ALDL Cable / scanner for my 1986 TPI?
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From: Stamford, CT
Car: 1985 Chevy Camaro Z28
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ALDL Cable / scanner for my 1986 TPI?
Hello,
I want to be able to take some readings from my ECM. Recently installed an HSR, etc. I want to do some tuning based on real-timing sensor readings, etc. Knock counts, etc.
Any recommendations? I don't want to spend a fortune, of course. How about an ALDL cable and a laptop with some of the free software that is out there?
Do share your recommendations/experience. THANKS!
I want to be able to take some readings from my ECM. Recently installed an HSR, etc. I want to do some tuning based on real-timing sensor readings, etc. Knock counts, etc.
Any recommendations? I don't want to spend a fortune, of course. How about an ALDL cable and a laptop with some of the free software that is out there?
Do share your recommendations/experience. THANKS!
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From: Boulder Colorado
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI w/ Bosch III's
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 Borg Warner 9 bolt
Re: ALDL Cable / scanner for my 1986 TPI?
Become very familiar with this... http://winaldl.joby.se/
I followed their directions for building an ALDL cable and I did it correctly on only my second try...after accidentally destroying the transistor the first time. All parts required were available at the local "shack of electronic stuff" and for less than $15 I had an ALDL cable.
The hardest part was finding an old laptop that still worked and had a RS232 port. ebay to the rescue...
Now I have a data logger that has already helped bring my car back to life, thank you WINALDL.
I followed their directions for building an ALDL cable and I did it correctly on only my second try...after accidentally destroying the transistor the first time. All parts required were available at the local "shack of electronic stuff" and for less than $15 I had an ALDL cable.
The hardest part was finding an old laptop that still worked and had a RS232 port. ebay to the rescue...
Now I have a data logger that has already helped bring my car back to life, thank you WINALDL.
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Car: 91 Black Formula KR
Engine: 305 TPI R69/G92
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Re: ALDL Cable / scanner for my 1986 TPI?
Just to cover bases, the ALDL is only for reading... you'll need something else to tune / make changes in the ecm...
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In a couple weeks, I'll be purchasing an EBL P4 Flash from www.dynamicefi.com
Rbob, owner & designer, is a member here and that thing is amazing
Rafael
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