Custom tuning software

destroked dan · Jan 2, 2011

I have been tuning Duramax Diesels for almost 3 yrs with EFI Live custom tuning software. Ive been looking around for software for the VW's and I have found a couple but not sure of the capabilities of the software itself. Is there anyone out there that has their own software that could give some input? Im the kind of guy that likes to to all my tuning and upgrades myself and dont really want to hassle around with going to a meet or sending my ECU off to get flashed.

Farfromovin · Jan 2, 2011

Welcome to Fred's TDIClub Dan! Others may chime in with more info, but you can start learning at chiptuner.org. I think I got that site right. Anyway, you'll need to buy some tools, and some software but there are a handful of self taught learners here on the club. Gotta say though, you're going to destroy that autotragic transmission real fast, start thinking about a 5 or 6 speed manual upgrade. Happy modding.

destroked dan · Jan 2, 2011

Thanks!, I'll never put a manual in it, Im not going after a ton of power. Just wanting to do all my own tuning. I'll spend the $$ on a built tranny before I will ever put a manual in it.

vwmikel · Jan 2, 2011

destroked dan said:
Thanks!, I'll never put a manual in it, Im not going after a ton of power. Just wanting to do all my own tuning. I'll spend the $$ on a built tranny before I will ever put a manual in it.

Building up the automatic is just going to make it a more expensive paperweight.

m1ketdi · Jan 2, 2011

Win-OLs is expensive and takes time to learn how to identify the maps, and for more intricate functions such as sensor linearization you will need a damos file. But it does provide checksum correction etc when you pay the money. But you have to be a business to buy it.

destroked dan · Jan 2, 2011

vwmikel said:
Building up the automatic is just going to make it a more expensive paperweight.

Well, its not getting a manual ever. I shift gears all day at work, I will NOT continue to on my journey to and from work and on my days off.

turbocharged798 · Jan 2, 2011

destroked dan said:
Well, its not getting a manual ever. I shift gears all day at work, I will NOT continue to on my journey to and from work and on my days off.

Well, you may re-consider when the POS expensive auto tranny blows up and you are out $5,000 for a new one.

The 01M can't even hold up to stock non-tuned cars. How do you expect it to hold up to tuned power?

In case you didn't know, the O1M auto trans used in the 99.5-03 cars isn't known for good reliability.

oilhammer · Jan 2, 2011

I got a chuckle out of the "built" automatic transmission for a Volkswagen. That's a good one, I'll have to remember that!

VWBeamer · Jan 2, 2011

I can't imagine not selecting my own gears..

vwmikel · Jan 2, 2011

destroked dan said:
Well, its not getting a manual ever. I shift gears all day at work, I will NOT continue to on my journey to and from work and on my days off.

Then count on maybe doing nozzles and a tune and calling it a day. Beyond that and it will be like driving a rubber band.

streeker02 · Jan 3, 2011

Dan, are you tuning the '02 in your sig or the '06? Different beasts.....

oilhammer · Jan 3, 2011

streeker02 said:
Dan, are you tuning the '02 in your sig or the '06? Different beasts.....

But if automatic, neither one would be my first choice for tuning.

destroked dan · Jan 3, 2011

This site never seems to amaze me...... Thats the reason I have been a member for over 2 yrs and have never posted because of the flamming. The thread was about tuning...not the Auto trans. So unless what you are having to say has anything to do with tuning software....posting in this thread just shows how errogant some people are. For those of you that did talk about the software, thank you. Whats even more interesting is when I ask about custom tuning, everyone that called it crazy of me for wanting to tune my auto are people that have advertisements for tuning companies in their signature.......

m1ketdi · Jan 3, 2011

go to ecuconnections.com if you wanna read more about tuning

oilhammer · Jan 3, 2011

destroked dan said:
This site never seems to amaze me...... Thats the reason I have been a member for over 2 yrs and have never posted because of the flamming. The thread was about tuning...not the Auto trans. So unless what you are having to say has anything to do with tuning software....posting in this thread just shows how errogant some people are. For those of you that did talk about the software, thank you.

The two go hand in hand. Certainly you know this. We are trying to help you from breaking things.

Oh, and it is "arrogant", and yes, I most certainly am.

destroked dan · Jan 3, 2011

m1ketdi said:
go to ecuconnections.com if you wanna read more about tuning

Thank You!!

destroked dan · Jan 3, 2011

oilhammer said:
The two go hand in hand. Certainly you know this. We are trying to help you from breaking things.

Oh, and it is "arrogant", and yes, I most certainly am.

Maybe you should stick to the spelling bees then, rather than hi jacking threads when someone is trying to get info on a certain subject.

oilhammer · Jan 3, 2011

destroked dan said:
Maybe you should stick to the spelling bees then, rather than hi jacking threads when someone is trying to get info on a certain subject.

"Hijacking" is one word.

turbocharged798 · Jan 3, 2011

destroked dan said:
This site never seems to amaze me...... Thats the reason I have been a member for over 2 yrs and have never posted because of the flamming. The thread was about tuning...not the Auto trans. So unless what you are having to say has anything to do with tuning software....posting in this thread just shows how errogant some people are. For those of you that did talk about the software, thank you. Whats even more interesting is when I ask about custom tuning, everyone that called it crazy of me for wanting to tune my auto are people that have advertisements for tuning companies in their signature.......

Look, we are just trying to save the guy a lot of money and prevent him from blowing his tranny. So we just say it's ok to tune your 01M car and have it blow a $5K tranny?

I don't think anybody is flaming here either.

This is TDIclub. We don't sweep things under the rug. We call it like it is.

ToeBall · Jan 3, 2011

vwmikel said:
Building up the automatic is just going to make it a more expensive paperweight.

That's not at all true. One of my car club members has the DSG swapped into his Mk5 R32 with HPA FT650 build (was actually the prototype car) and is putting out over 600 ft lbs.

vwmikel · Jan 3, 2011

ToeBall said:
That's not at all true. One of my car club members has the DSG swapped into his Mk5 R32 with HPA FT650 build (was actually the prototype car) and is putting out over 600 ft lbs.

That's DSG, not an 01M.

ToeBall · Jan 3, 2011

Swap is still and option. Could even add the 4motion...

Windex · Jan 3, 2011

oilhammer said:
"Hijacking" is one word.

Thanks OH, now I have coffee on my keyboard...

OP - you're asking about tuning software, you have your answer, and some sage advice about how your fragile, expensive transmission is going to rapidly break and cost a lot of money to replace or repair.

You can take the sage advice, or ignore it.

Oh, and if you think OilHammer is abrasive, you haven't seen anything yet, there are far more "tell it like it is" people here.

SmokeFree · Jan 4, 2011

This site never "ceases" to amaze me... but any who...=)

oilhammer said:
The two go hand in hand. Certainly you know this. We are trying to help you from breaking things.

Oh, and it is "arrogant", and yes, I most certainly am.

KERMA · Jan 4, 2011

I regularly drag raced an AG4 and beat the hell out of it, just a kerma tweak, torque converter, and mystery switch, and amsoil universal fluid, couldn't kill it

http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines....ticle&aid=2350

still going strong when I finally gave the car to someone who needed it to get to work

Bob_Fout · Jan 4, 2011

oilhammer said:
"Hijacking" is one word.

Superchode!

Radkyd · Jan 5, 2011

I have an 02 Jetta TDI with the auto trans and 0.216 injectors I am looking for a quality tuner shop in Southern California to use for the chip tuning. Does anyone have a suggestion?

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