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

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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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i updated my tune just to raise my idle a little and go and load it up. LT1 edit finishes successfully - 100% complete. turn off key, close dialog box, close program disconnect cable...try to start car...just cranks...

hook up autotap see what was going on, get a code that PCM is not programmed? WTF?

So feel good that I had andrew at AKM socket this PCM for me last year so I replace the chip and program the new one. LT1 edit again completes successfully 100%.

Disconnect everything try to start car, again, nada...WTF? Autotap say PCM not programmed again.

just loaded a revised tune on Sunday I got from my tuner with no issues. now this out of nowhere. damn can this hobby get under the skin sometimes...
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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i calmed down...disconnected everything for a while, took a break and put it all back together. tried reading the pcm and it worked! So i tried writing and it worked! rewarded myself with a cruise on chicago's highways for 50 miles with barely any cars on the road...
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Nice Where did you cruise?
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Nice Where did you cruise?
west on 90 to 53, 53 south to 290, 290 east to 294, 294 north and then got off at willow and drove home
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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west on 90 to 53, 53 south to 290, 290 east to 294, 294 north and then got off at willow and drove home
Do they still have cars shows at strats in chicago? and is doty road still hoppin
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Originally Posted by mattinokc
Do they still have cars shows at strats in chicago? and is doty road still hoppin
strats haven't been to in 10 years at least. doty never went.
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Strats on North Ave is packed almost every night but a lot of kids with Junk cars/ricers hang there with some American Muscle. Still prob the best place to get a race off though. Strats on Grand is long gone and nobody goes there.
Doty is dead dont waste your time.

Merim I live right by the Arlington race track. Almost went for a cruise down 53 yesterday
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