TunerCat Programmer Available....

[guhman2002]

I got the tunercat and I love it

Dont really understand the whole definition file thing, I about to buy the 05 LS1 file, I hope it comes with instructions on how to switch from each format

[98 SS]

Quote: Originally Posted by guhman2002

I got the tunercat and I love it

Dont really understand the whole definition file thing, I about to buy the 05 LS1 file, I hope it comes with instructions on how to switch from each format

I have always wanted to get into it, I guess i just have to buy it and a wideband and get my feet wet. and when i finally do get a supercharger, should come in handy.

[rat]

Quote: Originally Posted by guhman2002

I got the tunercat and I love it

Dont really understand the whole definition file thing, I about to buy the 05 LS1 file, I hope it comes with instructions on how to switch from each format

You don't switch formats. You buy a def file, then you can change the tune on the years that you bought the file for, and up load them to the pcm. You want to modify the stock program that you download from the ecm. The instructions aren't that good either, they tell you how to up load and download from the ecm and how to load the programs onto your computer and that is about it.

[guhman2002]

So does it like auto recognize which definition file it will need?

It works good on my 99 S10, but Im just now buying the files for the 05 Silverado

[rat]

Quote: Originally Posted by guhman2002

So does it like auto recognize which definition file it will need?

It works good on my 99 S10, but Im just now buying the files for the 05 Silverado

Exactly.

[Zq-8_dawg]

Anyone using a MAF from the following list?

6.0L Truck
5.3L Truck
2002 ZL1 Truck
2001 Vette Z06
2002 Vette Z06
2004 Holden Monaro
1998 Fbody
99-00 Fbody
2002 Fbody

I have the the stock values in an excel file if anyone wants to switch to a different MAF. The stock values might work just fine, or a small amount of tweaking might be needed depending on which sensor that you use. If you want the excel file send me a PM with your e-mail address.

[PhatBoy]

so exactly what does no tourqe management do for you...i think i have an idea but im not certain

[rat]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhatBoy

so exactly what does no tourqe management do for you...i think i have an idea but im not certain

Removing or reducing torque management means that the computer doesn't pull timing durring shifts. It pulls timing to protect the trans. I think mine is reduced to half right now, in the upper 4500+rpm range only.

[PhatBoy]

nice....and can you change the firmness of the shifts also.

[rat]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhatBoy

nice....and can you change the firmness of the shifts also.

It is probably slightly different from year to year, but you do have a ton of control over the trans. You can change the shift firmnes, the desired time for the trans to make the shift, converter lockups, shift points, wot and part throttle, probably a few other parameters that i missed

[sebast19]

Hi , do you know guys if its possible to enrich the engin in fonction of is load . Because i'm lean in first and second gear , and ok in 3 and 4 .

Later,
Sébast

[MKR]

Quote: Originally Posted by sebast19

Hi , do you know guys if its possible to enrich the engin in fonction of is load . Because i'm lean in first and second gear , and ok in 3 and 4 .

Later,
Sébast

yes. this is possible.

[sebast19]

Quote: Originally Posted by MKR

yes. this is possible.

Does it possible to tell me what is the way to do it please ?
Later ,
Sébast

[gotswrv]

Main VE vs RPM vs MAP???

[Solowma]

From two dyno tuners that I have recommended this program to for tuning some older gm trucks say that it is one of the hardest programs to use. Lots of time to get use too and hours on a dyno. But I am still going to get it....

[Generic0]

Dose anyone know a shop that dose tuning in texas?

[MKR]

texas speed and performance as well as nelson performance.

[poconojoe]

Summit is suppose to start shipping Jet Tuner this week for $364.99 It's jets locked version of Tuner Cat but it's better than paying full tilt to Jet

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&view= 1&N=0


Their site claims July 11th, but the guys on one of the other forums say this week, since Jet finally released it.

[Jess]

Quote: Originally Posted by Solowma

From two dyno tuners that I have recommended this program to for tuning some older gm trucks say that it is one of the hardest programs to use. Lots of time to get use too and hours on a dyno. .

i have not seen other tuners. but i would say this program is not for beginners. the main problem = pretty much NO support. i'm searching the web trying to find out what some of the terms mean, and i'm not finding anything worth a damn.

if all you want is to change gear ratio, shift points, tire size, turn off some codes, and things like that. then its pretty good. otherwise, good luck learning how to use it.

[rat]

There is quite a bit of information here, especialy in their stickies:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=7
http://www.hptuners.com/forum/
http://forum.efilive.com/

While a lot of that applies to ls1's, many of the concepts/terms relate to our ecm's.

[Jess]

thanx

[jk0069]

Any of you guys with the tuners gonna offer mail order tunes for the forum members?

[gotswrv]

Might try Hellbent

[Boostinbyu06]

Will this work on an 03 xtreme?

[rat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Boostinbyu06

Will this work on an 03 xtreme?

Yes, but they sold the rights to jet, and hp tuners, and efi live are better for your year.

[tcaz10]

im picking up a 00 with a 4.3 and a 5speed with a vortech supercharger on it, and i think it may need to be fine tuned it also has cams and an exhaust. will this program solve my problems of it needing to be tuned a little bit?

[rat]

Quote: Originally Posted by tcaz10

im picking up a 00 with a 4.3 and a 5speed with a vortech supercharger on it, and i think it may need to be fine tuned it also has cams and an exhaust. will this program solve my problems of it needing to be tuned a little bit?

Sure, the jet program will work, as well as efi live, and hp tuners.

[Jess]

Quote: Originally Posted by tcaz10

will this program solve my problems of it needing to be tuned a little bit?

could make it worse, if you don't know what your doing. but, if your smart, you will do a read and burn that on a disc. so you could at least go back to where you started.

[Solowma]

I am kind of in a bind. And this is the software we are using so I figured to post it here. Getting ready for spring, (5 feet of snow here) I am going to be helping tune a 97 blazer with charger and mild cam. We are using Jet program and need something to datalog with. I have tried my mxscan but the 97 pcm tab doesn't work in the program. Contacted James and says not supported yet.
We have tried autotap but it is live data or graph recorded data to use. What I am looking for is something that will make a chart that I can work with instead of having to write down each log by hand and end up screwing up the data.
What are you guys suggest as a program to datalog with?
Thanx in advance

[rat]

Pcmscan works ok, and allows for logging a wideband(aem, or innovative). www.palmerperformance.com

Westers garage has a version of pcmscan that uses the tuner cat hardware, and my guess is that it is a bit faster than the normal version.

Neither have enhanced parameters though.

Both will do graphing. I personaly don't really see the need for the graphs though. I usualy use excell to make whatever graphs i need to modify the tune.

[Solowma]

Quote: Originally Posted by rat

Pcmscan works ok, and allows for logging a wideband(aem, or innovative). www.palmerperformance.com

Westers garage has a version of pcmscan that uses the tuner cat hardware, and my guess is that it is a bit faster than the normal version.

Neither have enhanced parameters though.

Both will do graphing. I personaly don't really see the need for the graphs though. I usualy use excell to make whatever graphs i need to modify the tune.

This is what I am saying. I am not looking for the graph view datalog. What I am looking for is something that I can cut and paste the values into excel sheets that you provided me with. They seem to work with a little other tuning. The problem with the pcmscan is I have to go in, look at a graph with a ruler and record the values by hand. Very time consuming and subject to error. Anything else out there that might do what I am looking for? Just like mxscan.

[rat]

You can export to csv with any of the scanners, pcmscan, autotap, etc. Pcmscan it is just a button you click on the bottom, then you select what you want your columns to be, select a name, and you have your values in table format. I am guessing auto tap would allow you to do it through the file menu. Something to the effect of export to csv.

[Solowma]

Thanx rat. I will give it a try and see.

[the_dam_man]

I am looking at a Jet tuner (old tuner cat?)

how much control do you have? can I play with the 4.3L code for now and switch it to a 350 vortec tune? or will I need ot get another definition file ($$)

[rat]

Quote: Originally Posted by the_dam_man

I am looking at a Jet tuner (old tuner cat?)

how much control do you have? can I play with the 4.3L code for now and switch it to a 350 vortec tune? or will I need ot get another definition file ($$)

You can do that.

[the_dam_man]

sweetness!!

any way I can get support for the T56 reverse lockout? I m getting tired of muscling it in.

what about electric fan control?

[the_dam_man]

well ordered mine yesterday from BJ's offroad in Cali. Should be here next week to start playing with it (4.10 gears and zextel going in next weekend)

[the_dam_man]

ok it showed today but a couple problems....

1. I have no 9 pin port on my lappy. any problems with getting a USB-> parellel port cable?

2. I am getitng a runtime error when tryign to run the software in windows vista

[2000 s-10zq8]

i have just started using dst for my silverado. i am using a prolific serial-usb adapter. dst really doesnt like vista at all. if you can run it on an xp system its a lot better. some things to try:

reduce serial port rate, reduce data block size in the jet dst.

[the_dam_man]

well I picked up a USB cable at radio shack (only source for a local one) and seems the flash program does not like it (I set it to comm 1 or 2 since they are the only free ones and it does not see it)

but at least I have the software running (the fix is pretty simple for that at least)

I have to email Jet for help getting the comm ports working so I figured I would just do that at work tomorrow (plus I can play with the tuner at lunch hehehe)

looking in the demo profiles I cna change my cylinder count to 8? does that mean if I repin for a 350 vortec I can just change my existing cylinder count and pretty much be done?

[the_dam_man]

ok I am in now with my problems solved....

1. running in Vista is no biggie. just install the software after following the vista install instructions (mine was shipped back in 2007 sometime so that was missing from my box. they are available online though. just open the CD from windows explorer and right click the properties off the install file(s) set compatability to windows XP SP2. then just click on it to install.....problem solved)

2. I couldn't get my COMM ports working right (seen by WinFlash) turns out depending on what USB port I was using on my laptop determined the commport name (default) I found one USB port that worked with the program and problem was solved.

3. I was getting error messages while reading my ECU. I had to go into device manager and change the max speed of my comm port to over 57900. once i did this no problems.

so does anyone have a tune they wanna share for a stock 4.3L?