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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Where to buy tuned PCM

I am looking to buy a pretuned PCM for my LS1 swap, I don't feel like buying a PCM then shipping it to a tuner to have it edited, I'd rather just buy one all ready to go, plug and play. Anyone know where I can get one that is tuned for an LS1 swap or does anyone here tune them?


Actually I just found some on eBay from a company called Spare ECM. What options do I need to change in the PCM for this swap anyways? Here is their list:

- 1999-2000 LS1 Operating System Installed
- Eliminate VATS (vehicle anti-theft system)
- Rear O2 Sensors Delete
- Fan 1 Temperature On and Off Changed
- Fan 2 Temperature On and Off Changed
- Axle Ratio Changed
- Tire Size Changed
- Top MPH Raised
- RPM Limit Raised
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes Delete
- A/C Deleted
- EGR Deleted
- Air Pump Deleted
- Fuel Tank Pressure Sensors Delete
- Disable Torque Management (automatic)

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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Re: Where to buy tuned PCM

VATS is the only critical function to make it run

Add to the list 8 cyl tach calibration. LS1s output 4cyl mode from the factory
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Re: Where to buy tuned PCM

I highly recommend spare ecm, they are a very good company and they know their stuff. I bought my pcm from them
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Re: Where to buy tuned PCM

i recommend spare ecm from ebay also they do a great job. just search their name on ebay then tell them how you want it tuned
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Re: Where to buy tuned PCM

Awesome, sounds like Spare ECM it is Thanks guys.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Re: Where to buy tuned PCM

No problem, when I get home I'll send you the list of DTC's I had deleted. BTW are you keeping emissions or no?
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Re: Where to buy tuned PCM

nelson performance is very good at tuning and editing ls1 pcm's.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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I have to pass emissions but I am deleting EGR and AIR.
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