Programming interface for vettes

[jedi]

I want to get into working with my vettes computer. Does anyone know where can I find interface cables and software to connect to the cars computer? I am currently looking at high performance chips but being a programmer, I want to learn to do these mods myself. Any suggestions?
Jedi

 

[vader86]

Now i copied this from C4 Scan & Tune on Corvetteforum.com
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=202488

For ’85-’93 Corvette’s you’ll need an EPROM burner and EPROM eraser. These range in price from about $139-$200 and up for a burner, and about $50 for an eraser. Some models of burners include:

Pocket Programmer - http://www.xtronics.com/memory/EPROM.htm
Needhams EMP-10 - http://www.needhams.com/e10.html

A popular eraser is the Datarase II - http://www.jdr.com/interact/item.asp?itemno=gr-datarase
For ’94 and up you’ll need a laptop with the appropriate program that can read the programming in the flash chip, and also flash the chip with any changes that you make later.

Each EPROM burner will have its own programming software to burn the chips.

Editing software.

Once you have read the programming and saved it to a file, you’ll need editing software to make the necessary changes to the file.

There are a few programs to choose from as well. Some of the more popular include:

Tunercat – http://www.tunercat.com/
Winbin – http://www.spiritone.com/~eoa/Cars/EFI/
GMEPro –
LT1Edit for ’94-’95 cars – http://www.lt1.net/editor/Lt1edit.htm


Each has its pros and cons. I have used Tunercat and it has worked well for me.


Also recommended is some kind of scan utility. Popular programs are:

Diacom: http://www.rinda.com/auto/auto.htm
EASE: http://www.obd2.com/
AutoXRay: http://www.autoxray.com/index.htm

AKM electronics also makes cables that will attach your laptop and connect with some programs that are free on the internet. http://www.mindspring.com/~amattei/akmelect.htm

 

[BlackNBlue95]

I want to get into working with my vettes computer. Does anyone know where can I find interface cables and software to connect to the cars computer? I am currently looking at high performance chips but being a programmer, I want to learn to do these mods myself. Any suggestions?
Jedi

If it's a 95 like mine.. you have a flash programable PCM... I would suggest AKMcables.com for the cable and LT1 Edit and or TunerCat for programming it.. I also heard for a data logger that Datamaster I think it's called is a good one to have..

I just started messing with my PCM I have tuner cat and will be buying lt1 edit soon....