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Forum: DIY PROM
10-15-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,454
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: NVSRAM $8D revival - Tunerpro support?

Hey guys! I don't know what prompted me this morning to search for nvsram, but I just found this. It's been a while since I used my own stuff, but this summer I had to dig everything out of...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-19-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: NVSRAM upload and an SES but bin is loading

Normal behaviour and I don't think it is limp mode, but I never confirmed that for myself. I personally don't upload stuff while it is running...

There might be some value is slowing down the...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-02-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 526
Posted By MonteCarSlow

$8D/manual trans -- oscillating idle only during deceleration when out of gear

Hi.

I just want to throw a hint out there if anyone else runs into a problem I had...

After several years of chasing my tail with a really annoying 'bug' in the TPI conversion of my Monte...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-17-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,173
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: 305 TPI with TBI heads, need timing suggestions.

Yes, put the TBI table in as the starting point. (been there done that)
Forum: DIY PROM
07-29-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: '92 305TPI from an auto now in a 5spd

Did you have a CCC system before? If so, you can feed the 2000ppm VSS signal from the old vss buffer into the optical input of the 1227730 ECM and flip a bit in the eeprom to use that input instead...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,642
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: byte writing to memory via ALDL mode 4

Is your serial interface just a built in ALDL-to-serial conversion? Did you folks modify mode 4 to get this to work?
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,642
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: byte writing to memory via ALDL mode 4

Initially, yes, but the risk of being stranding on the side of the road wasn't something I wanted to take. What you describe is prone (in my opinion) to corrupting the code space. Do you guys still...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-26-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,797
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: ALDL MODE 4 '165, '730, '727

If you guys take the mode 4 hack I did to make the NVSRAM module work, you can use that to write to any location in RAM that you want.... just a thought for quick and dirty register changes (like...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-04-2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,635
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Highway Cruise mode without a VSS?

This is another solution, if what junkctlr has suggested doesn't work out for you:
...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-07-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,465
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: $58 in NVSRAM module?

Yeah, that is my favourite part of it. No mess of ECM guts sitting on the passenger side floor! My wife's 83 T/A has the ECM (a 727) mounted in the engine bay and having the nvram module works...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-04-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,166
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Couple ?s about the nvsram module

If your eprom is in your memcal, and the memcal is plugged into the nvram board (and assuming the socket on your nvram board is empty) then you have the situation where your ECM is doing nothing. ;)...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-04-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By MonteCarSlow

nvram module emulator?

Just out of curiosity I created a POLL... how many people here have one of these nvram modules for the 730? And are you using it as an "emulator" or as extra memory for other software hacks that...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-04-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,166
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Couple ?s about the nvsram module

When you download the bin, you are getting a bin file that is a merge of the calibration data in the nvram module and the code portion of the eprom. You edit this bin file with TunerPro/CATS/etc and...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-04-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,166
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Couple ?s about the nvsram module

To elaborate on what JP described: If the checksum fails on boot up, the calibration data in the prom will be copied into the nvram module. This keeps you from being stranded on the side of the...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-04-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,465
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: $58 in NVSRAM module?

Dare I be funny for a moment... ? :)
:search:


It isn't spelled out in one single thread, but all the details of how to do it are posted for all to freely find. The hardware can be done for...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-02-2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,465
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: $58 in NVSRAM module?

My little hack to the $8D code relies on the existing ALDL mode 2 and 3 commands working, in addition to a restructured mode 4 so that memory can be written to via ALDL. And then what makes it all...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-01-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,465
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: $58 in NVSRAM module?

A lot of work...

You might try checking out this website: http://www.code59.org/
Forum: DIY PROM
03-06-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 991
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: NVSRAM, I'm lost!

Hey JP,

I think there are some gotchas on the S_AUJP_V4 bin for my nvram module. I have disassembled the standard S_AUJP_V4 bin and started working through it, right off the bat I can see a...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-02-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,166
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Couple ?s about the nvsram module

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/diy-prom/453139-s_aujp-v4-released.html

JP already did the bin for you but it is untested though, and I haven't tried it either.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-28-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,633
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: The cook book approach to getting started with the '411 PCM

I would wager one of the sectors in the flash is locked so that it cannot be erased. This sector would be what contains the boot up and flashing subroutines, just enough code to be able to talk over...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,633
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: The cook book approach to getting started with the '411 PCM

The problem though is that you cannot erase a single byte. You have to erase a whole block and then you can write to any byte in that block.


Your are probably familiar with it, but I did...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,859
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: almost ready to tune .. What is a good starting point?

AUJP isn't some magical silver bullet - it is simply the final baseline for a 350 TPI. And besides that, it is a bin setup for automatic transmissions, so it is no good to you anyway.

Start by...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-25-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,621
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: who has the BEST MPG tune? what tricks?

I'll give you a couple of clues:

1) log the accumulative fuel and distance counters found in the ALDL data stream over the same piece of road under the same conditions so that you know exactly how...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-25-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: 80-100 VE's??

Per RPM row, if you were to plot the VE values you will see a trend in the slope of the plotted line (you see the same trend if you plot it in 3D using TunerPro). Just follow the trend...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-25-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,633
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: The cook book approach to getting started with the '411 PCM

Are the pins/pads available for installing a BDM cable?

http://cmp.felk.cvut.cz/~pisa/m683xx/bdm_driver.html
Forum: DIY PROM
11-28-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,188
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: LSU 4.2 WBO2 and Rcal -> current sense

Something tells me the VEMS folks don't want anyone to know how it works. It appears as if the firmware file is encrypted, it's just garbage when you disassemble it.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
10-03-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Ottawa area: free engine shipping crate/palette

Free to a good home: 1 slightly used GM engine shipping crate

P.M. me if interested

picture: http://www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/3679880&category=spare-car-parts
Forum: Fabrication
09-28-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,767
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Fuel Line Chiller

Jaguar used a fuel cooler on the older V12 sedans (the A/C system cools the fuel). Might be something worthwhile looking into...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-20-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Ottawa Meet next Tuesday, June 26th at Hazeldan Mall?

Yup. It took me a few moments to remember you as well. :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,859
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Installing Aluminum 113 Heads

Yes.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-18-2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Ottawa Meet next Tuesday, June 26th at Hazeldan Mall?

Is your ride candy apple red with the birds etched into the t-tops?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,859
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Installing Aluminum 113 Heads

The nose doesn't look like it is protruding into the chamber properly, that's why I say it's hard to see from your photo if that is the case or not. I bought a pair of these heads years ago and you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,859
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Installing Aluminum 113 Heads

Note: It's somewhat hard to see, but I think the wrong spark plugs are in those cyclinder heads...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-10-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,392
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: July 6-7-8th Bruce aka Grumpy Memorial Pow Wow Thread

I really enjoying being able to finally meet some of you guys in person! It was a helluva long drive, but worth it... :)
Forum: DIY PROM
07-03-2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,032
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Does anyone still use ECM852?

How big are your logs? I've never had an issue opening the logs with Excel... (30-45min log files)
Forum: DIY PROM
06-29-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,030
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Ostrich on a underhood ECM

I rewrote the $8D code so that the ECM reads all the engine calibration parameters from the 4kb nvsram module instead of the eprom (as originally designed.) Then I hacked the ALDL mode 4 command so...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-28-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,030
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Ostrich on a underhood ECM

The 4kb nvsram module with my modded AUJP bin works in an underhood 727 ECM. I did this to my wife's 83 T/A (TPI conversion). I reprogram it through the ALDL port... (sort of like how a LT1/LS1 is...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-27-2007, 07:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,530
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: GUI for nvram-hack based "emulator"

Assuming a 727
C1, B10 to 12V
C6 to GND

Assuming a 730
BA6, BB1 to 12V
BD1 to GND

A lot of the power input pins are internally connected together...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-24-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: disassembling a `727 ECM- anybody done already?

I think there are 8 screws that need to come out. Then you might have to fight with the end seal a little bit before it slides out of the case.
Forum: Fabrication
06-22-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,094
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Welding extension cable

12 gauge if it's aluminum, otherwise it's 14 gauge copper. All the circuits are 15A (except for the big items like water heater, dryer, stove, etc). Kitchen plugs are split (2 pole breaker, each...
Forum: Fabrication
06-22-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,094
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Welding extension cable

Don't mess around with the existing electrical. If you start a fire and they figure out why, the landlord's insurance policy could be in jeopardy.


While this method is probably not legal, it...
Forum: History / Originality
06-15-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 951
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: 1983 T/A with LG4 (no CCC), TH200C, 2.93

It has the 10 bolt rear end in it.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-15-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By MonteCarSlow

ALDL logging with TunerPro and HD shock protection

Hi Mangus.

I'm loosing ALDL packets due to what I think is the hard drive shock protection in my laptop. :crazy: Is there a future plan to make the ALDL logging to disk asynchronous (ie....
Forum: History / Originality
06-14-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 951
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: 1983 T/A with LG4 (no CCC), TH200C, 2.93

Yes, it is a Canadian car, and has been in the family for quite some time now.

Here are the drive train RPO's:
LG4
MV9
MX1
N10
GW9
G80
NM4 (non closed loop emission system)
Forum: History / Originality
06-14-2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,254
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: 1982 T/A says HELLO and has some questions.....

Myself and a friend (we both own 1983 Firebirds) found our original build sheets under the carpet on the passenger side. You need to take the passenger seat out to pull the carpet up enough to find...
Forum: History / Originality
06-14-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 951
Posted By MonteCarSlow

1983 T/A with LG4 (no CCC), TH200C, 2.93

I have the original build sheet for this car. Anyone else heard of this drive train combination? According to https://www.thirdgen.org/1983-pontiac-firebird it doesn't exist... :confused:
Forum: DIY PROM
06-14-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: 1990 CAVI EPROM

Should be $A1.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-12-2007, 08:36 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,392
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: July 6-7-8th Bruce aka Grumpy Memorial Pow Wow Thread

Confirmed. See you all soon! :)
Forum: DIY PROM
06-11-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,764
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Source code for dummies 3 (the new begining)

escort_ford84:

The file you attached is a disassembly of the EPROM portion only. With a C3 style ECM, the calibration bins that are download-able are not code complete. The ECM circuit board...
Forum: DIY PROM
06-11-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,764
Posted By MonteCarSlow

Re: Source code for dummies 3 (the new begining)

Sound like you are missing the ROM section...

Is your BIN file 12kb or 4kb in size?
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