Originally Posted by clinebarger
Originally Posted by Auae85
After putting the VCM Tuner on my parent's Accord, I thought about it and read up on the GM AFM system. Well, it looks like I'll be getting an AFM disabler, like the Range Technology unit, to prevent plug fouling / oil consumption / etc. that seems to be common characteristics with cylinder deactivation systems. I also read about getting the ECM re-flashed, and Diablo tuners, but the RT unit is a plug-and-play right out of the box.
I would seriously consider HP-Tuners, It's light years ahead of other Flash Tuning devices for GM vehicles.....The exception being EFI-Live.
While it doesn't have pre-written "canned" tunes, It does allow FULL access to the PCM & TCM, Being able to turn trouble codes Off/On can save you A LOT more than the cost of the tool!
*Lets say your truck develops a VERY small EVAP leak......That chime & message to tighten the gas cap will drive you crazy. Turn "Off" the EVAP trouble codes & be done with it!
*Catalytic Converter drops below efficiency thresholds.....Turn off the converter efficiency codes!
*Speedo re-cal, Cooling Fan temp changes etc just like the Handheld devices.
Comes with a FULL function PCM/TCM Scan Tool & Graphing Data Logger along with Bi-Directional component controls.
*Reset the "Flex Fuel" alcohol content parameter.......This has been an issue since GM started using a "calculation algorithm" instead of an actual alcohol content sensor.
*Minimum airflow reset after throttle body cleaning.
If you need to Mechanically delete the AFM hardware in the future......The RT unit will be of NO use to you! You will have to pay someone with HP-Tuners/EFI-Live to disable the AFM in the PCM. Or buy tuning software, Now.....I'm assuming Diablo also does this?
The HP-Tuners MPVI-2 is relatively new, But it will save you $100 over the outgoing MPVI that I have.
*The Standard MPVI came pre-loaded with 8 credits & sold for $499.
*The new Standard MPVI-2 comes with NO credits & sells for $299.....You will need to purchase 2 credits for your truck at $50 a piece, Making the total around $400.
This absolutely sucks for us guys that tune a lot of vehicles.....We got $400 worth of credits & only had to pay $100 for the interface & software. For you guys that just need this for one vehicle, You save $100 & get a upgraded interface!
https://www.hptuners.com/product/mpvi2/
I have HP Tuners and I love it. It was just simple to get the Range Technology if you don't want to mess with tuning. The Caprice still had warranty when I picked it up. When the I do the DOD delete I will tune it. Just have not gotten around to it.