I am new to this electronics stuff...I have been reading about PCMs..most from zzp. What exactly is a pcm..what does it do and are they worth the money. I Have an 01 monte SS. Thanks for your help everyone!

 

long answer!!!

http://www.aa1car.com/library/pcm.htm

 

Powertrain Control Module

 

personal computation machine

or powertrain control module, i cant quite remember which one

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short answer above

 

Thanks for the quick replies!

So..if i were to buy one of these..what should I get..and i hear it unleashes "restricted" power..???

Also, does it ruin anyhting in the motor?

Sorry if these are dumb questions..but i am new haha.

Thanks guys

 

it will change the shift points, it doesnt really release power but it will help make the car move a little quicker with the rev limiter raised and new shift points. and it wont ruin anything with the motor, you already have one, this is just tuning it a bit to your likings.

no questions are dumb, we all started somewhere.

 

Where can I get one from?

 

http://milzymotorsports.com/

The Milzy Motorsports Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is great for stock to mildly modded cars with induction mods and exhaust mods.
The features are:
Removal of all speed limiters
Higher shift points
Higher rev limiter
Shift firmness adjusted
Ignition timing advanced
Cooling fan control (180°)
Cooling fans on at key-off for 180 seconds
Rear O2 Bank Code Removed
Etc.

theres a list of whats included in the tune.

you should do the core charge, because he can sometimes take forever to ship out but its a good quality item overall

 

I'd go ZZP or Overkill instead.