E.L.D. 44
03-22-2012, 12:07 PM
PCM SWAP
I just got in my B&G tuned PCM and I am loving how easy the swap is! For us 2011 guys we don't have any tuning options. What B&G does is you send them a 2010 PCM and your VIN number and current mods and they will flash this computer to your truck. They adjust the PCM to get you close to tunes. Obviously this isn't something that you can change with a push of a button but I will tell you the differences are extremely evident!!! You still can't use a handheld tuner to tune, but you can use it to datalog if you wanted. Here is the steps...
Tools needed:
phillips screwdriver
flathead screwdriver
socket set
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/E_L_D_44/DSCN0002.jpg
Step 1:
As always disconnect the battery. Distribution block uses an allen wrench but most of you will need a socket wrench for this. If I remember right it is 8mm?
Step 2:
Remove your intake. Remember to disconnect the sensor
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/E_L_D_44/DSCN0004.jpg
Step 3:
Remove the PCM. The wires are color coded so no worries about messing up. It has 3 screws that you can use a socket on or a phillips head screwdriver.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/E_L_D_44/DSCN0005.jpg
Step 4:
Install the new PCM and put everything back on
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/E_L_D_44/DSCN0008.jpg
I have only driven this around for a couple days now so it's still new. So far I had a couple hiccups the first night and had to disconnect my battery one time but other than that I am in love with my truck all over again. With my mods my stock PCM'd truck would dip and surge at 3500. That is gone! The rev limiter is gone, the fan comes on at 180 now, speed limiter is raised, shifts smooth but not hard, and it's noticably faster. The computer is stil learning so it will surely get better. Stay tuned to this thread because I will be updating it for you guys considering doing this as well...
I just got in my B&G tuned PCM and I am loving how easy the swap is! For us 2011 guys we don't have any tuning options. What B&G does is you send them a 2010 PCM and your VIN number and current mods and they will flash this computer to your truck. They adjust the PCM to get you close to tunes. Obviously this isn't something that you can change with a push of a button but I will tell you the differences are extremely evident!!! You still can't use a handheld tuner to tune, but you can use it to datalog if you wanted. Here is the steps...
Tools needed:
phillips screwdriver
flathead screwdriver
socket set
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/E_L_D_44/DSCN0002.jpg
Step 1:
As always disconnect the battery. Distribution block uses an allen wrench but most of you will need a socket wrench for this. If I remember right it is 8mm?
Step 2:
Remove your intake. Remember to disconnect the sensor
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/E_L_D_44/DSCN0004.jpg
Step 3:
Remove the PCM. The wires are color coded so no worries about messing up. It has 3 screws that you can use a socket on or a phillips head screwdriver.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/E_L_D_44/DSCN0005.jpg
Step 4:
Install the new PCM and put everything back on
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc383/E_L_D_44/DSCN0008.jpg
I have only driven this around for a couple days now so it's still new. So far I had a couple hiccups the first night and had to disconnect my battery one time but other than that I am in love with my truck all over again. With my mods my stock PCM'd truck would dip and surge at 3500. That is gone! The rev limiter is gone, the fan comes on at 180 now, speed limiter is raised, shifts smooth but not hard, and it's noticably faster. The computer is stil learning so it will surely get better. Stay tuned to this thread because I will be updating it for you guys considering doing this as well...