Tuning Software for Mac OS
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Racer
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Tuning Software for Mac OS
Title says it, tuning software options for Mac OS? I know I can run MS parallels on Mac, but would prefer to find Mac OS options instead. I just cant justify buying even a cheap MS laptop just for tuning.
Le Mans Master
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For what year Corvette? For 96 I know there is nothing available - the only option is Jet DST, which really only runs on Windows XP or newer Windows with compatibility mode. For 94-95, I doubt there's anything new, and I've never heard of anything for Macs. This is a pretty good tutorial, and it doesn't include anything about Macs apps: http://www.lt1pcmtuning.com/tips/.
Last edited by MatthewMiller; Oct 30, 2017 at 07:55 PM.
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Racer
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It is for an 89 z51 L98 vehicle. I knew parallels would be the easiest option but wanted to pick brains before I went down that route. Might even try to find a refurb surface or something. I won't be doing any self tuning since I don't have all of the emulator software and chip burning software. But wanted to be able to see the live data from the ECM as the engine runs. I appreciate the feedback!
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It is for an 89 z51 L98 vehicle. I knew parallels would be the easiest option but wanted to pick brains before I went down that route. Might even try to find a refurb surface or something. I won't be doing any self tuning since I don't have all of the emulator software and chip burning software. But wanted to be able to see the live data from the ECM as the engine runs. I appreciate the feedback!
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You should be able to find a used laptop with the correct ports for very low dollars ... otherwise just run a windows emulator on your Mac and just call it done.
See this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1586779188
There used to be a section called Scan & Tune but it went away sadly.
See this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1586779188
There used to be a section called Scan & Tune but it went away sadly.
Last edited by 3D-Aircrew; Oct 31, 2017 at 08:58 AM.
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When I mentioned very, very, very inexpensive I had in mind likely a friend/acquaintance that's got one gathering dust. Newer isn't something that's necessarily a plus in your case and actually could be considered maybe a handicap.
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Agreed. As with the Jet software for OBD2 cars, my guess is that anything you find will be a lot happier running on Windows XP than on any newer OSs. It's also hard to imagine anyone taking the time to write code for a data logger for Macs, especially 15-20 years ago, since there just weren't that many out there.
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Racer
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Agreed. As with the Jet software for OBD2 cars, my guess is that anything you find will be a lot happier running on Windows XP than on any newer OSs. It's also hard to imagine anyone taking the time to write code for a data logger for Macs, especially 15-20 years ago, since there just weren't that many out there.
The real question I have to decide on is whether or not to delete the EGR system. The exhaust manifolds have cracked at the downpipe flanges, so its an excuse to buy headers and a new exhaust system
AIR is already deleted on the car but the EGR remains. I know the benefits of EGR, but if I can get headers without the EGR fitting, that would be aesthetic...
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It could be the O2 sensor, or it may just be that in open-loop the computer isn't calibrated tuned properly (unless it previously ran well on this same setup). On L98 motors, I don't know how prone it is to throw a code with a bad O2 sensor.
Re the EGR, fwiw, with an aftermarket cam that has a little more overlap than stock the engine is probably making its own EGR just due to overlap. As a reference, in 96 the LT1 came with EGR but the LT4 didn't have any EGR from the factory, because its cam had enough extra overlap to make it unnecessary. So that is to say you probably don't even need it to keep your NOx within limits (if that is a requirement for you).
Re the EGR, fwiw, with an aftermarket cam that has a little more overlap than stock the engine is probably making its own EGR just due to overlap. As a reference, in 96 the LT1 came with EGR but the LT4 didn't have any EGR from the factory, because its cam had enough extra overlap to make it unnecessary. So that is to say you probably don't even need it to keep your NOx within limits (if that is a requirement for you).
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Racer
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Re the EGR, fwiw, with an aftermarket cam that has a little more overlap than stock the engine is probably making its own EGR just due to overlap. As a reference, in 96 the LT1 came with EGR but the LT4 didn't have any EGR from the factory, because its cam had enough extra overlap to make it unnecessary. So that is to say you probably don't even need it to keep your NOx within limits (if that is a requirement for you).