Dropping a Gen V GM engine into a project car is one of the best ways to unlock modern performance, but it often comes with a steep learning curve, especially when it comes to electronics. Engines like the L83, L86, LT1, and LT4 are powerful, efficient, and full of potential, but they’re designed to work inside a modern GM electronic ecosystem. That means miles of wiring, complex security protocols in the software, and multiple modules that need to talk to each other just to get the thing to fire.

BP Automotive offers a smarter solution with their 2014–2019 Gen V Standalone Flash for Customer-Supplied E92 ECM. Designed for builders who want to run a modern Gen-V LT-series engine without dragging along all the factory baggage, this standalone flash simplifies the process by removing unnecessary systems from the ECM. Vehicle theft deterrent, emissions diagnostics, stability and traction control, and other non-essential functions are deleted to create a streamlined controller built for standalone use.

What makes BP’s service stand out is the attention to detail. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all flash. When you send in your E92 ECM, BP asks a series of questions about your specific build. Are you running an automatic or manual transmission? Is your LT1 retaining variable valve timing? Are AFM or DFM systems still active? Will you need cruise control support? These questions allow BP to program the ECM specifically for your configuration, making startup and drivability far more reliable.

You don’t need a tuning laptop, software license, or hours of YouTube research to make it work. If you have the right harness and a known-good E92 controller, BP takes care of the technical heavy lifting. This is especially helpful for garage builders, first-time swappers, or anyone working on a tight budget.

Take your swap a step further with a Controller Kit. These include a harness, pedal, sensors and programmed ECM to match your engine to make it swap-ready.

The service supports drive-by-wire and pairs perfectly with BP Automotive’s Gen V standalone wiring harnesses. It also supports cruise control functionality if you’re using the proper pedal and switches. Whether you’re putting an LT4 in a first-gen Camaro or swapping an L83 into a vintage pickup, this flash turns modern horsepower into plug-and-play simplicity.

For anyone intimidated by modern electronics, this missing piece turns a pile of parts into a running engine. BP Automotive makes Gen V swaps accessible, even if you don’t own a laptop.

Modern GM ECMs are identified by the sticker on the backside with “E92” at the top center.