Hi all,
I'm trying to find a solution to run a 2005 FWD Northstar engine in a car I built. I have the stock PCM (P07) from it but it doesn't seem to be supported by anyone...at ALL!!! I'd really like to use a GM PCM for this because very few aftermarket controllers offer the fueling/spark capabilities for a reasonable cost for a sequential injected, coil-on-plug, V-8 engine. I've also read about a guy modifying the LS1 PCM to work on the early northstars (96-99) and I'm wondering if I can do the same with the 05 model but simpler since because:
The 05 Northstar engine has:
-- 24x crank wheel
-- 1x cam wheel (The northstar has 2 of these for it's 4 cams but I figure I can just use 1 of the sensors to mimic the OHV LS1???)
-- Cable actuated throttle
-- 8 coil-on-plug with built in ignitors (same wiring setup as the LS1 except there are no spark plug wires).
-- Same firing order
-- The same exact MAF sensor
--I'm sure the rest of the sensors are very similar if not interchangeable?
I will run a separate aftermarket trans controller for my 4T80E transmission, that's no problem.
So, my big questions is: Do you think the HP Tuner software combined with an LS1 PCM would enable me to adjust fuel/spark to work with a 4.6L DOHC engine? Anyone see holes in my theory? I'm well aware the tuning would be off but if it CAN be adjusted within specs with the LS1 PCM, then it sounds like it would be a great solution to my problem.