LS1 edit 01-02 for a 1999?
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LS1 edit 01-02 for a 1999? I won a bid on eBay for the LS1-Edit disk and programming module and have a few questions.
The seller said it was for a 2001-2002 LS1. I have a 1999 Firehawk, and I don't believe the LS1 ECU was modified from 1998 TransAm models to 2002. I believe the only changes were for suspension options, the exhaust options, and the camshaft was slightly different from 2000 to 2001 whereas the 1999 and 2002 were more aggressive. I think there were some subltle other differences.
Question 1: Will the 01-02 LS1Edit work for my 1999 Firehawk?
Question 2: Currently I'm Hypertech PPIII-tuned but the unit was stolen and I just changed to 4.10 gearing from SLP. Does LS1Edit have factory tuning bult-in and if not, where can I get 1999 Firehawk LS1Edit values so I know how Hypertech advanced the spark timing and fan on/off settings?
The seller said it was for a 2001-2002 LS1. I have a 1999 Firehawk, and I don't believe the LS1 ECU was modified from 1998 TransAm models to 2002. I believe the only changes were for suspension options, the exhaust options, and the camshaft was slightly different from 2000 to 2001 whereas the 1999 and 2002 were more aggressive. I think there were some subltle other differences.
Question 1: Will the 01-02 LS1Edit work for my 1999 Firehawk?
Question 2: Currently I'm Hypertech PPIII-tuned but the unit was stolen and I just changed to 4.10 gearing from SLP. Does LS1Edit have factory tuning bult-in and if not, where can I get 1999 Firehawk LS1Edit values so I know how Hypertech advanced the spark timing and fan on/off settings?
#1. It will not work on your 99. The only way it will work is if you get your PCM reflashed with either 01 or 02 program. I think LS1-edit is a 1 vin program. It's either 01 or 02, it can't be both.
#2 Again, your either going to have to reflash your PCM at the dealer or someone is nice enough to e-mail you a stock LS1-edit file.
I suggest you find out what year you really have for LS1-edit. You can e-mail http://www.carputing.com/ to get info on your program when you receive it. I think it's a lot of hassle, research is your friend, good luck. Here's a link to stock files http://ls1edit.slowcar.net/faq.html, I don't know if they work since I have HP tuners and not LS1-edit, but once you install LS1-edit you can try and see if will download to you laptop.
#2 Again, your either going to have to reflash your PCM at the dealer or someone is nice enough to e-mail you a stock LS1-edit file.
I suggest you find out what year you really have for LS1-edit. You can e-mail http://www.carputing.com/ to get info on your program when you receive it. I think it's a lot of hassle, research is your friend, good luck. Here's a link to stock files http://ls1edit.slowcar.net/faq.html, I don't know if they work since I have HP tuners and not LS1-edit, but once you install LS1-edit you can try and see if will download to you laptop.
Last edited by Dmoney; Sep 18, 2005 at 08:49 PM.
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i hope you didn't pay much for it... if the seller ever used it then once of the licenses is locked to his PCM... new licenses are about 200 bux I believe (50 bux software license, 50 bux s&h, 100 for the license for 1 vin) ...
When the ebay post said "01-02" , the ls1 edit software is broken into years I believe... but it won't work on your 99 if it's only for 01 and 02s... unless as mentioned you reflash it to a 01/02 ... but I'd verify the cable has a license on it (an open license) ...
When the ebay post said "01-02" , the ls1 edit software is broken into years I believe... but it won't work on your 99 if it's only for 01 and 02s... unless as mentioned you reflash it to a 01/02 ... but I'd verify the cable has a license on it (an open license) ...
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Originally Posted by horist
i hope you didn't pay much for it... if the seller ever used it then once of the licenses is locked to his PCM... new licenses are about 200 bux I believe (50 bux software license, 50 bux s&h, 100 for the license for 1 vin) ...
When the ebay post said "01-02" , the ls1 edit software is broken into years I believe... but it won't work on your 99 if it's only for 01 and 02s... unless as mentioned you reflash it to a 01/02 ... but I'd verify the cable has a license on it (an open license) ...
When the ebay post said "01-02" , the ls1 edit software is broken into years I believe... but it won't work on your 99 if it's only for 01 and 02s... unless as mentioned you reflash it to a 01/02 ... but I'd verify the cable has a license on it (an open license) ...
