View Poll Results: Which LT1 Computer is best
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Swapping LT1 which computer is best!!
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Swapping LT1 which computer is best!!
My Dad and I are currently wrecking a 96 Roadmaster wagon for parts for his and the LT1 is going to be dropped into my 85Z, trouble is no computer was in the car (previous owner took it) so My question is which computer should I go with?
I can get any year pretty easy and pretty cheap but want to the know the advantages and disadvantages.
I always see most people go with OBDI 94-95 instead of 96-97 OBDII is there any reason besides an extra sensor and 2 more O2 sensors.???
I can get any year pretty easy and pretty cheap but want to the know the advantages and disadvantages.
I always see most people go with OBDI 94-95 instead of 96-97 OBDII is there any reason besides an extra sensor and 2 more O2 sensors.???
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'94 or '95 is the way to go because they are the OBD1 computers, while '96 and up is all OBD2. OBD1 is much more responsive to mods and doesn't require the same amount of programming for the slightest change to the engine, OBD1 can account for mods to some extent.
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o2 sensors
how do these work. I was planning on going headers to mufflers(Kansas has no emissions). I thought that the sensors were in the cats. How would i mod this?
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O2 sensors (Texas correct me if im wrong) work best in the collector of the header or manifold, they provide data back to the computer telling if it is rich or lean and adjusting the fuel accordingly, if you have no O2's it will run like **** and you will end up with mileage worse then a poor tuned carb.
Also Does it matter if I start with a computer from an M6 or A4 car or if it is one from a buick as well, if I plan on using my T-5 and then a T-56. or should I look for one from an M6 Z or T/A?
Also Does it matter if I start with a computer from an M6 or A4 car or if it is one from a buick as well, if I plan on using my T-5 and then a T-56. or should I look for one from an M6 Z or T/A?
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
Engine: Lt1
Transmission: T56
I used a '95 9C1 Caprice computer. My car has a t56 and the computer was for a 4l60e. It started the car and it did drive but not too good until I had Ion reprogram it. Now it's fantastic.
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Originally posted by TexasLT1
'94 or '95 is the way to go because they are the OBD1 computers, while '96 and up is all OBD2. OBD1 is much more responsive to mods and doesn't require the same amount of programming for the slightest change to the engine, OBD1 can account for mods to some extent.
'94 or '95 is the way to go because they are the OBD1 computers, while '96 and up is all OBD2. OBD1 is much more responsive to mods and doesn't require the same amount of programming for the slightest change to the engine, OBD1 can account for mods to some extent.
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: 96 LT1
Transmission: 4L60E
OBDII can be programmed the same for mod-wise same as an OBD1. The rear two O2's are a non issue because you simply delete them in programming. It is more expensive to have someone program a OBD2 pcm. The main reason people use OBD1's is because it is cheaper to have someone program them and the software to do it yourself is MUCH cheaper too.
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OBDII can be programmed the same for mod-wise same as an OBD1.
OBDII can be programmed the same for mod-wise same as an OBD1.
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Originally posted by Drakar
O2 sensors (Texas correct me if im wrong) work best in the collector of the header or manifold, they provide data back to the computer telling if it is rich or lean and adjusting the fuel accordingly, if you have no O2's it will run like **** and you will end up with mileage worse then a poor tuned carb.
O2 sensors (Texas correct me if im wrong) work best in the collector of the header or manifold, they provide data back to the computer telling if it is rich or lean and adjusting the fuel accordingly, if you have no O2's it will run like **** and you will end up with mileage worse then a poor tuned carb.
Originally posted by Drakar
Also Does it matter if I start with a computer from an M6 or A4 car or if it is one from a buick as well, if I plan on using my T-5 and then a T-56. or should I look for one from an M6 Z or T/A?
Also Does it matter if I start with a computer from an M6 or A4 car or if it is one from a buick as well, if I plan on using my T-5 and then a T-56. or should I look for one from an M6 Z or T/A?
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Sounds good, looks like Ill start the search for a 94/95 M6 computer. Thanks for the starter, ill be back with more Q's no doubt as I progress this winter.
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