This thread is dedicated to EFILive, their customers, and their potential customers, were we can discuss the features and benefits of the product that make it the best . This is not a thread about any competing products and comments about competing products should be made somewhere else!

The EFILive/Flashscan package consist of a comprehensive, user friendly suite of tools empowering the user to scan and tune their LSx/Duramax powered vehicles. To top off their world class product, EFILive also offers the best customer support in the industry. The owners of EFILive listen to their customers and provide timely updates loaded with new and requested features. EFILive also has their own forum, where users of all skill levels can ask for help or discuss any topic at hand.

EFILive offers three levels of initial buy in, Personal Scan and Tune, Commercial, and Workshop, with a simple license scheme that allows the user to upgrade at anytime. Not forgetting EFILive customers are entitled to free software updates for life!

(From EFILive's website)
The following features are available in all three level's of EFILive's Scan Tool:

Scanner Generic
Display OBDII EPA results summary
Auto detect and display all on-board modules
Auto detect and display PCM information
Display system readiness tests' status
Display specifically monitored systems' tests results
Display O2 sensors' test results
Display diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from all modules
Clear diagnostic trouble codes from all module
75 generic parameters (not all are supported by GM vehicles)
General scan mode

Scanner Enhanced
Over 200 GM LS1/LS6 enhanced parameters
Dynamic scan mode
Display GM enhanced freeze frame history data
VIN component display
Record customer details
Record vehicle details
Save comments in each log file
Create and log your own calculated parameters
Export logged data in Microsoft Excel format
Customize and save multiple export data formats
User defined data filtering

Scanner LS1/LS6
Display long term fuel trim cell matrix
Display PCM's state of health
Display adaptive shift matrix
Display DMA parameters not available in other scan tools
Asynchronous 10fps scan mode

Print Reports
Print OBDII/EPA report summary for customers
Print charts and dashboard snapshots
Print cylinder power balance test results
Return to base printing
Customize printouts for customers, with your business logo
Print preview
Save reports as images, for faxing directly from your PC

Temporary Bidirectional
Full Suite of "fault finding" bidirectional controls
Automatic transmission gear selection overrides
Torque converter clutch override
Pressure control solenoid override
Spark overrides
Air fuel ratio overrides
Idle speed configuration controls
Cylinder power balance test
Crank Angle Sensor Error (CASE) relearn option
VIN change option

Data Logging
4 scan modes supported
3 fully customizable virtual dash boards
10 fully customizable pivot-tables/maps
Zoom/pan control off charted data
Auto min/max/average values displayed
Select data ranges for instant min/max/average reports
Frame by frame integration with Tuning Tool calibration maps
Select Imperial or Metric for displaying parameters

Interface Cables Supported
AutoTap AT1 and AT123 Version 2
AutoTap ATUSB Version 3
FlashScan V1.2
FlashScan V1.2 features
High speed native USB 1.1 and 2.0
5 colored and labeled Indicator LEDs
20 minutes of high speed black box data logging
Remote PID/PCM validation
External buffered A/D inputs (for wide band O2)
External buffered CJC K-Type thermocouple input
Easy connect screw terminals for external data
12 month warranty

User Manual
Comprehensive user manual
Printable PDF format

Support
Free, unlimited software upgrades
Free, moderated online user community forum


The following features are available in all three levels of EFILive's Tuning Tool:

Tuner Navigation
Intuitive "Windows Explorer" style navigation
Calibration search feature
User defined calibration groups
Every calibration has an on screen description
Hotlinks in descriptions link directly to other calibrations
Back/Next buttons for browser style navigation

User information
Displays extended PCM information
Displays segment checksums
VIN component display
User comments can be recorded in tuning files
Automatic history tracking of all changes
User notes can be recorded per calibration item

Scanner Integration
Tuning Tool highlights operating cells of current scan data

Graphics
Real-time 3D rotating and scalable surface maps
Editable 2D line charts
Surface maps are color coded to match data tables

Data editing
Rich set of function keys for easy data modification
Linear or quadratic data blending
Data smoothing and extrapolation
Standard copy and paste
Extended copy and paste
Data changed indicators
Complete undo/redo/revert facility
Script file processing for common/repetitive editing
Edit/display data in choice of Metric or Imperial
Select display precision from 0 to 6 decimal places
Display engine RPM for all shift speeds

Comparisons
Compare two calibration files
Display all calibrations that are different
Display all calibrations that are identical
Display all calibrations that have been modified.

Reading PCM
Read most 512Kb PCM's in under 2 minutes
Read most 1Mb PCMs in under 2.5 minutes

Reflashing PCM
Failsafe reflash PCM calibration in under 30 seconds

Recovery
Recover from failed calibration reflash

Locking
Unlock locked PCMs

Custom features
Speed density, single spark map, 2-bar support

Support
Free/Unlimited Software Upgrades
Free, Moderated Online User Community Forum
Automatic Error Report Generation

The following Tune Tool features are available with the Commercial and Workshop versions in addition to the ones listed above
Data editing
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) calibrations

Reflashing PCM
Reflash 512Kb operating system in about 2.5 minutes
Reflash 1Mb operating system in about 3.5 minutes
Retain CASE learn data during full reflash

Recovery
Recover from failed full reflash

Locking
Lock PCM using custom key
Lock PCM using auto generated unique key

Custom features
Speed density, twin spark map, 2-bar support
Valet mode (switch-able rpm limit)
User controlled adaptive spark

This should get things going for now. Feel free to contribute your comments on this Industry Leading World Class Product.

 

would you recommend efi live for a turbo application? bigger injectors? speed density capabilities?integrated EGT? thanks

 

Paul,
Yes, yes, yes, and yes!

EFILive offers several custom PCM OS's supporting from 1 - 3 bar SD applications. The flashscan unit has provisions for external analog inputs, as well as thermocouple. The soon to be released Flashscan V2 will offer even greater fuctionality for your needs.

 

do they offer 98 enhanced support?

 

got me sold. how much?

 

Guess the sales site would have been a good addition to the first post...
basic pricing: www.efilive.com - towards the bottom of the page
Full pricing: www.store.efilive.com
Also might want to send wait4me a PM. He is a US retailer IIRC...

BMF - To the best of my knowledge, '98s are fully supported. I'm not aware of a custom OS on the '98 platform yet. Someone else may chime in though.

 

I have it and I'm using it to tune my 98. Of course, I'm very stock.

E

 

EFILive here also. It is just so easy to use and all, I wouldnt have it any other way.

 

"Display PCM's state of health"

What exactly is that?

I have been meaning to order! It sounds like a good system. I would like a system that I wouldn't have to send the cable back to add a vehicle.

 

What is the telephone number to call EFI Live for tech support?

Ryan

 

Your tuning package looks to be very functional.

What are your plans for LS2/LS7 Support and Licensing?

Bill

 

hehe

this may or may not come as a suprise... but this "industry" is 99% web based tech support...

btw, im not a EFI live guy, but i did get a kick out of your question..

 

Will there new LS2 software support 2/3 bar map sensors immediately, or will that be added later?

Jody

 

Our new web site is going live this weekend. It contains updated information on FlashScan V2 including availability, licensing and pricing (retail and upgrade). Trust me, its a lot easier to understand (and I believe a lot cheaper) than some other schemes.

Regards
Paul

 

Later.
We'll get folks tuning first, then we'll work on the custom operating systems.

Regards
Paul

 

Customers for efilive call me all the time for thier tech questions. Ive been doing that for all my customers that buy efilive thru us. Heck, they even get a free starter program that gets them very close to what they need for thier mods.. Been doing that for Everyone for over a year that i have been a PROUD EFIlive Reseller.

I cant even count the amount of Businesses i have trained also that purchased the workshop version thru me. " I have provided that to the the workshop guys since i began a reseller also.

I always have the product in stock for SAME DAY SHIPPING, and the guys that need training for the workshops, i deliver them in person and Pretty much teach them from the ground up if needed, Also, the free unlimited tech support for them..

I couldnt be more happier with my dealings with Paul and Ross at Efilive, and the product and support they have been giving for the past 10 years has been more than outstanding. Jes

"sorry so long"

 

I've been tuning with Commerical EFIlive for over 6 months and it is AWESOME! The features and support are mind blowing to me.. i've learned a ton from everyone on the forums.

Custom OS stuff is really great as well, there is so much you can do to help your cars performance.

 

I have found EFILive to cure Erectile Dysfunction, in addition to all the other benefits listed above!

Nothing like having a finely tuned ride to give you wood!

 

Paul,

Please send me a PM when you do this, I want to look into it more!

Thanks,

Bill

 

I believe the following EFILive feature was not mentioned:
scan tool chart cursor driving tune tool surface x-y highlighting.

For example, if you logged RPM and MAP in the scan tool, then the cursor position in the scan log is highlighted in any tune tool table that is indexed by RPM and MAP, such as the VE table.