Scanner advice; recommendations
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Scanner advice; recommendations
I realize there are many scanner threads but none that I have found that answer my specific question:
I own a 96 F250 7.3 and 2003 Excursion 7.3. I am looking for a scanner/software that will give me real time, live feedback on engine functions/performance.
I would prefer to use a setup that will work with my laptop as opposed to a complete self-contained hand held unit.
Now here is where I go off the deep end..........I would like to know if there is any such scanner/software out there for around $500 or less would even be better?
Any suggestions/recommendations or am I completely in La-La land?
I own a 96 F250 7.3 and 2003 Excursion 7.3. I am looking for a scanner/software that will give me real time, live feedback on engine functions/performance.
I would prefer to use a setup that will work with my laptop as opposed to a complete self-contained hand held unit.
Now here is where I go off the deep end..........I would like to know if there is any such scanner/software out there for around $500 or less would even be better?
Any suggestions/recommendations or am I completely in La-La land?
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I would look into AutoEnginuity Riffraff Diesel: AutoEnginuity Total Ford Enhanced Bundle
I would also look into DP's Infinity i believe you can get it without the tunes and just as a scan tool, I dont know much about either of them so hopefully someone else will join in with a little more detailed information.
I would also look into DP's Infinity i believe you can get it without the tunes and just as a scan tool, I dont know much about either of them so hopefully someone else will join in with a little more detailed information.
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I realize there are many scanner threads but none that I have found that answer my specific question:
I own a 96 F250 7.3 and 2003 Excursion 7.3. I am looking for a scanner/software that will give me real time, live feedback on engine functions/performance.
I would prefer to use a setup that will work with my laptop as opposed to a complete self-contained hand held unit.
Now here is where I go off the deep end..........I would like to know if there is any such scanner/software out there for around $500 or less would even be better?
Any suggestions/recommendations or am I completely in La-La land?
I own a 96 F250 7.3 and 2003 Excursion 7.3. I am looking for a scanner/software that will give me real time, live feedback on engine functions/performance.
I would prefer to use a setup that will work with my laptop as opposed to a complete self-contained hand held unit.
Now here is where I go off the deep end..........I would like to know if there is any such scanner/software out there for around $500 or less would even be better?
Any suggestions/recommendations or am I completely in La-La land?
AE is the 700# gorilla and works on your laptop. Aeroforce Interceptor is a gauge that does many tests and has many fans, but mounts on one truck. Cheapest option is the Torque app for your android phone ($5) plus a bluetooth ELM unit ($20-$100). I break out AE for testing but for simple monitoring Torque is fine. It will read/clear codes, do a hpop health check, and is uber portable.
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Thanks to all for the recommendation and positive reinforcements!
It looks like the AE is exactly what I was looking for only substantially below the $500 threshold!
I am ordering it as soon as I post this reply!
Thanks again,
Tom
It looks like the AE is exactly what I was looking for only substantially below the $500 threshold!
I am ordering it as soon as I post this reply!
Thanks again,
Tom
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AE is the 700# gorilla and works on your laptop. Aeroforce Interceptor is a gauge that does many tests and has many fans, but mounts on one truck. Cheapest option is the Torque app for your android phone ($5) plus a bluetooth ELM unit ($20-$100). I break out AE for testing but for simple monitoring Torque is fine. It will read/clear codes, do a hpop health check, and is uber portable.
Thanks for your input!
Tom
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Thanks,
Tom
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