scanmaster or power logger

[dgreen]

are they both the same or is one better than the other?

 

[TurboTnZ06]

Get the powerlogger, then no need for the scanmaster, in my experience. I only use the scanmaster now as a coolant temp gauge and to cross check my wideband readings.

 

[mikestertwo]

Powerlogger

 

[blackgn1]

I do the same as Jim. Use the Scanmaster to check settings. I did some test and tune last night. I logged two runs on the Powerlogger then went home to look through them to see where I could make changes for a better tune. I depend on that information.

 

[TurboDave]

The two devices are similar but different! Scanmaster is a scan tool. As such it generally plugs into the cars ALDL connector which feeds data serially at a rate of about 1 frame every 1.5 seconds, and with some chip massaging, can send some data points a little faster.

Powerlogger on the other had is a data logging device, and plugs directly into the ECM's parallel data connector, so data is recorded at about 18 frames per second (see the difference?). It also records MANY MANY more data points.

Many of us run both because when you upgrade to the powerlogger, you also get a chip to update the scanmaster so that it can read it's data points directly from powerlogger instead of the ALDL port. Makes scanmaster data much faster. The nice thing about running both is, for daily driving, you can see fast scanmaster data from the powerlogger without having to have the laptop hooked up.

Of course to record, log, and playback extensive data, you need your laptop hooked to the powerlogger.

For daily driving chores I use the scanmaster to monitor Wideband and Knock from the powerlogger, and no need for the laptop. And as stated earlier, to log/record, the laptop is required.

 

[dgreen]

does a power logger give you codes? thanks for all the input

 

[TurboDave]

yes and can clear them, although that results in an ECM reset.

 

[turbotroy]

#1 reason for me is knock retard and how much of it. Knock gauge tells me I MIGHT have some, but KR tells me what's really going on. X2 on TT or Bailey chip.

 

[highboostgn]

both

 

[TurboBob]

yes and can clear them, although that results in an ECM reset.

Note, the chip needs to have a codepatch in it to support this function. My chips that end in "A" have this, and I have given the details to TT quite a
while ago, so I think all his current stuff has it

it shouldn't clear any settings, the clear codes button in PLC should only clear the codes.

Drop me a PM if you want to discuss....

Bob

 

[broke]

I would suggest getting both.............without them you are blind.

 

[TurboDave]

Note, the chip needs to have a codepatch in it to support this function. My chips that end in "A" have this, and I have given the details to TT quite a
while ago, so I think all his current stuff has it

it shouldn't clear any settings, the clear codes button in PLC should only clear the codes.

Drop me a PM if you want to discuss....

Bob

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