What options do I have for understanding the new calc.ve/maf tuning format?
I have read over the sticky a dozen times and I still do not know what I am suppose to be doing. I can follow what pids to select and can configure data to display in different units. But when it comes creating calc.pids and looking at the calc_pids.txt document, it's like I'm looking at a foreign language. Am I just completely out of my league? Or am I over-complicating it?
I was the same way when i started, get the program up and running, walk through it slowly. And these guys are great help. P.s. im still trying to get 1 tune completed. Lol
I think most calc pids, that we will need are already built
The calc_pids.txt is already created, you simply have to copy it to the location specified... if you have to modify it, post up and I'll help you, with it.
The car is a 1999 Trans Am but when I found a stock tune file for it the OS matched that of the 2000 Trans Am from the dropbox.com of gmperformancecentre. The engine is a 383, mild cam build. Is this method the best one to use or would I be better off with another?
Use an 02 file with OS 12212156, it's objectively the best base OS as it has multiple transmission and vehicle options available plus COS5 if you want to run boost down the road. Don't worry about the OS # for the 99-02 PCMs, all 512kb LS1B (99-02) files can be interchanged in most scenarios. Pick auto/manual file, if you have a 4L80E then you'll need to segment swap a 2500 LQ5+4L80E trans+trans diagnostic segments into the base.
~Erik~
2013 Sonic RS Manual - 1.4L I4T E78, tuned, turbo mods, etc.
2008 TrailBlazer SS 3SS AWD Summit White - LS2 E67/T42, bolt ons, suspension, etc.
2002 Chevy TrailBlazer LT 4X4 Summit White - 4.2L I6 P10, lifted, wheels, etc.
Use the 2002 TA file like Erik said, then follow the Calc.VET procedure, see post #1 here: Calc-VET-correcting-MAF-and-calculating-VE-(in-single-log)
Okay I have the 2002 file and have adjusted the engine displacement, speedo, etc... Is there a benefit to using serial connection for the wideband or will analog do the same job? My wideband is an Innovate LC-1.
Last edited by Jstewy21; July 11th, 2018 at 07:00 AM.
Also thanks for the help. This is hopefully going to be a big improvement for this and a few other builds I have.
No problem, basically can use that as a base file for any 99-02 Camaro / T/As with the 512kb PCMs.
Serial is easier and you don't have to deal with ground offset issues, analog works great if you dont have ground issues.
~Erik~
2013 Sonic RS Manual - 1.4L I4T E78, tuned, turbo mods, etc.
2008 TrailBlazer SS 3SS AWD Summit White - LS2 E67/T42, bolt ons, suspension, etc.
2002 Chevy TrailBlazer LT 4X4 Summit White - 4.2L I6 P10, lifted, wheels, etc.
Analog works great if there are no ground offset issues as Erik said, it is faster.
Serial is easier if you have the serial comm cable already made.
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