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Feb 7, 2008 | 08:01 PM

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Tuner software?

Based off sandovalt1's last thread got me curious about aquiring a tuning program for my 95 LT1. Were would I start looking to buy and/or download the software and the cables for these programs. I've read lots of good things about them.

Feb 7, 2008 | 08:15 PM

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Tunercat for tuning
Then contact akmcables and get a cable and datamaster license from him

This site does not like non-sponsor links but with these names 10 seconds on Google will get you what you need.

Feb 7, 2008 | 08:17 PM

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First of all your going to need an obd1 cable to connect your car to a laptop. I paid about (Edit) 65 bucks for mine. Then go download tunercats from their website (free trial is good but if you tune alot you need to buy the license), You'll also need the definition file for your car 20 bucks. And the rest is pretty much self explanatory. Plug in your cable to the car and plug the other side into the computer. Start your program and go. Make sure you make a backup of your stock file first thing. If you have any more questions PM me.

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beat me to it.

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Feb 7, 2008 | 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nomoneyz

First of all your going to need an obd1 cable to connect your car to a laptop. I paid about 50 bucks for mine. Then go download tunercats from their website, You'll also need the definition file for your car 20 bucks. And the rest is pretty much self explanatory. Plug in your cable to the car and plug the other side into the computer. Start your program and go. Make sure you make a backup of your stock file first thing. If you have any more questions PM me.

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beat me to it.

where did u find the obd1 cable or 50 bucks ????

Feb 7, 2008 | 08:30 PM

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What they said, and also LT1 edit.

Feb 7, 2008 | 08:52 PM

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Sorry I just double checked I paid 65 for my cable. I'll edit my above post.

Feb 7, 2008 | 09:02 PM

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Absolutely no reason to even mention LT1 Edit, why pay twice as much for a program that does less and is VIN locked to one pcm as well as has lesser support.

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Feb 7, 2008 | 10:06 PM

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93-95 OBI and 96-97 OBDII? Sorry, reason i ask is because i thought 95+ was OBDII.

Feb 7, 2008 | 10:14 PM

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http://www.aldlcable.com/ $60 for either serial or usb interface

Feb 7, 2008 | 10:36 PM

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93-95 OBI and 96-97 OBDII? Sorry, reason i ask is because i thought 95+ was OBDII.

I thought the same thing for a while, Then I learned that 95 has the obd2 connector but its still an obd1 computer. Why not sure, but its obd1 till 96.