Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) caTCHER ecm (Marco's aka MAD)

[Bob Wagner]

Rivercat, we are running a 2-3 days late but marco will be shipping within the next day or 2



sorry for the delay

 

[TORQUE THIS]

Bob,



My daughter thanks you for the treat!

Brian

Reese's White Chocolate PB Cups? :-laf

 

[Bob Wagner]

Reese's White Chocolate PB Cups? :-laf

nope :-laf





Mark, Is there such an animal or are you thinkin kitkat :-laf

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Marco!



I got a new truck today! My old 2001 with my new CaTCHER!



THIS is the truck I wanted from day one! I got your 'Special' reduced timing program and I teamed it with my old Edge EZ set on timing only, for hotrodding around. When I want to tow, I'll just take off the EZ and add a fuel only box. I control the amount of timing I want, finally, to some degree.



When I first got my truck back in 2000, I added a Bank's Ottomind and I was disappointed in the low end response.

I added an Edge EZ and was disappointed in the upper RPM range.

I added some DD 2's but still didn't get what I was after.

I even stacked the EZ and the Ottomind, and while the drivability was better, this ended badly. (Don't tow while stacking boxes)



Today I installed the MAD CaTCHER.



Today was the first time I was thrown back into my seat on acceleration. Today I left my first dual tire burnout marks.

Today I am STILL grinning!



Home run, Marco. Thank You.



Brian.



P. S. Bob, I am having trouble getting the original ECM off the block, but rest assured, you can HAVE that thing! I'll keep at it. No 24 valve should be without a CaTCHER.

 

[AKAMAC]

Ain't that the truth!!!!!

 

[David_VT]

Bob or Marco,

I have a spare 01 24V engine from a wreck in my driveway.

Can I use that 01 ECM for my 99 'catcher' upgrade? Does this cause problems or complications or is is just a core issue?

The 01 was an automatic 3500 while my 99 is a 5 speed 2500.

Money burning a hole, been watch Marco's work since he came up with the idea!

Bravo Marco!!

David in Vermont

 

[Marco]

David,

you can use that ECM. No problems at all.

Helps?



Marco

 

[fox]

Today I went MAD and I'm real happy about it!!!!



Maybe the Valve Fairy stole 12 of them!!!! This truck torques like a 12 valve on the low end!!



How long till the right foot learns to go easy??



Mileage does seem to be up. That is till the VP decides to act up. Those who don't know, I have been dealing with a dieing VP now for 6 months.



The only question is the 4 codes.

1693-- we know what that is.

0501 ???????????

0521 ???????????

0602 ???????????



They are not in my book. I'm just curious, they don't set the check engine light.

 

[GIT-R-DONE]

How long till the right foot learns to go easy??



QUOTE]



Mine is a slow learner... :-laf :-laf

 

[AggieJustin]

The only question is the 4 codes.

1693-- we know what that is.

0501 ???????????

0521 ???????????

0602 ???????????



They are not in my book. I'm just curious, they don't set the check engine light.

P0602 = ECM Fueling Calibration Error



P0501 and P0521 are not in my service manual.

 

[Bob Wagner]

0602 is just a nuisance code because the ecm is operation outside of stock parameters.



I will check with marco on the others.

 

[fox]

I found 0501.

Vehicle speed signal rationality.



It must of been there before I recieved it.



( maybe the truck goes irrationally now)!!!

So, 1693 , 0602, and now 0501 are found. BTW they are in the service manual supliment for the 01 trucks.



I need someone to look in the Service Manual supliment book for 02 trucks for the 0521 code.

 

[Marco]

DTC 521 = Oil pressure sensor performance



Marco

 

[fox]

Marco, thanks. Now, I need to figure out if the code was there when I installed it or after.

Are these resetable without going to a dealer?





And, THANK YOU FOR A GREAT PRODUCT!!!!

 

[Bob Wagner]

365 days later

Got a chance to hook up the 10K+ 30' 5er for a haul to eastern Washington.



Pulling over 2 mountain passes 3100' and 4100' IN ELEVATION



no problem maintaing egts or speed.



max egts at 4100' IN ELEVATION 88F 60MPH 19PSI 1000F





much more to follow. and I am guessing fuel mileage increase too

Its been installed for 1 year

 

[GLASMITHS]

Its been installed for 1 year

Bob Did you receive my pm? :{

 

[Bob Wagner]

email sent, sorry for the delay. had to work on cb mounts for Geno's

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Imagine a team of horses 400 strong all hitched to your wagon train...





And Marco walks up and hands you a whip.

 

[JWBoothe]

I reset the Apps had got a small improvement in the throttle sesitivity problem. Should be a little better on bumpy roads.

 

[Big P]

Where is that 3rd gen ecm?