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    dealer flashing PCM

    I am upgrading my rear end to a 3.42 which is a Y87 package. I have a VIN number from a 98 firebird with Y87 package.
    Will having the a dearship flash my PCM fix my shift points?

    Okay I just called my local dealership and they said there is no need to flash the PCM because the computer will automatically shift the gears becasue of the RPM reading. They said they WILL NOT (not cant) but WILL NOT flash the PCM becasue there is no need to.

    WTF!?!!? I want to call them back and prove them wrong but I need info to back it up. somebody help me with this.

    [ May 06, 2004, 12:47 PM: Message edited by: '98 BlackBird ]
    New Toy Red 94 Formula LT1
    RT: .0006 60': 1.894 1/8 mile: 8.351 @ 84.89 1/4 mile: 12.974 @ 107.81
    crashed Red 96 Camaro 3.8l: 14.91 @ 92.38
    The ex wife's Black 98 Firebird 3.8l: 15.23 @ 88.12
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  • #2
    depends. some will some wont. youd probably get a better answer by calling your dealership and asking then asking a message board full of people who might be well over 1000 miles from you.

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    • #3
      Take it to a different dealership. You need it flashed to correct your speedometer. Not to help your shift points.
      2000 Firebird. Whisper Lid, True duals, TSP mail order tune, Built Tranny , TCI 2800 stall verter, B&M tranny cooler, Eaton LSD, 3.42 gears. Current best ET. 15.232 89.09 MPH 2.175 60ft on stock 3.42\'s and open diff.<a href=\"http://www.geocities.c

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      • #4
        so shift points have no bearing on the changing of gears?
        New Toy Red 94 Formula LT1
        RT: .0006 60': 1.894 1/8 mile: 8.351 @ 84.89 1/4 mile: 12.974 @ 107.81
        crashed Red 96 Camaro 3.8l: 14.91 @ 92.38
        The ex wife's Black 98 Firebird 3.8l: 15.23 @ 88.12

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        • #5
          DAMN I HATE DEALERSHIPS!!!!
          Well the new update is that it is in violation of the Federal Emiisions Law to change a PCM that is not set with that vehicles exact VIN number.

          Does this sound like [img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img] to anyone?
          I guess I will have to break down and get a Wester's program for $400
          New Toy Red 94 Formula LT1
          RT: .0006 60': 1.894 1/8 mile: 8.351 @ 84.89 1/4 mile: 12.974 @ 107.81
          crashed Red 96 Camaro 3.8l: 14.91 @ 92.38
          The ex wife's Black 98 Firebird 3.8l: 15.23 @ 88.12

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          • #6
            Call a few more dealerships. Some will do it, and some wont. The ones that wont will gives you the excuses like that. Let me know if you do find one, I'm probably gonna do mine over the summer once cash starts flowing back in, and it'd be nice to know a Va place that does.
            AIM: Alientr8tr<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/583450\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Camaro 3.8L</a><br />Flowmaster 80-series, !FRA, Eibach Springs, KYB AGX, SLP sway bars, 3.42/LSD, Wings West kit, Z06 Motorsports, Silverstone Metallic paint<br /><a href=\"http://www.shift5.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Shift 5</a> - My Band

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            • #7
              I'm just thankful my car already had 3.42's .. I just had to add the LSD... ;)
              2000 Firebird. Whisper Lid, True duals, TSP mail order tune, Built Tranny , TCI 2800 stall verter, B&M tranny cooler, Eaton LSD, 3.42 gears. Current best ET. 15.232 89.09 MPH 2.175 60ft on stock 3.42\'s and open diff.<a href=\"http://www.geocities.c

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              • #8
                No dealerships here will flash my PCM. I'm probably going to end up with the JET SCU2000.
                Tom<br />Too many mods for this sig.<br /><a href=\"http://www.l337server.com/Tom/cars.html\" target=\"_blank\">My car\'s site</a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.FullThrottleV6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.FullThrottleV6.com</a>

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                • #9
                  I had mine flashed at a dealership here in Michigan for 80 bucks. Way cheaper than a custom tune, but then again you will get more than speedo recal. with the custom tune
                  http://www.bowtiev6.com/

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                  • #10
                    You got to talk to the right guys. not the usual anal uptight, im too good to work on your car unless you pay me $500 to turn a few bolts or wont I do it type of azzhole, them i always see at these local big shot dealerships. Its the service managers that are pricks too, they choose who works on your car, they choose how long and what its worth to them. Dealerships are a crock of sh*t, unless you know the people that work there well or you find some nice people, otherwise they are garbage.

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                    • #11
                      Yeah I noticed.
                      I think I found one that said they would do it for $35. I better call again to make sure they know exactly what I want.
                      New Toy Red 94 Formula LT1
                      RT: .0006 60': 1.894 1/8 mile: 8.351 @ 84.89 1/4 mile: 12.974 @ 107.81
                      crashed Red 96 Camaro 3.8l: 14.91 @ 92.38
                      The ex wife's Black 98 Firebird 3.8l: 15.23 @ 88.12

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