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ECM tune
soo i been lookin at this ecm tune from vector motorsportshttp://www.vectormotorsports.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.f lypage&product_id=3&category_id=14&manufacturer_id =0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28... and i was just wonderin if yall could give me some kind heads up like what i would be gettin myself into if i bought this for my car.. any heads up like what i have to do to hook it up... what kind of perfromance i should get... and how complicated it is to hook it up.. what kind of skill level i would need to have to hook it up...thanks yall
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ya see i dont kno that much about tuning like i dont kno what i would actually be changing in my car u kno like i dont kno that much at all about it soo im interested in the HP Tuners but i dont kno a dam thing about em hahaha
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You might not know what to tweak, but a knowledgeable tuner will know what to do according to what you have done to your car. You can also give the tuner a basic idea of what your looking for in terms of a tune. Don't be discouraged by a lack of knowledge. Theres plenty of people out there willing to help you, you just gotta know where to look.
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No website, he's just an older guy who has a vast knowledge of the LE5 platform. I don't have his number on me at the moment, but give me until tommorrow and I can't get it for you. I believe REDFOCZ might have it as well in case he beats me to it.
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soo i been lookin at this ecm tune from vector motorsportshttp://www.vectormotorsports.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.f lypage&product_id=3&category_id=14&manufacturer_id =0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28... and i was just wonderin if yall could give me some kind heads up like what i would be gettin myself into if i bought this for my car.. any heads up like what i have to do to hook it up... what kind of perfromance i should get... and how complicated it is to hook it up.. what kind of skill level i would need to have to hook it up...thanks yall
WHP gain: 10.2 to 11.2
WTQ gain: 5.2 to 7.7
It is super easy to install. Your ECM has 3 clips on it that you rotate 180 degrees and they unplug right away. My grandmother could do this.
I recommend you buy a new ECM from them, don'T send them yours. This way, you can always swap your stocker in there if ever you have to go in for maintenance.
Only tricky thing about getting a new ECM: you need a crankshaft position sensor relearn.
For this, you simply need to find any local garage that has a GM Tech2 scanner or a SnapOn scanner, and they both need to have the CANdi tool on them. My relearn cost me $40.
(just stop by any local garage and tell the guy you need a crank sensor relearn done with his SnapOn, he will do it; again, make sure it has the CANdi tool)
You will love the higher rev limiter, and removed top speed if ever you use it (!??!). The car feels lighter and more responsive, and definately faster
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exchange is they send you one ( i assume tuned ) and you give them/send back yours..that way no down time and they can tune the one you return for the nx guy
the other option i suppose --- is you buy a whole new ecm and keep your old one
my only issue with vector is the tune will be locked/ you won't have the option to ever tweak it...... you'll have to pay them if you need upgrades later- unless you keep your old ecm- then you can always use that one
and if you need to ask what a core exchange is - stick with vector they have a great reputation
i own hp - its everything they say for a knowledgeable tuner and a major brain burn for a noob
and its unbelievably more complicated than you think and that gets even worse once you learn a lil bit and realise how much you don't understand - in other words you'll still be looking for someone to tune/help you with your car and needing to buy a pricey wb while you're at it...its just not necessary for your car-
and even if you find help - you won't get the "tune" vector has ready and waiting- as in tried and true for your application
don't forget with hp diy - you could easily wreck yuh motuh or tranny learnin - unless you are planning serious mods involving changing injectors addin/changing a sc or turbo- you don't need that save yourself some grief
whats a core exchange ? speaks volumes - you spoke with wisdom when you said you don't know anything about tuning.....trust your instincts
hp is a marvelous tool but its an incredible hard learn............. imo go with vector and you're done !- no pain -just gain
the other option i suppose --- is you buy a whole new ecm and keep your old one
my only issue with vector is the tune will be locked/ you won't have the option to ever tweak it...... you'll have to pay them if you need upgrades later- unless you keep your old ecm- then you can always use that one
and if you need to ask what a core exchange is - stick with vector they have a great reputation
i own hp - its everything they say for a knowledgeable tuner and a major brain burn for a noob
and its unbelievably more complicated than you think and that gets even worse once you learn a lil bit and realise how much you don't understand - in other words you'll still be looking for someone to tune/help you with your car and needing to buy a pricey wb while you're at it...its just not necessary for your car-
and even if you find help - you won't get the "tune" vector has ready and waiting- as in tried and true for your application
don't forget with hp diy - you could easily wreck yuh motuh or tranny learnin - unless you are planning serious mods involving changing injectors addin/changing a sc or turbo- you don't need that save yourself some grief
whats a core exchange ? speaks volumes - you spoke with wisdom when you said you don't know anything about tuning.....trust your instincts
hp is a marvelous tool but its an incredible hard learn............. imo go with vector and you're done !- no pain -just gain
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