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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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A buddy wants me to tune his car tomorrow... the basic stuff I have figured out... just wondering if there are any tips anyone is willing to share... This'll be the first LS2 I've done so not real familiar w/the binaries

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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Pay attention to the IAT based spark reduction, its usually a bit over agressive. Also there's some crazy torque management in them, so just removing the goofy TM and lessening the useful stuff will wake it up substantially.

Of course timing and fuel, but you know about all that.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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wow! Just checked out those IAT and ECT tables... that is ridiculous! between that and the fans not turning on till the car's really hot....

I mean I can understand pulling timing at 160* IAT... but starting at 86*!!!! Then not turning the fans on 100% till 243* or so! damn!
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Originally Posted by horist
wow! Just checked out those IAT and ECT tables... that is ridiculous! between that and the fans not turning on till the car's really hot....

I mean I can understand pulling timing at 160* IAT... but starting at 86*!!!! Then not turning the fans on 100% till 243* or so! damn!
The TB SS is definitely sensitive to heat. Oddly enough, the truck runs better in cooler temps (70*) with 87 octane compared to using 93 octane in hot temps (90* plus). That's why I removed the big engine cover to reduce heat soak.

What software are you using to tune it with? How does the TM look?
Most tuners only remove about 40-60% to preserve the trans. Post up some tables.

To answer your original question; I have only seen "pro tuners" selling canned tunes for the TB SS who will not share any info on the tunes. Most if not all; lock their tunes as well.

BTW - There are no "fans". It's only a clutch fan controlled by the computer.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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running HP Tuners , here's a screen shot w/some of the tables that pertain to torque reduction

http://www.transamws6.net/HPTuners/HPT_TBSS.jpg

400kb image so it's big
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Thanks. When did HPtuners come out with the LS2 tuning?
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Originally Posted by DrkPhx
Thanks. When did HPtuners come out with the LS2 tuning?

Beta last year, public release Feb of this year.


-Ken
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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You can see a full list of supported vehicles here:
http://www.hptuners.com/order.php

We support a little over 400 year/model combinations I believe..
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Originally Posted by DrkPhx
Thanks. When did HPtuners come out with the LS2 tuning?

This year with the release of their new cable and software
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Beta last year, public release Feb of this year.


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Nice. Maybe one day EFIlive will come out with their LS2 software.
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Originally Posted by DrkPhx
Nice. Maybe one day EFIlive will come out with their LS2 software.
Won't have to hold your breath much longer. http://www.forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?t=3243
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