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Aurora40 · 12-14-2005

I really wanted to get a Tech-I to do it up right on the ZR-1. But they rarely show up for sale. Also, they are kind of steep. I've been wondering if the ability to trigger stuff is actually very necessary or useful?

I have long looked at PC software, as I have a laptop. But looking at AutoXray, their EZ-Scan 6000 looks appealing. It's about the price of OBD-I and OBD-II software (from EASE for example), but would be more convenient than a laptop. The only downside is the recording, it can only hold 29 frames (as rapid as 2 frames per second up to one frame per 5 seconds). It has some PC hookup, but I think it's after the fact, I don't think you can use the PC to log infinite recordings.

Anyone have any experience with these? Worth it, or not? I like that I could use it on the 'vette, the OBD-II Regal and Aurora, and even on the beater 200SX.

Tyler Townsley · 12-18-2005

What are you wanting to do? None of what you mention is tuning capable. If you are looking to see what is happening under WOT then a Wideband O2 with dataloging capability is needed, FJO makes a good setup.
http://iwantperformance.net/fjowb.htm
If you want to then do tunig then TunerPro is probably your next step.
http://tunerpro.markmansur.com/
Depending on the year Todd P may have the calibration definition file you need to make the changes.
Your next move is education. Here is a good start.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/S...tml#volumetric
http://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/promintro.shtml

Enjoy.

Tyler

Aurora40 · 12-18-2005

Not tuning, troubleshooting. I definitely don't want to start burning my own PROMs. That's a good point about WOT logging, I guess the PCM info wouldn't be that useful for that.

I dunno, just seems like something useful to have.

12-14-2005	#1
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Scan tools? I really wanted to get a Tech-I to do it up right on the ZR-1. But they rarely show up for sale. Also, they are kind of steep. I've been wondering if the ability to trigger stuff is actually very necessary or useful? I have long looked at PC software, as I have a laptop. But looking at AutoXray, their EZ-Scan 6000 looks appealing. It's about the price of OBD-I and OBD-II software (from EASE for example), but would be more convenient than a laptop. The only downside is the recording, it can only hold 29 frames (as rapid as 2 frames per second up to one frame per 5 seconds). It has some PC hookup, but I think it's after the fact, I don't think you can use the PC to log infinite recordings. Anyone have any experience with these? Worth it, or not? I like that I could use it on the 'vette, the OBD-II Regal and Aurora, and even on the beater 200SX. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

12-18-2005	#2
Tyler Townsley Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nichols, FL Posts: 615	Re: Scan tools? What are you wanting to do? None of what you mention is tuning capable. If you are looking to see what is happening under WOT then a Wideband O2 with dataloging capability is needed, FJO makes a good setup. http://iwantperformance.net/fjowb.htm If you want to then do tunig then TunerPro is probably your next step. http://tunerpro.markmansur.com/ Depending on the year Todd P may have the calibration definition file you need to make the changes. Your next move is education. Here is a good start. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/S...tml#volumetric http://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/promintro.shtml Enjoy. Tyler __________________ 55 Polo White (Project) 61 Jewel Blue (Sold to buy above) 66 Nassau Blue 68 Torch Red 88 ZR1 Blue 90 ZR1 White

12-18-2005	#3
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Scan tools? Not tuning, troubleshooting. I definitely don't want to start burning my own PROMs. That's a good point about WOT logging, I guess the PCM info wouldn't be that useful for that. I dunno, just seems like something useful to have. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]