for my car,
When I bought the vehicle the the guy told me he put it back to stock because of to much gas consumption so I guess he has a tune in it I just don't know how to go about doing it.
Thanks


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Plug it into the OBD port (under the dash to the right of your right knee) and see what tunes (if any) are on it. Hopefully they are labeled in some way that will help you decide what to use.

Be sure to report back!

[BIGNELSTER]

That was pretty easy it had a tune in there and I installed it and it had a greater pick up speed.
I called sct and hey recommended me to a guy in long wood called MPT MORE POWER TUNING
AND HE'S MAKING ME 3 tunes very knowledgable friendly will be ready on we'd day I will let you know how it goes.
Thanks

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