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B5254T4 · 05-25-2015, 01:43 PM

Since you guys know a lot of stuff I´ll keep on asking questions (your fault).

I´m looking for something like the SCT units or even better, no hand held units at all, just a cable to the laptop. Need something that we can use for many cars and a big plus if it can handle boost, different MAP sensor and other mods.

Main cars will be Camaro and C6 but also nice if it would work on Mustang Coyote. Any ideas? E-mailed HP but still no reply after two weeks...

If you guys drop your car off for tuning, what´s the normal stuff companies use?

LSX Camaro · 05-25-2015, 01:58 PM

HP Tuner, EFI Live

B5254T4 · 05-26-2015, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

HP Tuner, EFI Live

Can EFI do the same things? Looks like most people use HP.

1KillerSS · 05-26-2015, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by B5254T4

Since you guys know a lot of stuff I´ll keep on asking questions (your fault).

I´m looking for something like the SCT units or even better, no hand held units at all, just a cable to the laptop. Need something that we can use for many cars and a big plus if it can handle boost, different MAP sensor and other mods.

Main cars will be Camaro and C6 but also nice if it would work on Mustang Coyote. Any ideas? E-mailed HP but still no reply after two weeks...

If you guys drop your car off for tuning, what´s the normal stuff companies use?

HPT generally doesn't answer questions that can be answered by taking 5 min to search the web. This question (no offence) is pretty remedial. If you plan on tunning as a profession, then you need to ask the pros, there are more than a few on this site, talk to them, ask them why they like what they like. You'll find the list goes like this.

HPT 90%
EFI 50% most that use HPT can and do use EFI
SCT There are like two that swear by it. Quite a lot of people here on C5 use them....if your into that sort of toy.
then the rest falls after like diablo or Trifecta....

B5254T4 · 05-26-2015, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

HPT generally doesn't answer questions that can be answered by taking 5 min to search the web. This question (no offence) is pretty remedial. If you plan on tunning as a profession, then you need to ask the pros, there are more than a few on this site, talk to them, ask them why they like what they like. You'll find the list goes like this.

HPT 90%
EFI 50% most that use HPT can and do use EFI
SCT There are like two that swear by it. Quite a lot of people here on C5 use them....if your into that sort of toy.
then the rest falls after like diablo or Trifecta....

Thanks! I e-mailed them about becoming a dealer and international stuff.
Ordered from their wesite now, we´ll see how it works.

1KillerSS · 05-26-2015, 09:49 AM

Good luck, there is a little learning curve but I think you'll love it.

Rhino79 · 05-26-2015, 09:56 AM

I use EFI and HP about 50-50 depending on what computers are in the vehicle.

EFILive scanner is awesome and I think HP is more on top of support for new ecms.

vroomapunk · 05-26-2015, 10:06 AM

My tuner uses EFI, and I have a handheld + the software on my computer, it seems pretty good, sorta user friendly. I haven't used anything else, so I cant compare, but I haven't had any problems with EFI

B5254T4 · 05-26-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

Good luck, there is a little learning curve but I think you'll love it.

We have a tuner in our shop so that´s the easy part, just trying to get him the best tool for working magic.

05-25-2015, 01:43 PM	#1
B5254T4 Drives: 2015 SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 85	Best tuning tool for a shop? Since you guys know a lot of stuff I´ll keep on asking questions (your fault). I´m looking for something like the SCT units or even better, no hand held units at all, just a cable to the laptop. Need something that we can use for many cars and a big plus if it can handle boost, different MAP sensor and other mods. Main cars will be Camaro and C6 but also nice if it would work on Mustang Coyote. Any ideas? E-mailed HP but still no reply after two weeks... If you guys drop your car off for tuning, what´s the normal stuff companies use?

05-25-2015, 01:58 PM	#2
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	HP Tuner, EFI Live __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

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05-26-2015, 10:06 AM	#8
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	My tuner uses EFI, and I have a handheld + the software on my computer, it seems pretty good, sorta user friendly. I haven't used anything else, so I cant compare, but I haven't had any problems with EFI __________________

05-26-2015, 09:56 AM	#7
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	I use EFI and HP about 50-50 depending on what computers are in the vehicle. EFILive scanner is awesome and I think HP is more on top of support for new ecms.