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Dec 22, 2005 | 09:47 AM

#46

Bob Cosby

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Re: Hit list for GM, engineers, and accountants

Ford was like that for a long, long time - but my how those times have changed. For example, two of the major aftermarket "chip companies" had the 05 software out before the 05 GT actually hit the streets.

Dec 22, 2005 | 09:39 PM

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RussStang

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Re: Hit list for GM, engineers, and accountants

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Originally Posted by PacerX

The other reason, as I understand it, is the fact that the PCM was not easily "cracked" by the aftermarket to allow for tuning modifications.

We probably have some of Mercedes' influence to thank for that.

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Dec 22, 2005 | 11:59 PM

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R377

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Re: Hit list for GM, engineers, and accountants

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Originally Posted by RussStang

We probably have some of Mercedes' influence to thank for that.

Unfortunately, GM has already gone down that same road. The PCM for the HFV6 has not yet been cracked by the aftermarket, severely limiting the mods available for that motor. If that is any indication, expect future GM engines to be similarly limited.