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Old 02-15-2006, 04:09 PM
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OK with software like HP is there anything special you need for a forced induction tuning. And my main question , how much time is involved in setting up a good tune. I like the idea of doing it myself but I dont want it to be a second job to get my tune right.
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Old 02-15-2006, 05:17 PM
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You'll need the enhanced interface and a wideband to get it right when running forced induction. Best thing is to find someone with a similar set-up that will give you their tune, copy it and use it for a base/ start tune and go from there, you'll find that no matter what you'll allways be looking to change something so it's an ever evolving process.
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Basically you have two choices HPT or EFI Flashscan.
Don't ask which one you should get just use the FORUM SEARCH and make your choice. You can't go wrong with either of them.
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Have you ever seen this software http://www.obd-2.com/
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Tunercats OBD2 supports the 1996-2006 trucks, Camaros Vettes, GTO, Cadillacs.
Here is a list of the definition files, the 2006 stuff has been released(old list)
OBD2_07 1996 - 1997 Vortec Trucks (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L, 7.4L)
OBD2_06 1998 - 2000 Vortec Trucks (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L, 7.4L)
OBD2_02 1999 - 2000 LS1 Trucks (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L)
OBD2_03 2001 - 2002 LS1 Trucks (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L)
OBD2_04 2003 - 2005 LS1 Trucks (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L)
OBD2_08 1996 - 1997 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette/Impala LT1
OBD2_09 1997 - 1998 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette LS1
OBD2_01 1999 - 2001 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette LS1
OBD2_05 2002 - 2003 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette LS1
OBD2_10 2004 - Corvette
OBD2_12 2004 - GTO
OBD2_13 2004 - 2005 Cadillac CTS-V

I got it because its the only software that will tun the older 305, 350, 454 Vortec trucks.
The tuner/flash hardware is $300 and each definition file is $79.00.

My definition file (OBD2_07) covers the 1996-97 trucks, Tunercats is not VIN locked and you can tune as many trcuks as you want for that $79.00. You dont have to pay for EACH vehicle like you do with others.
There is a scanner/logger with GM enhanced PIDS and WBO2 sensor inputting that is under development as we speak.
http://www.tunercat.com/

Here is the Monodax forum, this is teh company who is developing the scanner/logger which will be called MXScan.
http://www.monodax.com/forums/index.php

Knowledge of PCM functions is required.

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To many decisions
See there site and youll see the time involved
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