cons of a 98 ls1 computer?
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cons of a 98 ls1 computer?
i've noticed that most of the aftermarket wiring harnesses for swapping an ls1 in something requirre the use of a 99 up f body computer. whats wrong with the 97-98 pcm? i found a deal on all the fuel injection stuff off of a 98 ls1 t/a and dont want to buy it if its not gonna be worth a damn. any help is appeciated.
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You can run a 99-up harness and PCM on the 98.
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My 1998 C5 still has the stock PCM and it was quite easy to tune. The best part is that 97-98 cars don't require a license to tune for EFI-Live (saves you $100).
The 1998 PCM doesn't support custom operating systems (for those who want speed density tunes, dual tunes, etc). So for advanced users or wild mods the 1998 PCM is not the best choice.
The 1998 PCM doesn't support custom operating systems (for those who want speed density tunes, dual tunes, etc). So for advanced users or wild mods the 1998 PCM is not the best choice.
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I am running a 98 pcm/harness in one of my rods. I had to change a couple of wires to run the later model coils/center bolt valve covers engine. Speed density tune runs like a top.
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Pretty much already covered. 98 is fine. Pro tuners mainly don't like 'em due to the extra work it takes to tune w/ them & the interpolation required in some cases. I have been using one for several years & run an OL, MAF tune (open loop, MAF) without issue.
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Re-pin PCM, ECT switch (AKA sensor) is a 3 wire on a pre-99, so harness gets moded for 2 wire ECT switch. May need to modify harness if a MAF w/ integral IAT sensor is used. Pre-99 MAF uses IAT sensor separate from MAF. That's all I can think of related engine harness.
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Yeah that's the big draw back is tuning with one. If you know what you are doing there's nothing wrong with them. I've built 800rwhp 98 Trans Ams with twin turbo's and had no issues at all. And just last year I did a 94 formula LS1 conversion with one and it worked out great.
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https://www.mrk-motorsports.com/wp-c...o-1999-PCM.pdf try this link, I think it pretty much covers it