05-23-2010, 02:59 PM
So I have this '97 318ti. I don't know what my options are when it comes to OBDII tuning. I see lots of neat software packages with cables that let you interface with the OBDII port from:
AutoEnginuity
Scantool
Autosoft
Innovate makes some things too
But each of them offer all kinds of options, and I have no clue which way I should go. Any recommendations?
As I understand it, none of those let me change anything though, right? I'm also interested in replacing the front O2 sensor with Innovate's LC-1 and sensor, and emulating the narrowband input for the ECU, but again, I still can't change fuel, timing, or AFR. So is there some way to mess with that stuff without spending a whole lot, or do you still have to pay for specific ECU reflashes?
I guess the ECU should automatically adjust for exhaust, intake changes, so maybe I should just assume it's doing its job and not bother?
AutoEnginuity
Scantool
Autosoft
Innovate makes some things too
But each of them offer all kinds of options, and I have no clue which way I should go. Any recommendations?
As I understand it, none of those let me change anything though, right? I'm also interested in replacing the front O2 sensor with Innovate's LC-1 and sensor, and emulating the narrowband input for the ECU, but again, I still can't change fuel, timing, or AFR. So is there some way to mess with that stuff without spending a whole lot, or do you still have to pay for specific ECU reflashes?
I guess the ECU should automatically adjust for exhaust, intake changes, so maybe I should just assume it's doing its job and not bother?
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