Dec 15, 2014 gm efi tuning for beginners posted on december 15, 2014 by scott parker in columns, the science of speed with scott parker 1 comment if youve been around the gm efi scene, whether it is perusing the messageboards, races, car shows, etc. In turn, this upped the performance output to advertise 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340. This website is dedicated to helping you learn how to tune your own lt1 car computer pcm, using the popular and inexpensive tunercat software as the. These files allow the editing of various parameters in the pcm, such as spark, fuel.
The solomon tune for your current gm pcm tuning needs visit. The solomon tune lt1ls1tpitbivortec pcmecmecu tuning. Tunercat obd2 tuner is a software package that allows tuning of 96current gm vehicles. Chevrolet introduced the lt1 smallblock v8 to consumers in 1992. Then we go through all the windows of the vcm editor software, showing you all the options and parameters you can change in your vehicles ecm.
Welcome to pcmforless, bringing you more than 25 years combined experience in the automotive racing and fuel injection tuning industry. This program will only edit the binary image that is on your vehicles eprom. How to diy prom chip tuning for obd1 chevy gm throttle body. Please note, an ecm which is programmed with new gm software, may require a relearn procedure once you get it back in and running. How to diy prom chip tuning for obd1 chevy gm throttle. Gm tuning using hp tuners level 2 advanced printed course. My new lt1 flash tool definitely seems ready for everyday use, but does need more. This is the first part of a series ill be making on basic tuning of 9495 obd1 lt1 computers. Equipped in the all new chevrolet corvette, the lt1 improved on its predecessor, the l98 motor, by increasing the compression ratio and greater spark response. Summary includes the latest knowledge for tuning virtual torque, direct injection timing, torque management and much more. Xdf files for tunerpro supporting the 2001 ls1vortec pcms. Recording live engine data for playback, or software to do so lt1 file. In this video i will show the equipment needed for do it yourself prom chip tuning.
Tunercat obd2 tuner must be purchased with our roadrunner hardware either with a complete roadrunner ecm or just a roadrunner guts kit due to licensing restrictions. A bit dated, but opensourced and fun for you old qbasic dos nerds. The obd1 tuner program is a general purpose ecm calibration editor that allows you to make a wide variety of calibration changes to your vehicles obd1 ecmpcm from an easytouse windows arrangement. If you own an obd1 lt1, you should have a data logger. Tune your car or truck with the same tuning tool that the pros use. The 1993 camaro corvette lt1 pcm 16159278 is an oddball. His software is affordable, not restricted to a single ecm.
The maintainer of tunercat is a very capable bin hacker, and has discovered many of the parameters now known to the lt1 tuning community. T for tuning 200620 gm vehicles with your pc tune up to 4 vehicles. Im a local tuner, and i take a look to buy a complete tuning software for efi gm which is. It is a pure tuning guide, using hp tuners tuning hardware and software. I am not familiar with other software or other engine management systems. Looks like the version of my old aldlio console aldl program for linux was. Learn the basics of tuning your own tbitpilt1ls1 pcm, including timing, fuel curves and more. Eec editor software from paul booth software for ford vehicles only. We are now offering complete tuning kits for the 199495 obdi lt1 cars. The program supports a wide range of obdi gm vehicles.
Tuning software fbodytech 9495 gm lt1 tuninghacking. Hp tuners 101 beginners guide gm ecm tuning overview removing vats, cel duration. Based on hp tuners vcm suite, this most recent gm gen v course was developed for anyone who wants to learn from scratch. These cables sets are compatible with the obdi tuner and winflash programs and are also compatible with most scan tool and data logging programs for the obdi gm vehicle with the 8192 baud data stream. How to megasquirt your chevy lt1, lt4 or l99 with opti. Level 1 gm course is a prerequisite this course will teach you advanced tuning knowledge in a topical format for gen iii gen iv gm vehicles. Gm gen v tuning using hp tuners software level 3 printed course the tuning school.
On board diagnostics port, this type was used pre 96. Get this totally free software program for tuning the car chips and extract the beast from your car motor. However, 1994,1995 camaro, corvette, transam, impala lt1 vehicles can be edited. It features accurate tuning and fast reliable note detection. That means whether you directly sell them a tuning device or not, tunes can be created at will and generate some serious. Gm gen v tuning using hp tuners software level 3 printed.
Mar 18, 2017 ls1edit and lt1 edit are the number one tuning tools for gm v8 engines. This programming is for any 1994 or 1995 lt1 engine, applicable service numbers will be located on the pcm and end in either 051 or 333 available. Tunercat is a package designed to edit bins for a wide variety of platforms, including the lt1. We also offer the same high quality obdi usbaldl interface cable sets that are included in the lt1 tuning kits separately. This kits includes the tuner program, ecm definition file, burn2 programmer, flash memory, and required. Ensure your car can enter closed loop, and that the o2 sensors are switching. Eehack is a free program designed to do interesting things with the datastream of your 19941995 gm lt1 engine. Microchip tuning represents adjusting or updating an erasable programmable read only ram microchip in an automobiles or different vehicles electric control unit ecu to reach outstanding efficiency, regardless of whether it be more force, better emission, or perhaps. These kits include everything youll need to tune these cars. Hey, srry to bring this from the dead, but i have the same question. I dont have personal experience with lt1edit, but acording to their website, it requires the aldu1 cable from. For some early 9697 vehicles, it is often the only solution.
Jet performance dst tuning software for latemodel gm. Microchip tuning represents adjusting or updating an erasable programmable read only ram microchip in an automobiles or different vehicles electric control unit ecu to reach outstanding efficiency, regardless of whether it be more. Follow specific processes using our laminates to tune bolton, headscam and. Inaccurate for tuning and has a narrow readable band. Gm efi tuning for beginners posted on december 15, 2014 by scott parker in columns, the science of speed with scott parker 1 comment if youve been around the gm efi scene, whether it is perusing the messageboards, races, car shows, etc. Obdii vehicles are not currently supported by every editor. For your consumption, here, now, we present part 1 of an article on tuning your gm efi vehicle. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Learn the basics of tuning your own tbitpi lt1 ls1 pcm, including timing, fuel curves and more. Start with the basics, like removing the skipshift for you sixspeed owners, or accommodating for the larger wheels or different rear gear ratios youve installed. There are three basic items necessary to tuning your own lt1 or other gm pcm. This includes programming for any stock engine application listed above. Ls1edit and lt1edit are the number one tuning tools for gm v8 engines. Lt1 411 ls1 pcm swap part 8 tuning gm pcm with hp tuners.
Getting megasquirt to work with the optispark updated 3272020 introduction ms3pro wiring internal mods for v3. Supporting most gm vehicles from 1994 and up, we are here to offer you mail order tuning, dyno tuning, and also performance parts that are made inhouse as well as supplied from other manufacturers. Start by recording some logs with your favorite tuning software, such as tunerpro, eehack, aldldroid, whatever. Custom gm pcm programming lt1, ls1, tpi, tbi, vortec, v6 tuning.
Ls tune is a virtual strobe tuner for windows, linux, and mac. Been checking out your vids, do you program pcm for side work. Tuning software and equipment includes instructional photos, checklists, and stepbystep instructions on upgrading to the gm gen iii lsseries. Hp tuners is one of the most powerful tuning platforms available for gm vehicles. Now enhancing these to new heights with a new feature rich vcm editor and vcm scanner, coupled together with the latest generation mpvi2, this is only tuning and diagnostic solution youll. If you can access the pcm to load tunes, you can use the same cable to use the software. The process for tuning obd1 gm products is pretty much the same for all 8693 model years. The cmr tuning software does not require credits or licenses. Oct 06, 2017 then we go through all the windows of the vcm editor software, showing you all the options and parameters you can change in your vehicles ecm. This site contains tuning definition files for the pcms used in the 2001 model year pcms used in gm cars and trucks using the ls1 and l31 vortec engines.
Virtual torque, direct injection timing, torque management and much more. Its intended both for beginners and advanced users, and focuses mainly on tuning. This website is dedicated to helping you learn how to tune your own lt1 car computer pcm, using the popular and inexpensive tunercat software as the model. Follow specific processes using our laminates to tune bolton, headscam and forced induction gen v cars, trucks and suvs.
If you want this service at time of afm delete, select it below by clicking in the white box, and choose the option with vin program, and select which shipping option you want. That leaves more room for strictly tuning information. Efilive autocal tuning system black bear performance. Sep 05, 2015 ls tune is a virtual strobe tuner for windows, linux, and mac. The g1 adapter bypasses your factory tuning, and lets you insert your own custom programmed chip without tearing up your stock memcal. It contains modules that allow you to control engine parameters in realtime as well as perform advanced datalogging tasks and uploaddownload the. Vvt, variable valve timing some vehicles starting in 2007 had vvt, the 6. This tutorial covers the basic programs ill be using, what they do, and how to navigate. Tuning software and equipment includes instructional photos, checklists, and stepbystep instructions on upgrading to the gm gen iii lsseries pcm, ecm, electronics, and powertrain control systems. Hp tuners 101 beginners guide gm ecm tuning overview. I must address some caveats before i delve into the meat of the article. First, all of my tuning experience is with a 96 obdii lt1 car using lt1 edit. Ecm852 serial dosbased aldl software this is the dosbased software for gm tpi and 93 lt1 which i wrote. Im leaning towards tunercat, but lt1 edit looked good too.
Connect and cruise crate powertrain systems performance. The basics of navigatingconfiguring hp tuners software are skipped. This required a change to the camshaft, which will be a groove in the 2nd bearing journal to supply oil to the vvt control valve located inside the cam bolt on these engines. His software is affordable, not restricted to a single ecm, and has a builtin flash utility. Designs and sells aftermarket parts and accessories for your late model ls lsx and lt1 vehicle including performance engine and drivetrain components, custom wheels for the street, track, or drag strip, and aero body kits. Technology changes over time so i was wondering if tunercat or lt1 edit have changed. By don lasota gm efi tuning guide for hp tuners software. This update has also allowed us to put together some complete tuning packages obd1tune kits for the gm eprom based obdi vehicles providing a complete tuning solution for your vehicle much like the lt1 tunekits for the 9495 lt1 cars. Computer automotive tuning systems page 11 this will display the open file dialog box. If youre using tunerpro, you will also need a flash utility of some type. It can be used to tune a guitar, or any other musical instrument. Tunercat is your first step, the program i recommend to read your current pcm image, change its contents, and then reupload it to your pcm.
Learn about such topics as you can tune with confidence knowing that we have developed a safe, effective and repeatable process for you. Many of these ecms support being reflashed over the aldl interface e. On an lt1, filtering blm cell tuning your gm efi vehicle. Advantage iii custom tuning software for gm vehicles custom tuning todays high tech vehicles require a high tech set of tools. Supporting most gm vehicles from 1994 and up, we are here to offer you mail order tuning, dyno tuning, and also performance parts that are made inhouse as well as supplied from other manufacture. Many grand prix from these years use the g4 adapter. Hp tuners, the home of vcm suite and the mpvi since 2003. This update has also allowed us to put together some complete tuning packages obd1tune kits for the gm eprom based obdi vehicles providing a complete tuning solution for your vehicle much like the lt1tunekits for the 9495 lt1 cars. We are dedicated to tuning your vehicles engine computer to attain maximum performance and the best drivability possible while keeping the powertrain reliable. It is a great program, also known as computer automotive tuning systems c. However, a trinity, intune, predator or chip is required for every vehicle you tune. This article will give you a quick overview on how to set it up and what you can do with it. This is a discussion on which is the best and most complete efi tuning software for gm. For those of you using the 94 and later lt1 engines with the flashable pcms, you will only require software from tunercat or lt1edit as well as an interface cable.
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