lap top based tunning software?

jhauschild · 08-12-2008, 04:56 AM

Just a quick question. Is there a lap top based tunning software out there.? I have a scanning software package on its way...but would like the ability to tweak.......

JunkStar · 08-12-2008, 06:19 AM

I think you need a aftermarket ecu for that, like megasquirt. But u really need to know what ur doing with stuff like that ..

supunna_picta · 08-20-2008, 01:58 AM

jhauschild did your scanning software show up? Are you just interfacing with an OBDII connector to a PC? Did you decide on an option for piggyback/ecu replacment?

I am looking at getting the Camcon for adjusting the timing and afr as it is the least expensive option with more accessible tuning for shops as opposed to the Unichip. It seems to be the best solution for bolt on mods.

After that you are looking at PFC and other replacement ecu types which are far more expensive but more capable of handling FI mods.

jhauschild · 08-20-2008, 04:43 AM

The scanning software and connections are here and work great. I haven't pursued tunning software any further, yet. Thanks to the software and my voltage tester, I got to bottom of the O2 sensor issues I haad. One of the brand new sensors was junk. yanked out both of them and went out, bought Bosch. Should have done that in the first place.
I did a small bit bit of IAT testing with the software and the 16" fan I put in. Nothing in depth, though. After turning the fan on, the temp dropped 3 degrees over a 2 minute period. At a stand still. I'll probably do a better test this weekend. I'll even try it with the fan blowing up to the trunk lid and down. Worried about all that heat on the trunk lid though.....

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08-12-2008, 06:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
JunkStar No Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I think you need a aftermarket ecu for that, like megasquirt. But u really need to know what ur doing with stuff like that ..

08-20-2008, 01:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
supunna_picta No Skills Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 222 Thanks: 2 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	jhauschild did your scanning software show up? Are you just interfacing with an OBDII connector to a PC? Did you decide on an option for piggyback/ecu replacment? I am looking at getting the Camcon for adjusting the timing and afr as it is the least expensive option with more accessible tuning for shops as opposed to the Unichip. It seems to be the best solution for bolt on mods. After that you are looking at PFC and other replacement ecu types which are far more expensive but more capable of handling FI mods.

08-20-2008, 04:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
jhauschild fabricator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wi, usa Posts: 252 Thanks: 20 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	The scanning software and connections are here and work great. I haven't pursued tunning software any further, yet. Thanks to the software and my voltage tester, I got to bottom of the O2 sensor issues I haad. One of the brand new sensors was junk. yanked out both of them and went out, bought Bosch. Should have done that in the first place. I did a small bit bit of IAT testing with the software and the 16" fan I put in. Nothing in depth, though. After turning the fan on, the temp dropped 3 degrees over a 2 minute period. At a stand still. I'll probably do a better test this weekend. I'll even try it with the fan blowing up to the trunk lid and down. Worried about all that heat on the trunk lid though.....