Can any VIN number be programmend into the ECU?

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Jun 4, 2004 | 09:44 PM

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Can any VIN number be programmend into the ECU?

I'm about to finally get going on my 94 3.4 V6 to 99/00 LS1 swap. One question that I've been pndering for some time is the VIN number in the computer. Using LS1Edit (or something similar) can I program my cars real VIN into the computer? Is it just a dumb "label" or does the computer check the 8th digit, indicating engine type for any useful purpose?

Sorry for the newb question,

Thanks in advance
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Jun 4, 2004 | 11:46 PM

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I am not sure if this helps but a friend of mine used my SS VIN GM put it into his Z28 computer and it recognized it as my car. The GM guy said you could do it with a 98 LS1 into a 97 LT1. I know sometimes they just think they know what they are talking about but maybe its possible not that i would know.

Jun 5, 2004 | 12:25 AM

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just a dumb label... you may run into more probs than its worth changing the VIN for a V8 PCM to a V6 VIN ... any PCM Editing software that reads the VIN to determine the type of car will be fubarred...

Best to leave it w/an appropriate vin (if it's a 99 Operating system for an LS1 then use a 99 LS1 VIN) .. you can get these off of ebay

Jun 5, 2004 | 10:34 AM

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i sure hope they dont rely on just the vin to determine the o/s

at least on 99-02

Jun 5, 2004 | 11:32 AM