what do I tell dealer?
07-01-2001, 01:37 AM
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what do I tell dealer?
OK. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on about the '86-'89 ECM's and how to make it work with my conversion with a non-TPI car. Earlier I asked about an ECM out of a non-V8 car (thanks for the reply Grumpy). The answer I got was that I would need a V8 memcal. I have been checking the archives, and awhile back someone asked about getting a spare memcal to make modifications to. The response to this was that a broadcast code could be used to get the most up-to-date memcal from GM. My ECM however came from a junkyard and I am about 99% sure it didn't come out of a camaro or firebird (PROM code is ACKD 4890). This leaves me with the question of what to tell the guy at the parts counter. I have read about your guys' frustration with GM pars guys and and mine are no better. What do I tell him EXACLY????? Thanks!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by rockind78:
OK. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on about the '86-'89 ECM's and how to make it work with my conversion with a non-TPI car. Earlier I asked about an ECM out of a non-V8 car (thanks for the reply Grumpy). The answer I got was that I would need a V8 memcal. I have been checking the archives, and awhile back someone asked about getting a spare memcal to make modifications to. The response to this was that a broadcast code could be used to get the most up-to-date memcal from GM. My ECM however came from a junkyard and I am about 99% sure it didn't come out of a camaro or firebird (PROM code is ACKD 4890). This leaves me with the question of what to tell the guy at the parts counter. I have read about your guys' frustration with GM pars guys and and mine are no better. What do I tell him EXACLY????? Thanks!</font>
OK. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on about the '86-'89 ECM's and how to make it work with my conversion with a non-TPI car. Earlier I asked about an ECM out of a non-V8 car (thanks for the reply Grumpy). The answer I got was that I would need a V8 memcal. I have been checking the archives, and awhile back someone asked about getting a spare memcal to make modifications to. The response to this was that a broadcast code could be used to get the most up-to-date memcal from GM. My ECM however came from a junkyard and I am about 99% sure it didn't come out of a camaro or firebird (PROM code is ACKD 4890). This leaves me with the question of what to tell the guy at the parts counter. I have read about your guys' frustration with GM pars guys and and mine are no better. What do I tell him EXACLY????? Thanks!</font>
89 Camaro ----tramsmission, 5.x Liter, then he'll ask probably a few guestions about gearing, and A/C and just answer them.
07-01-2001, 09:24 PM
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Here's the thing:
The TPI is going in a '68 Chevelle with a 2bbl carb. It is a 3-on-the-tree tranny. The ECM I got, as mentioned, came out of something other than an F-Body, so I know I will need some chip work. What I think I am supposed to do here is as follows: (tell me if this is off)
1) Get memcal for V8 engine TPI
2) PROM will come with memcal???? (I don't know...just guessing)
3) Reprogram PROM for my application.
4) Install.
Thanks!
The TPI is going in a '68 Chevelle with a 2bbl carb. It is a 3-on-the-tree tranny. The ECM I got, as mentioned, came out of something other than an F-Body, so I know I will need some chip work. What I think I am supposed to do here is as follows: (tell me if this is off)
1) Get memcal for V8 engine TPI
2) PROM will come with memcal???? (I don't know...just guessing)
3) Reprogram PROM for my application.
4) Install.
Thanks!
07-02-2001, 12:21 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by rockind78:
Here's the thing:
The TPI is going in a '68 Chevelle with a 2bbl carb. It is a 3-on-the-tree tranny. The ECM I got, as mentioned, came out of something other than an F-Body, so I know I will need some chip work. What I think I am supposed to do here is as follows: (tell me if this is off)
1) Get memcal for V8 engine TPI
2) PROM will come with memcal???? (I don't know...just guessing)
3) Reprogram PROM for my application.
4) Install.
Thanks!</font>
Here's the thing:
The TPI is going in a '68 Chevelle with a 2bbl carb. It is a 3-on-the-tree tranny. The ECM I got, as mentioned, came out of something other than an F-Body, so I know I will need some chip work. What I think I am supposed to do here is as follows: (tell me if this is off)
1) Get memcal for V8 engine TPI
2) PROM will come with memcal???? (I don't know...just guessing)
3) Reprogram PROM for my application.
4) Install.
Thanks!</font>
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Hey man A fellow Chevelle TBI'r hows it comming? I am curious as to how you did your setup
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69 Chevelle 2dr hardtop blue, bench seats, 12 bolt w/3.73's muncie 4 speed. best 14.5@90
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69 Chevelle 2dr hardtop blue, bench seats, 12 bolt w/3.73's muncie 4 speed. best 14.5@90
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