Originally Posted by
motorbreath53
First, thanks ahead for any help on this...
I have a 04' 2.2 out of an Ion. Its complete other than the wiring, computer, and alternator. I'm looking to put this into my off-road buggy. I have been comparing a complete stand-alone, along with HPtuners... I like the piggyback system so far as the motor will be mostly stock at first, but I will be able to tune as I get some go-fast parts on the motor.
but before I buy a stock computer, wiring and hptuner, I have some questions.
1. I have searched the forum, but cannot find any solid answer as to whether or not it is possible to get past the anti-theft with HPTUNERS...
2. I don't intend on using the stock gage cluster, or any other wiring other than what is required to run the motor. Would ditching the cluster and excess chassis wiring cause any trouble that couldn't be fixed?
3. I have an lc-1 wideband, do you guys recommend any other software to aid in tuning?
4. Is there a particular year, or model ecotec computer that would be best for my project?
Thanks again for your time
Danny