Anybody wanna try this route?   On U.S. GM cars made between 1986-1989 their ecms are programable using the kalmaker software and a lap top. The "808" #s are the last digits on the part number found on the ecm.   The ecms are cheap,  the eproms are removable and programable. Look for them in turboed 88 sunbirds and quad 4 equiped cars,  olds mobile calais, Beretta GTZ. Harnesses are cheap and/or you can get them at junk yards.   DFI conversions may be a problem but the ECMs have an inpu

When I install my stand alone, do I have to keep the factory ECU??  And do all the factory gauges still work?  Like the boost gauge and tachometer, will they still work?

www.lightningmotorsports.com   I've bought two BOV's and a set of Tokico front Shocks from them.  Best prices I've found for those items.   Only problem stems from the "BROWN UPS"  I shoulda checked before working on it, but had my struts pulled only to find the second of the two cardboard boxes tapped together to contain.....NOTHING!!!  A small rip was tapped up on the bottom of it, but I get the shaft because NO REPLACEMENT until they file for damage claims w/ UPS who picked up the whole pac

I am getting ready to purchase a boost and A/F gauge. What type are you guys and gals  using. Is there one make more reliable than another?  Thanks.