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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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I was wondering what ECM /harness do you guys use to power your LSx's when you swap it to a turbo?

Any good write ups on a conversion for a NEWBIE?

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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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I was wondering what ECM /harness do you guys use to power your LSx's when you swap it to a turbo?

Any good write ups on a conversion for a NEWBIE?

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Same harness, just different tunning and injectors.
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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im gonna be using the 6010 for spark and megasquirt for fuel
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Can you use a stock GM puter? Don't you need something that is boost sensitive?
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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You can use a stock ECU and hp tuners 2 or 3 bar custom operating system.

That would allow you to tune it speed density (no maf) and read/tune up to 15psi (2bar) or 30psi (3bar) boost.
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Like Jim said ^ the stock ECM can get you pretty far without having to go to an aftermarket engine management setup. He tuned a vette I finished a little while back and it made 847 to the wheels through a TH400 on a HOT day with the stock computer and high impedance injectors. Just depends on your goals I guess.
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for fuel you will want a boost referenced fuel regulator. that way you fuel psi will ramp up with your boost. me pesonally, i would get it tuned in speed density
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