EFILive is proud to announce the public release of FlashScan V2 and EFILive V7.3.3. FlashScan V2 delivers unrivalled features that set a new benchmark in the GM performance-tuning world. Features include:
Handheld and/or pass-through FlashScan V2 Interface.
Field Upgradeable Firmware.
FlashScan V1 to V2 License transfer option.
GM Gen-III and groundbreaking Gen-IV tuning support.
Additional support and features for existing platforms.
New licensing options support single VIN licensing and cost effective, unlimited stream licensing, on a single FlashScan V2 interface.
FlashScan V2 can be ordered via EFILive’s online store.

Shipping will commence on November 10, 2006.

Discounted upgrade pricing ($100 off the RRP upgrade price) will apply on all upgrade orders placed before November 20, 2006.

This second generation hardware from EFILive creates the platform to deliver the first multi functional, PC based and standalone data logger and ECM reprogramming system for GM high performance engines. FlashScan V2 combines EFILive’s powerful PC based scanning and tuning tools with the simplicity of a handheld programmer. It has been designed to support many late model, OBDII gas and diesel GM engines including LS2 and LBZ.

Hardware Features of FlashScan V2 include:
Infineon XC161 40MHz CPU
512K on board RAM
Capacity for Secure Digital (SD) memory card up to 2Gb.
16 key polycarbonate keypad
5 status LED’s
High Speed USB 2.0
RS232 digital interface
4 x 5v analog inputs
2 x 12V digital input switches
Communications protocols: OBDI/ALDL; OBDII/VPW, OBDII/CAN; GM-LAN
Ergonomic shape for easy operation in one hand

Field Upgradeable Firmware
Field upgradeable firmware allows EFILive to develop and deliver outstanding features to users without the need to return your FlashScan V2 interface for upgrade or replace it to gain feature enhancements. This functionality makes futuristic features possible and extends the life of your hardware investment.

Future firmware updates will provide users with features including:
Standalone black box logging to FlashScan V2 internal memory and SD memory card
Standalone reading and flashing of ECMs
Standalone scanning/logging of data to LCD screen
Storage of tunes to SD memory card
Audible alarms when PIDs go out of user defined ranges
High Speed USB 2.0
Power off button and/or timer based sleep mode
4 x 5v analog inputs
LCD backlight brightness control
Data logging from external serial input. i.e. Supported Dyno software, WBO2

For more information, please follow this link.

http://www.efilive.com/overview_flash2.aspx

 

When will version 7.3.3 be available for download? Will the software have enhancements that are usable to those not upgrading to v2.0? Are there any changes with the Allison tuning?

 

I thought Paul stated the lbz would never be supported? Has that changed since hpt is going after that market? This way back in the early part of the year.

Thanks

 

Scheduled Enhancements (not included in the initial V2 release)
2 Bar Custom Operating Systems for E40 applications are currently in Beta test. It is
expected that this functionality will be released within weeks of the initial release.
Support for other Gen IV engines and transmissions, including LS7, E38, E67 and T43Support for other Gen IV engines and transmissions, including LS7, E38, E67 and T43
are currently in development and will be available in future EFILive software releases.
Other engines within the Gen IV family will be added over time.
LBZ Scanning and Tuning:
LBZ scanning support is scheduled as the first update to FlashScan V2.
LBZ Tuning will follow shortly after.
Standalone black box logging to SD memory card.
Standalone reading and flashing of ECM’s.
Standalone scanning/logging of data to LCD screen.
Storage of tunes to SD memory card.
Audible alarms when PIDs go out of user-defined ranges.
Power off button and/or timer based sleep mode.
Data input/output from/to the RS232 serial input. I.e. to support dyno controllers and
WBO2 serial interfaces.
ALDL protocol support for scanning and logging OBD-I based GM vehicles

Looks like it will be happening here really soon.

 

I assume the 10th of November.

 

I've been flowing the Diesel tuning for a while now on thedieselplace.com, and EFILive has been working on LBZ very hard for quite some time. I think diesels has become EFIlives new bread and butter. They are like gods over there, "lol"

 

Well if thats the case, they better get on the ball with the Allison info. I have had my questions about the Allison posted at their forum for a long time with no real answers other than "Good luck". Trippin popped in and gave me some general info, but no one can answer any specific Allison questions yet. That seems to go for the HPT side as well, I have looked at their forum and of the very few that asked a question, they got no real answers yet either. Maybe its still to new, but you would think that having the Allison behind every diesel they sell (Unless you got the 6 speed manual), there would be a higher demand for Allison info. I am hoping there are improvements to the Allison interface and additional tables with the new 7.3.3 release.

 

EFILive has always stated that they don't want to tell people how to tune. There stand is they provide the tools, but its up to the end users to figure out the best tuning methods and theory's. I think from what I've read, most all the diesel guys ether run complete stock transes, or go aftermarket and don't get much into tuning them. They seem to "learn" fairly well. I think your not getting your answers, cus.... No body knows.... You could be the Allison pioneer. Just start messing with it a little at a time. I know you like to have a good understanding of stuff before you go after it, but I think you just might have to ventchuer into this one on your own

 

I understand the old "here's a paint brush, now paint it yourself" moto.......but what if i cant find the paint to paint with...LOL. I was just looking for some answers to what tables do, and whether there were going to be upgrades to the UI in the future. Some of the descriptions for the Allison tables are confusing and some reference items that cant be found... . I think you are right though, I am going to have to start experimenting i suppose, just thought i would ask before i break something. Believe me, i have never been shy about asking questions...worst that can happen is i get ignored, and i can deal with that...

 

If you get stuck with something, or really want to know how one table affects some thing, Send Ross a PM direct, and tell him nobody seem to know the answer to you question, and I'm sure he will help you with a good description. He doesn't get to the boards much, but I think he know the "hows" the the PCM better then anyone.