Questions about EFILive V7/Flash/Scan..
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Questions about EFILive V7/Flash/Scan.. After much research it looks like this software is hot stuff. I do have a few basic questions that I needed clarified;
Is it true that you can make real time adjustments to idle like you can with aftermarket systems?
If you do a logging and find a problem area, can you also go to the specific timing/fuel MAPS to at the same time to make changes?
The base package states it comes with two lic. that will be used up as soon as it meets the PCM. Can you keep adding more lic. as needed?
Last questions is; what if a car has been programmed by someone else using LS1 Edit can the EFILive takeover from there or is there any locks that effect it.
Sounds like it is real user friendly!
Is it true that you can make real time adjustments to idle like you can with aftermarket systems?
If you do a logging and find a problem area, can you also go to the specific timing/fuel MAPS to at the same time to make changes?
The base package states it comes with two lic. that will be used up as soon as it meets the PCM. Can you keep adding more lic. as needed?
Last questions is; what if a car has been programmed by someone else using LS1 Edit can the EFILive takeover from there or is there any locks that effect it.
Sounds like it is real user friendly!
Yes you can add more vehicles/licensing to the cable all you have to do is pay for the license and you will get teh update via email.
Yes EFILive will be able to take over after a previous edit tune
Yes EFILive will be able to take over after a previous edit tune
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Originally Posted by slow
set when reading, and black box monitoring?
I was under the impresion just when flashing did it lock a license?
Ryan
I was under the impresion just when flashing did it lock a license?
Ryan
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Originally Posted by TTExpreSS
it reads fine but locks the VIN to the cable when writing and blackbox scanning. I havent set my VIN yet and the log button dont work.
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Originally Posted by TTExpreSS
it reads fine but locks the VIN to the cable when writing and blackbox scanning. I havent set my VIN yet and the log button dont work.
The only time it locks when you program the pcm. Blackbox scanning does not require vin lock.
The thing i like is you can read any pcm without having to actually be vin locked.
I just started using mine and I love it. So much more user friendly than LS1Edit. It is like going from DOS to Windows XP. FlashScan is great....
I have six licenses with mine.
Bill
I have six licenses with mine.
Bill
Originally Posted by 87GMC
The only time it locks when you program the pcm. Blackbox scanning does not require vin lock.
The thing i like is you can read any pcm without having to actually be vin locked.
The thing i like is you can read any pcm without having to actually be vin locked.
OOPS! I am wrong it will log.. I didnt have mine setup properly
Originally Posted by 9D9LS
After much research it looks like this software is hot stuff. I do have a few basic questions that I needed clarified;
Is it true that you can make real time adjustments to idle like you can with aftermarket systems?
Is it true that you can make real time adjustments to idle like you can with aftermarket systems?
Originally Posted by 9D9LS
If you do a logging and find a problem area, can you also go to the specific timing/fuel MAPS to at the same time to make changes?
Originally Posted by 9D9LS
The base package states it comes with two lic. that will be used up as soon as it meets the PCM. Can you keep adding more lic. as needed?
Originally Posted by 9D9LS
Last questions is; what if a car has been programmed by someone else using LS1 Edit can the EFILive takeover from there or is there any locks that effect it
John
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John,
thanks for the answers. This morning I ready the entire HP Tuners manual. I can't decide if I like that software or the EFI Live!!!!! Both look like they will more then get the job done but will like to know of the real cool differences that would help a tuner just starting out.
thanks for the answers. This morning I ready the entire HP Tuners manual. I can't decide if I like that software or the EFI Live!!!!! Both look like they will more then get the job done but will like to know of the real cool differences that would help a tuner just starting out.
Well, HP Tuners sponsors LS1 tech..
Also, the majority of conversation in ls1tech's PCM forum is regarding HP Tuners products.. Plus the forum on the HP Tuners site is also extremely active.
Maybe that will help.
- Keith, HP Tuners
Also, the majority of conversation in ls1tech's PCM forum is regarding HP Tuners products.. Plus the forum on the HP Tuners site is also extremely active.
Maybe that will help.
- Keith, HP Tuners
I have HP Tuners and have used FlashScan. IMO, EFI Live has more features that are usable then HPT does. The only reason I haven't purchased EFI Live is due to the licensing. Other then that, there isn't a real comparison IMO. I would get EFI Live.
Also, just becuase a product is a sponsor, does that mean it is superior??
Also, just becuase a product is a sponsor, does that mean it is superior??
Originally Posted by Magnus
Well, HP Tuners sponsors LS1 tech..
Also, the majority of conversation in ls1tech's PCM forum is regarding HP Tuners products.. Plus the forum on the HP Tuners site is also extremely active.
Maybe that will help.
- Keith, HP Tuners
Also, the majority of conversation in ls1tech's PCM forum is regarding HP Tuners products.. Plus the forum on the HP Tuners site is also extremely active.
Maybe that will help.
- Keith, HP Tuners
Tuning is tuning no matter what the package/software so, no your response prolly wont help since both products are on the same level. The only reason Tuners is talked about more on this site is because Live was released in Jan 05 and Tuners has more than a year of being released thus capturing a greater customer base.
Originally Posted by HumpinSS
Tuning is tuning no matter what the package/software so, no your response prolly wont help since both products are on the same level.
Both softwares have its pros and cons. Pick which one suits you best and spend your money on it. From what I can tell the major difference between HPT and EFILive FlashScan is the versatility and flexibility of the EFILive scanner and the tight integration between the scanner and tuner.
IMO EFILive has long since been the best LS1 scanner out there.
John
IMO EFILive has long since been the best LS1 scanner out there.
John