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ECU/MEMCAL Question VT V6

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by Dougthe37th, Jul 9, 2011.

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    Dougthe37th

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    Hi,
    I'm kinda lost I'm rebuilding a ecotec for my VT and doing a fair few internal mods like new pistons rods crank cam double row timing chain YT roller rockers valve springs the whole works and now I'm stuck with the question do I have to get a custom ECU and memcal to suit the mods or can I reprograme the factory ECU and what are the costs involved in it
    Thanks
     
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    TI3VOM

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    Best thing you can do would be to get the factory ECU dyno tuned with Kalmaker software. Cost wise around $1000-$1500 I got quoted $1249 to get mine done.
     
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    SirNemesis

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    Bloody hell thats alot of money for someone to press a few buttons on a computer! You V6 guys sure get pwned.
     
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    PRAVX II S

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    Dyno tune would be the best cost around the 1g mark.
     
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    There are several different software packages around that can be used to tune the existing ECU/PCM, personally I use and love the Kalmaker software.
    Depending on where you go to how much it is going to cost you. For N/A V6's, I have seen prices as high $1500.00.
    Do some hunting around and you may find that you can find a Kalmaker Tuner that charges a reasonable price.
     
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    yeah definatly do some hunting mine only cost $50 from greenfoam few years ago :)
     
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    TI3VOM

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    Greenfoam does do great tunes, I know this as I have one. But if I was to do the whole engine like this bloke has said he is doing I would get a proper dyno tune done with Kalmaker software.
    Greenfoams tune was great by the way, but I need a re-tune and can't get in contact with him!
     
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    PRAVX II S

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    From what i hear Greenfoam tunes are good.
    But the best would be a dyno tune mate.
     
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