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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Sorry if its a repost, but i couldn't find anything on the site.

which one to go for and why?

I definitely need to get one of these as they guys in the Dyno down here got the LS1 programmers only.

what are you using and what are the ups and downs?
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Tuner cat because it was cheaper and not VIN locked. I have already helped some friends out with gear changes and shift poits, so glad I went that route I guess. Not sure from a programming stand point which is better. I have heard you can do more with TC but lt1 edit was easier to use.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by slowmofo
Tuner cat because it was cheaper and not VIN locked.
I use Tunercat for 96-97 LT1s the same reasons. Works great.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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LT1 edit is much more user friendly then TC. To use TC to the best of its capibiltys you better know your tunning stuff.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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I hear LT1 edit is more user friendly but TunerCats always gets the win because of more options, no vin lock, and good price.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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I wonder how many people base their TC opinions on their OBD1 software. I don't think their OBD2 stuff is any harder to use than LS1edit and HP Tuners that I've used on LS1 vehicles. The biggest problem with TC is their lack of a scanner packaged with it, but I have other scan tools I use with it.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2xLS1
I wonder how many people base their TC opinions on their OBD1 software. I don't think their OBD2 stuff is any harder to use than LS1edit and HP Tuners that I've used on LS1 vehicles. The biggest problem with TC is their lack of a scanner packaged with it, but I have other scan tools I use with it.
I am, I have never seen the obd2 TC but i heard it was good.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed Density
LT1 edit is much more user friendly then TC. To use TC to the best of its capibiltys you better know your tunning stuff.
I purchased TC with zero prior tuning experience. It was quite easy to figure out (at least to me).
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thank you guys.

I loged on to TC's website and they had alot of options, I know my car has the OBDI (1994) I guess ill just order that.
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Originally Posted by LT1BRN
thank you guys.

I loged on to TC's website and they had alot of options, I know my car has the OBDI (1994) I guess ill just order that.
you will need the program and the definition file for your year.
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Originally Posted by slowmofo
you will need the program and the definition file for your year.
aha, what els do I need?

thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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I just registered with GulfGt.com. Thanks for the link Who does LT1 tuning here in Bahrain? I know theres a guy that does LS1's.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LT1BRN
aha, what els do I need?

thanks in advance.
You need the $EE definition file also.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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I have the EE def file if you need it.
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is there another cable option other than the aldl one? i want one that goes straight to a usb.
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Originally Posted by imnotplutonium
is there another cable option other than the aldl one? i want one that goes straight to a usb.
moates.net has one like that. That's the one I have.

You need the ALDL1 adaptor and then the CABL1 connector for a 94 or the CABL2 for a 95.
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oh ok, and this works great? I have had problems with the aldl cable and the serial to usb adapter. so i just buy the 2 pieces aldl1 and cabl1 and they go together? any drivers needed or anything. how easy was it to set up?
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after being spoiled to FAST vs LT1 edit it's a PIA adjsuting tables like Volumetric Efficiency vs KPA vs RPM. You are able to make the various table adjustments much easier than in LTedit, especially with a wideband 02 setup.

Much easier to do with FAST, have not seen the Big Stuff setup or know how it works but am interested to see it.
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how much was your fast system?
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by imnotplutonium
oh ok, and this works great? I have had problems with the aldl cable and the serial to usb adapter. so i just buy the 2 pieces aldl1 and cabl1 and they go together? any drivers needed or anything. how easy was it to set up?
Yes those two go together. The drivers are included.

And yes it works good. I've done about 15-20 programs with TC and have had no problems.
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