CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Requirements for eLSD/PTM transplant to SS?

JaxChris · 12-24-2016, 10:06 PM

BCM programming shouldn't be an issue. Now, if there is a different part number from '16 to '17 on the SS, then the '16s would possibly be SOL.

As for wiring, most of the harnesses just are modular for every vehicle using the Alpha platform -- Camaro included.

My biggest concern is software on the HMI. The '16 & '17 MY's have a different HMI unit with more RAM and the image from those HMI's are likely not compatible with the '16 MY. I believe most of the control modules in Alpha can be set to VIN learning mode using a GM MDI2.

Ofer said he was working on getting the PDR parts and putting together a kit/service to add it to the '16 & '17 SS owners. If he is able to get PDR on the '16 HMI (or perform a HMI swap into '16 MY's) then PTM can be done as well.

To those wondering why look at the cost of adding these parts... well GM canned 3rd shift LGRAP, cut total production output by 50% after winter freeze and is not setting a dealer commitment for ZL1. That means inventory will never be on the lot and discounts will never be available. With so many SS owners that got 15-25% off their car, if it only takes 5k to add PTM/eLSD/PDR and another 7k for LT4 or 10k for even bigger power, that puts the SS owners at equal or better abilities and only being into their car for about 45-50k -- not 70k.

We won't get to enjoy the A10 transmission, but for 20k less I can deal with that.

If GM didn't have developmental delays associated with the A10 that pushed back its' launch for the ZL1 and the ordering banks had officially opened before people started getting 2016 closeout deals, then maybe more people would've waited for the ZL1. If you already bought the SS, jumped to the ZL1 within 2 years is a total waste of capital and negative equity will increase your total ZL1 investment to 80k.

Sorry, I got carried away in the post.

tl;dr = '16 SS discount ruled, add lots of stuff, not spend an extra 20k on top of all that for ZL1, unless you really want that A10 tranny (which I do, but not for another 20k)

12-24-2016, 10:06 PM	#5
JaxChris Drives: '16 2SS GD1 MX0 NPP F55 IO6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,298	BCM programming shouldn't be an issue. Now, if there is a different part number from '16 to '17 on the SS, then the '16s would possibly be SOL. As for wiring, most of the harnesses just are modular for every vehicle using the Alpha platform -- Camaro included. My biggest concern is software on the HMI. The '16 & '17 MY's have a different HMI unit with more RAM and the image from those HMI's are likely not compatible with the '16 MY. I believe most of the control modules in Alpha can be set to VIN learning mode using a GM MDI2. Ofer said he was working on getting the PDR parts and putting together a kit/service to add it to the '16 & '17 SS owners. If he is able to get PDR on the '16 HMI (or perform a HMI swap into '16 MY's) then PTM can be done as well. To those wondering why look at the cost of adding these parts... well GM canned 3rd shift LGRAP, cut total production output by 50% after winter freeze and is not setting a dealer commitment for ZL1. That means inventory will never be on the lot and discounts will never be available. With so many SS owners that got 15-25% off their car, if it only takes 5k to add PTM/eLSD/PDR and another 7k for LT4 or 10k for even bigger power, that puts the SS owners at equal or better abilities and only being into their car for about 45-50k -- not 70k. We won't get to enjoy the A10 transmission, but for 20k less I can deal with that. If GM didn't have developmental delays associated with the A10 that pushed back its' launch for the ZL1 and the ordering banks had officially opened before people started getting 2016 closeout deals, then maybe more people would've waited for the ZL1. If you already bought the SS, jumped to the ZL1 within 2 years is a total waste of capital and negative equity will increase your total ZL1 investment to 80k. Sorry, I got carried away in the post. tl;dr = '16 SS discount ruled, add lots of stuff, not spend an extra 20k on top of all that for ZL1, unless you really want that A10 tranny (which I do, but not for another 20k)