We'll send you the most interesting LSX Magazine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. So I am trying to get the tuning software to work on my laptop. Capability Range: Advanced This page was generated at 07:50 PM. Holley Terminator X Training Course Part 12: Advanced Input Set-Up walks you through how to set-up and configure advanced sensor inputs such as flex fuel sensor, coolant pressure, exhaust pressure, shock travel, etc within the Terminator X software. (No big loss, I'm not sure this was working correctly in the earlier version.). It's just the code that runs inside each device that allows it to operate. :-). Rance said, MAF-based tuning is the best way to tune a vehicle. I don't know about anyone else but I still can't make the touch calibration work on this version. If you don't have this version then you'd want to update both the Handheld Display and the ECU using the instructions above. Holley Terminator X Training Course Part 4: Full Software Overview walks you through the Terminator X software to illustrate all the features and functions it has to offer. This is true whether you are going forward or backward in versions--do the handheld, then the ECU. i just got another tps and replace it with the old one. Thanks for this ECU firmware update information. Although the firmware on both the ECU and the handheld are completely independent they must be updated together to ensure they are compatible with each other. Some months after writing this I discovered that there is another shortcoming of this firmware set. JavaScript is disabled. Alternatively, I have saved this copy of the last v1.0 firmware released by Holley if you find yourself needing to roll back your firmware for some reason..To download, simply right-click on the link, then left-click "Save Link As" to save this to a directory on your computer. Uv:(A.ermlm}L\_QQLYE7lOT R:NjYL7zY2u[~jLjl8{@r .3R'T!" >tNn_Q+? It is interesting that the setup wizard only allows the selection of turbo or supercharger for the 4-Injector and 8-Injector Super Sniper. Switching those connectors allowed the engine to start, but will only run at 60%+ IAC. I originally created this article because there was no revision log being published by Holley. Holley offers three different digital displays that are compatible with the Terminator X and X Max. Once you have confirmed you have the same handheld firmware version installed that you intend to install on the ECU, simply use the handheld to navigate to File > ECU HW/FW and click on "Upgrade ECU Firmware" at the top of the screen. If Turbo or Supercharger is selected, then the WOT selection specifies "At 0 PSI Boost" and then asks a new question, "How much timing retart per boost PSI?" This is the case when you follow the SD card preparation results above. I cut the 5V wire and ran a +12V source with no change. ", above. Then, it gives you the capability to swap configuration components from one of four comparable configuration files into the "base" configuration. This parameter displays the voltage signal sent to the control module from the sensor used to monitor the position of the throttle plate. Used for updated SD Card Contents on any 3.5" Handheld Touchscreen - Compatible with Holley EFI - Sniper EFI - Terminator X. Terminator X V2.0.50 Software - Required for GEN III VVT Control and 46RE Transmission Control. Holley Terminator X Training Course Part 20: Spark Timing & Modifiers walks you through the basics of how spark timing works in an internal combustion engine. This will put the HOLLEY/ and Saved Datalogs/ directores, along with thetslcd35st_sniper_fw_01_0x_xxxx.fwu firmware update file right at the root directory of the SD card. % Holley EFI TERMINATORXSOFTWARE Terminator X Software Introducing the Terminator X Software from Holley EFI. But then it asks an unexpected question: "Target AFR at 0 PSI Boost?" This should put you back in business. Free ground shipping regardless of order size! Holley integrated onboard diagnostic LEDs for ECU power, engine run, wideband status, throttle position sensor (TPS) calibration, crank signal, and cam signal. Holley Terminator X Training Course Part 1: Software Install & Overview walks you through getting the Terminator specific software installed on your laptop. x[4SU#tn!.6 f&*w"Re>~=6U7wOC;1XPq[-o!w(l_>{Qxs#+K7wMlOG8|BSpD3w^a$PJ']Q!L+;fT#w;jxP%$Q Imagine asking kids that age to do something like that now. 2 0 obj Price Point: $$$. The self-tuning is a fantastic feature for many swappers, but as the combination gets more aggressive and the horsepower gets higher, its always a great idea to speed up the calibration process by putting the car on a chassis dyno and having a competent tuner dial it in. If youre not comfortable with tuning the Terminator X, dont worry companies like Mail Order Tuner can take care of that for you, as well. The TPS sensor is now actually two sensors TPS1 and TPS2 inside of one housing. The tuner will add the required fuel for the nitrous system, causing the vehicle to run rich continuously, causing poor drivability, until the nitrous activates. Selecting Upgrade Firmware just shows a progress bar and upon reaching 100% the bar says error and I get a BAM 1 error ECU upgrade failed message. endobj Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself. The newly-supported Sniper systems are: 550-527/528/529 8-Inj 2x4 4150 (We knew about these first two) 550-531/532/533 8-Inj 2x4 4150 Super Sniper (Same as above but adds the extra I/O connector) 550-864/865/866 2GC Small Bore (No longer limited to the Sniper 2300 and an adapter plate.) I had actually called to inquire as to which upgrade card i needed for. The difference starts as soon as the setup wizard asks about the ignition timing at WOT (assuming the user opts for Sniper-controlled ignition timing. Price Point: $, Advanced throttle body Basic functions such as fuel, ignition and idle programming are covered as well as more advanced features such as anti-lag, rev limiters, idle control, closed loop PID control, boost control, drive-by-wire, and much more. GM LS Engines with 58x Crank, 4x Cam - 4.8/5.3/6.0 Truck Engines and LS2/LS3 - EV6 Injector Harness , 3.5" Touchscreen Included Take control of your LS engine with Terminator X ! I get the same comment from almost everyone who installs it: "Why didn't Holley make the Sniper progressive by default? How cool is that? +o;4q3Tci`eUjS:`ly}V;PAo|_6'"?r{NaFSW4vf omIH~J I don't know anything about the HyperSpark ignition box so that seems to imply that it will only work with the TBA HyperSpark distributors, and that only 8-cylinder distributors will be available. A Screen brightness feature is also added to File > Local Setup. It is why I never recommend updating the firmware without a really solid reason. Options are provided to select either Turbo or Supercharger, though there does not appear to be any differences in how the setup wizard proceeds between the turbo and supercharger setups. I had the opposite situation with my build. If the car is running OK it may just be a random error.wipe the code and retest in a day or so. Loading to the 86 bit program file? xTMo0W(Hv(vbHRdAH(NL#O&x&0SW>_QC&{,x4'Mx0l_rFI!zFchChSZmgr&/)Of{?tw!=0C5"Yd:j{LJb#x7`Yf}^x+c@/R? It just happens. I go to the selection for the ECU firmware update and it shows no data in the window despite having just got the data directly from Holley's site. Next, go back to the Home menu and navigate to File > ECU HW/FW. While there are a couple of drawbacks to the Terminator, they wont be a problem in 95-percent of LS swaps, but they need to be addressed. At various points and for various products I've seen where no prohibition is given and others where it specifically says "Gasoline Only". LS1 harness with front (5V) cam sensor. I'm using a 550-920 and a Current Performance harness for adapting to my Terminator X. Price Point: $$, EFI Systems based on But, if you intend on changing up the combination often or use a power adder, whether its boost, nitrous, or both, the Terminator X is impossible to beat. Mine is doing the exact same. The factory GM computer will not do any of that. And Rance is right. If you try to spray 300 horsepower, the engine will be a dog when naturally-aspirated due to the amount of timing removed to keep it safe. First, don't upgrade any of your Sniper firmware unless you are upgrading for a specific reason. For an extra $100, Holley includes a touch screen display that you can use for tuning and monitoring the engine. If you have a boosted application, you are looking at $500 for a standard tune, explained Rance. If one is found then it runs that firmware update. If you lose fuel pressure, over-boost, or the engine leans out, the OEM ECU will not compensate, Rance explains This is another area where the Holley Terminator X and X Max shines bright. Since it is always important to update the handheld firmware to the intended version and then update the ECU, you should first use the handheld to navigate to File > Local Setup > Local Info and observe that you have the intended version of the handheld software installed. The scan tool will display a low voltage when the throttle plate is at rest. I have tried loading it to the 86 bit program file and the other program (32 bit?). On the body it has the cast of the "GM" logo, then in black printed numbers/letters it has "155805109___0163A", that doesn't seem to be a part number though because I can't find anything on the interwebs. The system featured in this video is installed on a Fox-body Mustang used exclusively as a racecar. Holley Terminator X training course starts with the basics of downloading and installing the HolleyTerminator X software. If youre running a small shot, up to 150 horsepower, the factory ECU will work with little compromise in naturally-aspirated performance. Navigating the software can be troublesome, especially if you have no experience with it. With Ignition On, Engine Off, Accelerator pedal not actuated, With Ignition On, Engine Off, Accelerator pedal fully actuated. Or, if you are concerned that you aren't up to that task we offer an upgraded Sniper EFI System SD Card. late-model V8 engine swaps. Maybe a "Coming Soon"? Its compact size will give you plenty of mounting options. No longer an issue--the data log is saved! . But a very powerful tool for those who can use it well. % The "Gauge Text" is what would be shown on a 2-1/16 gauge or the Avenger handheld display. Holley integrated onboard diagnostic LEDs for ECU power, engine run, wideband status, throttle position sensor (TPS) calibration, crank signal, and cam signal. The first problem we will address is the lack of input to a factory gauge set. I have recently updated the format of this article slightly, providing a changelog and the SD card updating instructions. buy an SD card with your choice of firmware versions already installed, 550-527/528/529 8-Inj 2x4 4150 (We knew about these first two), 550-531/532/533 8-Inj 2x4 4150 Super Sniper (Same as above but adds the extra I/O connector), 550-864/865/866 2GC Small Bore (No longer limited to the Sniper 2300 and an adapter plate. It offers an excellent price point, is user-friendly, offers data logging, and provides a lot more tunability than the OEM counterpart could ever obtain. Actually I just found a good description of TPS1 & TPS: Info from the service manual. Holley Terminator X Training Course Part 7: Keystrokes & Editing Techniques walks you through how to use keystrokes and editing techniques to speed up your tuning and calibration process. Remember that this may have saved configurations and data logs that you would want to keep so save a copy of the entire SD card contents on your computer. Holley recommends deleting the instructions.pdf file from the SD card. However, on the one copy of the 1.1.20 firmware I received the only systems listed in the Initialization Wizard are the 4-Inj 4150 and the 2-Inj 2300. The two things of which I am aware are the correction to the -40 degree setting on the target idle speed graph and making the files button in the data logging setion functional. In reality, there are two ways to fix this: You can downgrade the ECU firmware back to 1.0 or upgrade the handheld firmware. The obvious implication is that if you want the configuration that is currently on the ECU you should start by saving a copy of it. Allowing you full tuning access to the Terminator X and Terminator X MAX ECU. Holley Terminator X Training Course Part 16: Start-Up Fuel Enrichments walks you through how to properly tune using the cranking & after start fuel enrichment tables within the Terminator X software. Like many others, EFI System Pro allowed me to dial a new Holley Sniper. And unlike the GM ECU, these units offer a ton of them. Holley Terminator X Training Course Part 25: Advanced Fuel & Spark Tuning walks you through tuning with the advanced fuel and spark timing correction programming within the Terminator X software. Find a lower price anywhere and we'll beat it by 5%! Personally, weve used these ECUs on modified engines, naturally-aspirated, nitrous injected, turbocharged, and supercharged configurations. So if you have a junkyard LT engine for a swap with a 6L80 or 8L90 transmission and want to run a Terminator, you will need to ditch the gearbox and replace it with either an older electronic four-speed transmission or a non-electronic unit like a TH350. Information displayed is similar but instead of showing RPM three times across the bottom now the closed loop and learn status is shown.. *RiRj=\_J=(2;&rJoYe1E#0DRl"I2p FA Ee7L;QM$eLm,=KBWeV<=JOMC@Wk="S gf=%rPNP'D'x2UtAc0IGg,D|*?W0@NVM`6&_v<5fvV0W`N34{yUO~gaZS^Z8Hevj|e5POfWKjj"Sbj I updated my handheld firmware and that went smooth as always. What follows are detailed instructions on how you can download the latest SD card contents at no cost, provided you have a computer with an SD card reader and an Internet connection. Capability Range: Professional I have the Sniper EFI version 1.1.6 installed. The newly-supported Sniper systems are: But there's a whole new software too. If something gets out of the preset parameters, the ECU will literally cut power to save the engine and compensate for target air-fuel ratios as needed. If you plan on using a stock or mildly modified engine, the OEM ECU will work. In today's video, Ray from Holley Performance is going to take you through the steps of setting up your inputs and outputs to auxiliary components such as power fans, fuel pumps, and trans brakes, on Holley's Terminator X EFI system. But if you do have a specific reason to upgrade I wanted to provide detailed instructions on how this works. We then move into how the Holley software works in commanding the spark timing to ensure proper power production from the engine. The throttle position sensor (TPS) has been redesigned for the throttle-by-wire. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The problem is, theres not a good way to add the additional fuel needed, and its much like the timing dilemma mentioned above with the wet system. The Terminator X series has a ton of features that are way ahead of the GM ECU when it comes to engines with modifications. 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