SCT BDX Tuner for Ranger

[njrucci]

Has any one bought this? If so do you like it?

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[JaysOnTheEDGE]

I'm using one with a custom tune from unleashed. If i was buying a new tuner today i would probably go with livernois. They seem like the most bang for the buck.

The SCT BDX is slow to load tunes seems like it takes forever. There are also updates often and to update the unit you have to return to stock tune.

 

[njrucci]

I'm using one with a custom tune from unleashed. If i was buying a new tuner today i would probably go with livernois. They seem like the most bang for the buck.

The SCT BDX is slow to load tunes seems like it takes forever. There are also updates often and to update the unit you have to return to stock tune.

Thanks! And when you start the truck does it go automatically to the tune you have setup already or do you have to set it up every time you turn the truck on?

 

[JaysOnTheEDGE]

once its flashed to the tune it stays that on that tune until you re-flash the pcm again you don't even have to keep the tuner device in the vehicle once its flashed.

 

[njrucci]

once its flashed to the tune it stays that on that tune until you re-flash the pcm again you don't even have to keep the tuner device in the vehicle once its flashed.

Great! Last thing, do you notice a difference? I mow lawns for a living so I have a trailer on a lot. So i am looking for more power and better gas mileage with the trailer.

 

[JaysOnTheEDGE]

I am mainly using a 93 octane performance tune and the difference is quote noticeable especially when you need to get up and go that's when you really notice it. I also have a 93 octane towing tune and its still improved over stock just not as much punch as the performance tune. Towing tune also has the transmission holding the gear just a little longer than the performance tune does.

Look into the Livernois i think it comes with 5 tunes . I have no experience with the canned SCT tunes. I think unleashed gives you 2 custom tunes and you can buy more if you want. device can hold up to 10

 

[landiscarrier]

I've been using the SCT tuner for years....on my past two Focus ST's and my current ranger. I have no issues with it. I've also never had to return my vehicles to stock to update the unit. (not that I can remember). I've tried tunes from Unleashed, Gearheads, SSI and 5-Star....in my opinion Unleashed is by far the best. Smoothest, easy to drive, increased MPG and definitely increased power.

 

[lou5560]

Has any one bought this? If so do you like it?

I bought one (SCT BDX) Im using the preloaded 93 octane tune. I bought it because I want to change my tires when my factory ones wear out. I will be going up a size to 265/70/17. The SCT BDX has an option in it if you change your tires or rear ratio so it can be recalibrated to give your speedometer an accurate reading. You can definitely feel a difference in acceleration & in the transmission shifts. I didn't want to go too crazy as its my daily driver. I also installed an aem dry flow air filter.

 

[Dgc333]

I've been using the SCT tuner for years....on my past two Focus ST's and my current ranger. I have no issues with it. I've also never had to return my vehicles to stock to update the unit. (not that I can remember). I've tried tunes from Unleashed, Gearheads, SSI and 5-Star....in my opinion Unleashed is by far the best. Smoothest, easy to drive, increased MPG and definitely increased power.

Most of the updates are revised tune files and for those there is no need to revert to stock. But if it is a firmware update the device or the SCT updater software will tell you to revert to stock before updating. I have had it tell me to revert to stock only once since first getting my X4 tuner in 2013.

 

[arbjosh]

I was not impressed with the canned tunes from SCT. Their customer service is good though.

 

[Sariandan]

I just ordered this from @Stage3Motorsports. I ordered The 87 and 93 daily/tow and the 93 performance.

Damn… y‘all done made me spend money for a truck I don’t yet have…. First thing I’ve bought for it.

 

[lou5560]

Most of the updates are revised tune files and for those there is no need to revert to stock. But if it is a firmware update the device or the SCT updater software will tell you to revert to stock before updating. I have had it tell me to revert to stock only once since first getting my X4 tuner in 2013.

Thank You ! ?

 

[Mustangman02232]

I bought one (SCT BDX) Im using the preloaded 93 octane tune. I bought it because I want to change my tires when my factory ones wear out. I will be going up a size to 265/70/17. The SCT BDX has an option in it if you change your tires or rear ratio so it can be recalibrated to give your speedometer an accurate reading. You can definitely feel a difference in acceleration & in the transmission shifts. I didn't want to go too crazy as its my daily driver. I also installed an aem dry flow air filter.

does not do tire size they don’t have the software yet, was the only reason I bought mine,

I put mine back to stock and threw it In the console, have had 5 star tunes on a few 5.4s and they were fine but they must be easier to tune because the one for my ranger sucks imo

 

[Mr.Scary]

I have the BDX for my 2021 Ranger. I am running the thier preloaded 87 tune and I have no complaints. Throttle response is way better of the line a little more power and torque. And it shifts way better as well.

 

[lou5560]

does not do tire size they don’t have the software yet, was the only reason I bought mine,

I put mine back to stock and threw it In the console, have had 5 star tunes on a few 5.4s and they were fine but they must be easier to tune because the one for my ranger sucks imo

Yes you can change tire size for your speedometer to read accurately. You tube it. If you can't find it ill go thru the device & explain but its definitely in thete. One of the reasons I bought it was because I plan on going to 265/70/17 when the factory tires wear out.

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