Does anyone know who makesa programmer for a 96 3.8l Camaro? All I can find is ls1, lt1, and 00-02 3.8l programmers. Would a 00-02 3.8l programmer work for it? I highly doubt that it will but I'm just curious.

 

The early 3.8s were kind of bastard years for the programmer. Only thing I found available my '97 is HPTuners. It's available for '97-02.

 

O man. That sucks. I was really hoping to get a programmer so I can raise my speed limiter to see what she'll do on an open road. From what I hear you have to be careful as to what you program it to do or not do.

 

the intro HPtuners isnt much more expensive than a handheld and is infinitly better. if u can get ur hands on a laptop get the HPT, im going to for my TA

 

I have a laptop already. What am I required to do with that particular programmer and a laptop? I'm a noob when it comes to car computers and such.

 

google hptuners and read around some. its too complicated to just explain.

 

You'd need to swap out your PCM with one out of a '97. Yes, you need to be careful what you do, but you can save your stock tune in a few places and there are many people on the HPTuners forum who are willing to help with the other stuff. All I'vealtered is transmission stuff, speedo, fans, A/C,EGR off.