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    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.
    Currently building a Cobra replica useing gen III engine and T56 gearbox

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    Quote 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.

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    Quote 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.

    Quote 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.

    Quote 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.

    Quote Originally Posted by boxhead
    4: Can this tool be used to carry out a mafless tune?
    Yes.

    Quote 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,
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    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?
    Currently building a Cobra replica useing gen III engine and T56 gearbox

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    Quote 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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mistermike
    Quote 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

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    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?.
    Currently building a Cobra replica useing gen III engine and T56 gearbox

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    Quote 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.
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    Quote 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.
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