LS2 Edit vs Other Tuning Software - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Agent WD-40 · 12-07-2010, 12:36 PM

I don't often see many people who use LS2 edit to tune the Camaro. I'm assuming there is a good reason for that but I don't really know much about after market tuning software.

How does it compare to other tuning packages like HP Tuners or EFI Live?

Does it just not have access to the number of tables the others do or is it just less user friendly?

Can you get the same "quality" of tune with LS2 Edit vs the others?

Slowhawk · 12-07-2010, 12:39 PM

LS2 edit fell behind the times on tuning.I use to use it in 95/96 or so. Tried EFI live and never looked back.

Agent WD-40 · 12-07-2010, 09:35 PM

Do you know if it allows you the same options as the other systems? I'm guessing not if you haven't used it for 15 or so years.

Slowhawk · 12-07-2010, 10:52 PM

Sorry,getting old and losing years... LOL 05/06. Truthfully I forget alot of stuff about it. I know the logging sucked, changes were alot less than the other tuners and it locks the computer when you use it. Nevermind if you lose connection the car computer was junk and you had to bring the car to the dealer to be reflashed.

BowlingSS · 12-08-2010, 12:35 PM

It was really bad. Go with EFILive. It has the best logging and on of the top two tuning packages. I think they are number 1 but I have been using them for years.
I think I stopped using edit in 2005. It is more DOS based.

Bill

Agent WD-40 · 12-08-2010, 01:52 PM

I'm about 99% sure my car was tuned with LS2 Edit. Would I see much of a difference (in anything- performance, MPG, shifting quality, etc) getting it re-tuned with a different software package?

I have an L99 with a cam and LS3 conversion bits, LT headers, exhaust and an intake.

hoffmk2003 · 12-08-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent WD-40

I'm about 99% sure my car was tuned with LS2 Edit. Would I see much of a difference (in anything- performance, MPG, shifting quality, etc) getting it re-tuned with a different software package?

I have an L99 with a cam and LS3 conversion bits, LT headers, exhaust and an intake.

Depends on what was touched in the original tune, not way to know without seeing the tune. If you have changed or continued to mod since the last tune......then your answer is probably yes.

Agent WD-40 · 12-08-2010, 04:15 PM

No new mods since the last tune. Just didn't know if LS2 Edit was leaving significant abilities on the table in any of those areas I mentioned above. I have faith in the tuner, I'm just not sure about the software package used.

JANNETTYRACING · 12-09-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent WD-40

No new mods since the last tune. Just didn't know if LS2 Edit was leaving significant abilities on the table in any of those areas I mentioned above. I have faith in the tuner, I'm just not sure about the software package used.

If he used LS2 Edit there is a good chance the computer is Locked and NO ONE can get in it to make changes except HIM.

This is Totally Wrong IMO, and should Be Illegal.

It is Your computer You should have access to it.

Ted.

Frost · 12-16-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent WD-40

No new mods since the last tune. Just didn't know if LS2 Edit was leaving significant abilities on the table in any of those areas I mentioned above. I have faith in the tuner, I'm just not sure about the software package used.

Can it even tune the A6 TCM's?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

If he used LS2 Edit there is a good chance the computer is Locked and NO ONE can get in it to make changes except HIM.

This is Totally Wrong IMO, and should Be Illegal.

It is Your computer You should have access to it.

Ted.

I'm 100% against it too. There are multiple approaches to unlocking though; both hardware and software. The hardware approach is not as easy as it is for GenIII controllers. Once the flash chip is off, the seed and key are ripe... At the end of the day, it's often more cost effective to replace the controller. I have also seen some PCM's that were 'locked' with Edit, but they could be flashed right over (full write) right through the OBDII port, so it's always worth trying.

Agent WD-40 · 12-16-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve@TunedbyFrost

Can it even tune the A6 TCM's?

Says it will.

http://carputing.tripod.com/LS2main.htm

techtoys617 · 03-12-2011, 09:17 AM

What do you use, Ted?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

If he used LS2 Edit there is a good chance the computer is Locked and NO ONE can get in it to make changes except HIM.

This is Totally Wrong IMO, and should Be Illegal.

It is Your computer You should have access to it.

Ted.

JANNETTYRACING · 03-12-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by techtoys617

What do you use, Ted?

Primarily SCT and also HPtuners for in house only.

BowlingSS · 03-13-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent WD-40

Says it will.

http://carputing.tripod.com/LS2main.htm

Their web site looks the same as it did 10 years ago. I thought they were out of business.

Bill

12-07-2010, 12:36 PM	#1
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	LS2 Edit vs Other Tuning Software I don't often see many people who use LS2 edit to tune the Camaro. I'm assuming there is a good reason for that but I don't really know much about after market tuning software. How does it compare to other tuning packages like HP Tuners or EFI Live? Does it just not have access to the number of tables the others do or is it just less user friendly? Can you get the same "quality" of tune with LS2 Edit vs the others? __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

12-07-2010, 09:35 PM	#3
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	Do you know if it allows you the same options as the other systems? I'm guessing not if you haven't used it for 15 or so years. __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

12-08-2010, 12:35 PM	#5
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	It was really bad. Go with EFILive. It has the best logging and on of the top two tuning packages. I think they are number 1 but I have been using them for years. I think I stopped using edit in 2005. It is more DOS based. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

12-08-2010, 01:52 PM	#6
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	I'm about 99% sure my car was tuned with LS2 Edit. Would I see much of a difference (in anything- performance, MPG, shifting quality, etc) getting it re-tuned with a different software package? I have an L99 with a cam and LS3 conversion bits, LT headers, exhaust and an intake. __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

12-08-2010, 04:15 PM	#8
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	No new mods since the last tune. Just didn't know if LS2 Edit was leaving significant abilities on the table in any of those areas I mentioned above. I have faith in the tuner, I'm just not sure about the software package used. __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

12-07-2010, 12:39 PM	#2
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	LS2 edit fell behind the times on tuning.I use to use it in 95/96 or so. Tried EFI live and never looked back.

12-07-2010, 10:52 PM	#4
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	Sorry,getting old and losing years... LOL 05/06. Truthfully I forget alot of stuff about it. I know the logging sucked, changes were alot less than the other tuners and it locks the computer when you use it. Nevermind if you lose connection the car computer was junk and you had to bring the car to the dealer to be reflashed.

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