androbud
Enthusiast
Alright, trust me this is not something I'm just going to jump into, but I was curious so here goes.
What would I need to do an engine tune to my 96 GTS? I have the car and a laptop. From what I understand I need the following:
- a laptop or handheld device to run datalogging software
- datalogging software for reading and logging engine parameters
- a VEC1/VEC2/AEM to actually make to adjustments
- A/F sensor
Is it possible to use an OBDII scanner with a software program to actually make adjustments or is it ABSOLUTELY necessary to use a VEC type piece of equipment? From what I understand a VEC unit is like a more advanced hypertech tuner or no?
Can I use a VEC to tune other cars as well? I would like to maybe start tuning on a less expensive engine but I would rather not waste money on two different sets of tuning tools.
At what HP range would I need a wideband O2 sensor? (They're pretty expensive)
I have a friend who tuned his integra using only a laptop with some tuning program and a chip burner. Is a VEC like a "chip burner" that uses "cards" instead of "chips"?
I've searched the forums and I can't seem to find a clear cut answer to my questions. Feel free to correct any mistakes.
What would I need to do an engine tune to my 96 GTS? I have the car and a laptop. From what I understand I need the following:
- a laptop or handheld device to run datalogging software
- datalogging software for reading and logging engine parameters
- a VEC1/VEC2/AEM to actually make to adjustments
- A/F sensor
Is it possible to use an OBDII scanner with a software program to actually make adjustments or is it ABSOLUTELY necessary to use a VEC type piece of equipment? From what I understand a VEC unit is like a more advanced hypertech tuner or no?
Can I use a VEC to tune other cars as well? I would like to maybe start tuning on a less expensive engine but I would rather not waste money on two different sets of tuning tools.
At what HP range would I need a wideband O2 sensor? (They're pretty expensive)
I have a friend who tuned his integra using only a laptop with some tuning program and a chip burner. Is a VEC like a "chip burner" that uses "cards" instead of "chips"?
I've searched the forums and I can't seem to find a clear cut answer to my questions. Feel free to correct any mistakes.