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Rolland All looks good now thanks.

Roland I just rechecked my emails and I did not receive it, however thanks for the quick response now I will do as you have indicated hopefully that will fix it.

Problem getting PCMtec software to work , it appears this problem does not fall under PCMtec support. Following is the issue can any of the forum members help with any advice? Loaded the editor software onto my laptop per the download instructions. The software opens, however the "Open' button is greyed out. the vehicle "info" and "read/write" buttons are highlighted. Connected to the car, hit vehicle info and the vehicle information was downloaded from the car , hit the read/write button and it went to the"Flash Toolbox" screen both read flash and write flash on this screen are greyed out hence could not read the tune from the car. Thanks

Me also!

The vehicle presented to me has been tuned by a workshop with the PCMtec workshop version, upgraded to boost by gear. The customer is installing a flex sensor and wants it re-tuned for E85. Will the professional version be able to access the boost by gear and be upgradable to flex fuel operating system then be accessible with the professional software?

I do not meet the requirements to purchase a workshop package, is there a comprehensive list that covers what I cannot do with the professional package that can be done with the workshop package, so I can advise customers accordingly.

Darryl,

Rolland, thanks for the reference material links. I agree with you knock detection on the fords is very sophisticated, my comment was in respect of the sophistication level of ford when compared to the sophistication level of GM from an aftermarket tuning perspective.

Thanks for the reply, re "They are all zero'd out" I cannot see the table you are referring to, I am looking at the demo version? While I cannot find any detail information on how Ford handle knock and it is as you describe I am surprised it is not as sophisticated as the GM knock control particularly given it is forced induction.

auF1456 Knock adder level to change from high octane operation to low octane operation -5.5 -5.5 unitless. Knock adder level to change from high octane operation to low octane operation. auF1671 Knock adder level to change from low octane operation to high octane operation -0.25 -0.25 unitless Knock adder level to change from low octane operation to high octane operation I have been going through the Demo editor and come across the above. This is the first time I have seen anything for Ford that resembles the GM vehicles Hi-Lo octane ignition maps, does anyone have any detail on how these knock adder level settings function.

This is a great leap forward, particularly given the original comment.......... ""All the workshops I ask say "it would be nice" but will never use it". So does this mean for a 2008 XR6T i would have to use a custom operating system?

To try and custom tune gear change points is extremely difficult without knowing which of the 51 maps is being used, I assume this information is available in the data stream. With respect to did Eric put the information you gave him, I don't know but the conclusion I have come to with VCM Suite is they have been very reluctant to apply resources for Australian Ford development in the past and given the falcon has now finished, any resources they have will be put into other more potentially profitable areas.

Darryl Darryl, my mates car has been tuned with VCM Suite and I do not believe with his current mechanical set up there are any more power gains to be had with the exception of "boost by gear", we believe this is the final step left to refine driveability and performance and he is willing to pay for it which seems to be contrary to your workshop survey which is the point I was trying to make.

With your logger, on an FG ZF with the 51 shift patterns does your scanner log which of the 51 maps are being used ? Thanks

"All the workshops I ask say "it would be nice" but will never use it". This might be different if we do it." It would be interesting to see what modified XR6T owners think! Unfortunately my car is a series 1, if this function becomes available for the series 1 then I would buy it. I have a mate with a Series 11 (modified) that we have tuned, the only problem now is the lack of traction, it is anticipated using "boost by gear" will make the car safer and and in line with what this is all about making the car accelerate as quick as possible particularly from stationary at WOT. And is willing to pay for a dongle, PCMTec software and and the boost by gear tuning to achieve this. Not a cheap exercise but an indication of the potential.

Another question, all my files I have are .hpt is there anyway I can convert them to .tec to view them in your editor? thanks

Darryl Your detailed responses are appreciated thanks

RE Can your software clone a back up PCM in case something goes wrong? RE Yes . When you read the calibration and save the tec file then this can be used as a backup. You will need to license it to flash it back into the car so no different to HP Tuners in that respect. Just to clarify I can save the tec file get spare PCM license it to flash it, flash the tec file into the spare PCM and I have a cloned spare PCM as back up? email me the full name of the strategy......... I have emailed it thanks

Roland, understood thanks! Another couple of questions RE "No, not unless you change the VIN and/or the OSID, see Note"'........ does this include any future upgrades or additions? So PCMTec tune files are not scrambled? are they in a bin file format? Can your software clone a back up PCM in case something goes wrong? Thanks

Darryl Thanks for the prompt detailed response it answers my questions, this gives me enough clarification to make a decision .

Sounds good but I have a few questions My intention is to buy the professional version Objective is to use the current tune with the ability to control boost by gear and maintain access with VCM suite through existing VCM suite license after upgrading and licensing with PCMTec. 1. Will my existing VCM suite license still access and still work with the upgraded sprint calibration? 2. Will the existing file I send you which is tune upgraded, will the upgraded settings still be in the new supplied sprint calibration? 3. With the current ZF transmission settings can the sprint trans operating system be copied to the vehicle also or is it just a matter of copying across the sprint settings to the existing trans operating system? 4. Is your current software able to compare engine and trans from one file to another? 5. Is VCM Suite able to read a PCMTec tune file and vise versa? 6. Once a PCMTec license is applied to a PCM tune file would any further licensing be required.? Thanks

Roland thanks for the information. Now looking at upgrading a MK11 XR6T boost by gear , Darryl's comment "Customers have put this into their FG MK II XR6 Turbos with success including updating the ZF cal. PCMTec will support this in the next release with the Workshop version directly and the Professional version on a per user request. " Any indication of a time frame for the next release ?.

Darryl Thanks for the informative explanation. With upgraded power having boost control by gear it would appear to achieve a significant improvement in getting power to the road looks like it is not going to be readily available anytime soon for the MK1. Thanks

Does the XR6T have in the operating system the ability to control boost by gear (or is this only in the sprint operating system)? if it does, does your editor include this function. If not do you see any possibility of this function being available for XR6T in the future? Thanks