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hammdo · 08-01-2017, 04:28 PM

EFILive is a bit different for sure -- HPTuners is a bit easier to scan and flash. I used the EFILive Version 8 tool to scan and save the file (for the ECM). Then after flashing the ECM, used HP Tuners to re-read the current flash and save it.

This way, I have both an EFI Live and HP Tuner's file from this starting point. A bit more work, but, I get to work with both tools and see which one I prefer -- for certain things, EFI Live is easier to navigate (Readiness Monitors being one), E85/Flex Fuel have all the settings in a convenient location (except DTCs):

HP Tuners, you can use the filter (EFI Live has the same):

So, benefits with both!

-Don

jayno20 · 08-02-2017, 12:21 PM

Hammdo, why didn't your tuner make these changes for you? Just curious...

hammdo · 08-02-2017, 12:40 PM

He initially did the EGR, but the file he used didn't have that update.

We talked about the flex-fuel diags when I was up there. He informed me he didn't turn them on and I was OK with it, thinking I wouldn't have an issue with the sensor. After the failure of the sensor, I decided to turn them on -- he would have done that no question, but I'm getting to the tuning part now, and I wanted to do those changes this time. Ryan is an excellent tuner and I have complete confidence in him. We always discuss all options, but, the final decision is always mine -- and I decided to let it go for the time being since I was heading to CamaroFest. Everything worked perfectly -- until it didn't ;o) -- hindsight is 20-20 ;o)

-Don

jayno20 · 08-02-2017, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

He initially did the EGR, but the file he used didn't have that update.

We talked about the flex-fuel diags when I was up there. He informed me he didn't turn them on and I was OK with it, thinking I wouldn't have an issue with the sensor. After the failure of the sensor, I decided to turn them on -- he would have done that no question, but I'm getting to the tuning part now, and I wanted to do those changes this time. Ryan is an excellent tuner and I have complete confidence in him. We always discuss all options, but, the final decision is always mine -- and I decided to let it go for the time being since I was heading to CamaroFest. Everything worked perfectly -- until it didn't ;o) -- hindsight is 20-20 ;o)

-Don

lol ok. I wasn't questioning the quality of the tuner, just wondering why and you answered it!

hammdo · 08-02-2017, 01:23 PM

It's all good ;o)...

-Don

hammdo · 08-02-2017, 06:50 PM

Just installed the Diode Dynamics Fog lights XML2s and the SS version -- LOTs brighter! Installed the trunk LED also...

Nice cool white... Matches the head lights!

-Don

ABADZL1 · 08-02-2017, 06:58 PM

Uh oh! Bling Bling doesn't add power. Lol jk

hammdo · 08-02-2017, 07:43 PM

Yes, but it helps night vision around curbs. Texas doesn't paint the damn things and there is usually no street lights to show them ;o)...

-Don

QUICRNU · 08-02-2017, 10:40 PM

I am curious if you have had the car weighed recently?

I am scared to see what mine is! and I don't want to know the before ZL1 diff weight anyways!

lol

hammdo · 08-02-2017, 11:03 PM

Nah, no need really. The quickest weight reduction is the dude behind the wheel ;o)

-Don

hammdo · 08-02-2017, 11:05 PM

The new lights worked excellent -- I was able to see curbs much easier. Car is running great, and the emission monitors set -- that only took 1 drive cycle (Evap NEVER sets unless I do the Tech2 trick). So, that part is over. Now, when Ryan's schedule frees up, get that last hesitation taken care of -- running great on E85 (actually 75 ;o)...

-Don

QUICRNU · 08-05-2017, 12:23 PM

Ok.....I have decided when you go forged stroker you need a Whipple or bigger.

You are already at 2.45 up top and cant change lower... you will need more Air!!!

Either that or go 3belt with a 9.55 lower!

Just my .02 because I care!

hammdo · 08-05-2017, 02:08 PM

More power = more heat = timing pulled ;o)

I'd go the new Maggie, but 7k for maybe 40 rwhp? Not so sure...

3" exhaust would help it breath better...

I'll wait and see what we get with the forged ;o)... Only so much I can used on the road course ;o)...

-Don

QUICRNU · 08-05-2017, 05:14 PM

Yes.......we will see indeed!!

Are we betting on it?

Lol

08-01-2017, 04:28 PM	#1373
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	EFILive is a bit different for sure -- HPTuners is a bit easier to scan and flash. I used the EFILive Version 8 tool to scan and save the file (for the ECM). Then after flashing the ECM, used HP Tuners to re-read the current flash and save it. This way, I have both an EFI Live and HP Tuner's file from this starting point. A bit more work, but, I get to work with both tools and see which one I prefer -- for certain things, EFI Live is easier to navigate (Readiness Monitors being one), E85/Flex Fuel have all the settings in a convenient location (except DTCs): HP Tuners, you can use the filter (EFI Live has the same): So, benefits with both! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-02-2017, 12:40 PM	#1375
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	He initially did the EGR, but the file he used didn't have that update. We talked about the flex-fuel diags when I was up there. He informed me he didn't turn them on and I was OK with it, thinking I wouldn't have an issue with the sensor. After the failure of the sensor, I decided to turn them on -- he would have done that no question, but I'm getting to the tuning part now, and I wanted to do those changes this time. Ryan is an excellent tuner and I have complete confidence in him. We always discuss all options, but, the final decision is always mine -- and I decided to let it go for the time being since I was heading to CamaroFest. Everything worked perfectly -- until it didn't ;o) -- hindsight is 20-20 ;o) -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-02-2017, 01:23 PM	#1377
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	It's all good ;o)... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-02-2017, 06:50 PM	#1378
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Just installed the Diode Dynamics Fog lights XML2s and the SS version -- LOTs brighter! Installed the trunk LED also... Nice cool white... Matches the head lights! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-02-2017, 06:58 PM	#1379
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,673 View My Garage	Uh oh! Bling Bling doesn't add power. Lol jk __________________

08-02-2017, 12:21 PM	#1374
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	Hammdo, why didn't your tuner make these changes for you? Just curious...

08-02-2017, 07:43 PM	#1380
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Yes, but it helps night vision around curbs. Texas doesn't paint the damn things and there is usually no street lights to show them ;o)... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-02-2017, 10:40 PM	#1381
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	I am curious if you have had the car weighed recently? I am scared to see what mine is! and I don't want to know the before ZL1 diff weight anyways! lol __________________ Apex Focused

08-02-2017, 11:03 PM	#1382
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Nah, no need really. The quickest weight reduction is the dude behind the wheel ;o) -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-02-2017, 11:05 PM	#1383
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	The new lights worked excellent -- I was able to see curbs much easier. Car is running great, and the emission monitors set -- that only took 1 drive cycle (Evap NEVER sets unless I do the Tech2 trick). So, that part is over. Now, when Ryan's schedule frees up, get that last hesitation taken care of -- running great on E85 (actually 75 ;o)... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 08-03-2017 at 12:24 AM.

08-05-2017, 12:23 PM	#1384
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	Ok.....I have decided when you go forged stroker you need a Whipple or bigger. You are already at 2.45 up top and cant change lower... you will need more Air!!! Either that or go 3belt with a 9.55 lower! Just my .02 because I care! __________________ Apex Focused

08-05-2017, 02:08 PM	#1385
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	More power = more heat = timing pulled ;o) I'd go the new Maggie, but 7k for maybe 40 rwhp? Not so sure... 3" exhaust would help it breath better... I'll wait and see what we get with the forged ;o)... Only so much I can used on the road course ;o)... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-05-2017, 05:14 PM	#1386
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	Yes.......we will see indeed!! Are we betting on it? Lol __________________ Apex Focused