FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read!

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by mysvtftoy

I just purchased an XCal2 from you guys. I have an XCal1 with a ZED0 tune in it from another vendor. Will this work with someone else's car, or is there something in this thing that ties it to my vehicle? If so, can it be reset and then reprogrammed by an SCT dealer for another car? I ask this because I'd like to sell the XCal1 if possible.

You can sell any XCal unit that has been used as long as you do this:

1. Put the car back to the stock program. And yes if you put your car back to stock, the aftermarket programs are still in the unit.

2. Have an SCT dealer unlock it and repgrogram.

[mysvtftoy]

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

You can sell any XCal unit that has been used as long as you do this:

1. Put the car back to the stock program. And yes if you put your car back to stock, the aftermarket programs are still in the unit.

2. Have an SCT dealer unlock it and repgrogram.

Thanks. Purely as a point of clarification (given the prior responses), the Xcal1 then is *not usable at all* with a *different car* until it is "unlocked" by an SCT dealer and a new program is uploaded? Or is it "usable" just stuck with the programs that were originally loaded and whatever "stock" (in my case ZED0) program was uploaded from the car to the XCal1? I appreciate your chiming in.

Edit: Got some info from SCT on this. I was informed that the units are indeed locked to a VIN as I had thought. After being returned to stock, the XCal1 can be unlocked either by an SCT dealer or using the Xtreme Tune freeware from the SCT site. Unfortunately, for some reason now that I have a USB-only computer, I am unable to connect my XCal1 to get this (or any other PC-to-XCal1) process to work. My third-party DB9-to-USB converter cable does not appear to do the trick (and actually does bad things to my COM assignments). Although the PC sees/installs it and the powered DB15-DB9 cable is getting power, the Xtreme Tune software cannot find a COM port that will talk to the XCal1.

[lepak91]

Is the chip tuned specifically for the octane that will be run or is it tuned for 91 octane and you can run anything above that. Will there be any noticable gains if it is tuned for 94 octane instead of 91 octane?

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by lepak91

Is the chip tuned specifically for the octane that will be run or is it tuned for 91 octane and you can run anything above that. Will there be any noticable gains if it is tuned for 94 octane instead of 91 octane?

We program for the chosen octane, but if you decided to have the chip or flasher programmed for 91 and then wanted to run 93 or 94 octane, that would be OK. There aren't going to be big gains from 91 octane to 94 octane on a naturally aspirated Focus with bolt-ons.

[Smoe]

Hey Randy,

Do you have any programs for zetec's with the SVT intake bolted on? Also how hard would it be to get a program for 90 octane? Thats all i can get in my part of new mexico

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by Smoe

Hey Randy,

Do you have any programs for zetec's with the SVT intake bolted on? Also how hard would it be to get a program for 90 octane? Thats all i can get in my part of new mexico

Sorry, I've never had a car with the SVT intake manifold on a standard Zetec. Programming for 90 octane is not a problem.

[Dark_Racing]

I would like to receive a tune by email .. how does it work ?

[alx]

If I have a Zetec w/Powerworks blower installed I can still get the FS programs like top speed increase, speedo corrections and drag launch, etc? Does the SCT chip piggyback the Powerworks chip or would you have to include the Powerworks tune in the new SCT chip? I also was thinking about the Cosworth cylinder head too, could that tune be added to the stock Powerworks tune?

Thanks!

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by Dark_Racing

I would like to receive a tune by email .. how does it work ?

You can call me and we can discuss this. My number is in my sig.

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by alx

If I have a Zetec w/Powerworks blower installed I can still get the FS programs like top speed increase, speedo corrections and drag launch, etc? Does the SCT chip piggyback the Powerworks chip or would you have to include the Powerworks tune in the new SCT chip? I also was thinking about the Cosworth cylinder head too, could that tune be added to the stock Powerworks tune?

Thanks!

I'm no longer offering PowerWorks files, sorry.

[Blazing]

Hey Randy, I've got an XCal2 tuned by someone else. I can't get ahold of them. What do I need to do to get tunes from you. And how much?

[mhendrixcap]

this sct chip is pretty awesome gonna get one when the paycheck comes around..........

[netdragoon]

So I already have an xcal2. What would the protuner package run me? Do I buy the whole thing over again or can I just get the stuff that I don't have?

[FocusSportVP]

^^^ The upgrade price for the pro race is $299 if you already have an XCal2.

[netdragoon]

Okay, I will be buying one of those very very soon. Just to be clear though, I can, with the aid of a wide band o2 sensor, skill and prior knowledge aside, do everything you guys can as far as adjusting stuff right? Injector sizing, Cosworth manifold capability, etc?

[2manytoys]

Just received the Xcal 2 and flashed the car ('03 SVTF w/Euro pkg). Test drive was fantastic...nice smooth idle, no hanging revs, no stumble, etc. The Xcal was everything it was advertised.

But...got back to the house, saw the box and realized I didn't take out the 2 fuses for the traction control. What are the consequences??? Will I need to reflash?

Thanks for any advice.

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by netdragoon

Okay, I will be buying one of those very very soon. Just to be clear though, I can, with the aid of a wide band o2 sensor, skill and prior knowledge aside, do everything you guys can as far as adjusting stuff right? Injector sizing, Cosworth manifold capability, etc?

Not everything, but just about everything.

[FocusSportVP]

Originally Posted by 2manytoys

Just received the Xcal 2 and flashed the car ('03 SVTF w/Euro pkg). Test drive was fantastic...nice smooth idle, no hanging revs, no stumble, etc. The Xcal was everything it was advertised.

But...got back to the house, saw the box and realized I didn't take out the 2 fuses for the traction control. What are the consequences??? Will I need to reflash?

Thanks for any advice.

If it's working, then no worries.

[2manytoys]

Everything seemed to be fine.
Thanks for the quick response, Randy.
And thanks for a good product.
Al

[DBTHOR14]

if i buy the xcal2 for my zetech and put a couple programs on it can my brother that drives an svt use it?

assuming that it doesnt have to stay in the car, it just programs the ecu right?

[FocusSportVP]

^^ Your brother could not use the software to program his car. It is LOCKED to one vehicle only.

[redzx300]

Would I need to get the chip and the Xcal also? Or is the Xcal a chip itself? haha I am new

[FocusSportVP]

^^ It's one or the other, not both.

[redzx300]

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

^^ It's one or the other, not both.

thanks sorry i guess i kinda lost this thread

[05durateczx3]

i have a 05 zx3.with my intake exhaust and soon a race header roughly how much of a power gain will i get with the flasher ?