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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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I'm having a hell of a time sorting through the quagmire of information on tuning a car. What is a person to do?

BTW, just recently purchased Flash Scan and I love it. If only I knew what to do with it!
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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From what i have seen, you must have profound knowledge of engines and how they work to be able to tune. After that its pretty much knowing what changes to what tables will produce x effect.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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Also the tool that you are using is harder to use then say hptuners. It also cost alot more (about twice as much)
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
...It also cost alot more (about twice as much)
HP Tuners = $650 w/EIO
FlashScan = $700
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
Also the tool that you are using is harder to use then say hptuners. It also cost alot more (about twice as much)

Wrong both tools are VERY easy to use
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 72sub
HP Tuners = $650 w/EIO
FlashScan = $700

I couldnt find it any cheaper then 1100 after searching. Where are you looking?
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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http://www.efilive.com/store.html#US


Purchasing EFILive FlashScan Personal: $699.00
UPS shipping: $35.00

Total cost:
$734.00
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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Since I already had EFILive pro, I took advantage of the special. $199.00 + $35.00 shipping. I think that's a pretty good deal!

I also have a good understanding of engine dynamics. It's putting all this electronic stuff into perspective that hurts my head.
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