LT1 ECM Question
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LT1 ECM Question
Can someone please verify for me what ECMs I have here?
I am a bit confused cause what I read says the 97 and 94 ECMs are different... I looked up the information shown on the labels you see there and came up with the information written in black sharpie.
These ECMs seem to be exactly alike but I get some conflicting information in my research.
Basically I need to know if they are the same or not and what they are.


Thanks alot for any help.
newZman
I am a bit confused cause what I read says the 97 and 94 ECMs are different... I looked up the information shown on the labels you see there and came up with the information written in black sharpie.
These ECMs seem to be exactly alike but I get some conflicting information in my research.
Basically I need to know if they are the same or not and what they are.


Thanks alot for any help.
newZman
Re: LT1 ECM Question
OBDI vs OBDII
If you have a 94-95 harness, you have to use a 94-95 PCM. If you have a 96-97 harness, you can use either PCM
For a DIY tune, the 94-95 PCM has the cheapest software. Beyond that, it really doesnt make much difference which is used
If you have a 94-95 harness, you have to use a 94-95 PCM. If you have a 96-97 harness, you can use either PCM
For a DIY tune, the 94-95 PCM has the cheapest software. Beyond that, it really doesnt make much difference which is used
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Re: LT1 ECM Question
Thanks for the help Pocket!
I have a 97 LT1 motor with a cut harness. I have a complete 94-95 harness (i think 94-95, will bring it home tonight).
This may be a silly question but, can I use the 94-95 ECM/harness with the 96-97 LT1? Forgive me if I didn't completely understand your answer
, I can be slow on the uptake at times.
What would you do in this situation?
I have a 97 LT1 motor with a cut harness. I have a complete 94-95 harness (i think 94-95, will bring it home tonight).
This may be a silly question but, can I use the 94-95 ECM/harness with the 96-97 LT1? Forgive me if I didn't completely understand your answer
, I can be slow on the uptake at times.What would you do in this situation?
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Re: LT1 ECM Question
Thanks again pocket, I should have probably got that... After looking at the PCM connector diagrams you linked on another post I see everything is basically the same except the crankshaft position sensor, some additional oxygen sensors, an evep vacuum switch and a serial lead, that I assume is for the communications at the dash connector.
This makes things pretty easy I think and I like the 94 - 95 computer route the best. I was thinking about trying to use a 2 computer setup, one for the track, and one for the street, but after seeing what you have to say about it I can accomplish that much simpler by having 2 tune files and load what I need when I need it.
This makes things pretty easy I think and I like the 94 - 95 computer route the best. I was thinking about trying to use a 2 computer setup, one for the track, and one for the street, but after seeing what you have to say about it I can accomplish that much simpler by having 2 tune files and load what I need when I need it.
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