recommendations for scantool/datalogger

Pharmacist · 02-17-2010, 11:26 AM

Thinking about getting a scantool/datalogger.

I found this link: ScanGauge, GTech and DashDyno Feature Review

Scangauge is the cheapest but it seems to be basic, with a slow rate of streaming data, and it doesn't log any acceleration or g force data. The G-Tech Pro seems ideal for the track as it logs a lot of performance parameters. But it doesnt connect to the ECU or collect any readouts regarding the functioning of the car itself. Dashdyno seems the most versatile but also the most expensive, and it doesn't measure g forces.

Any recommendations? anyone here with experience about them? Or how about recommendations for any other data logger other than these 3?

One more thing, does anyone know if any of these data loggers can display oil pressure, or do i have to get a separate gauge for this one?

Modshack · 02-17-2010, 11:53 AM

FWIW, the Scangauge is a pretty handy tool. I and all my serious car buddies run this. It doesn't datalog, but for real time it can't be beat. I have a gauge to measure acceleration and G-forces I bought for $30, but honestly never use it. The Scangauge is a Must have though, especially for information junkies.. I typically keep Water temps, Intake temps, and long and short fuel trims up all the time.

TPS: Throttle position sensor 0-100%
fIA: Intake Air Temps (Temperatures at the intake manifold)
fWT: Coolant water temperature
HPR: Horsepower (Looks to be pretty accurate from initial runs on several cars)
VLT: System Voltage
IGT: Ignition timing (advance)
LOD: % Power request
Closed/Open loop: Fuel management and transition point from O2 control to WOT
STF: Short term Fuel trims (Idle % on Block 32)
LTF: Long term Fuel trims (Partial throttle on Block 32)
OX1: #1 O2 sensor output, 0-100
OX2: #2 O2 sensor output, 0-100
MPH: Digital speed reading from Speed sensor
RPM: Digital RPM’s
MPG: Miles per gallon
GPH: Gallons per hour

Trip Data: Fuel economy, Fuel used, Distance, drive time, Avg. speed,
Distance/time/fuel to empty, ETC.

Scan Tool: Code reader and eraser, Readiness test, Turn off CEL’s

jpit · 03-03-2010, 07:42 PM

I have the Dashdyno and it can display OBD parameters similar to the Scangauge ( a maximum of four at a time). It also can give you 0-60 or quarter mile times and when you input vehicle weight, drag coefficient and frontal area of the car it has been pretty accurate as a dyno. It has two auxillary ports that you can you to measure other values
such as oil pressure. I am trying to determine what type of oil pressure sender I need to get a reading.

BennytheBlade · 12-01-2010, 08:52 AM

Anyone else have any info/experience/recommendations?

02-17-2010, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	recommendations for scantool/datalogger Thinking about getting a scantool/datalogger. I found this link: ScanGauge, GTech and DashDyno Feature Review Scangauge is the cheapest but it seems to be basic, with a slow rate of streaming data, and it doesn't log any acceleration or g force data. The G-Tech Pro seems ideal for the track as it logs a lot of performance parameters. But it doesnt connect to the ECU or collect any readouts regarding the functioning of the car itself. Dashdyno seems the most versatile but also the most expensive, and it doesn't measure g forces. Any recommendations? anyone here with experience about them? Or how about recommendations for any other data logger other than these 3? One more thing, does anyone know if any of these data loggers can display oil pressure, or do i have to get a separate gauge for this one?

02-17-2010, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	FWIW, the Scangauge is a pretty handy tool. I and all my serious car buddies run this. It doesn't datalog, but for real time it can't be beat. I have a gauge to measure acceleration and G-forces I bought for $30, but honestly never use it. The Scangauge is a Must have though, especially for information junkies.. I typically keep Water temps, Intake temps, and long and short fuel trims up all the time. TPS: Throttle position sensor 0-100% fIA: Intake Air Temps (Temperatures at the intake manifold) fWT: Coolant water temperature HPR: Horsepower (Looks to be pretty accurate from initial runs on several cars) VLT: System Voltage IGT: Ignition timing (advance) LOD: % Power request Closed/Open loop: Fuel management and transition point from O2 control to WOT STF: Short term Fuel trims (Idle % on Block 32) LTF: Long term Fuel trims (Partial throttle on Block 32) OX1: #1 O2 sensor output, 0-100 OX2: #2 O2 sensor output, 0-100 MPH: Digital speed reading from Speed sensor RPM: Digital RPM’s MPG: Miles per gallon GPH: Gallons per hour Trip Data: Fuel economy, Fuel used, Distance, drive time, Avg. speed, Distance/time/fuel to empty, ETC. Scan Tool: Code reader and eraser, Readiness test, Turn off CEL’s __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 02-17-2010 at 11:58 AM.

12-01-2010, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
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03-03-2010, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	I have the Dashdyno and it can display OBD parameters similar to the Scangauge ( a maximum of four at a time). It also can give you 0-60 or quarter mile times and when you input vehicle weight, drag coefficient and frontal area of the car it has been pretty accurate as a dyno. It has two auxillary ports that you can you to measure other values such as oil pressure. I am trying to determine what type of oil pressure sender I need to get a reading.