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    L86 unlock must be sent in?

    Getting a cam installed and my local shop says I MUST send the ECM off to be unlocked? Says it has to physically be opened up for some reason...

    Anyone else heard of this?

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    Yes, most late model GM/Dodge ecm's need an unlock, perfectly normal.
    It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be done in two weeks...

    A wise man once said "google it"

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    What specific vehicle are you working with?
    2016 Silverado CCSB 5.3/6L80e, not as slow but still heavy.

    If you don't post your tune and logs when you have questions you aren't helping yourself.

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    Sorry... 2018 Tahoe Premier RST
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    a PHYSICAL "send the ecm off in the mail" unlock though?? How does this situation differ vs buying credits and unlocking like I did with my P59 from a 2006 LQ4?

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    Sending the computer in is not required on a 2018 Tahoe, you can buy 4 credits and tuning it like you would anything else. Just need to be connected to the internet the first time you read the file.

    The TCM on the 8 speed is a different story, that requires an unlock service if you wish to tune the TCM.
    2016 Silverado CCSB 5.3/6L80e, not as slow but still heavy.

    If you don't post your tune and logs when you have questions you aren't helping yourself.

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    Yup. ECM doesn't need to be sent off, tcm does.
    It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be done in two weeks...

    A wise man once said "google it"

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    You can read more about the T87A tcm service here https://www.hptuners.com/product/gm-t87a-tcm-services/
    It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be done in two weeks...

    A wise man once said "google it"

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    Awesome guys, thanks so much for the clarification!!