have many mods no scan tool what do u recomened

[6-b-kwik]

i need something that is easy to read, and work with.i heard that the scanmaster is the best is this true?also does the scanmaster come with directions to understand the codes.i need something that tells me when i am getting knock.plz let me no your opions and what u use on your car thxs alot ..greg

 

[Russ Merritt]

Scanmaster is the easiest, I have Direct scan and it is the fastest (18 frames per sec, you'll need a laptop) Turbo link is pretty cool too (I have no experiance with it) it has a boost read out feature. Pick one they all work.

 

[bruce]

Originally posted by 6-b-kwik
i need something that is easy to read, and work with.i heard that the scanmaster is the best is this true?also does the scanmaster come with directions to understand the codes.i need something that tells me when i am getting knock.plz let me no your opions and what u use on your car thxs alot ..greg

Many Mods?.

If you're serious about wanting to go fast, then you'll want both Direct Scan, and ScanMaster.

Scanmaster is ideal for monitoring things.

For tuning and serious work Direct Scan with it's data logging are the way to go. It will operate on a junker laptop that you can find for $50. So not having a laptop ain't an excuse.

All the code info you could possibly need it at the GNTtype site.

 

[SilverSleeper]

For driving daily, the scanmaster is always there, and will give you the info you need most of the time.
It is only about the size of a ciggarette pack, so you can mount it where it is useful and leave it in the car.
The laptop based tools are better in that they record everything during a run, not just o2s and knock retard. They also display everything at once on the screen, plus minor things like P/N switch, AC switch, 3rd and 4th gear indicators, and turbolink can monitor boost with the sensing harness.
The main downside to DS and TL is that you carry around the laptop and some sort of powersupply. Also DS requires modifying the ECM in order to connect it up.

Get a scanmaster first. For daily driving you cant beat it. Then eventually get a computer based one to use at the track, or only when you need to. I have the s/m in the car 24/7 and I have TLink for the track and special tuning issues.