LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

OBD 1 switch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:38 AM
Share
  #1  
stburgpete's Avatar
stburgpete
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Winter Haven, Florida
Default OBD 1 switch
Can a OBD1 be switched to a OBD2? If so please feel free to chime in. The more info the better. I need to know everything.
Last edited by stburgpete; Mar 19, 2010 at 12:06 PM.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:43 AM
Share
  #2  
the_merv's Avatar
the_merv
Banned
iTrader: (88)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 21,019
Likes: 893
From: The Beach...
Default
Why do you want to switch it?

Most people swap OBDII to OBDI.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 04:22 AM
Share
  #3  
gregrob's Avatar
gregrob
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 5,130
Likes: 4
From: 6,000+ feet
Default
Lol @ this
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 06:50 AM
Share
  #4  
S10Wildside's Avatar
S10Wildside
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 456
Likes: 0
Default
Yes, it can be done...
  • install 96-97 timing cover
  • install 4x crank reluctor and sensor
  • install 96-97 crank hub
  • install 95-97 optispark
  • install 95-97 camshaft so that you can drive the optispark
  • add OBDII data stream wire to PCM and route to OBDII diagnostic port

That's an overview anyway. The OBDI and OBDII harnesses are nearly identical at the PCM.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:38 AM
Share
  #5  
stburgpete's Avatar
stburgpete
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Winter Haven, Florida
Default
Originally Posted by the_merv
Why do you want to switch it?

Most people swap OBDII to OBDI.
pcm if free and I do not have to by the program to toon someone already has the tooner and a spair pcm. He offered this to me and asked me to get a write up on it if I could if possable.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:40 AM
Share
  #6  
MTBSully's Avatar
MTBSully
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,265
Likes: 18
From: Bolton Masshole
Default
Originally Posted by stburgpete
pcm if free and I do not have to by the program to toon someone already has the tooner and a spair pcm. He offered this to me and asked me to get a write up on it if I could if possable.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:41 AM
Share
  #7  
stburgpete's Avatar
stburgpete
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Winter Haven, Florida
Default
Originally Posted by MTBSully
Is it that bad to do?
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:41 AM
Share
  #8  
MTBSully's Avatar
MTBSully
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,265
Likes: 18
From: Bolton Masshole
Default
have you taken any kind of english courses in your life?
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:43 AM
Share
  #9  
MTBSully's Avatar
MTBSully
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,265
Likes: 18
From: Bolton Masshole
Default
you misspelled

"is"
"buy"
"tune"
"tuner"
"spare"
"possible"

also, you still have not explained why you would want to convert from obd-1 to obd-2
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:50 AM
Share
  #10  
stburgpete's Avatar
stburgpete
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Winter Haven, Florida
Default
Originally Posted by MTBSully
you misspelled

"is"
"buy"
"tune"
"tuner"
"spare"
"possible"

also, you still have not explained why you would want to convert from obd-1 to obd-2
My bad just trying to see witch is cheaper buy, toon program and cable or switch. Didn't know I was being graded on spelling.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:56 AM
Share
  #11  
MTBSully's Avatar
MTBSully
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,265
Likes: 18
From: Bolton Masshole
Default
trust me. around here, spelling is kind of a big deal. and for the love of god its TUNE not toon.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:05 PM
Share
  #12  
stburgpete's Avatar
stburgpete
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Winter Haven, Florida
Default
Originally Posted by MTBSully
trust me. around here, spelling is kind of a big deal. and for the love of god its TUNE not toon.
I will pay attention to my spelling more. So how much of a pain is this switch? Long night last night sorry.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:08 PM
Share
  #13  
MTBSully's Avatar
MTBSully
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,265
Likes: 18
From: Bolton Masshole
Default
like listed above, you would need to buy all of those parts. Also like has been said, OBD-1 is much easier to tune than obd-2.
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:15 PM
Share
  #14  
the_merv's Avatar
the_merv
Banned
iTrader: (88)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 21,019
Likes: 893
From: The Beach...
Default
The only thing worth going to OBDII is using the LS Coils and PCM..
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:15 PM
Share
  #15  
gregrob's Avatar
gregrob
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 5,130
Likes: 4
From: 6,000+ feet
Default
OBD-I software is cheap or FREE
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
LT1-LT4 Modifications
View Next Unread
Idle Surging Need Help




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:38 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE