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    Swaping a4 to m5

    Can I just load the file from a 99 5-speed car onto my 99 A4 car?
    http://www.cardomain.com/id/phoenix64
    99 3.8L camaro, corn fuel, turbocharged.
    98 formula LS6, lid, SLP DD, 65lb inj.

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    Re: Swaping a4 to m5

    you just need the dealer to flash it to a m5. You will need a 99 m5 vin# so they can flash it.
    1996 Camaro 3.8 M5 to A4 conversion, VS cam, 3" exhaust, 9:5.1 forged pistons, Clev.77 bearings, Comp 130lb springs/.105 pushrods, Manely modded retainers, Walbro 255, PLX wideband,65lb injectors, Every Suspesion mod. alot of other mods- GT35R Turbo.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2441235
    2008 Silverado LTZ 6.0 L76 Dynomax exhaust K&N intake

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    Re: Swaping a4 to m5

    So can I download someone else's M5 flash file and loa that using HPtuners?

    Also does anyone know what electrical connectors I need?
    http://www.cardomain.com/id/phoenix64
    99 3.8L camaro, corn fuel, turbocharged.
    98 formula LS6, lid, SLP DD, 65lb inj.

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    Re: Swaping a4 to m5

    I know one of the hptuner guys knows the answer to this..............
    http://www.cardomain.com/id/phoenix64
    99 3.8L camaro, corn fuel, turbocharged.
    98 formula LS6, lid, SLP DD, 65lb inj.

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    Re: Swaping a4 to m5

    Here is how the HPT software works....

    The OSID sets up the bootloader.

    You have a VIN with the year model and make.

    If you have a 99 A4 with VIN XXXXX then the bootloader works with XXXX OSID.

    So no, you cannot take a M5 load and just replace a A4 load in the VCM if the OSID's do not match. If you have the PRO version of HPT, and the VIN year and make is the same, then you can load the entire M5 BIN to the VCM and replace a A4 load.

    Now, if you have a Tech 2 with the SPS software package, then you can load the VCM with a M5 VIN car and get the HPT to read that load and start your changes.

    HTH....

    Loyde

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