o4 computor
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Team Owner
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From: Flagstaff Az.
o4 computor
Am looking to but a computor for my 04 to put a stock tune in in case i have to go to the dealer.Anyone know the best place to pick one up?
Thanks in advance for any info.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: McKinney TX
Honestly? The dealer. The 04s are a different computer than previous years. Gonna be hard to find one used, but might be possible.
How do I know? I fried mine. If memory serves cost on the PCM is under $300, then by time you have the dealer flash the VIN and the program you'll spend about $550 if you get employee cost on the PCM.
I quickly abandoned that idea.
How do I know? I fried mine. If memory serves cost on the PCM is under $300, then by time you have the dealer flash the VIN and the program you'll spend about $550 if you get employee cost on the PCM.
I quickly abandoned that idea.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Just buy one of the scanning/tuning packages like EFILive or HP Tuners. Then you can download your custom tune to your laptop, upload the stock tune for the dealer and then restore your custom tune when you get hte car back. It's a heck of a lot easier - ~30 seconds to upload or download a tune. Pulling the PCM physically is a bit of a pain. Swapping a tune is a brezze. Plus, you'll have the capability to scan and tune your PCM.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: CT
What patches says above. It's a ton of work to physically replace the computer, have to remove the right front fender.
Better yet, find a performance Chevrolet dealership that understands corvette owners, pcm tuning and the warranty. There are some out there.
Better yet, find a performance Chevrolet dealership that understands corvette owners, pcm tuning and the warranty. There are some out there.
Race Director
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From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
St. Jude Donor '05
I had them include of the service contract not to touch the PCM, it had a custom program. Touch it and you will pay for towing and a new cumputer tune.
