What do I need to buy

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December 27th, 2004
boxhead

What do I need to buy

Hello there everyone, Merry christmas and Happy new year to you all.

Well I am totaly new to this site and have only just found out about this software/tool.

I have a few questions and hope someone can give me the right answers to them, here goes.

1: I am building a Cobra replica useing a Gen III engine and T56 gearbox (commodore) the engine is from a 2001 vehicle and engine number is stamped as such, I have a VX commodore ecu (approx 2001-2002) I have a factory wireing harness and dont want to fit a BCM so I need the VATS bypassed (I have been told this tool can do this ok) yes or no?

2: What do I need to purchase to do this at home? ie software, laptop, cables or anything else that may be needed?

3: How user friendly is this tool?

4: Can this tool be used to carry out a mafless tune?

5: How much will it all cost to setup for home use, I have access to a dyno if required.

Thanks for all and any help.
December 28th, 2004
Delco

Re: What do I need to buy

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Originally Posted by boxhead

Hello there everyone, Merry christmas and Happy new year to you all.

Well I am totaly new to this site and have only just found out about this software/tool.

I have a few questions and hope someone can give me the right answers to them, here goes.

1: I am building a Cobra replica useing a Gen III engine and T56 gearbox (commodore) the engine is from a 2001 vehicle and engine number is stamped as such, I have a VX commodore ecu (approx 2001-2002) I have a factory wireing harness and dont want to fit a BCM so I need the VATS bypassed (I have been told this tool can do this ok) yes or no?

2: What do I need to purchase to do this at home? ie software, laptop, cables or anything else that may be needed?

3: How user friendly is this tool?

4: Can this tool be used to carry out a mafless tune?

5: How much will it all cost to setup for home use, I have access to a dyno if required.

Thanks for all and any help.

Yes it can turn off the anti theft as you require.

You need software and cable as well as a laptop

You can do a mafless tune IF you are experienced in tuning

Dyno will be required to tune any vehicle properly , best to start tuning the std tune and gain experience before diving straight in.
December 28th, 2004
GMPX

Re: What do I need to buy

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Originally Posted by boxhead

1: I am building a Cobra replica useing a Gen III engine and T56 gearbox (commodore) the engine is from a 2001 vehicle and engine number is stamped as such, I have a VX commodore ecu (approx 2001-2002) I have a factory wireing harness and dont want to fit a BCM so I need the VATS bypassed (I have been told this tool can do this ok) yes or no?

VATS bypass is no problem.

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Originally Posted by boxhead

2: What do I need to purchase to do this at home? ie software, laptop, cables or anything else that may be needed?

Well, a laptop is best, however, if not possible, you could set up a desktop PC in your garage, but of course you would be limited to tuning in garage only. However, as Flashscan has black box logging you could do a quick blast around the block without a laptop and log all the data you need right inside the Flashscan adaptor.

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Originally Posted by boxhead

3: How user friendly is this tool?

If you can use Windows Explorer then navigating around will be no problem. There is also plenty of on-line forums to help you out with tuning.

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Originally Posted by boxhead

4: Can this tool be used to carry out a mafless tune?

Yes.

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Originally Posted by boxhead

5: How much will it all cost to setup for home use, I have access to a dyno if required.

If you do not own any prior EFILive products then it will cost you just over $1K AUD for the scantool / tuning tool package.

Cheers,
Ross
December 28th, 2004
boxhead

Thanks very much for the quick reply everyone.

I am probably looking into buying this tool then get it tuned initially by someone who knows what they are doing.

At a later date I will be modifying the engine and that is when it will be handy to have my own tool.

I have been quoted about $400.00 aud to get the vats disarmed useing flashscan, does that mean if I get that done then I can later adjust settings with my own tool or can it only be done useing the same tool that unlocked VATS?
December 28th, 2004
mistermike

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Originally Posted by boxhead

Thanks very much for the quick reply everyone.

I am probably looking into buying this tool then get it tuned initially by someone who knows what they are doing.

At a later date I will be modifying the engine and that is when it will be handy to have my own tool.

I have been quoted about $400.00 aud to get the vats disarmed useing flashscan, does that mean if I get that done then I can later adjust settings with my own tool or can it only be done useing the same tool that unlocked VATS?

That seems a little pricey for just nuking the VATS. Maybe he's trying to get his licence paid off on the first few jobs. Many tuners here will do an entire dyno tune for US$500 or less. You shouldn't have a problem getting in with your own software unless he locks the PCM. Be sure you're clear that he won't do that before handing him your money or keys.
December 28th, 2004
Delco

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Originally Posted by mistermike

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Originally Posted by boxhead

Thanks very much for the quick reply everyone.

I am probably looking into buying this tool then get it tuned initially by someone who knows what they are doing.

At a later date I will be modifying the engine and that is when it will be handy to have my own tool.

I have been quoted about $400.00 aud to get the vats disarmed useing flashscan, does that mean if I get that done then I can later adjust settings with my own tool or can it only be done useing the same tool that unlocked VATS?

That seems a little pricey for just nuking the VATS. Maybe he's trying to get his licence paid off on the first few jobs. Many tuners here will do an entire dyno tune for US$500 or less. You shouldn't have a problem getting in with your own software unless he locks the PCM. Be sure you're clear that he won't do that before handing him your money or keys.

$500 us is about $1000 AUS , we do mail order tunes with vats removal + what ever else is required for $400 AUS
December 28th, 2004
boxhead

At $400.00 aud does that include a mafless tune (if possable by mail order).
Will I still be able to use the flashscan tool if I purchase my own?.
December 28th, 2004
mistermike

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Originally Posted by Delco

$500 us is about $1000 AUS

Don't I wish. I'd have a Starr blower kit so fast it would make your head spin. :mrgreen:
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Originally Posted by Delco

we do mail order tunes with vats removal + what ever else is required for $400 AUS

Now THAT'S a reasonable price for a mail order full tune.