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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Hey all whats up I need some suggestions....I have a 2002 SS that is bone stock right now in the next year it will have headers, o/r y, and a cat back, as well as a lid, filter, smooth bellows, and a tune. I was wanting to get some opinions on tuners....what do all of you like? Let the suggestions begin, I will have the car on a dyno to have it tuned, was looking at going either Predator or SCT, I know about the LS1 Edit and HP but I don't know much about them....shoot me some suggestions....thanks all.

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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Do you like blondes or brunettes?? It's all subjective and matter of preference. On here you will get an overwhelming response for HPT or EFI. Not much support for predator and such anymore as most people here are more heavily modded.

Do your research, flip a coin, and go with your choice knowing you got the best of what's to offer on the market.
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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+1 for EFILive.
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Your best resource for info on which is best https://ls1tech.com/forums/pcm-diagnostics-tuning/368718-read-me-best-ls1-tuning-software-best-scanner-best-handheld.html
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EFILIVE with MOATES ROADRUNNER.
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i would say hp tuners i just thought it was easier to understand then the ls1 edit just my .02
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Originally Posted by edcmat-l1
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+1 for reading stickies
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Thanks to those that helped and actually gave a suggestion for anyone else don't post if you are just going to be a smart ***. I am new to the site and didn't see the stickies.
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Well thats probably why they were telling you about it. No need for an attitude now newbie
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No attitude at all guys, I would just appreciate someone just telling me about them with some of the attitude or sarcasm thats all. Not here to make any waves or enemies just looking for some input/experiences that people have had that necessarily wouldn't be put on the stickies....
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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I use EFILive and love it!!!!
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Shoot me a PM if you have any questions about EFILive. Hands down the best package IMO!
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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either package will get the job done well...for the money those handhelds are going for,your better off with a full software package along with a wideband...

i chose efilive(V1) for the simple reason it was a good deal in the for sale section...
i would have bought hptuners at the time if it was available...




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