FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! - Page 4 - Focaljet

**PRfocuzed** · 06-16-2007, 04:02 PM

How much does the SCT chip run for and where can i get one?

**DomestikZx3** · 08-01-2007, 09:25 PM

I recently purchased a locked Xcal 2 and when i unlock it, Do you sell the tunes that would normally come with the unit?

I was told to use Focus Sport for that.

My car is a 2002 Focus DOHC ATX w/ Header/2.25" Flex and 2.25" MBRP CATBACK
and AEM short ram intake.

My email is Amerieagle18@aol.com

I would like to get in touch with you about this please.

Thank you very much

-Josiah

**FocusSportVP** · 08-01-2007, 11:36 PM

^^^ Yes its $150 to unlock it and $100 per program that we create.

**DomestikZx3** · 08-02-2007, 11:42 AM

This Xcal2 was purchased from focussport originally, on the website says programs $25.00 each

is there a phone number to directly contact you?

Thanks again

-Joe

**Uncle Tail** · 08-02-2007, 02:53 PM

Hmmm......Randy, not seeing what I need to know in here......if I get Powerworks ECU reflash, can i safely use my Xcal2 to adjust some of the paramaters like fan temps, etc, and will the datalogging capability still be there, or will the PW reflash offer a whole new animal that is not compatible with my Xcal......Also, do you know if PW can just add thier program to my Xcal2?

**FocusSportVP** · 08-02-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Tail

Hmmm......Randy, not seeing what I need to know in here......if I get Powerworks ECU reflash, can i safely use my Xcal2 to adjust some of the paramaters like fan temps, etc, and will the datalogging capability still be there, or will the PW reflash offer a whole new animal that is not compatible with my Xcal......Also, do you know if PW can just add thier program to my Xcal2?

No, you can't use the XCal2 to adjust the PW programming. You'd need custom tuning and that is not something we offer for PW equipped cars. PW will not adjust your programming, sorry.

**theonly287** · 02-29-2008, 02:57 PM

Im about to buy an XCal2 from a guy with the same ECU code as me...im not sure if he unlocked it or not because he said the original ECU he used was fried...so whats that mean for me would I have to unlock it and retune it or just get a new tune since we have the same ECU code

**FocusSportVP** · 02-29-2008, 03:29 PM

If he fried the ECU, he didn't unlock it first, chances are. It will cost $150 plus shipping to get it unlocked. Then we charge $100 per program since its used. I'd buy a new one.

**theonly287** · 03-05-2008, 07:49 PM

how do you tell if the unit is unlocked or not?

**FocusSportVP** · 03-05-2008, 09:39 PM

Coonect the flasher to a PC and scroll all the way down. Hit select. Hit select again. That should tell you.

**devanmc** · 03-12-2008, 06:57 PM

im sitting on a chip right now that i know can be reburned. Im basickly only need 3 things on it. keep in mind this is a 1999 contour zetec with vct. I need the vct system removed(as i hvae installed cam gears), programm for 30# injectors and the trannys shift pattern changed and given faster shifts. If i send you guys the chip with my pcm code. will you be able to reburn it without my car and what would i be looking at to pay?

**FocusSportVP** · 03-12-2008, 07:00 PM

^^^ I'm only programming Focus chips and flashers at this time, sorry.

**devanmc** · 03-12-2008, 07:06 PM

darn, it was worth a try since the engines are so close. oh well ill keep looking. thank though

**Focus_2001** · 04-12-2008, 07:23 PM

I bought my chip about 4 years ago from F/S and it is neither red or green. It is blue. What does that mean?

**FocusSportVP** · 04-12-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focus_2001

I bought my chip about 4 years ago from F/S and it is neither red or green. It is blue. What does that mean?

It means you have a very early chip that we cannot reprogram. You'd have to buy a new chip or flasher.

**Focus_2001** · 04-12-2008, 10:40 PM

Do I receive a credit if I trade it in?

**FocusSportVP** · 04-13-2008, 12:54 PM

Sorry, no there are no trade-in promotions at this time.

**Focus_2001** · 04-15-2008, 07:35 PM

So will an Xcal 2 flasher work for it?

**FocusSportVP** · 04-15-2008, 09:42 PM

The XCal2 flashers that we program and sell will work on your Focus, yes.

**Focus_2001** · 04-16-2008, 09:46 PM

So if I found a unlocked used one it would not work. Can I sent it to you to program or do I need to buy new from you?

**kyle** · 05-13-2008, 05:05 PM

i have an 01 zetec. i have removed the egr system (not really by my choice this time). otherwise i have a apex-i ws exhaust. it will be some time before i have real money for any more mods. what options would most benefit me with only having a cat-back and no egr? im only getting one tune now, so i need to make it count

i was going to order online but some of the options i was not entirely sure would or would not benefit me. like the alternator disabled at WOT .. get it because i can? or pass

**FocusSportVP** · 05-13-2008, 05:34 PM

Less is more IMHO. I'd only get what you know you need or want. If you aren't sure, I'd leave it alone.

**kyle** · 05-13-2008, 05:52 PM

ordering online after i get my ecu code

do FJ members have a coupon code?

**Focus_2001** · 08-10-2008, 09:04 PM

I have has a SCT chip for a few years and it rocks. My question is I live in Alaska and we only have 90 octane, is that going to effect my car? Should I just run the 87 octane program?

**hEaT** · 08-10-2008, 09:11 PM

Just don't run a tune for an octane rating higher than you can fuel up with. You could get something for 89.

06-16-2007, 04:02 PM	#76
PRfocuzed Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando, FL/ Laurel, MD Posts: 89	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! How much does the SCT chip run for and where can i get one? __________________ Egg Yolk 2001 ZX3 http://PRfocuzed.onlineshowoff.com

08-01-2007, 09:25 PM	#77
DomestikZx3 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! I recently purchased a locked Xcal 2 and when i unlock it, Do you sell the tunes that would normally come with the unit? I was told to use Focus Sport for that. My car is a 2002 Focus DOHC ATX w/ Header/2.25" Flex and 2.25" MBRP CATBACK and AEM short ram intake. My email is Amerieagle18@aol.com I would like to get in touch with you about this please. Thank you very much -Josiah __________________ -Joe

08-01-2007, 11:36 PM	#78
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,487	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! ^^^ Yes its $150 to unlock it and $100 per program that we create. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

08-02-2007, 11:42 AM	#79
DomestikZx3 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! This Xcal2 was purchased from focussport originally, on the website says programs $25.00 each is there a phone number to directly contact you? Thanks again -Joe __________________ -Joe

08-02-2007, 02:53 PM	#80
Uncle Tail Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: alberta Posts: 70	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Hmmm......Randy, not seeing what I need to know in here......if I get Powerworks ECU reflash, can i safely use my Xcal2 to adjust some of the paramaters like fan temps, etc, and will the datalogging capability still be there, or will the PW reflash offer a whole new animal that is not compatible with my Xcal......Also, do you know if PW can just add thier program to my Xcal2?

02-29-2008, 02:57 PM	#82
theonly287 TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 179	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Im about to buy an XCal2 from a guy with the same ECU code as me...im not sure if he unlocked it or not because he said the original ECU he used was fried...so whats that mean for me would I have to unlock it and retune it or just get a new tune since we have the same ECU code __________________ See my Focus at: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2378161 over 1,500 invested in the motor and 130WHP :/

02-29-2008, 03:29 PM	#83
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,487	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! If he fried the ECU, he didn't unlock it first, chances are. It will cost $150 plus shipping to get it unlocked. Then we charge $100 per program since its used. I'd buy a new one. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

03-05-2008, 07:49 PM	#84
theonly287 TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 179	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! how do you tell if the unit is unlocked or not? __________________ See my Focus at: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2378161 over 1,500 invested in the motor and 130WHP :/

03-05-2008, 09:39 PM	#85
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,487	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Coonect the flasher to a PC and scroll all the way down. Hit select. Hit select again. That should tell you. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

03-12-2008, 06:57 PM	#86
devanmc TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Novi, Mi Posts: 205	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! im sitting on a chip right now that i know can be reburned. Im basickly only need 3 things on it. keep in mind this is a 1999 contour zetec with vct. I need the vct system removed(as i hvae installed cam gears), programm for 30# injectors and the trannys shift pattern changed and given faster shifts. If i send you guys the chip with my pcm code. will you be able to reburn it without my car and what would i be looking at to pay? __________________ I have horrible grammar, i already know... 99 Contour SE 2.0L (spruce green) N/A mods and sound upgarde

03-12-2008, 07:00 PM	#87
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,487	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! ^^^ I'm only programming Focus chips and flashers at this time, sorry. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

03-12-2008, 07:06 PM	#88
devanmc TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Novi, Mi Posts: 205	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! darn, it was worth a try since the engines are so close. oh well ill keep looking. thank though __________________ I have horrible grammar, i already know... 99 Contour SE 2.0L (spruce green) N/A mods and sound upgarde

04-12-2008, 07:23 PM	#89
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 262	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! I bought my chip about 4 years ago from F/S and it is neither red or green. It is blue. What does that mean? __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!! Last edited by Focus_2001 : 04-12-2008 at 07:29 PM.

04-12-2008, 10:40 PM	#91
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 262	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Do I receive a credit if I trade it in? __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!!

04-13-2008, 12:54 PM	#92
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,487	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Sorry, no there are no trade-in promotions at this time. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

04-15-2008, 07:35 PM	#93
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 262	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! So will an Xcal 2 flasher work for it? __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!!

04-15-2008, 09:42 PM	#94
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,487	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! The XCal2 flashers that we program and sell will work on your Focus, yes. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

04-16-2008, 09:46 PM	#95
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 262	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! So if I found a unlocked used one it would not work. Can I sent it to you to program or do I need to buy new from you? __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!!

05-13-2008, 05:05 PM	#96
kyle TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 729	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! i have an 01 zetec. i have removed the egr system (not really by my choice this time). otherwise i have a apex-i ws exhaust. it will be some time before i have real money for any more mods. what options would most benefit me with only having a cat-back and no egr? im only getting one tune now, so i need to make it count i was going to order online but some of the options i was not entirely sure would or would not benefit me. like the alternator disabled at WOT .. get it because i can? or pass

05-13-2008, 05:34 PM	#97
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,487	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Less is more IMHO. I'd only get what you know you need or want. If you aren't sure, I'd leave it alone. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

05-13-2008, 05:52 PM	#98
kyle TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 729	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! ordering online after i get my ecu code do FJ members have a coupon code? Last edited by kyle : 05-13-2008 at 06:13 PM.

08-10-2008, 09:04 PM	#99
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 262	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! I have has a SCT chip for a few years and it rocks. My question is I live in Alaska and we only have 90 octane, is that going to effect my car? Should I just run the 87 octane program? __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!!

08-10-2008, 09:11 PM	#100
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,399	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Just don't run a tune for an octane rating higher than you can fuel up with. You could get something for 89. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno