efi live - Page 1 - HSV & Monaro

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Where do I start.. hehe.

There are quite a few versions, but the v1 unit only does older VPW OBDII protocol devices. (ie) 97-2004 ECU's mainly.
The newer unit also does CAN stuff, which is a newer protocol for talking to all the devices etc. So it does 97-Present

Of those 2 models there is a scan only version and a tune version. Most people go for the full scan and tune version. Because even if you just want to disable fuel trims or remove speed limiter, or up your redline etc you will need the tune verison.

All versions have free upgrades for life and free operating system patches. This means you can upgrade the Stock ECU to take a boosted application, or NOS, or run mafless etc, etc.

Personally the v2 unit which handles all GM engines would be best. There is a supported vehicle list on www.efilive.com it includes 4 cylinder stuff and all manner of auto transmissions etc.

Some info here from the GM Hightech performance mag http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0704gm_e...

Plus other stuff here https://www.efilive.com/index.php?option=com_conte...

Also CompCams uses it to develop their camshafts. They showed it with their variable valvetiming kits as efilive allows you to alter cam timing dynamically etc

Its like the best toy you can own for the car. I spent far too many hours messing around with mine. Its amazing what you learn too.

Anyway before I fill too many pages up, see how you go with that lot and let me know if you have any more questions

ringram

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MyM8V8 said:

Don't bother. Just get your tune done by the experts. It'll be cheaper in the long run and you will still have a life!

Depends on how much you value your time But Im not going to disagree with time spent. Its a fun tool to get to know how efi works.

However Im confident I can beat most of the tuners out there for results. So far the top NA LS2 by a long shot, and eeked out Boss's SC VXR500 with my girly smaller displacement LS1 on a lucky day.

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Thanks mate

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MyM8V8 said:

Drew SS said:

seen a bit on efi live can someone explain to me what its all about and what u can do with it and which one is the best to buy...

Don't bother. Just get your tune done by the experts. It'll be cheaper in the long run and you will still have a life!

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No mate, just pulling your leg. I have a V2 and am just involved because it interests me and I am learning about Fuel injection and engine tuning in a totally different way. It is definitely a labour of love if time is a valuable resource and if you get involved, don't say I didn't warn you. If you go on to the site there are guys on there still admitting after years, that the more they learn, the more the realise they don't know. Having said that, I do realise that it is very satisfying to modify your tune, flash it in and see the results (even if they aren't exactly what you expected).

The reality is that the learning curve is steep and you will never get the ideal tune (physics gets in the way) but I do remember putting my first gearbox tune in and getting some immediate results felt good. If you can master it though, your results will be better than the experts, because you have no commercial constraints.

Edited by MyM8V8 on Monday 2nd March 22:04

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ringram said:

MyM8V8 said:

Don't bother. Just get your tune done by the experts. It'll be cheaper in the long run and you will still have a life!

See my reply. I was just being flip. wink

ringram