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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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just curious what can all be done with a GM Tech 2. i have a dhp powrtuner i use on 3800s, but a buddy has an ls1 and he's able to use a tech 2 at a technical college. he wants me to help tune his car, but i don't really know what can all be done with this tech 2, or how easy it is to work with.

anybody have any input/advice? thanks a lot guys,

Rob

his car is a 2000 Midnight Blue Camaro SS A4 with 3.73s and SLP package
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Tech 2 is more or less a scanner that can also flash a stock OS into the PCM.

You will need HP Tuners, EFI Live, etc to be able to tune the car.
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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You have to get the files from GM in order to Flash with a Tech2. It can disable and enable options in the car. Run alot of diagnostics for the onboard modules.

It is mostly just a scan tool.
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I have a tech2, you can't do anything with it really other than scan. GM does have software that you can tune with, but even I can't get a hold of that, so...
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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well thanks a lot for the replies guys, good to know
i'll have to let my buddy know that he needs to get something else

rob
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