EFI Live Pro's & Con's
08-27-2007, 07:03 PM
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EFI Live Pro's & Con's I'm looking into getting EFI live for my 2005 GTO.
I'm having trouble with code PO757, due to a high stall converter (SS3600).
It seems that HP tuners cannot get to this code and turn it off on 05/06 GTO's.
Is there anything that's good or bad with EFI live that I should know before I plunk down $ 750?
I'm having trouble with code PO757, due to a high stall converter (SS3600).
It seems that HP tuners cannot get to this code and turn it off on 05/06 GTO's.
Is there anything that's good or bad with EFI live that I should know before I plunk down $ 750?
08-27-2007, 07:18 PM
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1) EFI Live is the best money I've spent on any mod hands down. Don't really have a single complaint.
2) The P0757 refers to a stuck shift solenoid/valve. Are you sure that's because of the converter??
2) The P0757 refers to a stuck shift solenoid/valve. Are you sure that's because of the converter??
08-27-2007, 07:30 PM
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They claim its due to the converter slippage. Most GTO guys are telling me to get rid of this code and I should be home free.
$ 750 is steep but if in the long run when I add cam/headers one day I'll need it anyway.
$ 750 is steep but if in the long run when I add cam/headers one day I'll need it anyway.
08-27-2007, 07:49 PM
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I was first an HP Tuners user, but had my eyes opened about the huge advantages of EFI Live by Geoff at Thunder Racing. I've never looked back since. It's that good.
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08-28-2007, 12:07 AM
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The only negative thing is that the new V2 scantool can't do standalone logging yet, unlike the old V1 unit. It seems like introduction of this feature is perpetually "just around the corner," but it should be done soon. Otherwise, besides the occasional bug in the system, EFILIve is simply awesome.
08-28-2007, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
I was first an HP Tuners user, but had my eyes opened about the huge advantages of EFI Live by Geoff at Thunder Racing. I've never looked back since. It's that good.
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08-28-2007, 09:49 AM
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what are some of the huge advantages? I've never used it.
08-31-2007, 02:05 PM
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The only negative thing is that the new V2 scantool can't do standalone logging yet, unlike the old V1 unit. It seems like introduction of this feature is perpetually "just around the corner," but it should be done soon. Otherwise, besides the occasional bug in the system, EFILIve is simply awesome.
08-31-2007, 03:49 PM
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I think we're all a little anxious for the stand-alone features of V2.
In it's current firmware, V2 does check and clear DTC's. Hardware-wise V2 offers 2 additional 0-5vdc, additional type-K thermocouple inputs as well as serial input for direct communications to various devices.
Another big pro for EFILive is the Road Runner real time emulator
In it's current firmware, V2 does check and clear DTC's. Hardware-wise V2 offers 2 additional 0-5vdc, additional type-K thermocouple inputs as well as serial input for direct communications to various devices.
Another big pro for EFILive is the Road Runner real time emulator
09-01-2007, 03:11 PM
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EFI Live is definitely one of the best things Ive spent my money on, I also love the free software updates and credit for hardware upgrades from being a previous EFI user. 
09-01-2007, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by patSS/00
Last time I looked v2 also would not upload a tune from the handheld unit. The handheld thing seems like the main justification for the big price of v2, since you wouldn't need a laptop (if it did all the advertised functions). I would have gotten v2 except they didn't have the software ready, and now after many months they still don't, so wondering why they started selling it so early.
09-02-2007, 04:16 AM
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.. and its the only tuning solution to allow direct calculation of E38 ECM constants, factors and coefficients for VE calculations from a traditional VE table.
09-02-2007, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ringram
.. and its the only tuning solution to allow direct calculation of E38 ECM constants, factors and coefficients for VE calculations from a traditional VE table.
I am new to EFIlive, been using HPT and TC for quite a while. Bought EFIlive for a few specific reasons. But, just did an 07 with the efilive, and the VE table looks just like the VE table in any of the 07s (E38s) I've done with HPT. Graphics are slightly different, but still set up the same. Nothing 'traditional' about them. If theres something I'm missing, by all means, clue me in.
Thanks
09-02-2007, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by edcmat-l1
Without hijacking the thread, can you explain better what you mean? You can PM me.
I am new to EFIlive, been using HPT and TC for quite a while. Bought EFIlive for a few specific reasons. But, just did an 07 with the efilive, and the VE table looks just like the VE table in any of the 07s (E38s) I've done with HPT. Graphics are slightly different, but still set up the same. Nothing 'traditional' about them. If theres something I'm missing, by all means, clue me in.
Thanks
I am new to EFIlive, been using HPT and TC for quite a while. Bought EFIlive for a few specific reasons. But, just did an 07 with the efilive, and the VE table looks just like the VE table in any of the 07s (E38s) I've done with HPT. Graphics are slightly different, but still set up the same. Nothing 'traditional' about them. If theres something I'm missing, by all means, clue me in.
Thanks
09-02-2007, 11:53 AM
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^^^^ Took a looksee. How ya viewing that? Cant find a button or anything to change to view that. Hate to sound like a knucklehead, I'm brandy new to EFIlive, and have very, very little time with it. All of one single 07 as of yet.
Thanks again, and if ya wanna pm so as not to hijack, that would be cool.
Havent read any of the help section, so it may be there and I just havent looked for it.
Thanks again, and if ya wanna pm so as not to hijack, that would be cool.
Havent read any of the help section, so it may be there and I just havent looked for it.
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