Tuning Package Question
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Launching!
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From: Clover, South Carolina
Tuning Package Question Yes I know. I need to search. I know, I'm a newb for asking. Blah blah. 
I have searched a lot. I've looked at different packages available.
Here's my question to those who tune their own cars:
What package do you use and why?
I'm looking for opinions on which products you bought (including the aldl cables), why you bought what you did, and how you like the product. What abilities do you wish it had, etc.
Looking at buying a 95 formula next week, eventually I'll want a tuning package for it.
Let me know, thanks.
I have searched a lot. I've looked at different packages available.Here's my question to those who tune their own cars:
What package do you use and why?
I'm looking for opinions on which products you bought (including the aldl cables), why you bought what you did, and how you like the product. What abilities do you wish it had, etc.
Looking at buying a 95 formula next week, eventually I'll want a tuning package for it.
Let me know, thanks.
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Launching!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 245
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From: Clover, South Carolina
I've read that Tuner Cats is better than LT1 edit, especially if you have good knowledge of how to tune. (which I do, but not on this specific engine)
Budget - Going to be a project car, so not really limited over the course of the car's life. Not going to toss large amounts at it early until I decide the overall goal of the car. I definetly will not skimp on the tuning budget though, as I know its importance.
Thanks for the comment.
Anyone else?
Budget - Going to be a project car, so not really limited over the course of the car's life. Not going to toss large amounts at it early until I decide the overall goal of the car. I definetly will not skimp on the tuning budget though, as I know its importance.
Thanks for the comment.
Anyone else?
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Originally Posted by infinitebird
Tunercat is by far the best for a 95. And its cheaper than lt1edit.
My cables are from AKMcabled and WOT electronic, they work somewhat in partnership. Not the cheapest cables but they have worked flawlessly for me.
Might look at what pcmperformance offers too, I know he has been working hard to try and fill in some gaps he saw in product availability.
I have a copy of LT1 Edit too that came with a used laptop I bought, they wanted more to license it too me and add one VIN than the total cost of Tunercat that is not VIN locked.
The VIN locked thing is important because you should always have at least one spare pcm onhand incase one freezes up. If you have LT1 Edit and just one VIN license then you are screwed becazuse it wont program the spare pcm.
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Verdad Gallardo It was $50 to license the software too me and $50 for a second VIN and I was going to have to get the guy I bought it from to contact them to initiate the transfer.
Tunercat on the otherhand has been awesome to work with. The few times I have had questions I think I have always had resolution and more within 24 hours.
One time I sent a simple question and he replied with update and all.
Tunercat on the otherhand has been awesome to work with. The few times I have had questions I think I have always had resolution and more within 24 hours.
One time I sent a simple question and he replied with update and all.
LT1 Edit is flashier and inferior, meaning it would be a favorite with the average forum goer.
Tunercat is all about function, it actually does the job it is designed too and he does not waste money advertizing. Not what the average guy looks for so LT1 Edit was the one to get all the forum mention for a LONG time.
Tunercat is all about function, it actually does the job it is designed too and he does not waste money advertizing. Not what the average guy looks for so LT1 Edit was the one to get all the forum mention for a LONG time.
I am planning on doing a cam swap in the future, and eventually heads/spray/stall/etc. Would it be smarter to go and get the thing dynotuned or to invest in a system like tunercat? Also what all do you need to use this program and what is the average overall cost. Sorry for the sort of highjack but I figured id ask for some opinions before throwin the money away. By the way i have a 95 z28 auto with the primitive OBDII.
A stock 95 has an advanced OBD1, still OBD1 just a little more capable than most OBD1.
Dyno tuning is overrated except for a FEW good tuners who know how to make a dyno tune turn into a good track tune.
Not all dyno shops will have LT1 software so even if you decide to do the dyno tune thing either you or they have to have the software.
$70 for the program
$20 for the application specific definition file
$30-65 for an ALDL cable
$100-???? for a laptop, a $100 ebay OLD laptop will get the job done as the system requirements are very modest
$90 for Datamaster
This would be a fairly complete setup about all you might add would be $200 for an Innovate wideband controler and sensor that logs too the laptop, several guys have come up with ways to log into datamaster.
Dyno tuning is overrated except for a FEW good tuners who know how to make a dyno tune turn into a good track tune.
Not all dyno shops will have LT1 software so even if you decide to do the dyno tune thing either you or they have to have the software.
$70 for the program
$20 for the application specific definition file
$30-65 for an ALDL cable
$100-???? for a laptop, a $100 ebay OLD laptop will get the job done as the system requirements are very modest
$90 for Datamaster
This would be a fairly complete setup about all you might add would be $200 for an Innovate wideband controler and sensor that logs too the laptop, several guys have come up with ways to log into datamaster.
http://www.tunercat.com/tnr_desc/do_tc.html
I would buy the tuning program anyway regardless of the dyno tune. It's good to have if you need to make changes later but you don't necessarily need the dyno and the tuner. The link above has prices listed but I am not sure what you exactly need as I don't have nor have ever used Tuner Cats.
I would buy the tuning program anyway regardless of the dyno tune. It's good to have if you need to make changes later but you don't necessarily need the dyno and the tuner. The link above has prices listed but I am not sure what you exactly need as I don't have nor have ever used Tuner Cats.
Originally Posted by 96capricemgr
$70 for the program
$20 for the application specific definition file
$30-65 for an ALDL cable
$100-???? for a laptop, a $100 ebay OLD laptop will get the job done as the system requirements are very modest
$90 for Datamaster
$20 for the application specific definition file
$30-65 for an ALDL cable
$100-???? for a laptop, a $100 ebay OLD laptop will get the job done as the system requirements are very modest
$90 for Datamaster