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Old 01-12-2012, 02:38 PM
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Question 94.5 computer different than 95 & up?

I was told awhile back that a 94.5 computer wont be able to use a chip like the 95 and up can use and that you have to order a performance computer. Any truth to that?
 
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Old 01-12-2012, 03:07 PM
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I am not sure about that exact question but I do believe there is a difference when it comes to the "Cali" models
 
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As best I can recall there are 3 PCM configurations: 94.5-95, 96-97 49 state models, and 96-97 CA emissions. There are several calibration codes for each.
 
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send it to dp tuners and have it flashed to what ever you want
 
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You should be able to run a chip in a 94.5
 
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Ya, my understanding was if it's a powerstroke, it is electronically controlled and you can use a chip on it. The model prior was still a mechanical control.
 
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You can chip it...
 
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Ok, thanks, Now how about scanners? lol. Would any of then read them right? Is it OBD2?
 
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Old 01-12-2012, 09:56 PM
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You should have an OBDII port but the computer might need to be reflashed to be OBDII compliant..
 
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You should have an OBDII port but the computer might need to be reflashed to be OBDII compliant..
Who would you recommend for that kinda work?
 
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Stealership unfortunately
 
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Originally Posted by fordpride
Stealership unfortunately

yuck
 
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Originally Posted by jiveturkey692000
Who would you recommend for that kinda work?
dp tuners can open the obd2 port in your pcm. it does not have to go to a dealership. they can also write single tunes in it if you want only one tune
 
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My 95 had to have a 96 pcm put in to accept the superchip,this is info Prevoius owner told me,as far as flashing I dont know but I can say the old superchip is outdated but WOW! Ive had it in and out many times,the shifting is smoother without but I cant deal with it out,the power is to awesome.When it dies Ill upgrade!!
 
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Can I swap a later computer into mine? That will plug right in and work?
 


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