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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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what is the best scanner? specially for LS1?
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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What are you looking to do? Tune, read codes, change basic engine parameters, etc?
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well with tuning software, i would have to say hp tuners. their scanning software is awesome
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LoWeLL216, basically i'm looking for tunning.
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LoWeLL216, basically i'm looking for tunning.
u can get tuning and scanning with hp tuners and its great. another option out there is also efi live. take a look at both of them to see which fits your budget and tuning needs the best
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what about Autotap?

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EFILive is hands down the best package on the market. Nothing can compare to its ability or functionality. It has been proven time and time again.

Read this post and you will see why.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/447735-official-why-efilive-best-tuning-solution.html
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Abdullah
what about Autotap?
if u are looking for tuning software as well, that is not the way you want to go
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Originally Posted by Black02SS
EFILive is hands down the best package on the market. Nothing can compare to its ability or functionality. It has been proven time and time again.

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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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If you're getting a scanner. IMO its very important that it has an input or 2 for a wbo2.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/368718-read-me-best-ls1-tuning-software-best-scanner-best-handheld.html


(personal experience ..... The HP Tuners 2.0 (current) product is hands down the best package on the market (and I've used/owned scanning software by others..... )

Read this post and you will see why:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/415307-hp-tuners-vs-efi-live.html
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http://www.performancetrucks.net/for....php?p=3123399
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http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49002

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