Ls1 tuning explained why they gain so much from just a. Simple first time lsx tune with hp tuners free horsepower. Most from by jayme from he has been working on this more so im going to link to his thread on so everyone can grab the. Currently we have client shops in close to 10 countries, on 4 continents. Hp tuners software is run on a laptop that has a cable connection to the data port under the dash. And if youre going to do cams, intake, or other engine mods you might as well do it before you put the engine in the car. It increases further when the spark timing advance is increased the right amount. Ls2 gto engine tuning enhancing our 05 goats mods with.
Ls engine swap programmer tuning summit racing quick flicks. Gm hightech performance technical article on the best budget boltons for your ls1. It features accurate tuning and fast reliable note detection. We sell calibration files to several shops all over the world. I have posted them here, on my site, and i will add more as they become available for you to use for free. Jan 17, 2011 none of the exhaust hangers or bends in any stock ls1 exhaust would work with any other car other than the one it was designed for. Hp tuners is a powerful interface and what we use to tune everything at the shop. Power tuning is done on a rearwheel dyno with the engine running and the tuning computer hooked up to the cars system. Find all the details inside gm hightech performance magazine.
It can be used to tune a guitar, or any other musical instrument. Nov 16, 2017 the ls1 map sensor is a loose fit in the ls3 manifold, but it can be sealed with an extra oring and rtv in a pinch. Hp tuners provides more tables to be tweaked to really dial in your car over what ls1 edit has to offer. Ive been using hp for over a year now with upgrades here and there. Ls3based 418ci engine build big power, small budget high. You can tune anything newest than e40 with it, maf wise, ve have to be done with the ve calc. In 98 they killed the lt1 and went to the ls1 and a more realistic and standardized obd2 software, then in 02 they killed the camaro line.
With this simple to make harness you can tune gm eng. Supermatic 19962008 4l60e transmission control system for carbureted smallblock, bigblock and. Nov 05, 2012 i have read pleanty about mafless but bugger all about maf tuning. With the addition of a larger throttle body, a larger mass air meter and getting a decent tune, many have seen as much as. None of the exhaust hangers or bends in any stock ls1 exhaust would work with any other car other than the one it was designed for. Mar 01, 2006 gm hightech performance technical article on the best budget boltons for your ls1. Just as any other tuning software, efilive allows you to read the calibration out of the pcm, view and edit a large set of tables and parameters, and write the updated calibration back to the pcm. Jan 07, 2018 i had to download, install and setup tuning software on a new laptop because i broke the old one. Ls1 tuning guide, diy tuning information for the beginner using hp tuners software. Since there were no actual performance improvements going to obd2 a lot of the actual performance driven owners converted them to.
Tunercat obd2 tuner is a software package that allows tuning of 96current gm vehicles. This is good for the ls3, l99, ls2, lq9,ly6,ls1 motors we. Now enhancing these to new heights with a new feature rich vcm editor and vcm scanner, coupled together with the latest generation mpvi2, this is only tuning and diagnostic solution youll. Hp tuners 101 beginners guide gm ecm tuning overview. I get its part tuning related and part ar ratio of the turbo. It may need leaned out on the boost pull up to spool better. He said i get all the benifits of mafless also in his oppion same power gains.
I work for a company that does this on a professional level. Horsepower doesnt come cheap but this is a heck of a deal. Jul 01, 2002 read chevy high performance magazines technical article on installing a homemade ramair system, an egr mod, and the throttlebody bypass to a 99 chevrolet camaro z28 equipped with an ls1 v8. The power gained from tuning is partly due to a typical ls1 being far too rich at full load, as soon as they are leaned out the right amount within safe limits the power increases. Im not sure if ls1 edit has the capability to hook a wideband to the interface but if it does, it would be smart to do it and see where the af ratio is at different points during the run.
A common gain in many ls1s is near 60 rear wheel kw from a tune, over the radiator. Ls1 edit or hp tuners as scott has said learning efi tuning should not be done with hpt but it is what is availiable for the guys who dont want to step up. I was wondering if someone can look at my tune afr and maf histograms and see if they look ok. Jan 26, 2016 welcome to performance systems integration. Then we go through all the windows of the vcm editor software. Ive done the afr, maf, and idle tuning and feeling more comfortable. The ls6introduced for the 2001 chevy corvette z06is also a gen iii 5. Ive modified some of the content, and tuned my ls2 gto with it. Reaper stage 1 kits take the guesswork out of trying to pair performance products from multiple companies by adding all the components in one high performance package.
A tuning software for the 9697 years is scarce, limited and expensive. The software also is not the best way to swap a computer from a different year to a different engine. Hpt is just software to tweak the stock calibration. Automotive performance tuning services hitech tuning. For those of you using the 94 and later lt1 engines with the flashable pcms, you will only require software from tunercat or lt1edit as well as an interface cable. The ssw ls1 electrical wiring harness has full diagnostic capabilities, and a 4l60e controller. Otherwise, feel free to contact one of the administrators. The problem is, after you make the ls1 pcm swap you still need tuning software on top of it. This doco came from the ls2 basic tuning guide that can be found in the stickys.
If tuning on a mustang dyno or on the street try for 12. Ls1 pcm to lt1 motor kit also for sbc ls1, ls2, ls6, lt1. Tunercat obd2 tuner must be purchased with our roadrunner hardware either with a complete roadrunner ecm or just a roadrunner guts kit due to licensing restrictions. Dynochiptuningfiles is supplier of high quality custom remapped tuning software files for almost all the popular petrol and diesel vehicles. Sep 05, 2015 ls tune is a virtual strobe tuner for windows, linux, and mac. You can get a used aem dirt cheap since people are baffled by them, mostly because they have no grasp of aftermarket ecus to begin with. I had to download, install and setup tuning software on a new laptop because i broke the old one. Recommended to get tuning software for personal use. Every bolton part you add to your engine changes the computers airfuel ratio. Extracting performance and economy from the manufacturers original management computer has become a popular modification in todays modification scene. Cheap ls1 v8 modifications tech article chevy high. Hp tuners lsx tutorial, ls3, l99, ls2, lq9,ly6,ls1. Over the years, fellow tuners have made files to help others setup tables in hp tuners and they can be difficult to find. Ls2 gto engine tuning enhancing our 05 goats mods with a.
The theory behinh hpt and an actual standalone is different. Just not now unless osmeone has a set to sell on the cheap. What is everybody using to tune obd 2 lt1 ecu ls1lt1 forum. Exactly, there is a ton of work to make tuning software. See more ideas about ls engine, ls1 engine and engineering. I walk you through the software i use and how to set it up. Even if you plan on running a stock ls engine, you still need to tune out the vats in order to run the engine once its in. Hp tuners, the home of vcm suite and the mpvi since 2003. Tunerpro is a free, donateifyoulikeit tuning platform aimed at making tuning easier and cheaper for the hobbyist and professional alike. Rating is available when the video has been rented. My most recent upgrade was a cam install on my stock ls1.
Read chevy high performance magazines technical article on installing a homemade ramair system, an egr mod, and the throttlebody bypass to a 99 chevrolet camaro z28 equipped with an ls1 v8. Free ls1 tuning software all you need is tunerpro gearhead efi. The trans am had a complete ls1 engine and a 6speed manual transmission along with tons of other usable parts that could be sold to recoup some expenses. Feb 17, 2015 in 98 they killed the lt1 and went to the ls1 and a more realistic and standardized obd2 software, then in 02 they killed the camaro line. Ls1 pcm to lt1 motor kit also for sbc discussion in ls1, ls2, ls6, lt1. This isnt the first time weve had businesses battle on the forums, and weve. Al walks you through the options you have with programming the ecu of an ls engine from a simple tune to a complete ecu swap. Now enhancing these to new heights with a new feature rich vcm editor and vcm scanner, coupled together with the latest generation mpvi2, this is only tuning and diagnostic solution youll ever need for your modern obdii vehicle. Ls1 tuning explained why they gain so much from just a tune. Mar 18, 2017 the aem ls1 plug and play ems comes with the circuit board that replaces the stock part, a special ecu case lid, a serial port tuning dongle and the tuning software.
It has the least amount of parameters available of any ee tuning solution, due to being fairly out of date and being geared towards the beginner. Vcm suite packages as the exclusive australasian distributor of hp tuners vcm suite tuning software, vcm suite australasia pty ltd is proud to offer the most advanced, most comprehensive tuning software currently available for performance tuning of all ls powered vehicles all usa and 1999 to current commodore. This ls1 engine upgrade guide is the first in a series of ls engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of ls experts at summit racing. Easy ls engine tuning harness bench tune with hp tuners, efi. Pairing tuning that is designed to account for increased airflow, from a highefficiency intake, is the best way to take your corvette or camaro to the next level. Ls1 standalone wiring harness w4l60e transmission, dbc standalone wire harness for 19972006 ls1 vortec 4. Any tuner that tunes ls engines will most likely use hp tuners, ls1 edit or efi live all software on a laptop. The efilive tuning tool commonly referred to as simply efilive is one of the more popular software applications for gen iii tuning. On this episode of tuned we dive into some basic of hp tuners tuning software. Jun 24, 2016 with the ls1, adding a larger intake system is one of the first modifications typically made. Tunerpro and tunerpro rt professional automobile tuning software. Over two years ago, i posted a couple of xdf files for use with tunerpro editing software, specific to the ls1 type pcm. Only computer tuning can maximize the performance improvements of each bolton part.
I got 231rwkw with just full exhaust and maf tune in my 05 vz ls1. Ls3based 418ci engine build big power, small budget. Hp tuners 101 beginners guide gm ecm tuning overview removing vats, cel. If you dont see a package or tuning option that fits you needs please give us a call to discuss your needs. Ls tune is a virtual strobe tuner for windows, linux, and mac. Car runs awsome, i love hp tuners, but not afraid to admit to being a newbie to this era type of tuning. Although i cant reccommend purchasing this software package, we must respect his work in being the first. The aem ls1 plug and play ems comes with the circuit board that replaces the stock part, a special ecu case lid, a serial port tuning dongle and the tuning software. We offer all kinds of tuning from street tunes, email, tunes, remote tunes, mail order tunes, dyno tunes, and track. I need to change injector size installed summit lt4 hotcam kit and put in 42lbs injectors for a later turbo project and car isn. I have a 1996 lt1 camaro obd 2 and i was wondering if anyone has or knows of any cheap or free tuning software available.
This ls3 engine upgrade guide is the second in a series of ls engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of ls experts at summit racing. Taken 3 efi tuning classes i currently use hp tuners exclusively to tune each and every car to its individual needs. The main advantage other than it is the best ls1 tuning software is that the tune you have can be used in efilive, you will be unable to access it with hpt due to them not having free custom operating systems for you to use and hence wont read any of our calibrations. Basic engine modifications to improve c5 corvette performance. The ls6 intake is a popular modification for the ls1 and ls2, though the ls2 requires a slightly smaller throttle body to be used. With the ls1, adding a larger intake system is one of the first modifications typically made. The aftermarket offers all the tuning tools necessary for a successful ls1 pcm conversion. Ls1 wiring harness and tuning, standalone lsx harness the ssw ls1 wiring harness, as well as the ls6, lr4, lm7,lq4, lsx wiring is based on the general motors 411 electronic control module. Standalone you have full control of what you are doing. Gen ii lt1lt4, gen iii 24x ls1ls6 and vortec truck engines, gen iv 58x ls2, ls3 and ls7 engines. Chevrolet performance engine sensors and connectors.