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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Not sure if this should be here or in the Scan/Tuner section.

HP Tuners or EFI Live?

Which is the most popular in the field and which has the better factory support?

Are they pretty much the same in regards to tuning capability, features and ease of use, so it really doesn't matter which one to use?

What if any, are the differences?
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by glenB
Not sure if this should be here or in the Scan/Tuner section.

HP Tuners or EFI Live?

Which is the most popular in the field and which has the better factory support?

Are they pretty much the same in regards to tuning capability, features and ease of use, so it really doesn't matter which one to use?

What if any, are the differences?
Both are pretty much equal as far as tuning abilities go. HPT has email customer support, there isn't a phone number for support. I beleive that EFI live has the same type of support.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Terminology;
PCM = Powertrain Control Module (Engine and transmission).
ECM = Engine Control Module (engine only, a seperate module for transmission).

Then, just to add to the confusion the Helms manual uses both terms! But there are other mistakes in the Helms manual also.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tjwong
HPT has email customer support, there isn't a phone number for support.

Sure we do.

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