Getting into tuning
01-09-2010, 01:38 AM
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Getting into tuning well guys there is alot of guys in our area that mess with f/i cars, alot of ls and lt cars.... Im wanting a break down of what all i will need to get started on learning how to tune on the cars.... When I had one of my cars tuned I was with the guy, and he hooked a wideband of some sort into my 02 sensor and ran the car pretty hard to check a/f ratio and tuned from there... Im wanting to know the best and easiest software i need and all.......
Im going to buy a good laptop strickly for tuning on the cars!!! ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREAT!
thanks chris
Im going to buy a good laptop strickly for tuning on the cars!!! ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREAT!
thanks chris
01-09-2010, 09:29 AM
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You need a decent wideband..you will get so many opinions I would not even try to advise you as any specific brand or model.
With some tuning software a laptop may not even be necessary (check with each Vendor). Personally, I like logging with a laptop. So many laptops deals out there. You really do not need all the bells and whistles to really tune and log.
The learning curve with tuning is subjective. I found it moderately difficult at first, but once you are hooked it is fun.
I will leave it to you to check out various tuning software websites along with all the numerous wideband suggestions.
Sure, it takes some initial financial investment to do it right. All worth it if you can stick with it.
Good luck.
..WeathermanShawn..
With some tuning software a laptop may not even be necessary (check with each Vendor). Personally, I like logging with a laptop. So many laptops deals out there. You really do not need all the bells and whistles to really tune and log.
The learning curve with tuning is subjective. I found it moderately difficult at first, but once you are hooked it is fun.
I will leave it to you to check out various tuning software websites along with all the numerous wideband suggestions.
Sure, it takes some initial financial investment to do it right. All worth it if you can stick with it.
Good luck.
..WeathermanShawn..
01-09-2010, 10:47 AM
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NGK AFX wideband - $250-$275
HP Tuners Pro - $650
Decent laptop - $300-$500
Tuning books and training software - $50 - $1000 depending on what you want and how fast you learn.
Lots of time to read, read, read and then learn to setup PIDS and Histograms, understand what changes in air and fuel do to an engine and what tables to adjust. Do a few free tunes (except for the charge to license the PCM) for your buddies to learn how to do it before you expect others to lay down their money for your tune.
HP Tuners Pro - $650
Decent laptop - $300-$500
Tuning books and training software - $50 - $1000 depending on what you want and how fast you learn.
Lots of time to read, read, read and then learn to setup PIDS and Histograms, understand what changes in air and fuel do to an engine and what tables to adjust. Do a few free tunes (except for the charge to license the PCM) for your buddies to learn how to do it before you expect others to lay down their money for your tune.
01-09-2010, 01:38 PM
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NGK AFX wideband - $250-$275
HP Tuners Pro - $650
Decent laptop - $300-$500
Tuning books and training software - $50 - $1000 depending on what you want and how fast you learn.
Lots of time to read, read, read and then learn to setup PIDS and Histograms, understand what changes in air and fuel do to an engine and what tables to adjust. Do a few free tunes (except for the charge to license the PCM) for your buddies to learn how to do it before you expect others to lay down their money for your tune.
HP Tuners Pro - $650
Decent laptop - $300-$500
Tuning books and training software - $50 - $1000 depending on what you want and how fast you learn.
Lots of time to read, read, read and then learn to setup PIDS and Histograms, understand what changes in air and fuel do to an engine and what tables to adjust. Do a few free tunes (except for the charge to license the PCM) for your buddies to learn how to do it before you expect others to lay down their money for your tune.
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01-13-2010, 08:55 AM
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A tuning friend & I have purchased most of the tuning material available.
Some of the not so expensive books are very good, I would suggest starting with those first.
Your level of computer geekness is a huge factor in learning the software. My computer skills are weak so I've had to deal with that along the way.
Some of the not so expensive books are very good, I would suggest starting with those first.
Your level of computer geekness is a huge factor in learning the software. My computer skills are weak so I've had to deal with that along the way.
