I want to do a SC at some point and I'll definitely go with Dyno tune instead of box tunes then.
This term of "Boxed Tunes" and "Canned Tunes" does not apply any longer unless is not from a reputable Tuner.
I can tell you, these email Tunes from reputable Tuners is about as good as it gets.
Our vendors like Whipple, JDM, 5 Star, Livernois all take great pride in their Tunes they sell and want to have that great reputation.
All have hundreds and hundreds of files from Dyno Tuning at their own facility.
They only need to know what mods you have done and they will compile and adjust if needed, the correct calibration.
Now sometimes people use stuff that's not recommended and/or they may not have had that combination on a Dyno for testing.
That's when data logging comes into play.
Doing a Dyno Tune is ok and if a shop is close to you and a Tuner that's highly versed in a Raptor, that's great!
But 99% of the time this is difficult for most owners.
They may get another few HP out it, it is safer to see in real time the dyno results, to check if your getting into a lean condition.
It's not like the old days, were there are all sorts of hands on tweaks that can be done.
There's really not much to be gained, if you have to drive hundreds of miles to get one done, only to go back if you need tweaks.
There is nothing that can't be corrected with data logging on these newer vehicles and the PCM.
Driving is another situation, if shifting isn't right or too hard or bouncing of the rev limiter.
Again this has to be corrected by data logging whether you Dyno Tune or use a emailed Tune.
Now, having the Tuner sitting in your truck with a laptop, and doing pulls down the street which would be great and faster results.
It is far different than just sitting on a Dyno.
I went through this myself with Whipple's Ford Calibrator, there wasn't much he had to tweak,
it was only the transmission calibration part of the Tune that needed tweaking.
