tuning with a laptop

Grease Monkey · 10-30-2006, 07:08 PM

how can i tune my '84 with a laptop? what software do i need and how do i hook it up to the ECM?

Slalom4me · 10-30-2006, 07:14 PM

Start by reading the FAQ at the top of the C4 Scan & Tune forum.

Then use the Advanced Search to determine whether your
question has already been answered in a previous thread.

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RRT vette · 10-30-2006, 07:21 PM

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&postcount=15

Slalom4me · 10-30-2006, 07:27 PM

4,600 posts since Jan/06 and 4,100 posts since Feb.

Man, do I have some catching up to do ...

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Grease Monkey · 10-30-2006, 09:50 PM

in other words... its a pita?

RRT vette · 10-31-2006, 10:04 AM

I haven't seen anywhere that can tune the 84. From what I have read it will be difficult to just use a laptop to view engine function. You will have to upgrade to a different ECM along with some wire hacking. Don't know if it's worth it.

Grease Monkey · 10-31-2006, 01:36 PM

thanks

Wheelman · 10-31-2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRT vette

I haven't seen anywhere that can tune the 84. From what I have read it will be difficult to just use a laptop to view engine function. You will have to upgrade to a different ECM along with some wire hacking. Don't know if it's worth it.

WinALDL works for the '84....

Grease Monkey · 11-01-2006, 05:37 PM

but how do i hook it up

Rohn · 11-01-2006, 06:39 PM

you will need to purchase a cable. customefi.com or moates can set you up. BUT you cant change anything. just read engine diagnostics.

to change the bin you will need a 7747-8746 ECU that is adapted to stock harness. and the hardware software to burn a chip. check speedtronics for adaptation. check thirdgen.org DIYProm.