PCM Diagnostics & Tuning HP Tuners | Holley | Diablo

Basic first tune

Old Mar 19, 2022 | 07:27 PM
  #1  
Mikey72D's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 22
Likes: 1
From: Northern Nevada
Default Basic first tune

I have been searching for information on first tune on my conversion. Lm7 in 1941 Studebaker. I will be using a 411 from 02’ Yukon.
It seems to me that differences between the two vehicles such as weight, rear end gearing and tire size would affect the tune. Are items such as I described something that can be changed in the program?

Should I be looking for a tune that has been uploaded that has similar properties to my conversion?

Appreciate any and all suggestions.
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2022 | 08:06 PM
  #2  
theunderlord's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 1,034
Likes: 468
From: Seattle
Default

What tuning software are you going with?
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2022 | 01:51 AM
  #3  
gametech's Avatar
TECH Veteran
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,905
Likes: 906
From: Stockbridge GA
Default

Originally Posted by Mikey72D
I have been searching for information on first tune on my conversion. Lm7 in 1941 Studebaker. I will be using a 411 from 02’ Yukon.
It seems to me that differences between the two vehicles such as weight, rear end gearing and tire size would affect the tune. Are items such as I described something that can be changed in the program?

Should I be looking for a tune that has been uploaded that has similar properties to my conversion?

Appreciate any and all suggestions.
As you will learn during your search process, there is an almost unlimited amount of info about the 411pcm. There are questions that you do not even know you need to ask yet that are already fully answered in this forum. Everything you just asked about is considered to be the most basic of parameters. Keep diving down the rabbit hole far enough, and the knowledge base of this forum could help you have one badass Studebaker. So the simple answer to your questions is YES.
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2022 | 02:18 AM
  #4  
Mikey72D's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 22
Likes: 1
From: Northern Nevada
Default

Thanks for the support. I'll be using PC Hammer. I think I’m going to put this thread on hold? Not sure how to do that! But it seems I should hook up the 411 ecu to PC hammer, read and save it. Then just putter around and become familiar with the program so I will better understand responses.

Then once I am ready to actually start the engine and get moving, I’ll have found a file(s) that will be suitable for my car.
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2022 | 01:16 PM
  #5  
NSFW's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,059
Likes: 198
Default

Originally Posted by Mikey72D
I have been searching for information on first tune on my conversion. Lm7 in 1941 Studebaker. I will be using a 411 from 02’ Yukon.
It seems to me that differences between the two vehicles such as weight, rear end gearing and tire size would affect the tune. Are items such as I described something that can be changed in the program?

Should I be looking for a tune that has been uploaded that has similar properties to my conversion?

Appreciate any and all suggestions.
Those changes might affect speedometer calibration, and maybe automatic-transmission shift points.
If you have a manual transmission I'd be shocked if any of those things made a difference to the tune.
The stuff that really mattes is whatever affects the flow of air and fuel (intake tract, cam, fuel injectors, stuff like that).

I'm pretty sure the engine will be just fine if you grab another LM7 tune that used the same intake manifold, cam, and fuel injectors. And use the same diameter MAF housing.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2022 | 02:20 PM
  #6  
Mikey72D's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 22
Likes: 1
From: Northern Nevada
Default

Now using a 411 from 01 Silverado with OS of 12208322. I found an XDF file to use with the OS. In Tuner Pro, I went through the parameter categories made changes to column lock, vats, transmission type and a couple of changes in the vehicle platform options.

At this time I don’t see any other categories that need attention. However I am open to any and all suggestions and opinions.
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2022 | 12:15 AM
  #7  
gametech's Avatar
TECH Veteran
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,905
Likes: 906
From: Stockbridge GA
Default

Originally Posted by Mikey72D
Now using a 411 from 01 Silverado with OS of 12208322. I found an XDF file to use with the OS. In Tuner Pro, I went through the parameter categories made changes to column lock, vats, transmission type and a couple of changes in the vehicle platform options.

At this time I don’t see any other categories that need attention. However I am open to any and all suggestions and opinions.
Like I said, it really depends on how deep you want to dive into things. For example, there are restart parameters that adjust fueling and timing based on how long since you last shut the engine off. These will be affected by how fast the engine cools off, which could be far different in a hoodless T bucket rat rod than a camaro with a tiny engine compartment. You would likely never notice the difference either way, but that is just one example of the MANY parameters that may or may not ever need attention. In reality, most people never go much beyond just basic fueling and gear ratio changes, and are perfectly happy.
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:08 PM.

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