Who actually does good chip burning?

[SixPointTwo]

I've read mixed reviews on tbichips.com, so I'm a little hesitant to go through him. Does anyone else know of a reputable person who can burn a chip? I have a stock engine, I just need to get a chip burned to convert my '95 350ci from automatic to manual....What's the best way to go about doing this?

 

[Chewy1576]

If all you are wanting to do is change from an automatic to manual calibration, why not do it yourself? Gearhead-EFI.com has a mostly complete database of BIN files for the GM TBI vehicles so you can find the right file for your application. For less than you would pay someone to create a new chip, you can buy everything you need to install a new socket in the ECU and read/burn your own chips.

I did the ZIF socket install in my 1228747 ECU and custom tune for a 383 TBI / NV4500 myself and I am really happy with the results. It also gives me the ability to update the tune down the road if I want to change the cam, heads, throttle body, etc.

 

[SixPointTwo]

I thought about doing that myself, but I have no desire to stick with TBI for longer than a few months...I'm either going to be picking up a 5.3 Vortec or I'll be doing a 383 Stroker carb setup, I'm not a fan of TBI to start with to be honest haha. So yes, I've thought about it but I also want to get the swap done as soon as I possibly can since it's my daily driver, I won't really have the time to mess with the equipment and do the calibrations and things. Plug and play would be best for now