Super Chip vs XCAL

[user 64117]

What is the difference?



Since there isnt much activity on the forum, i figured i keep the guru's busy with helping the "special child" out with the good stuff.

 

[Keith Lewis]

the chip actually is put into the PCM, the xcal flashes the PCM via the OBDII port...the chip allows you to switch between tunes quickly, the XCal2 has more features (datalogging, both on device and via laptop...read/clear CEL codes) plus the ability of getting tunes via email if needed...really, the Xcal2 is the better deal

 

[Todd Z]

Yup, the Xcal is the way to go....

But with recent issues it may be hard to find a good tune for the ST right now..



Todd Z

 

[Derrick Townsend]

I have a xcal2 coming in for the 07 from another tuner. I will let you know how it is when it gets in.

 

[DiveDeep 07]

LSUredfire, Who is tuning this programmer for you? I need to find a GOOD 87 octane mileage tune. Thanks, DD ST

 

[Nelson Atwell]

I haven't seen any recent posts about the Super Chip, but I seem to recall they had to be held in place with duct tape for some reason. Otherwise they would work their way loose and the truck wouldn't run. Anyone else remember that, or am I just getting old? :unsure:

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

Nelson, I remember reading that on a few posts also. So you can't be to old. (unless I'm in the same boat):lol:

 

[Jeff C]

I used to have a Superchip, never came loose. I now have an XCal, would take the XCal over the Superchip any day of the week.

 

[Keith Lewis]

The chips can work themselves loose if you don't have something in place to keep it from doing so (one of the other reasons the flasher is better then the chip)