SCT has access to WAY less tables than anything HPTuners based(NGauge, MPVI2, RTD). Most people serious in tuning EcoBoosts SCT is not the way to go. Basic tuning, sure. Anything advanced, Nope... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
I looked at HPTuners, and I agree it is a far more advanced, and aggressive, tuner than anything else I saw. I did not choose it because I thought it was a good way for me to get in over my head, especially because the interface looked less than user friendly to me. I am not a mechanic, I am a parts changer with some theoretical knowledge of engines. I've been in the business long enough to know the limits of my abilities. I've swapped engines, but really, how difficult is that? The only rebuild I ever attempted failed.
As well, I am not tuning an ecoboost. I am working on a 2nd generation (2004) 5.4L 2V engine. It's never going to see WOT or even high RPM unless I decide to pay for a dyno run.
My primary aim for this engine it to get the best low end torque and fuel economy for the money. If I ever do get into the motor, it will
not be to increase high RPM performance. This vehicle's primary use is a dd and overland offroading; not extreme 4x4 hijinks. My first choice in conquering difficult terrain is to go around. I intend to get to the destination however long it takes, not break my truck conquering terrain as fast as possible.
the main limitation I've run into so far is that I can't get it to show the gauges I want. I want to be able to see amps and engine vacuum. I've contacted a custom tuner about that, waiting for an answer now.
thanks for responding. I love this forum. I'm on it to learn from other people's experience.