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

Craig Moates is the MAN!!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:10 AM
  #1  
DAVE00's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 2
From: Houston, TX
Default Craig Moates is the MAN!!!!

Guys,

Just wanted to share a quick customer service story with you about Craig Moates and his shop. Last week I sent them an email on their site asking for help with my ALDL cable as I have been having "Data Err" messages alot in Datamaster and since I have pretty much ruled everything out I figured the USB convertor or cable might have an issue. Craig, sent me an email with in 2 hours asking me what style I had, so I sent him some pictures as I was not completely sure as I bought this second hand several years ago and not directly from Craig. Craig then got right back to me and told me he was not sure if the convertor and cable was his, but that he would RMA it anyway and told me to keep my old one as a spare. He then Priority Mailed me a brand new ALDU1 and CABL1 setup FREE of CHARGE and got here in 2 days!!!!! Now this has to be some of the most incredible customer service I have ever seen. I havn't had a chance to try out the cable yet as I was stuck moving my In-Laws all weekend, but I can't thank Craig enough!!!! Go with this guy (if you haven't already) as he will really stand behind his products and take care of you for a long time.
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:40 PM
  #2  
fex77k's Avatar
8 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,668
Likes: 2
From: AR
Default

I picked up one of his obd1 cables last month, quality piece.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 07:47 AM
  #3  
garage_queen's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
From: Lakeland
Default

Moates is the only one I'll deal with for my tuning needs. Top notch and has been for many many years.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 02:52 PM
  #4  
Speed Density's Avatar
hashtagBMW
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,572
Likes: 2
From: Boise, Idaho
Default

He was really helpful when I had my APU1 and the return policy is mint.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:09 PM
  #5  
spudnick3119's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 313
Likes: 5
From: Eastern PA
Default

I'm really interested to see if a new cable fixed your issues. I get the same Data ERR messages in Datamaster as well as trouble codes that Datamaster picks up for exactly one data entry then disappear. Also get (false?) knock readings, but they might be related to the exhaust banging on the k-member and frame a little bit.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 06:34 AM
  #6  
DAVE00's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 2
From: Houston, TX
Default

Originally Posted by spudnick3119
I'm really interested to see if a new cable fixed your issues. I get the same Data ERR messages in Datamaster as well as trouble codes that Datamaster picks up for exactly one data entry then disappear. Also get (false?) knock readings, but they might be related to the exhaust banging on the k-member and frame a little bit.
The cable works perfectly, however it didn't fix my issue. I switched PCM's last night to a BU I have and still no luck. I'm going to be swapping out the ground strap on the Driverside head to the body as it looks pretty corroded and see if that helps. If not then I'll learn to ignore it as the car is running fine.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:31 AM
  #7  
96lt4c4's Avatar
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 963
Likes: 1
From: Bardstown, KY
Default

Craigs stuff is all I use.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:08 AM
  #8  
fex77k's Avatar
8 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,668
Likes: 2
From: AR
Default

Originally Posted by DAVE00
The cable works perfectly, however it didn't fix my issue. I switched PCM's last night to a BU I have and still no luck. I'm going to be swapping out the ground strap on the Driverside head to the body as it looks pretty corroded and see if that helps. If not then I'll learn to ignore it as the car is running fine.
Get a BBC ground strap off summit. Its relatively cheap and well built.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

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

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:07 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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