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Old 05-05-2012, 12:44 PM   #31
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Just trying to find out if anyone out there has a SVT who's tuning with the livewire, and what kind of success rate they have with it.
right now my success rate is 0. I can't seem to establish a connection once I start the data log. the connection fails when I hit the Start datalogging button or once I start my car. not sure what that's all about yet, but I'm looking for information. If I figure it out I'll update.
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:49 PM   #32
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I just did my livewire custom tune with Tom today. Very satisfied; much more fun to drive, cleaner and quicker throttle and no bog!
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Old 06-25-2012, 05:59 PM   #33
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Just got the SCT Livewire. Have it tuned....just not sure which one. Going to have to play with it more. So far so good. Done 0-60 and hp/torque estimates as well as monitoring. Looking to getting into the SCT Pro Racer software to play around some more. Any insite on this would be helpful. :)
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You need to get a custom tune , If you had bought the LW from me it would of come with a FREE custom tune and FREE tune updates as you add more NA mods

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I wanted to but fell apon too good of a deal to pass up. I know your the guy to goto about tuning these cars and your tune deals are great. I should be able to use the pro racer software to make a tune correct?
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Yes a PRP will make you a good tune , unless you have been tuning these cars for some time it will take you about 8-12 Hrs on the dyno and about 3-5 Hrs off the dyno starting from scratch if you havent tuned a bunch of these cars

If you are use to tuning the SVT 1-3 Hrs on the dyno and 1-2 off the dyno

Unless you own a dyno its cheaper to pay me 150.00 for a custom tune and FREE updates

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Working out a basic custom tune with Tom now. I'll do some live data logging with him soon. Curious to see what his tune does over the included Livewire tune. I had the Diablo Predator before and I wasn't impressed with the device. But I did like the tune from Tom. I think for the few of us that are looking to be the Tom's of the world, we would benefit from the Pro Racer software and a sct tuner. But it's nice to know there are guys like Tom to help us out as well. Just curious Tom....what is a conservative number that you've seen achieved on a NA SVTF? I'm really motivated to see where I can take it. I know FI is the best bang for the buck, but I always love a challenge. Tom, do you have a collection of information or specs on your car that you wouldn't mind sharing? Thanks.
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