Hey all. Currently my car is running an roller 305 in a 91 camaro and I have built a 383 non roller to put in. Where do I start for the chip burning process? Should I get a chip out of a 87-90 truck or something?

Any help appreciated. Thanks guys.

Bill

 

Check out all the stickies at the top of the board, there's a ton of info there. Read it, and when you're done reading read it all again. Alot of info, but it's all necessary and very important

When you're done with that and have any specific q's, I know the guys here were very helpful, friendly, and patient with me. I'm sure they'll do the same for you

Good luck

 

No stock chip will work with the 383. If you were putting in a stock 350 that GM has a calibrated chip for then dropping that chip in would work.

Best bet is to learn how to do your own tuning and chips. It really won't matter which chip you start with, a lot of changes are going to be required.

RBob.

 

Guys thanks for the advice. I am going to start reading all the posts up top and then reading them again. How much money am I looking at to get started on the burning process?

Thanks

Bill

 

I got everything I needed for under $200, but I already have an old laptop to work with.

Parts to make my ALDL interface- $30
two eeprom chips- $10
pocket programmer 2- $150
Craig Moates ecm852 logging software- Free
TunerPRO editing software- Free
ZIF socket- $7

 

I have a laptop too. So that should work out good. How long have you been programing chips for? How hard is it to get the basics down?

Thanks man

Bill

 

I have personally been doing it for about 1.5 months. I have the basics down ok, but I still have a ton to learn.

Everyone is different tho, you just gotta jump in and see how you do

 

Is there any Bin reading and editing software that is better than others? I just downloaded winbin to start messing with it and it does not seem to bad. Just wondering what is working for you guys.

Thanks

Bill