Non-MRC to MRC

dyno1000 · 12-10-2016, 06:17 AM

This may be crazy or just way too much money but what is the process to convert over to the MRC? Would it just be a plug-play type system? My car has almost every option except for it. I don't know anything about it.

AndyUK · 12-10-2016, 06:39 AM

the hardware is around $450-500 per corner, plus the control module - I can find a C7 Corvette module on ebay for $135 but I can't find the part number for the camaro, you'll also need some wiring harnesses, so probably around $2200-2500 in parts and if you are looking to get someone to fit it, the best part of a days labour

depends what your aim is but you could probably spend less and get a manually adjustable setup if you want something softer for the road but with the ability to be stiffened for the track

dyno1000 · 12-10-2016, 07:12 AM

Thank you. I figured it wouldn't be cheap since it's an almost $1800 option.

Drags1998 · 12-10-2016, 07:30 AM

other Posters here have said that it could NOT BE DONE. My opinion is that ANYTHING can be done, But, at what cost? My guess is that it would NOT be worth the cost!!!! My Car has it and I would not be without it. Just My .02 worth.

SSDan · 12-10-2016, 07:51 AM

I agree that about anything can be done given enough time and money. Beyond the costs for me - I fear such a conversion could create a software/hardware integration issue fraught with many potential bugs to get the various computers and electronic modules to work correctly with each other. I think that is why many say - don't try it.

We all want what we want and having regrets about a big purchase (buying a car w/o all the options we wanted) can be vexing. Good luck and best wishes for a solution that works for you.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-10-2016, 08:02 AM

Not worth the cost, IMO.

Sub · 12-10-2016, 09:51 AM

what would aftermarket cost?

Glen e · 12-10-2016, 09:55 AM

It can't be done because Gm won't sell you the software so you can use it in my link. It's not a matter of money, IT CANT BE DONE the correct way.

Norm Peterson · 12-10-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dyno1000

This may be crazy or just way too much money but what is the process to convert over to the MRC? Would it just be a plug-play type system? My car has almost every option except for it. I don't know anything about it.

It's at least tied in with your Drive Modes, otherwise it might be possible to add it as a completely stand-alone system that you'd either not be able to switch maps/lookup tables with at all or perhaps have to manually switch between them.

Easier and cheaper would be to wait for single or maybe double adjustable shocks & struts to hit the market.

Norm

WhyUMad1LE · 12-10-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

It can't be done because Gm won't sell you the software so you can use it in my link. It's not a matter of money, IT CANT BE DONE the correct way.

What if you find a salvage SS with MRC and swap the ECU, and wiring harness?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-10-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

What if you find a salvage SS with MRC and swap the ECU, and wiring harness?

you will fry your BCM then, or your car want go past 85 MPH, fun things like that, sale the car and get one with MRC.

Jeb114 · 12-10-2016, 12:16 PM

ECU has all the identity's to the systems it was built with, If you take it out of one car to another it goes into stolen mode and disables most functions.

mcsoul · 12-10-2016, 02:12 PM

You would spend way more on installation and it would probably have problems anyway after you spend in upwards of $5k. You take the $5k, you call up Pedders, pfadt or BMR and tell them you want a great setup for the street and track.

vblue16ss · 12-10-2016, 07:05 PM

Found these but can't help otherwise.

12-10-2016, 06:17 AM	#1
dyno1000 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Farmington, Missouri Posts: 56	Non-MRC to MRC This may be crazy or just way too much money but what is the process to convert over to the MRC? Would it just be a plug-play type system? My car has almost every option except for it. I don't know anything about it. __________________ 2016 2SS A8, NPP & NAV. P1 Procharger

12-10-2016, 07:12 AM	#3
dyno1000 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Farmington, Missouri Posts: 56	Thank you. I figured it wouldn't be cheap since it's an almost $1800 option. __________________ 2016 2SS A8, NPP & NAV. P1 Procharger

12-10-2016, 07:51 AM	#5
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	I agree that about anything can be done given enough time and money. Beyond the costs for me - I fear such a conversion could create a software/hardware integration issue fraught with many potential bugs to get the various computers and electronic modules to work correctly with each other. I think that is why many say - don't try it. We all want what we want and having regrets about a big purchase (buying a car w/o all the options we wanted) can be vexing. Good luck and best wishes for a solution that works for you. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

12-10-2016, 09:55 AM	#8
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	It can't be done because Gm won't sell you the software so you can use it in my link. It's not a matter of money, IT CANT BE DONE the correct way. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-10-2016, 07:05 PM	#14
vblue16ss Drives: 2016 Blue 2SS Auto, NPP, Mag, 33k Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tulsa Posts: 16	Found these but can't help otherwise. Attached Images

12-10-2016, 06:39 AM	#2
AndyUK Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 334	the hardware is around $450-500 per corner, plus the control module - I can find a C7 Corvette module on ebay for $135 but I can't find the part number for the camaro, you'll also need some wiring harnesses, so probably around $2200-2500 in parts and if you are looking to get someone to fit it, the best part of a days labour depends what your aim is but you could probably spend less and get a manually adjustable setup if you want something softer for the road but with the ability to be stiffened for the track

12-10-2016, 07:30 AM	#4
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	other Posters here have said that it could NOT BE DONE. My opinion is that ANYTHING can be done, But, at what cost? My guess is that it would NOT be worth the cost!!!! My Car has it and I would not be without it. Just My .02 worth.

12-10-2016, 08:02 AM	#6
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	Not worth the cost, IMO.

12-10-2016, 09:51 AM	#7
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	what would aftermarket cost?

12-10-2016, 12:16 PM	#12
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	ECU has all the identity's to the systems it was built with, If you take it out of one car to another it goes into stolen mode and disables most functions.

12-10-2016, 02:12 PM	#13
mcsoul Drives: Want a gen 6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 75089 Posts: 1,032	You would spend way more on installation and it would probably have problems anyway after you spend in upwards of $5k. You take the $5k, you call up Pedders, pfadt or BMR and tell them you want a great setup for the street and track.

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