C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is!

Old Nov 28, 2001 | 08:38 PM
  #1  
vstella's Avatar
vstella
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 7,294
Likes: 1
From: Coral Springs Florida
Default Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is!

:seeya:Well, after the first powerloader shift pattern problems, Steve Cole did make a significant improvement in the reprogram.Under full throttle the cars performance IS better. No more 2-3 shift flutter or slip.The car shift at redline (6400) in 1-2 and 2-3.theres a nice chirp in the 1-2. Steve spent some time trying to find just the right values to change in the program with the GM Tech 2 data I supplied and apparently they worked for the most part.There still some tweaking to do in the 3-2 down shift but that is relatively unimportant since I always drive in D. I think there can be some improvement in the crispness of the shift but I also think the Protorque 2400 has something to do with that. With any stall speed higher than the factory 1200-1400,I really don't think I should expect the same response from the transmission/ PT converter as the stock setup. There are pluses and minuses to having the PT 2400 converter.Yes it is a great asset to have with the 3.42's. The car launches from the line like a cannon and I can spin the tires at will at any speed 0-30mph.The converter really does plant the power to the ground. The Nittos help alot. The tradeoff is the short delay in the 2-3 and 3-4 shifts. Until the converter catches up with the revs there is not much we can do. Perhaps a Transgo shift kit might do the trick,I don't know.

If any of you have a similiar combo as mine WITH a transgo shift kit I surely would like to hear from you with your experience. :yesnod:

Other wise I'm off to the track to have some fun....... :D
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 08:52 PM
  #2  
WALLstAL's Avatar
WALLstAL
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 15,466
Likes: 0
From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
St. Jude Donor '05
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (vstella)

I think the 2001-2 are much harder to program. I didn't or don't have the problem you were refering to, go have fun at the track.
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 09:09 PM
  #3  
bparker's Avatar
bparker
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,809
Likes: 0
From: Frisco TX
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (wallstAL)

I think the 2001-2 are much harder to program. I didn't or don't have the problem you were refering to, go have fun at the track.
I have heard the same thing, hence the delays in releasing some products a while back from Hypertech, Super Chips, TTS, Etc..
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 09:11 PM
  #4  
2000^C5's Avatar
2000^C5
Race Director
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,407
Likes: 0
From: My barber didn't know when to quit... Do you?
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (bparker)

Great, hopefully you will get some mid 12 runs in now Vince, espically with the new headers.
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 09:14 PM
  #5  
Mean Green's Avatar
Mean Green
Team Owner
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 58,783
Likes: 1
From: D*ck ina Box
CI III & IV Vote Ho
CI II, III, IV & V Vet
CI IV Bracket Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (2000^C5)

way to go Vince...no go crush the hell outta 12.7s :D
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 10:13 PM
  #6  
oceanaire's Avatar
oceanaire
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: Palm Beach Shores, FL
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (vstella)

I'm waiting for my powerloader from Steve now. Maybe it will be here next week. Then the car goes to Mike Norris at Norris Motorsports for the TC and gear install. Mike is also going to install heads/cam, underdrive pulleys, and headers. I have the Transgo shift kit installed already. I'll let you know how it shifts after the install. This should all be done before the 1st of the year.
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 10:15 PM
  #7  
2000^C5's Avatar
2000^C5
Race Director
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,407
Likes: 0
From: My barber didn't know when to quit... Do you?
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (oceanaire)

I'm waiting for my powerloader from Steve now. Maybe it will be here next week. Then the car goes to Mike Norris at Norris Motorsports for the TC and gear install. Mike is also going to install heads/cam, underdrive pulleys, and headers. I have the Transgo shift kit installed already. I'll let you know how it shifts after the install. This should all be done before the 1st of the year.
You will have to give me a ride in the car after you do heads/cam as I would like to do it sometime...
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 10:20 PM
  #8  
oceanaire's Avatar
oceanaire
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: Palm Beach Shores, FL
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (2000^C5)

You will have to give me a ride in the car after you do heads/cam as I would like to do it sometime...
That would be cool. I'll let you know when it's done.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-3

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Nov 29, 2001 | 12:16 AM
  #9  
R BONUS's Avatar
R BONUS
Instructor
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville Fl
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (oceanaire)

What effect does the shift kit have on your transmission now? :confused:
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2001 | 09:19 AM
  #10  
oceanaire's Avatar
oceanaire
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: Palm Beach Shores, FL
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (R BONUS)

What effect does the shift kit have on your transmission now? :confused:
The Transgo shift kit allows the tranny to shift faster than stock. There are also extra firmness settings for the 1-2 shift inside the tranny. Mine is set to street. The lowest setting. When I shift from 1-2 at a higher RPM, I'm really planted back in my seat!! :D
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2001 | 05:38 PM
  #11  
2000^C5's Avatar
2000^C5
Race Director
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,407
Likes: 0
From: My barber didn't know when to quit... Do you?
Default Re: Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is! (oceanaire)

You will have to give me a ride in the car after you do heads/cam as I would like to do it sometime...
That would be cool. I'll let you know when it's done.
:cool: :cheers:
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Powerloader update...reprogrammed that is!



Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:17 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-1
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE