HP Tuners or EFI Live
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HP Tuners or EFI Live It's a scary thought but im thinking about purchasing hp tuners or efi live. Which software is more "user friendly" for a person thats new to tuning? I was kinda browsing around on someones sig on here that has tips on HP tuners and it seems as you guys upload your "bin" files which im guessing is the actual tune for people to see on the internet. Whats the easiest way to learn this stuff download a tune thats somewhat near your mods off of the uploaded site and start tweaking from there and get an idea of what to look for/do in the tune? Do most people that purchase tuning software already have a great idea as what to do or do some start on the crash course?
This is a great place to start for this question https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/368718-read-me-best-ls1-tuning-software-best-scanner-best-handheld.html
As for the learning curve these are my suggestions http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11178
Both are great products and will get the job done.
As for the learning curve these are my suggestions http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11178
Both are great products and will get the job done.
Agreed. Pick one and learn to use it and you will like it. I personally like HP Tuners, but it is all I know. EFI Live had better support at one time, but that isnt the case now. If I have a question, I can get it answered
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You can download EFI LIVE as a fully functioning demo that allows you to read and modify files but not save them. So at least you can try before you buy, which is something HPT lacks. EFI LIVE has better descriptions IMO than HPT too. I had my first glimpse at HPT a few weeks ago when I was working with a mate that uses it. It was good to see both programs working side by side. My mate even agreed that the layout and descriptions in EFI LIVE are superior. He got HPT because he didn't know of anything better at that time. He even said to me that he was impressed with EFI LIVE and that if he had his time again thats the way he would go. The support for EFI LIVE is comparable to HPT. We can chat straight to the developers if needed and they will always respond promptly. Plenty of files in the repository to get you started too and many tuners that will help you with any issues. Plus free upgrades and Custom Operating systems.
Hands down, EFILive is the superior product. But, the best way for you to spend your money is by researching and deciding what's best for you. Stop by www.forum.efilive.com and see for yourself.
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Originally Posted by macca_779
You can download EFI LIVE as a fully functioning demo that allows you to read and modify files but not save them. So at least you can try before you buy, which is something HPT lacks. Plenty of files in the repository to get you started too and many tuners that will help you with any issues. Plus free upgrades and Custom Operating systems.
All the points above are spot on, and the free upgrade policy is great.
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I looked at both and my deciding factor was I had three vehicles that I could tune. HP Tuners came with enough credits to do 4 while EFI Live was 2 vehicles. Adding new vehicles is about the same price per vin ($95 vs $99).
You can learn alot by reading both forums.
I am tuning my daily driver trailblazer for better fuel economy. I calculated that only a 1/2 mpg improvement will pay for the tuning software over the next 100K miles of the truck. From what I have read, it is easy to pull out 1-2 and possibly 3-4 more mpg. So that is a easy way to justify buying either package. I am still on my first tank of gas with the trailblazer, so time will tell at the fill up.
You can learn alot by reading both forums.
I am tuning my daily driver trailblazer for better fuel economy. I calculated that only a 1/2 mpg improvement will pay for the tuning software over the next 100K miles of the truck. From what I have read, it is easy to pull out 1-2 and possibly 3-4 more mpg. So that is a easy way to justify buying either package. I am still on my first tank of gas with the trailblazer, so time will tell at the fill up.
