PCM Diagnostics & Tuning HP Tuners | Holley | Diablo

EfiLive

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 10:49 AM
  #1  
SLP4CamaroSS's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,266
Likes: 0
From: Lawton, ok
Default EfiLive

how much does it cost from just starting and od you need a o2 wideband like lm1 or any other wideband reader
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:09 AM
  #2  
foff667's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7,986
Likes: 3
From: Clermont, FL
Default

i believe its priced at $699 and you should really either get a w/b or tune on a dyno with one...some people can tune by reading plugs but you really need to know what your doing.
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:57 PM
  #3  
Steve Bryant's Avatar
LS1 Tech Veteran
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 0
From: Wichita, Ks
Default

You might check on the EFILive website about the introductory pricing that is set to expire on Monday, 1/31.

In order to tune properly with any of the tuning software, you're going to have to use a wide-band oxygen sensor. Most tuning that is done on a dyno (unless it is an eddy current type which is relatively rare here in the US) they will be setting up the mixture based on power output at or near wide open throttle only. If you are going to drive your vehicle on a daily basis, you need to get the VE table adjusted for your cam and head setup which will require a WBO2 and doing a lot of logging of part throttle conditions.

I'm a former mechanic and you cannot "read" plugs to nearly the kind of accuracy that will be required to really tune your vehicle. In days gone by, if you were running a bigger cam with a stock carburetor and the plugs plus stumbling and other indications were that the vehicle was running lean, you could go to a size larger jet. However, that is not adequate working with a PCM and fuel injection. You can sort of get there by monitoring your NBO2's already in your vehicle.

I hope that this helps.

Steve

All my best,

Steve
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 01:06 PM
  #4  
foff667's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7,986
Likes: 3
From: Clermont, FL
Default

Originally Posted by Steve Bryant
You might check on the EFILive website about the introductory pricing that is set to expire on Monday, 1/31.

In order to tune properly with any of the tuning software, you're going to have to use a wide-band oxygen sensor. Most tuning that is done on a dyno (unless it is an eddy current type which is relatively rare here in the US) they will be setting up the mixture based on power output at or near wide open throttle only. If you are going to drive your vehicle on a daily basis, you need to get the VE table adjusted for your cam and head setup which will require a WBO2 and doing a lot of logging of part throttle conditions.

I'm a former mechanic and you cannot "read" plugs to nearly the kind of accuracy that will be required to really tune your vehicle. In days gone by, if you were running a bigger cam with a stock carburetor and the plugs plus stumbling and other indications were that the vehicle was running lean, you could go to a size larger jet. However, that is not adequate working with a PCM and fuel injection. You can sort of get there by monitoring your NBO2's already in your vehicle.

I hope that this helps.

Steve

All my best,

Steve
thats only if you own autotap or efilive already...if not its 699.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:11 AM.

story-0
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-3
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-5
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Slideshow: The 7.0-liter LS7 was designed for absolute cutting-edge performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-07 18:36:00


VIEW MORE