Looking For The Post About 97/98 Computer Conversion??
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Le Mans Master
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From: 10.70 @ 124mph, Stock Bottom End @ 3620lbs, ECS Racing Team Member. The 1st NMCA LSX Index Rumble World Champion. 2011,12,13 Champion
Looking For The Post About 97/98 Computer Conversion??
I am not able to locate the post I saw a few days ago about a computer conversion. The conversion was for a 97/98 Vette to use a later style computer. Can anybody tell me were it is? 
I am not sure if I read it in the C5 Tech or the C5 parts for sale area. I did scroll through pages and pages and pages of threads. My eyes are crossed now.
Thanks,
Rob
I am not sure if I read it in the C5 Tech or the C5 parts for sale area. I did scroll through pages and pages and pages of threads. My eyes are crossed now.
Thanks,
Rob
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
Not sure about DIY but Euro@EFIAlchemy.com does the swap here in Jacksonville Fl.
They are a new tuner on the forum, phone is 904-305-3916
They are a new tuner on the forum, phone is 904-305-3916
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Stark County Ohio
I am not able to locate the post I saw a few days ago about a computer conversion. The conversion was for a 97/98 Vette to use a later style computer. Can anybody tell me were it is?
I am not sure if I read it in the C5 Tech or the C5 parts for sale area. I did scroll through pages and pages and pages of threads. My eyes are crossed now.
Thanks,
Rob
I am not sure if I read it in the C5 Tech or the C5 parts for sale area. I did scroll through pages and pages and pages of threads. My eyes are crossed now.
Thanks,
Rob
EDIT: Below is the direct link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1750377
Last edited by timemender; Feb 19, 2008 at 10:10 PM.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2002
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From: 10.70 @ 124mph, Stock Bottom End @ 3620lbs, ECS Racing Team Member. The 1st NMCA LSX Index Rumble World Champion. 2011,12,13 Champion
I am looking yo have ECS do the work. My Vette has been tuned for speed density. I know from speaking to many tuners that the 97 and 98 Vettes are more of a challenge then the 99 and up. I am also wonder if anyone has made the change to a 97 or 98 that has had engine work done? Also if it has helped them? then the big question is, How much is this kit? I will be making the phone calls tomm. I will give an update on my findings.
I thank everyone for there help.
I am a serious bracket racer and I am looking to be even more competitive with my new make over for my Pace Car. I am thinking that I should look into this upgrade to see if this will help me in any way. I have also heard that this upgrade would be more of a benefit to a power added engine.
Again thanks, and I will post my results and what I find out with all the phone calls.
I thank everyone for there help.
I am a serious bracket racer and I am looking to be even more competitive with my new make over for my Pace Car. I am thinking that I should look into this upgrade to see if this will help me in any way. I have also heard that this upgrade would be more of a benefit to a power added engine.
Again thanks, and I will post my results and what I find out with all the phone calls.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Jacksonville Florida
I am a serious bracket racer and I am looking to be even more competitive with my new make over for my Pace Car. I am thinking that I should look into this upgrade to see if this will help me in any way. I have also heard that this upgrade would be more of a benefit to a power added engine.
Again thanks, and I will post my results and what I find out with all the phone calls.
Again thanks, and I will post my results and what I find out with all the phone calls.
The benefits are in the ease of tuning and greater familiarity tuners will have with programming a 99+ PCM versus the 97-98 PCM's. In addition datalogging is much more effective and real time adjustments available. The dual VE tables in the older computers can be a real pain when FI or H/C/I work are done. If you're car is mainly bolt ons the cost may be prohibitive.
Hope this helps....
Le Mans Master
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From: South East coast Florida
Here you go Rob.....verrrrrry scary 
way too many wires
http://www.efialchemy.com/db/02to97pcm/02to97PCM.html
way too many wireshttp://www.efialchemy.com/db/02to97pcm/02to97PCM.html
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Burning Brakes
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From: Regina Sask
No way would I attempt to install a 1999 & PCM into a 1998. Hp Tuners support the 1997 & 1998 PCMs. There is a 2 bar SD OS available for the 1998 PCM's.
There is no power to be gained by installing a newer pcm. As far as real time tuning, I've tuned with & without it, but if you know how to tune properly, changing up the pcm will cause more trouble than gains.
Russ Kemp
There is no power to be gained by installing a newer pcm. As far as real time tuning, I've tuned with & without it, but if you know how to tune properly, changing up the pcm will cause more trouble than gains.
Russ Kemp
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '07
Hey Rob,I just did that swap,02 pcm in my 97 C5.Its not as hard as it looks.Since I have EFILive it was pretty easy to work the bugs out.I did it mostly because I was having problems with the rev limiter with the 97pcm................Paul
