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xstuntman · 06-27-2023, 10:36 AM

Read in another thread that these are no longer available thru GM.
So we are collectively screwed?

I'm one bad day away from owning the sexiest paper weight on the planet?

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 06-27-2023, 10:40 AM

Nah there are likely plenty of remans out there worst case scenario. I had to replace the ECU in my old grand Cherokee a couple years ago, at 21 years old it was very much out of production. I used a reman unit with no issue at all. These are just some of the pains of unfortunately owning a platform that is now 14 years from its inception. It sucks and it’s sad for all of us to see so many parts being dropped.

gtstorey · 06-27-2023, 10:45 AM

I haven't heard that. But there should be a pretty good salvage supply around for a long time. Just a little bit of a pain to reprogram and relearn everything. I think some of the non-camaro ones can be used, but you have to be careful to confirm.

xstuntman · 06-27-2023, 10:49 AM

I have zero experience with ecm remans.
So these are repaired factory units and you core your old bad one I assume?

I was starting to think i was SOL.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 06-27-2023, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

I have zero experience with ecm remans.
So these are repaired factory units and you core your old bad one I assume?

I was starting to think i was SOL.

Exactly and you can give the remaners your vin in most cases and they show up with a factory flash so it’s plug and play ready to go.

redcoats1976 · 06-27-2023, 11:52 AM

my son went through this with his 1993 honda.he had to send his old ECM out and it was returned fixed.might be a problem if its your only car though.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-27-2023, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Exactly and you can give the remaners your vin in most cases and they show up with a factory flash so it’s plug and play ready to go.

Yep, and then all you have to do is add your tune back onto it. I saw a website that sold "remans" for our Camaros, but don't remember who it was.

Nenous1 · 06-27-2023, 03:59 PM

I picked up a refurbished ECM for my 1997 Honda Odyssey last year, getting replacement parts isn't hard at all.

Moto-Mojo · 06-28-2023, 03:59 PM

Encouraging. In a discouraging world. : /

Pkeen · 06-28-2023, 04:56 PM

I used a reman ecm in my 2001 c5 . With tune for my 383 stroker ,no issues.
https://www.fs1inc.com/

PaulsSS · 06-28-2023, 05:15 PM

Sometimes its no problem but I've run into issues with theft deterrent where the recycler claims its one thing but the car has another. Example on my 15 the key fobs stopped working the local key guy wouldn't touch and told me only the dealer can refresh the system. When he plugged into the car his software tossed up a big red flag warning continuing will disable the vehicle. The dealer had no trouble doing it but that worries me to only depend on the dealers for support.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-28-2023, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pkeen

I used a reman ecm in my 2001 c5 . With tune for my 383 stroker ,no issues.
https://www.fs1inc.com/

Very cool! Thanks. Bookmarked..

Pkeen · 06-28-2023, 09:20 PM

Glad to help!

yellow69z28rs · 06-29-2023, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulsSS

Sometimes its no problem but I've run into issues with theft deterrent where the recycler claims its one thing but the car has another. Example on my 15 the key fobs stopped working the local key guy wouldn't touch and told me only the dealer can refresh the system. When he plugged into the car his software tossed up a big red flag warning continuing will disable the vehicle. The dealer had no trouble doing it but that worries me to only depend on the dealers for support.

At some point the dealers will stop being able to update there software I would think.
We will all need carburetors and some old dude in his garage to tune it.

06-27-2023, 10:36 AM	#1
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,316	ECMs no longer in production? Read in another thread that these are no longer available thru GM. So we are collectively screwed? I'm one bad day away from owning the sexiest paper weight on the planet? __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

06-27-2023, 10:40 AM	#2
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,846	Nah there are likely plenty of remans out there worst case scenario. I had to replace the ECU in my old grand Cherokee a couple years ago, at 21 years old it was very much out of production. I used a reman unit with no issue at all. These are just some of the pains of unfortunately owning a platform that is now 14 years from its inception. It sucks and it’s sad for all of us to see so many parts being dropped. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

06-27-2023, 10:49 AM	#4
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,316	I have zero experience with ecm remans. So these are repaired factory units and you core your old bad one I assume? I was starting to think i was SOL. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter. Last edited by xstuntman; 06-27-2023 at 11:08 AM.

06-28-2023, 03:59 PM	#9
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,023	Encouraging. In a discouraging world. : / __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

06-28-2023, 04:56 PM	#10
Pkeen Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs, 2008 Avalanche Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Pannasoffkee,Florida Posts: 258	I used a reman ecm in my 2001 c5 . With tune for my 383 stroker ,no issues. https://www.fs1inc.com/ __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow 2ss/rs , M6 ,416ci , K1 rods & crank,weisco -3.0cc dome pistons,.040 head gasket, 11.5 compression,1 3/4" LT ,3" pipes w/x-pipe no cats, Cam Motion cam 239/247 113+3 .621"/604" lift , BTR .660 Platinum dual springs w/Titanium retainers, CAI . Stock ls3 heads,intake,injectors & TB. 515rwhp/500rwtq.

06-27-2023, 10:45 AM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,280	I haven't heard that. But there should be a pretty good salvage supply around for a long time. Just a little bit of a pain to reprogram and relearn everything. I think some of the non-camaro ones can be used, but you have to be careful to confirm.

06-27-2023, 11:52 AM	#6
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,935	my son went through this with his 1993 honda.he had to send his old ECM out and it was returned fixed.might be a problem if its your only car though.

06-27-2023, 03:59 PM	#8
Nenous1 Drives: 2011 Camaro rs Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: NC Posts: 65	I picked up a refurbished ECM for my 1997 Honda Odyssey last year, getting replacement parts isn't hard at all.

06-28-2023, 05:15 PM	#11
PaulsSS Drives: 15SS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Posts: 351	Sometimes its no problem but I've run into issues with theft deterrent where the recycler claims its one thing but the car has another. Example on my 15 the key fobs stopped working the local key guy wouldn't touch and told me only the dealer can refresh the system. When he plugged into the car his software tossed up a big red flag warning continuing will disable the vehicle. The dealer had no trouble doing it but that worries me to only depend on the dealers for support.

06-28-2023, 09:20 PM	#13
Pkeen Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs, 2008 Avalanche Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Pannasoffkee,Florida Posts: 258	Glad to help! __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow 2ss/rs , M6 ,416ci , K1 rods & crank,weisco -3.0cc dome pistons,.040 head gasket, 11.5 compression,1 3/4" LT ,3" pipes w/x-pipe no cats, Cam Motion cam 239/247 113+3 .621"/604" lift , BTR .660 Platinum dual springs w/Titanium retainers, CAI . Stock ls3 heads,intake,injectors & TB. 515rwhp/500rwtq.