80LS1T Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I know I asked this question a few months ago but the tread must have got lost when the site switched over to the new format. I tried to search the tunercat website but no info there..... Soooooo, what kind of laptop do I need to run TunetCat and program my PCM? Do I need a moduem? and a CD rom? I just need some basic specs so I can tell a guy at work so he can "hook me up" LOL Thanks guys! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Really basic. You can download the software from the web, or burn it to a disk on another PC and use the laptops CD drive to load it, then you need a serial connection...That's about it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 By serial connection you mean either a standard 9-pin RS232 port or a USB to serial converter and one of the ALDL adapter cables correct? These guys sell the ALDL cables: http://www.akmcables.com Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love-my-V8-280Z Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Any computer from a 800 MGHZ and up will do. watch out, newer computers don't have a serial port, or so I was told.. Never checked myself.. Anyway the program don't need much horse power to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted January 26, 2005 Author Share Posted January 26, 2005 Thanks guys! I asked a guy at work today to hook me up with a laptop with 1Ghz processor, serial port, dial up modem, and a CD-ROM for less that $500. I think it'll be way less than $500 though. He's said it wont be a problem. Now all I need to do is get my new fuel system in and put the drivetrain back in so I can get the new harness wired in! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 Ok Wheelman, I take it the USB to serial converter is just want is sounds like. I want to get a newer computer because I plan to use it at home too now. So I was looking at getting a new, faster, and nicer computer than originally planned. I just want to make sure I can still use if to tune my car though. So if the computer I buy has a USB port but no serial port can I just buy that converter and use it like originally planned with an older computer? Thanks, Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Guy...to be certain, just drop TC an email. They are very good at responding. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 WOW Tim talk about a fast response! I think I will just to be sure. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 I received a reply to my question about this today from TC............. -----Original Message-----From: Guy Grenfell Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 7:44 PM To: tc@tunercat.com Subject: laptop serial port questions.......... I am looking at using TunerCat to edit the PCM for my LT1. I have a question thought about the requirements for the laptop though. If I have a laptop with USB ports but not the older Serial ports. Can I buy some type of USB to Serial Port converter and still use this laptop? Thanks for the help, Guy Grenfell Hi Guy, Thank you for your e-mail regarding the C.A.T.S. Tuner program. All you'll need to make calibration changes to your car is the Tuner program($69.95) and the $EE ECM Definition File ($19.95). In addition to the software, you'll also need an ALDL interface cable to connect your PC to the PCM for reading and programming the PCM. We recommend the cables from AKM Electronics (www.akmcables.com) and TTS Power Systems (www.ttspowersystems.com). These interface cables require an RS232 serial port on your PC. If your PC does not have a serial port Craig Moates (http://moates.net) offers the ALDU1 USB to ALDL converter and CABL1 OBDI style cable or CABL2 OBD2 style cable. If you have any other questions, or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, TC Hope that clears it up for anyone else wondering the samething! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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