LS1 engine management?

We have a 2004 Corvette that we are going to run in IHRA Pure Stock (B/PS) this summer. With a cold air kit, gear and converter it should run 0.5 under the index (12.45) and still be driven to the track. We'd eventually like to add headers, a cam, Bogarts, etc. and run IHRA & NHRA Stock Eliminator. Currently we use a local tuner for computer tunes. We're just getting started and would like to jump in and do the engine management system ourself so that we can learn as we go, not have to rely on another tuner, be able to make changes at the track and be able to make adjustments as we add parts. We (my fiance and I) are pretty savvy on the computer; we both have degrees in mathematics and she has a minor in computer programming. However, we have zero experience with automotive tuning. What would be a good system for us to purchase and learn with that's user friendly and that we could use throughout the entire process as we transition into a full-blown Stocker one day? We hope, even though we're starting small, to run with the Big Dogs one day so we understand this is a long-term project.

Thanks.

Wendy & Scott

[countrypuppy4865]

I think Fast Xfi 2.0 is a great system. Software is very user friendly with instructions available directly in the software. Call Kevin Winstead at fast and tell him I told you to call. I have dealt with big stuff and fast and my personal preference is fast.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

I think Fast Xfi 2.0 is a great system. Software is very user friendly with instructions available directly in the software. Call Kevin Winstead at fast and tell him I told you to call. I have dealt with big stuff and fast and my personal preference is fast.

There you go!

[art leong]

Before you pick one. Take a look at the Vi-Pec website. Their unit is a lot more reasonable. Comes with a built in datalogger, 2 step function, and you can use your sensors. Upgrades are done by downloading the firmware and at no charge.

[pbp1]

The FAST XFI part number 301003 features internal datalogging. 3 seperate configurable rev limiters are standard with the XFI 2.0 and all FAST software and firmware updates are made available on the FAST website free of charge. If you are thinking of going Class Racing, FAST not only supports Sportsman racers through the contingency program, we invest in our product support by sending FAST technicians to Sports Nationals and points meets throughout the season. I am proud to say that we have already paid contingency to 2 stock and one Superstock winners this year. It has been great to help soo many of our customers at No Problem this weekend. Ed Wright is a dealer of ours so contact him for more info. If you have questions, I would be glad to help you.
David Page
Sales Manager
Fuel Air Spark Technology

[art leong]

Originally Posted by pbp1

The FAST XFI part number 301003 features internal datalogging. 3 seperate configurable rev limiters are standard with the XFI 2.0 and all FAST software and firmware updates are made available on the FAST website free of charge. If you are thinking of going Class Racing, FAST not only supports Sportsman racers through the contingency program, we invest in our product support by sending FAST technicians to Sports Nationals and points meets throughout the season. I am proud to say that we have already paid contingency to 2 stock and one Superstock winners this year. It has been great to help soo many of our customers at No Problem this weekend. Ed Wright is a dealer of ours so contact him for more info. If you have questions, I would be glad to help you.
David Page
Sales Manager
Fuel Air Spark Technology

My personal dealings didn't work out like that. I bought a grey box from a dealer brand new. Didn't put it in the car for a year and a half. Called for some help. And was told by a couple of people there. To junk it and buy a new one. I was not a happy camper.

[Mack Reeves]

Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

I think Fast Xfi 2.0 is a great system. Software is very user friendly with instructions available directly in the software. Call Kevin Winstead at fast and tell him I told you to call. I have dealt with big stuff and fast and my personal preference is fast.

I can back this up.... Call David or Kevin and you will get great customer service..... They have patience to endure all my DA questions. They can "break down" the tech explaination in the directions to "common talk" even I can understand.... Give them a call before you buy.... You won't be sorry......

[KRatcliff]

Speaking of user friendliness. My crew chief is not "one with the computer." He know exactly what he wants the engine to do and it not afraid of jumping in there if I am not at the track such as this weekend.

He will call me to read off the logs and tell me what he is seeing. I will walk him through the fuel map changes which is akin to telephone hostage negotiation. All in all, he will do it exactly right and we double check it afterwards.

Try doing that with the other two of the big three.

Thank you everyone for all of the comments. We sincerely appreciate the feedback and are excited to jump in and try the programming ourself and not be at the mercy of our local tuner.

Ed ... you have PM.

Scott

[Marine One]

We started out with HP Tuners, more or less because we did not know any better. Their idea of support revolved around charging a little here, a little there, etc. After sinking about $800 into that game, we told them to go pound sand. Purchased 2 FAST XFI systems from Jegs the same week. We put 1 in the Camaro last year and the other is still sitting in the box waiting to go into the Firebird. Zero regrets so far...just wish we could have avoided the whole HP Tuners fiasco.