So far, what I can tell I need to get started in the PROM burning realm are two things.

a pocket programmer
some chips
and a bin editor.

I believe I have a 746 ECM(92 L03). What editor is recommended for a beginnner? Also, do I need a scanner, or do the editors have a scan mode? I've read the archives, and all that, I'm just trying to make sure I'm reading it all right. Don't want to jump in head first and discover the pool's emtpy ya know? Thanks.

Anthony

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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 76k miles.

 

My opinion:

Bin Editor - Tunercat

Scantool/Datalogger - Any laptop based unit. TurboLink is least expensive I believe.

 

Some prom holders are neat to have, if you break one, the eprom won't seat right.
need an eraser for eproms.

I use GMERpro when using a laptops since it's DOS based. Then Tunercat on the PC.

If you change to the 747 turbolink for $150 is the cheapest laptop based scanner, you'll have to check to see if Ken has updated it for other other ecms like the 746.

 

any downfalls to switching to the 747?

my laptop is brand new. the one I got for college. 1ghz, 256mb RAM.. all the good ****.. so I guess I can run anything?

Anthony

 

You lose the IAT (Intake air temperature) sensor. About the only time you'd notice is if you park in a heated garage, and pull out into freezing weather. Till you acclerate briskly the engine would still think it's in the warm garage. Once it does a barometric pressure recalculation, it's fine.

You laptop, might be too fast.
I have a cheapie that I bought on ebay for using in the car. Also, alot less worried about it being ripped off.

 

heading into college i'm worried about a lot of **** getting ripped off. If anyone touches my guitars, or my car. . you'll all see me on the news.

so the only thing I loose with the 747 is the IAC(that's the one inside the air cleaner right?) But since the computer won't be looking for it, it shouldn't matter right? For starters, can I just put the chip from my Camaro into a 747? or should I practice on the 746 first? Thanks for all the help.

Anthony

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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 76k miles.

 

Chips between the 747 and 746 are not interchangeable. You have to use the corresponding chip with the corresponding ecm.

The advantage in all this is the 747 is totally hac'd. Aslo, it's been used by literary 100's of people. Over at GMECM there are some interesting patches for it.

You can even make it ROMless, and get nuts if you want with doing your own code for it.

IAC= Idle Air Control,
IAT= Intake Air Temp.

Yes, just leave it plugged in, the ecm like you surmised will ignore it

 

Grumpy,
Thanks for all the help. I meant to type IAT, but screwed up and typed IAC instead, my bad. So to get the car running right I would need to burn a chip for the 747 before I put it in my car?

I have a question the .bin editors also. I see that some are "free" and some have various charges for new .bin and all like that. Does that mean I have to pay to download new .bin files, or do I actually have to pay to create one?

I'm thinking about trying to track down an old OTC scanner, buying a 747 and the pocket programmer. When I get the 747 do I tell the scanner that i'm reading a 199x Truck?, or I do I still tell the scanner it's a 92 VIN E F-body?

Anthony