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11-20-2005, 02:59 AM
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XCalibrator 2
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strike1980
Join Date: Apr 2005
City: stockton
State: California
Posts: 90
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I want to get a XCalibrator 2 programmer for my 2004 automatic mustang but im a little confuse about the Automatic Transmission Shift point I don’t understand how the programmer will help to shift better in an automatic car.
Does anyone know what will be a good setting for my car? I just have a cold air intake and dual exhaust.
 
Automatic Transmission Shift Schedule:
WOT 1st - 2nd: -3 to +7mph
WOT 2nd - 3rd: -4 to +8mph
WOT 3rd - 4th: -5 to +10mph
WOT 4th - 5th: -5 to +10mph
Last edited by strike1980; 11-20-2005 at 03:02 AM.
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11-20-2005, 08:04 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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Cammed Baby!
Join Date: May 2003
City: Chicago 'Burbs
State: Illinois
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The big difference is how it makes the shifts quicker.
That also generates less heat in the trans then the stock soft slow shifts.
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2000 Vert 4R70W
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11-20-2005, 11:47 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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New Jersey V6
Join Date: Sep 2004
City: Parsippany
State: New Jersey
Posts: 4,820
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Kyle (04stang) has the xcal2 , send him a PM he might be able to let you know how his shift schedule is set up
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11-20-2005, 06:46 PM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,356
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I don't have the xcal, but I have a chip that adjusted my shift points. It makes one heck of a difference in the car. My 1-2 shift is at 6k...and it will throw the car sideways if I stay on it. 2-3 shift is around 80, and 3-4 shift is around 110. It makes for a much better driving car.
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11-21-2005, 02:42 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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strike1980
Join Date: Apr 2005
City: stockton
State: California
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This is my only car so i drive it everywhere. will the programmer affect the gas mileage and the life of my car |
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11-21-2005, 07:26 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 254
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Most of the improvement comes from firming up the shifts, making them faster and harder.
A good tune will not decrease mileage, that is one thing that I can improve.
Keep in mind that the SCT X-cal2 is custom programmed by the dealer that you buy it from.
Send me an email.
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Justin Starkey
2007 Shelby GT500 705RWHP/708RWTQ
2000 Mustang 3.8 A4 TT 450RWHP/475RWTQ 10.996@127 17psi stock 3.8
2006 F250 CC 4x4 6.0L 14.3 @ 93
2006 Mustang 4.0 M5 Vortech 13psi 395RWHP/374RWTQ wife's car
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11-21-2005, 08:21 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
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is 6k rpm even good for the 3.8?... I've had it at 5750 or so before, and WOW... (and that was in D... not 1st.. just hammered it and it stuck in 1st for some reason, but yeah, very fishy right before shifting)
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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11-21-2005, 08:35 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
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Around town, my car also doesn't fish around for gears. It normally hits 3rd and stays in it, even if I slow down and such. My gas mileage in the city has gone up slightly from the chip.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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11-21-2005, 09:50 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
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6k is fine. The stock rev limit is at 5600 on 99-04s.
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Justin Starkey
2007 Shelby GT500 705RWHP/708RWTQ
2000 Mustang 3.8 A4 TT 450RWHP/475RWTQ 10.996@127 17psi stock 3.8
2006 F250 CC 4x4 6.0L 14.3 @ 93
2006 Mustang 4.0 M5 Vortech 13psi 395RWHP/374RWTQ wife's car
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11-21-2005, 02:09 PM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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11-22-2005, 04:24 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
City: Birmingham
State: Alabama
Posts: 70
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are the gains decent for the 3.9L? |
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11-22-2005, 04:27 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
Join Date: May 2003
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,318
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Won't be any different than any other 99-04..... |
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11-22-2005, 10:54 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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Cammed Baby!
Join Date: May 2003
City: Chicago 'Burbs
State: Illinois
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Yep that's where mine is set. 
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2000 Vert 4R70W
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11-22-2005, 11:39 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Definitely. Send me an email. If you get an X2 with on-device adjustments you'll be able to correct for the gears right on the X2.
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Justin Starkey
2007 Shelby GT500 705RWHP/708RWTQ
2000 Mustang 3.8 A4 TT 450RWHP/475RWTQ 10.996@127 17psi stock 3.8
2006 F250 CC 4x4 6.0L 14.3 @ 93
2006 Mustang 4.0 M5 Vortech 13psi 395RWHP/374RWTQ wife's car
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11-25-2005, 06:38 PM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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The hummis
Join Date: May 2003
City: Oslo
State: Europe
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11-25-2005, 08:18 PM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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milf hunter
Join Date: Apr 2005
City: Baton Rouge
State: Louisiana
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110? thats it? that seems to be sooner than stock...........
my 1-2 shift is at 6k, my 2-3 and 3-4 are at 5.5k rpms.......that puts the 2-3 at about 80 or so and 3-4 at a little over 120.....
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11-25-2005, 08:19 PM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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milf hunter
Join Date: Apr 2005
City: Baton Rouge
State: Louisiana
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 how dare you speak of the 3.9 as the same as "any other 99-04"..........you just dont get it, it must be a 3.9 owner thing, you 3.8 owners just dont understand :wth 
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11-26-2005, 09:09 AM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 254
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Yes if programmed for one, since V6s became OBD2 in 94.
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Justin Starkey
2007 Shelby GT500 705RWHP/708RWTQ
2000 Mustang 3.8 A4 TT 450RWHP/475RWTQ 10.996@127 17psi stock 3.8
2006 F250 CC 4x4 6.0L 14.3 @ 93
2006 Mustang 4.0 M5 Vortech 13psi 395RWHP/374RWTQ wife's car
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11-29-2005, 06:49 PM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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strike1980
Join Date: Apr 2005
City: stockton
State: California
Posts: 90
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One more question. I go to L.A once a month, it’s a 5 hours drive from where I live
Will I be able to drive my car for the long and have no problems after a get the XCalibrator?? |
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11-29-2005, 06:53 PM
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Re: XCalibrator 2
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