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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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im wanting to program my ss.....i like really like pcmforless...they do a great job on my z....i was sorta looking at handheld programers for my ls1....what are some of the pros and cons of both???....Will they both give me the same power....???thanks
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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Go LS1 Edit or HPTuners...handhelds r limited and dissappointing.
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Im keeping my eye on this one. Ive been looking for a handheld programer for some time now...
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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I'm also keeping my eye on this. Trying to avoid asking myself this question when I'm done with bolt-ons.
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Originally Posted by GR8GAME
Go LS1 Edit or HPTuners...handhelds r limited and dissappointing.
i dont know anything about tuning so thats out of the question....
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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find a SPONSOR or a local shop who can dyno tune your car correctly and safely

your 2 choices i would not recomend
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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handhelds are WAY WAY overpriced! not worth it at all, very disappointing
I would pay the shop instead
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