Out of all these LS1 Edit threads I haven't really seen this asked yet. If someone with decent car and computer knowledge have much of a problem figuring out how to use it? For instance, if I did a cam swap (I am) and wanted to raise the idle at the same time, would I have a nervous breakdown trying to do it?

 

Yes, please elaborate. I'm seriously considering getting a copy.. I'd like to consider myself a smart guy, but I wouldn't want to risk blowing something up bc of ignorance of all the in's and outs of PCM tuning..
I would imagine though, that I can save the stock settings, and reload them whenever needed..

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that is another thing....is it even worth it if all I want it for is to change idle speed, rev limiter, cooling fan turn on, delete a bunch of codes, etc. with no playing with the fuel/air maps?

or just pay the $ to get it done locally with LS1 edit for cheaper

looking at 300 to get it done compared to 550 to own it

 

IMHO,
anyone using common sense and is not greedy into trying to get every ounce of performance from the powertrain should have no problem owning this type of tool.
As your learning curve comes up, the more useful the tool will be.
It's not like your solely on your own for with cyberspace and a ton of us also doing our own PCM calibrations there is no reason you can't ask others before doing something that might cause harm.

Many of us with websites, forums and e-mail systems will be supporting this PCM subject in lots of detail.
Nothing should prevent you from e-mailing your bin file with the changes you made and at least someone else looking at it and giving you their viewpoint if your changes are best or not.

If you start making simple changes and using a good PCM scanner you'll know pretty quick if its a safe change or not.

I would not suggest its a make change and forget about it type of tool but I assume most changes would be calibration changes and not massive changes at the same time.

Just think of it this way, doing it yourself, you have a copy of your base PCM code saved on your computer you can upload back onto PCM anytime you choose, your not holding your breath waiting for some tuner to make your changes and even then who says they know anymore then you do ?

Go for it and within time you'll be glad you control waht and when changes are made and at least you'll knew exactly what the changes are and what the changed values are.

This is still much easier then those of us having to change contents of a E-prom of older cars, at least you do not have to know how to remove e-proms, buy blank ones, have a chip programmer and a e-prom eraser !

[quote]Originally posted by Matt98SS:
<strong>that is another thing....is it even worth it if all I want it for is to change idle speed, rev limiter, cooling fan turn on, delete a bunch of codes, etc. with no playing with the fuel/air maps?

or just pay the $ to get it done locally with LS1 edit for cheaper

looking at 300 to get it done compared to 550 to own it</strong><hr></blockquote>

 

I think I will get it. I don't plan to make serious changes, just the usual basic stuff. What are the cpu requirements? Will my cheapo 486 laptop I have for atap work?

 

i would think (I don't have it yet either) but something that easy like idle would be real easy. just dial in an RPM and it should work?

that is my guess...can anyone elaborate?

 

The user manual says cpu must be at least a P-133 Mhz, 32 meg RAM, one serial com port and can be using windows 95,98, ME or NT.
You would not want too slow of a cpu when moving data to or from the PCM to be safe.

[quote]Originally posted by 11 Bravo:
<strong>I think I will get it. I don't plan to make serious changes, just the usual basic stuff. What are the cpu requirements? Will my cheapo 486 laptop I have for atap work?</strong><hr></blockquote>