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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Well i'm putting a LS1 in my 91 Camaro, and i got the engine from an 02 vette. When i got it the guy had already gotten rid of the ECU, but kept the harness with the engine. So i had the wiring harness but no computer. In need of a computer i figured that an 02 Camaro ECU should work. Am i correct??

Also the computer i got is from an Auto car and i'm going to be going with the t56. Will this be a problem? I plan on getting HPTuners so i will be able to make any of the changes myself. This way i can also remove vats and delete the rear 02 sensors, plus getting the extra power from the car will be a big plus

When i get HPtuners will i purchase a license for an 02 Camaro since that is what the computer is from? This makes most sense to me, but I just want to be positive before putting the money out.

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Well it sounds to me like HPT might not be your best bet. You would have to purchase it with license's for a 02 Vette and whatever OS you want to use. I assume you aren't using the ETC as the vette had? I would almost look into EFI Live as you have more options on the PCM aspect. JMO
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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you can run a vette motor on a f-car pcm, just use a throttle cable.

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I was actually planning on using the drive by wire setup. I have the TB, the pedal, and the computer for it, so i'm hoping it should be fine. Or will this be a problem with the f-body pcm.

ETC stands for?
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the f-body pcm is the same physically as a vette i believe, its just the program on it that is different
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ETC = electronic throttle control (aka fly-by-wire)

If you want to use ETC, then you need to have the computer flashed with a Corvette program. A dealership (or even some people around here) will be able to do that for you.
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HPTuners comes with two vehicle licenses when you purchase it, just get the license for a 2002 V8 F-Body and a 2002 Corvette. You will be able to reflash your Camaro PCM with a 2002 Corvette BIN, you can also select to flash a manual BIN file to convert it from an auto to manual. You get to keep your ETC controls as well.
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I kinda figured since i have a computer, i could take it to a dealership and get it reflashed to what ever year/car i wanted, but again wasn't positive. I did a quick search through the boards but no luck.

So i get HPTUners. I flash my pcm to a 2002 Manual Corvette BIN. This is exactly what i was hoping for.

Thanks to everyone that responded!!
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