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Sep 24, 2003 | 05:08 PM

Speedgraphic

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From: Albany GA

Car: '90 RS Vert

Engine: 305 TBI

Transmission: 700-R4

Need opinions on SCAN Tools

I am thinking of buying an ALDL Scan tool. I have looked at several on the web but I have never actually held one much less seen it in operation. If you have an opinion on which one I should buy please weigh in.

I have also heard of programs that work on a laptop compute and connect via Com port to the ALDL Connector. If you have info on such a program that would be helpful also...

THANKS!
Speedy

Sep 26, 2003 | 01:19 AM

88txiroc

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I have the Auto Xray and love it. It tells me what I need to know and will capture about 30 seconds of data, IIRC.

I have a laptop too, but it is just too much to carry around.

Sep 26, 2003 | 01:28 AM

Morley

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The laptop is the way to go. Check on Craig's software (free) http://moates.net/gmecm/index.html Also on his site are schematics for the cables forthe laptop to hook to your car, go with the 2 transistor one (cheap & easy to build). With his software and laptop you can capture HOURS of data if you want, convert it to Excel files and print it out.

Sep 29, 2003 | 10:19 PM

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From: decatur IL

Car: 86 iroc, 87 iroc, 89 iroc, 89 formula, 84 supra, 85 trans am

Engine: t\a motor 355 lt1 intake, t56,the works, 89 roc 427 sbc tt project

Transmission: to many to list

Axle/Gears: 9bolt 4:10 in the T/A

the snap on 2500 is always nice. as is the snap on motus. otc makes a nice scan tool called the genisus.

but the lap top will do what you want it to do.

good luck
anthony