thinking about getting XFI

due to the limitations of not only the factory PCM and the lack of LT1 tuners in texas i think im gonna get the FAST XFI ECU.... the thing is that iv never tuned a car in my life so would this route end up getting the better part of me? i understand how everything operates and what happens when you mess with settings so i dont think it should be too hard. anyone here use XFI that has never really messed with tuning before? i downloaded the WP software just to check it out and i read everything on the FAST site. would i be able to get a base tune from anyone? im just trying to gather info before i go and blow up my brand new motor b/c i missed something really small in this process.

guess finding FAST XFI info is like looing for a needle in a hay stack... bet if i had a LS1 i could find info all day long ;) could really use any helpful info though.

XFI owner here and never tuned a car in my life aside from basic tuning. Totally different beast w/ the ECU. Get their tutorial DVD too as it's pretty helpful. Best place to look for XFI info are the GN websites like http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/ http://www.turbomustangs.com/smf/ and here http://www.t6p.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&f=93&page=1&pp=20&sort=lastpost&order=desc&daysprune=365

The thing I've learned is be VERY patient.

The XFI system is a smart choice, especially with a F.I. car...you might also want to check out the Big Stuff 3 system, it's equally as impressive.

http://www.bigstuff3.com/index2.html

cool thinks guys, think il buy it here pretty soon and get the DVD too.

i bought an xfi system a few months back it seems to be a fairly good system it comes with a few different tunes built into it there is a new firmware 1340 it gives you different options on set up basic intermediate and advanced . i went with this system because i have a 383 with a procharger and a turbo 400 . give a couple heads ups if your car is obd2 you might have issues getting through emissions (mine being a 95 as well i did total stand alone ) but you lose gauges but i went autometer everything !!! tuning should be easy even if you take it somewhere it's very basic if you have some tuning understanding !

cool, i have never been around tuning before besides reading stuff on here about the basics so when people throw out numbers on different tables i have no clue what they are talking about. im a hands on learner so im sure il figure it out. for the time being i orderd the fast DVD which should be here in a few weeks. i just dont wanna get this car done and have the PCM hold it back. thanks for the help.

where did you order the fast dvd from? i'm interested in getting one too..

You can pick one up possibly from Hartline Performance.

i got the cd from fast here you go:

http://www.compperformancegroupstores.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=FS&Category_Code=Tools