ECM swap 05-06 to 07-08
 

It appears I have a few issues on the internals of my engine. I am considering dropping the whole assembly and get a few things done while I am at it. The only thing that bothers me working on cars is trying to get a wrench in cramped up space inside the engine bay.

One of the things I am considering doing is swapping harness and ECM from 07-08 Cobalt so that I can have some options for tuning support. Has anyone done this? Would it be worth it or should I just go all out and go standalone? I've put enough work into the car that I am at the point that I want to do it right even if it is more expensive and takes more time.

I myself was at the same point before I wrecked my 2.2. Worth it IMO if it works, but I never did the research. Sub'd for answers.

If you are considering standalone, I would contact foximus and trevor

I bug Foximus more than I should already but I will see if he can provide any insight. I've asked some questions on his build thread and have been following it.

I do know that the 07-08 L61 is quiet a bit different than 05-06. the 07-08 have two camshaft actuator sensors next to the cylinder one coil pack.

07 and 08 or just 08? I thought 07 was same engine configuration but I honestly don't know for sure.

07 is when the changed to the individual coil packs.

Someone did it, I forget who... It's on here somewhere.

Different trigger wheel too

Im also looking for tuning solutions but am I correct in that the 2008 cobalt 2.2 ECM is supported by HPtuners?

It can be done pretty easily if you take the time to research, i LE5 swapped my car and am working on LSJ harness swapping an 06 ion.

The vvt actuator solenoids are only on 09-10 LAP, 07-10 LNF and 06-08 LE5, the gen2 l61 only adds an intake cam position sensor.

What are you doing about the crank trigger?

Basically steal one off an lsj crank and mount it on the balancer

If you go that route, be sure you clock the target wheel the same as the ecu set up you are using (E67 , E37,Etc). Steve