ECM Tune Questions - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RyanG · 06-07-2009, 03:06 PM

Folks,

As I am a computer programmer by trade I find the subject of ECM tuning very cool. I had a Jet Chip for my 98 Trans Am and HyperTech for my 99 Trans Am.

I live in New Brunswick, Canada (rural) and not sure if there is anyone I can trust close to do a proper ECM tune on my (coming soon) 2010 Camaro SS. I read a lot of forum posts on this subject and most lead to “find a good shop to do it”. It seems to really take advantage of most mods a “tune” is in order.

My dream is have a black box that someone can program for “My Mods” and send it to me which I can use to load the tune and unload the tune when I take the SS to the dealer for service. Am I smoking bad dope on this idea?

I am planning simple mods which include CAI and a Corsa Exhaust Kit for the first year, so the tuning should be “simple” right?

So all that to ask the following questions:

Anyone know of a shop in Atlantic Canada to do a proper ECM for my mods?
Is there a company which I can tell them my mods and they can send me a box (like the old HyperTechs) which I can use to “tune” it myself, and “detune” when I need to take it to the dealer?
Should I really search out a good tuner?

Thanks in advance for all your answers and input.

~Ryan
Coming Soon, IOM 2SS/RS, Currently @ 3000

Gary B · 06-07-2009, 04:39 PM

Best bet for you is to buy a 2nd ECU with the tune you need and then pop the stock one in for the dealer service. MANY poeple do this with a variety of vehicles. Contact "Butch", a dealer for Wester's tune in Mass. He will go out of his way to help you with this whole process. He can be found on the denalitrucks.com website forum section. A 2nd ECU isn't all that expensive as you might think.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 06-07-2009, 04:59 PM

I have alot of customers in Canada that use our Hp tuner software,we remote tune them when ever they make a change to their car and want the added benefit of a proper tune.
You might want to call me on monday,we have the perfect solution for you.

Andy
www.admperformance.com
214-228-8782

Gentry78 · 06-07-2009, 07:24 PM

i would defiantly get a second ecu and just have the tune on that one, because if you take it to the dealer they can tell if you have ever tuned the ecu and can void the warranty even if you don't still have the tune still in there.

but if you just swap the stock one back in they will never know and your warranty stays

Gary B · 06-07-2009, 07:30 PM

Exactly Gentry, thats my plan.

bobby35ny · 06-07-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gentry78

i would defiantly get a second ecu and just have the tune on that one, because if you take it to the dealer they can tell if you have ever tuned the ecu and can void the warranty even if you don't still have the tune still in there.

but if you just swap the stock one back in they will never know and your warranty stays

I thought, it wasn't that easy to swap back and forth. I thought you had to do some type of crank senor reset that only the dealer can do.

PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong.

-bobby

dodson914 · 06-07-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

I thought, it wasn't that easy to swap back and forth. I thought you had to do some type of crank senor reset that only the dealer can do.

PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong.

-bobby

You can do that with a DashHawk very easily. I have an extra ECM for my G8 and it's an easy swap, less than 10 minutes. That's just because I fat hands. LOL

JJ2010 · 06-08-2009, 08:08 PM

I talked to Andy with ADM Performance and had lots of questions for him. He was extremely helpful.He took the time to answer all my questions and give me advice on which way to go with my Performance upgrades.I would highly recommend anyone that is considering doing any Performance upgrades or Tuning to give him a call.

Sack Rat 2SS · 06-09-2009, 12:08 AM

As long as you do minor mods on the hardware, heads, cam, etc, you can probably get away with a factory ECM if you need warranty work. However, if you go a little further with the mods you may not get the car to start or run or if it runs it will be very rough etc. This happned many times with my Vette friends that thought they would outsmart the dealers. Just be conservative and you are OK. Don't expect the dealer to rapair your problems caused by mods or inept tunes created by inexperienced tuners. Think everything thru first before you jump into the mod/tweek craze and have a MASTER plan to a final end. Good Luck, we all have a great car/platform to play with.

RyanG · 06-09-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ2010

I talked to Andy with ADM Performance and had lots of questions for him. He was extremely helpful.He took the time to answer all my questions and give me advice on which way to go with my Performance upgrades.I would highly recommend anyone that is considering doing any Performance upgrades or Tuning to give him a call.

I talked to Andy was well, great guy. Soon as my Camaro comes in I think Andy's solution is the way I am going.

Thanks everyone for your input,

Ryan

franknbeans · 06-09-2009, 10:48 AM

instead of having 100 people call ADM, could you just give us his advice?

haulass350 · 06-09-2009, 11:12 AM

http://westers_garage.eidnet.org/Index2.htm

these guys are in alberta, they have great mail order tunes i got one from them for my old supercharged silverado.

06-07-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
RyanG Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fredericton, NB Posts: 80	ECM Tune Questions Folks, As I am a computer programmer by trade I find the subject of ECM tuning very cool. I had a Jet Chip for my 98 Trans Am and HyperTech for my 99 Trans Am. I live in New Brunswick, Canada (rural) and not sure if there is anyone I can trust close to do a proper ECM tune on my (coming soon) 2010 Camaro SS. I read a lot of forum posts on this subject and most lead to “find a good shop to do it”. It seems to really take advantage of most mods a “tune” is in order. My dream is have a black box that someone can program for “My Mods” and send it to me which I can use to load the tune and unload the tune when I take the SS to the dealer for service. Am I smoking bad dope on this idea? I am planning simple mods which include CAI and a Corsa Exhaust Kit for the first year, so the tuning should be “simple” right? So all that to ask the following questions: Anyone know of a shop in Atlantic Canada to do a proper ECM for my mods? Is there a company which I can tell them my mods and they can send me a box (like the old HyperTechs) which I can use to “tune” it myself, and “detune” when I need to take it to the dealer? Should I really search out a good tuner? Thanks in advance for all your answers and input. ~Ryan Coming Soon, IOM 2SS/RS, Currently @ 3000

06-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#2
Gary B Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 572	Best bet for you is to buy a 2nd ECU with the tune you need and then pop the stock one in for the dealer service. MANY poeple do this with a variety of vehicles. Contact "Butch", a dealer for Wester's tune in Mass. He will go out of his way to help you with this whole process. He can be found on the denalitrucks.com website forum section. A 2nd ECU isn't all that expensive as you might think. __________________ Time for a new ride soon....6th Gen or 5th Gen Z28? Hmmm....

06-07-2009, 07:30 PM	#5
Gary B Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 572	Exactly Gentry, thats my plan. __________________ Time for a new ride soon....6th Gen or 5th Gen Z28? Hmmm....

06-09-2009, 12:08 AM	#9
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	As long as you do minor mods on the hardware, heads, cam, etc, you can probably get away with a factory ECM if you need warranty work. However, if you go a little further with the mods you may not get the car to start or run or if it runs it will be very rough etc. This happned many times with my Vette friends that thought they would outsmart the dealers. Just be conservative and you are OK. Don't expect the dealer to rapair your problems caused by mods or inept tunes created by inexperienced tuners. Think everything thru first before you jump into the mod/tweek craze and have a MASTER plan to a final end. Good Luck, we all have a great car/platform to play with. __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

06-09-2009, 10:48 AM	#11
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	instead of having 100 people call ADM, could you just give us his advice? __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

06-07-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: Anything I want Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DfW - Texas Posts: 5,407	I have alot of customers in Canada that use our Hp tuner software,we remote tune them when ever they make a change to their car and want the added benefit of a proper tune. You might want to call me on monday,we have the perfect solution for you. Andy www.admperformance.com 214-228-8782

06-07-2009, 07:24 PM	#4
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	i would defiantly get a second ecu and just have the tune on that one, because if you take it to the dealer they can tell if you have ever tuned the ecu and can void the warranty even if you don't still have the tune still in there. but if you just swap the stock one back in they will never know and your warranty stays

06-08-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
JJ2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Smithfield,NC Posts: 1,203	I talked to Andy with ADM Performance and had lots of questions for him. He was extremely helpful.He took the time to answer all my questions and give me advice on which way to go with my Performance upgrades.I would highly recommend anyone that is considering doing any Performance upgrades or Tuning to give him a call.

06-09-2009, 11:12 AM	#12
haulass350 Drives: 97 silverado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 137	http://westers_garage.eidnet.org/Index2.htm these guys are in alberta, they have great mail order tunes i got one from them for my old supercharged silverado.

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