Cheapest Tuning Computer I Could Buy, Will It Work!?

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[fasnuf]

Bought a used Dell for $100. Had the minimum needed by HPT. Whatever you guys get, make sure it has good connectors! You don't want disconnects in the middle of a flash.

[michaelbrakeall]

Dang!! I just noticed ur bout to hit 15k subs. Congrats n u da man! Thanks for everything u teach us

[Nitrousbird]

For $80, that's pretty good for a tuning laptop. I tune on my Surface 7 Pro i5, but if I needed a cheap dedicated tuning device, this is something I'd look at...assuming it doesn't have issues locking up, shutting down randomly, etc. as reliability is important on a tuning tablet.

[champspec]

I tuned on an Acer Aspire One netbook that cost me $60 for many years. I could leave it in my truck and not have to worry so much about it getting stolen. The downside of cheap laptops is just the screen size and the booting up time w/o an SSD. But if you can get a bigger screen, illuminated keyboard and one with an SSD, then thats all you really need.. If you have a weak processor, it also sucks less battery power to run it.

[brandonloll]

That’s what I use for my Holley Term X

[yungoozie]

It’s taking much longer bc you have a screen recorder on it’s taking up you’re ram, (probably between 100-200) mb vram, and cpu usage so recording the screen with software was bad idea for real time but it’s probably much easier without recording on it.

[Beams_OT]

Yo I’m a 14 yr old and I’m interested in learning how to tune but I’m on a strict budget what are some of the best tips you guys have to get into it

[brianallen]

Great info Kyle. I have been looking at these kind of tablets, just for tuning.

[thereptileguyz]

I think this video is very helpful it definitely lets people see the basics on what we need to get your foot in the door thank you this also shows people that they probably already have a device at home that can get them started keep up the good work man👍👌👈😂

[fixins]

I bought a Getac V200 laptop as police surplus. With an SSD, a power cable and a $6 bootleg copy of Windows, I'm into it less than $200. I could throw it off my roof and nothing would happen other than it being further away from me. I wanted something I could leave out in my unheated garage, beat up and not care and it has performed flawlessly.

[sons_of_slewfoot_garage]

My hp2000 crapped on me, so bought a lenovo. Well it crapped on me too so i bought a chromebook. Was outta date amd had no updates to fix its bugs. So i just bought an hp stream 14. Hopefully it holds up!

[elycain]

what kind of ob2 plug do i need to connect to computer because i bought one and then read the reviews and it turns out it wouldn’t work so what kind do i need to purchase

[BillC]

I've been wanting a windows tablet for tuning. The hp computer I use seriously has like a 17 inch screen, and a semi broken key board. The big screen is nice but cumbersome at the same time.

[billziegmond]

1.Click on 'Start' and select 'Settings'.
2.Navigate to the 'Privacy' section.
3.Switch to 'Speech' and from the right pane slide the toggle to turn off the feature under 'Online Speech Recognition'


That should turn it off.

[mrheart]

I have a 1988 ford f250 with the mpfi 460 and a 5 speed. I am 50yo. I am looking for a stand alone programmable ems. I have 8 injections throttle position sensor o2 sensor ignition sensor in the distributor. I want it simple easy to access and cheap. It is obd1. I want to change it out and be programmable. I gave a galaxy tab to be the programming and a few old dog tricks. Mainly it will adjust fuel delivery and timing. When I rebuild the eng I am aiming for 500hp na in a streetable dayly driver.

[keithq]

Love your tuning videos.
I have a question regarding the best choice for the fuel injection system for my project.
I’m building a 1969 Camaro with an LS2 block, GM performance parts CNC rectangular port heads, LSA supercharger and a pretty healthy cam.
I’m running a T56 magnum so I don’t need transmission control
The car will be mainly a street car but I do plan on some lapping days.
I’m trying to decide between HP tuners and the Terminator.
I have a brand new C6 corvette harness and computer that I can modify so the cost of the OEM will definitely be lower.
What are your thoughts?
Pros and cons?
Thanks.
Keith

[JLSpeed]

Great video, I have been thinking about the cheaper amazon tablet style units for data logging at the track. Would you recommend something with a little more power maybe one in the 100-150 dollar range?

[kspjet]

Where could I get the cord that goes from the vehicle to the laptop

[cadillacwrench]

If you ever have an Issue with your XLR that you cant figure out ... I would be glad to help you out.. Ive been specializing in XLR's sense they came out in 2004 .

[rosslawrence]

I am wanting more instrumentation for my car. I wonder how well this would work for an OBDII gauge cluster? Having a detachable keyboard and a bright screen are two good qualities for a gauge cluster.