lol, it was worth a try (IROC related)

[86 IROC-Z]

So before dropping hundreds of dollars on my car, I figured I would see what I could do at little to no cost to me, which was partially described in my previous thread on the topic.

Anyway, what I was hoping to do was read the PROM to copy the data, and then replace the data onto a new chip. The following is what happened.

Here's ma computer



And here's my MEMCAL


The chip is soldered in, so instead of ruining a possibly working PROM, I decided to do some redneck engineering


Fitting for a thirdgen, hmmm?


Anyway, here's my nifty chip reader device


Then I connected the chip




Unfortunately, the chip was unable to be read no matter what configuration I inserted the chip into the programmer. Each time left me with the following error message:


Didn't hurt attempting something that didn't cost anything, so I'm not too disappointed

So, on to Plan V, or W, or X maybe, I've lost count at this point.

[wheeliE-maxx]

works all the time, sixty percent of the time

[86 IROC-Z]

works all the time, sixty percent of the time

So that goes in between the MAF and the throttle body? Right?

[Blackbird WS6]

So that goes in between the MAF and the throttle body? Right?

give or take thats about right.....BUT whatever you do, dont forget to hook up the battery to each end of that so called mexican part

[wheeliE-maxx]

So that goes in between the MAF and the throttle body? Right?

naw, after the throttle body. It'll look cool like those people who put fake injector hat air cleaners ontop of carbs

[blackSS01]

Jesus Christ Macgyver Thats looks well above my computer skills

[86 IROC-Z]

naw, after the throttle body. It'll look cool like those people who put fake injector hat air cleaners ontop of carbs

Awesome, I need to do everything I can to look cool!

Jesus Christ Macgyver Thats looks well above my computer skills

I think "McGyver" woud've been more fitting if it actually accomplished something

[SMWS6TA]

I hate to ask but - do you think you might not have connected the correct pins in order to do what you were trying to do? Or is it just non compatible software?

[86 IROC-Z]

I hate to ask but - do you think you might not have connected the correct pins in order to do what you were trying to do? Or is it just non compatible software?

The programmer came with a thick manual I was following. Even after the few different things it said didn't work, I tried it in every which way just to be sure. It seems that the reader isn't able to read (or even detect) the type of chip I had.

[blackSS01]

Awesome, I need to do everything I can to look cool!


I think "McGyver" woud've been more fitting if it actually accomplished something

Can't believe I spelled that wrong

[86 IROC-Z]

Can't believe I spelled that wrong

lol you actually spelled it correctly, I spelled it wrong, I didn't even think to look at how you spelled it when I was responding lulz

[blackSS01]

lol you actually spelled it correctly, I spelled it wrong, I didn't even think to look at how you spelled it when I was responding lulz

Thats fucking EPIC!!! I spell it right and with your post, I believed I was wrong and you were right

[pajeff02]

Impressive attempt. Where did you happen to stumble upon a "Chipmaster"?

[86 IROC-Z]

Impressive attempt. Where did you happen to stumble upon a "Chipmaster"?

The storage rooms at my father's office building have lots of goodies we're able to borrow when they're not needed.

[67CamaroRSSS]

For some strange reason I kept expecting to see the "Dew" spilled all over the PCM...

[86 IROC-Z]

For some strange reason I kept expecting to see the "Dew" spilled all over the PCM...

I would never dare risk spilling the nectar of the gods and wasting it on such heathenish idols such as parts from a 3rd generation Camaro.

[67CamaroRSSS]

Being from (or at least residing in) a Southern state I assume you know of the relationship between Mt Dew and Jack Daniels?

[86 IROC-Z]

Being from (or at least residing in) a Southern state I assume you know of the relationship between Mt Dew and Jack Daniels?

Honestly I hate Mt dew mixed with alcohol.

I've also tried it with vodka which was fucking terrible. And I like vodka.

[67CamaroRSSS]

When I was stationed in Colorado I shared a house with a couple of good ole southern boys.

As Colorado had "Blue laws" (no alcohol sales on Sunday) we would buy 2 or 3 bottles of Jack on Saturday. They insisted on drinking it with Mt Dew so I played along.

I agree though, Mt Dew DOES NOT mix with alcohol.

Rum and Coke, OTOH....

[86 IROC-Z]

When I was stationed in Colorado I shared a house with a couple of good ole southern boys.

As Colorado had "Blue laws" (no alcohol sales on Sunday) we would buy 2 or 3 bottles of Jack on Saturday. They insisted on drinking it with Mt Dew so I played along.

I agree though, Mt Dew DOES NOT mix with alcohol.

Concur. At least none of the ones I've tried.

Rum and Coke, OTOH....

Now that's some good shit. $5 for a pitcher of that with a straw at a bar I frequent in my college town.