VR Auto Coverted to Manual VP

[yoyoyo469]

I have a VR auto currently have purchased a complete VP to do a manual conversion.

If i install the box and then follow these instructions http://www.chiptorque.com.au/wp-content ... uction.pdf to get the bits working

can i just put a manual tune onto my existing ecu (i know they use different $12 manual $11 auto can these just be swapped via a tune?)

or

should i just install the VPs ecu that has the box and then uses the equipment below to make my changes?

i am going to purchase a adal cable and nvram from altus however have put this onhold until i can get the gearbox sorted and know what I actually require.

[Holden202T]

you'll be best of using the 808 with a $12 tune in it.....

but you will also need an SXR chip in the 808 to allow it to work in the VR system. either that or find a VR Manual ecm which has it already in it! but good luck finding one!

[Jayme]

you dont NEED an sxr chip in a VR.... the only thing it does is the anti theft.... if you are happy without VATS then you can save the cash and just use an 808.

[vlad01]

i have already done this conversion. Bit more to it then one would think.

http://pcmhacking.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=3234

[yoyoyo469]

i dont care for the anti theft

if the car runs with the chip torque solutions could i just use the current tune to turn off the auto bits in the auto tune?

[VL400]

Yeah you can do that, the PCM wont know the vehicle speed so you do lose some drivability when it comes to idle control.

[yoyoyo469]

So from what I read the vr manual is the same as the vp if I just swap the vp manual memcal for the vr auto memcal would it work?

[Dylan]

No, different animal.

[antus]

yeah vr auto was the first 'different' computer. Quite similar but not 1:1 compatible. Has hardware changes to be able to run the 4L60E electronic auto, and runs 11P instead of 12P code.

[yoyoyo469]

thanks for everyones help. I will be doing a complete motor/driveline swap ecu, loom the works