Project: Chevette Turbocharged Ecotec...

[ProTouring442]

Really? What issues did you have? Was it the harness? Customer support?

We purchased a harness and ECM to run the 1996 LT-4 we installed in my dad's '56 BelAir. When we fired it up, it ran great, but would then, seemingly at random, start running so rich that it would pour black smoke from the tailpipes, then it would clear up just as suddenly.It never set a code. I called Howell and was simply told, it can't do that. Um, yeah, but it is. We went back and forth on this over the course of several weeks, with me supplying all sorts of datastream information, readings taken from different sensors, etc. After he had me replace the O2 sensors (not exactly cheap) he finally agreed that the ECM must be bad. He then wanted me to send back the old ECM for testing, stating that this could take several weeks! Only after I protested due to the fact that we were due to head out to a show in Ohio (we life in MD) did he agree to allow me to pay for a new ECM, with him giving me a refund after receiving the old one.

To make matters worse, the new ECM is programmed to idle way to high! I gave up, and to this day, the car idles high. This fall I hope to send the ECM in to someone else to have it reprogrammed, though I am not entirely sure as to whom I should have do this.

Now, understand that this was a good 9 or 10 years ago (and I may not have the entire sequence of events exactly as they happened), but the customer service, and their attitude concerning the after sale support was so poor that I will never buy anything from them again.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[Twentyover]

Another player to consider avoiding is Custom EFI's

[1badchevelle]

My first reaction was WTF.

BUt after reading veryy cool keep up the work and post pics.

[ssclone]

very badass... i am loving it. any updates?

aaron

[c.schulz]

Keep me posted on this crazy ride.

Chris

[KlasSic68]

Sweet project! Keep the updates coming

Definately not how I remember my grandpas chevette! lol
His was the same color too.

[s/c'd cav]

updates ?????

PLEASE !!!!!

im gonna be starting a eco swap soon into another older GM light weight

[Restomod]

Doesnt look likely..he has not logged in for 4 months..........

[Ash]

It's like waiting for the movie sequel that's scheduled for release.....but is in Pre-production hell. Like a lot of cats on here, eagerly waiting for an update

[icebird84]

indeed Ashley

[1978Chevette]

Did this project fall to the side...

[796spdbu]

So who is going to start another ecotec chevette and finish it?

[dafabricata]

Did this project fall to the side...

Sadly, it has for now.

Money and other issues have come up forcing me to prioritize....sucks.

Anyway, things have been a bit more smooth lately, so hopefully, progress will continue soon.

Thanks for all the kind words of encouragment!

[XLexusTech]

Sadly, it has for now.

Money and other issues have come up forcing me to prioritize....sucks.

Anyway, things have been a bit more smooth lately, so hopefully, progress will continue soon.

Thanks for all the kind words of encouragment!

Sweet! Keep up the good work!

[Andreasu]

Welcome back : D

Can't wait for updates

[SaturnVUEguy]

Thanks for giving us that update! Hope all works out and you can get back on the car

[Doober]

w00t! Good to hear you're still around :D

[796spdbu]

Life has a way of taken our spare time and money. Im glad tohear you havent given up.I was hoping it would get finished.

[Doober]

Yeah... I've had an opportunity to come out here to AZ from MI that I otherwise wouldn't be able to do, going to try to find a better job compared to what I was doing.

[1978Chevette]

Appreciate you falling through and giving an update....