PCM for less guys need some help
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Racer
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From: Urbana OH
PCM for less guys need some help
I just picked up a custom PCM chip from one of the other forum members. Everything looks to be the same except for a few things. For instance he has a mild cam on the chip (specs 204/214@ .050 and 422I/444E), he's also running a stock exhaust. I am running a stock cam but am running stock manifolds to dual exhaust with H pipe (no cats) and magnaflows on the rear. I was wondering if I'm safe going ahead and installing the chip as is and see what kind of power gain I get or should I have it flashed first.
Thanks for the replies ahead of time.
I have 86E BTW
Thanks for the replies ahead of time.
I have 86E BTW
Last edited by teufelhund; Sep 7, 2007 at 04:25 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
personally, i would have the chip set (reflashed) for your vehicle... you jjust don't know the issues associated with a wrong program...
Since you say everything looks the same, except, are you reading the chip program?
Since you say everything looks the same, except, are you reading the chip program?
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Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Urbana OH
I'm reading the order sheet that he gave me with the chip... The options he had on his vehicle.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Is it the EXACT same year, gears, transmission, etc, etc...
Alvin usually tunes those things EXACTLY to match the customer's car.
I'd get a reflash for your own car. I believe he can flash those chips multiple times... give him a call and see what he can do for you. He couldn't be any friendlier and helpful. Awesome guy to deal with.
Alvin usually tunes those things EXACTLY to match the customer's car.
I'd get a reflash for your own car. I believe he can flash those chips multiple times... give him a call and see what he can do for you. He couldn't be any friendlier and helpful. Awesome guy to deal with.
Race Director
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From: Database Error Indiana
If you have a way to datalog, then try the chip and watch the numbers. No datalog=no try. Its very possible that chip may have too much advance or even be too lean. These may hurt the motor. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast FL
Is it the EXACT same year, gears, transmission, etc, etc...
Alvin usually tunes those things EXACTLY to match the customer's car.
I'd get a reflash for your own car. I believe he can flash those chips multiple times... give him a call and see what he can do for you. He couldn't be any friendlier and helpful. Awesome guy to deal with.
Alvin usually tunes those things EXACTLY to match the customer's car.
I'd get a reflash for your own car. I believe he can flash those chips multiple times... give him a call and see what he can do for you. He couldn't be any friendlier and helpful. Awesome guy to deal with.
I like the tune they did for me. Super helpful.
