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Thread: 2001 Silverado 2wd PCM into 2000 Silverado 4wd

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    Default 2001 Silverado 2wd PCM into 2000 Silverado 4wd

    Is there a difference in the PCM between an 01 2wd Silverado and 00 Silverado 4x4. I would like to swap the PCM from the 2wd into the 4wd.

    What would I need to do to make the swap work? Can it be done?
    00 Silverado Z71, LQ9 w/ LS3 heads, BTR cam, Whipple 2.9@8#, 4l80E

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    Swap them, flash whatever 00, 01, 02 OS you desire...Id upgrade to an 02 OS if you're going through the hassle though!

    So no, no differences between the PCMs. 2WD/4WD is just in the calibration, even then its usually just an input pin from the main harness and not actually a different calibration.

    Why are you wanting to do this, is one PCM dead?
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    I have used the 01 PCM for the last 2 years without any issues and it has a custom OS with my engine/blower/trans tune. Also, the 99/00 PCMs seem to have issues with knock and have less tables than the 01 and 02.
    00 Silverado Z71, LQ9 w/ LS3 heads, BTR cam, Whipple 2.9@8#, 4l80E

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    The 99/00 OSs do have less defined tables, I would upgrade to an 01/02 OS on the 00 PCM and then tune it from there. Just make a note of what changes you've made and copy them to the 01/02 tune, full flash it into the 00 PCM and be done.

    There are no physical differences in the PCM hardware, you can put a 99, 00, 01, or 02 OS into pretty much any 512kb LS1 PCM. There are some that dont have provisions for ETC, if that is the case then you couldnt use it on a Vette.
    ~Erik~
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    2002 Chevy TrailBlazer LT 4X4 Summit White - 4.2L I6 P10, lifted, wheels, etc.

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