dizwiz24

I have an ostrich, connected into the chip socket, of my 93's ECM.

Whoever invented this thing should get the noble prize (no need to burn chips everytime you make a minor tweak).

Anyways, is it reliable to just leave it on there?

Or should I be burning a chip with my final tune?

Id hate for the ostrich to fail due to heat/vibration, etc.

Or are those things pretty durable?

Guitarguy

i dont have 1, i wish i did. but i asked Moates the same question a while back and he said once you find your tune you want to burn it to a chip. i think he said it was best to have the ecm sealed from moisture.

rodj

I have had mine permanently in the car for years but it is mounted inside with the '165 ECM.
Possibly you could get a longer ribbon cable to do the same so it is out of the elements?
Or if you have a burner it is no biggy ( if you have the ZIF adapter in the ECM ) to burn your latest tune and install it for peace of mind until you want to tweak some more

JOHN89

I run this in my 89 Vette. Mine is mounted under the dash on the passengers side. Been running it permanently for years with zero problems. Craig Moates is the man!

John

Flame Red

I have mine mounted right up on the ECM with some velro. Been there almost a year. No malfunction yet. I believe Craig says it was designed to handle the heat.