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14ZL1M6 · 06-19-2014, 02:24 PM

What is the best option out there for ECU tuning ZL1s? HP Tuners, EFI Live, etc....? Any advantage over one or the other? What is everyone out there running? Give me your opinion please!

Thanks

jessrayo · 06-19-2014, 02:53 PM

I get the idea that this is kind of like apple versus android.... Generally a matter of what you are used to. My tuner uses EFI live so it has to be the best....lol. Seriously, it must be good if Andy uses it because he always uses the best available on my car.

rpepka · 06-19-2014, 04:15 PM

Did Andy switch, he was using hp tuners before.

hawk02 · 06-19-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 14ZL1M6

What is the best option out there for ECU tuning ZL1s? HP Tuners, EFI Live, etc....? Any advantage over one or the other? What is everyone out there running? Give me your opinion please!

Thanks

I don't think you can go wrong with either HP Tuners or EFI LIVE. I think HP Tuners tends to be a little less expensive as far as licensing and you'll probably find more tuners using it compared to EFI Live. HP Tuners also has a pretty active forum which is a great source for getting started or to ask for help.

The big advantage I see to EFI Live is that the software itself can build a virtual VE table from the co-efficient equations inside the gen4 ECUs. HP Tuners on the other hand requires the use of 3rd party software or one of their custom OSs to do any VE calibration. This just adds an extra layer of complexity to the process that you don't have with EFI Live.

DrkPhx · 06-19-2014, 06:24 PM

I've used EFILive for years and really like it. As mentioned above, the VVE is real nice as well as the serial wideband along with Black Box logging (really nice at the track) and flashing. The biggest drawback for new users is the higher entry price. HPT does have a more active forum (at least for gas), but I've always received great support from EFILive.

14ZL1M6 · 07-30-2014, 09:40 AM

I am looking for someone on the eastern side of the U.S. that will Dyno tune my ZL1. I am from the Pittsburgh area. Any reputable recommendations nearby??

14ZL1M6 · 07-30-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dynosteve

Hi Sir

We are not too far from you in painesville ohio and we can certainly help you out with your dyno tuning, feel free to give me a call on 440 358 5500

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Ok, thanks I will keep that in mind. You are just shy of 3hrs for me. I appreciate the reach out.

14ZL1M6 · 07-30-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dynosteve

Hi Sir

We are not too far from you in painesville ohio and we can certainly help you out with your dyno tuning, feel free to give me a call on 440 358 5500

RDP Store

What software do you use....EFI Live or HPT? Also, would you do a email or mail order tune?

06-19-2014, 02:24 PM	#1
14ZL1M6 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Coupe A6 & 2002 ZO6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 246	PCM Tuning What is the best option out there for ECU tuning ZL1s? HP Tuners, EFI Live, etc....? Any advantage over one or the other? What is everyone out there running? Give me your opinion please! Thanks Last edited by 14ZL1M6; 07-30-2014 at 09:36 AM.

06-19-2014, 02:53 PM	#2
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	I get the idea that this is kind of like apple versus android.... Generally a matter of what you are used to. My tuner uses EFI live so it has to be the best....lol. Seriously, it must be good if Andy uses it because he always uses the best available on my car. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

06-19-2014, 04:15 PM	#3
rpepka Drives: 2013 ZL1 # 2195 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 965	Did Andy switch, he was using hp tuners before. __________________ http://www.sarasotahomestore.com/

06-19-2014, 06:24 PM	#5
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	I've used EFILive for years and really like it. As mentioned above, the VVE is real nice as well as the serial wideband along with Black Box logging (really nice at the track) and flashing. The biggest drawback for new users is the higher entry price. HPT does have a more active forum (at least for gas), but I've always received great support from EFILive.

07-30-2014, 09:40 AM	#6
14ZL1M6 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Coupe A6 & 2002 ZO6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 246	I am looking for someone on the eastern side of the U.S. that will Dyno tune my ZL1. I am from the Pittsburgh area. Any reputable recommendations nearby??