dws6

Whats up guys,
I'm in the market for a tuner but am a little intimidated by the custom tuning programs out there. Are the HP Tuner, EFILive, ect.. programs relativly easy to use? I was going to go with just a Diablo but I will be upgrading to FI and probably a cam so this will be outdated relatively quickly. And probably will not get a good tune anyway with one of there custom tunes, correct? If you going to spend $400 for a entry level programmer why not spend $500 on the best. Is there anything that these custom tuning programs can't do that Diablo can? How detailed are the manuals in these programs, enough that someone could figure it out with no tuning experience? If anyone can help me make a decision it would greatly be appriciated I do not want to screw up my baby!

Thanks in advance,

S2002S

I have HP Tuners and I'm happy with the features, ease of use, support, etc. The problem is that there is a very steep learning curve and there is no real definitive source or guide (Tuning for Dummies). On the plus, there are many helpful people who are willing to share experiences/suggestions. It is a time consuming process and if you are a do-it-yourself guy and like to tinker, it is fun. Otherwise, it may make sense to pay the $$$$ to have a expert do it.

dws6

S200S,
Thanks for the input, The learning curve I kind of figured, thats what scares me. I'm a pretty technical guy and I like to tinker I just do not want to screw it up. How do you determine what values control what? Or what values are the ones that need adjustment to change a given problem? What would be the easiest tuning software program? Although if it was easy it probably would be limited (is that true)?

Thanks again,

Anyone else have any input?

dws6

anyone?

foff667

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you have to want to learn how to use it, but otherwise its pretty easy.

mikey

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Get a professional to tune it. If you don't know what you're doing you can damage your engine. You know a guy in a pewter 99SS down your way named Ty? We just finished up a 402 LS2 for him that did 553 rwhp.

Mikey

dws6

No I don't, but I sure will keep my eyes open for him. Is he N/A? Thats pretty sick!

mikey

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Yes, n/a pump gas.

foff667

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A little negative arent we? lol We were all newbies once, as long as you want to learn and have the drive to read and attempt to comprend what needs to be done you can tune imo.

dws6

Thanks foff667, I think I will go with HPTuners or the like.
Whats the latest and greatest tuning program?

foff667

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hptuners or efilive are pretty much the only two options id consider at this point.