Can any VIN number be programmend into the ECU?
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Can any VIN number be programmend into the ECU?
I'm about to finally get going on my 94 3.4 V6 to 99/00 LS1 swap. One question that I've been pndering for some time is the VIN number in the computer. Using LS1Edit (or something similar) can I program my cars real VIN into the computer? Is it just a dumb "label" or does the computer check the 8th digit, indicating engine type for any useful purpose?
Sorry for the newb question,
Thanks in advance
ROCNDAVE
Sorry for the newb question,
Thanks in advance
ROCNDAVE
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I am not sure if this helps but a friend of mine used my SS VIN GM put it into his Z28 computer and it recognized it as my car. The GM guy said you could do it with a 98 LS1 into a 97 LT1. I know sometimes they just think they know what they are talking about but maybe its possible not that i would know.
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just a dumb label... you may run into more probs than its worth changing the VIN for a V8 PCM to a V6 VIN ... any PCM Editing software that reads the VIN to determine the type of car will be fubarred...
Best to leave it w/an appropriate vin (if it's a 99 Operating system for an LS1 then use a 99 LS1 VIN) .. you can get these off of ebay
Best to leave it w/an appropriate vin (if it's a 99 Operating system for an LS1 then use a 99 LS1 VIN) .. you can get these off of ebay
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Thanks much guys. I'm a Cali Camaro owner so, I'm debating whether or not to legally make the change which is why I asked. I just had to smog my car at a "test only" site which hooks up the computer to Sacramento for the test. I may be moving out of state soon (possibly to Colorado) so hopefully smog requirements wont be as harsh.
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