Can the ECM survive under the hood?
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Car: 2001 Trans Am WS6
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Can the ECM survive under the hood?
I have a TPI system from a Corvette. I would like to install it on my 1983 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup. I would prefer not to cut a hole in my firewall because this will be a temporary install. (A few years)
Eventually, I'd like to install an LS1 based engine. Since the computer for the new engine is mounted under the hood, I will be left with a useless hole in the firewall.
Can the TPI ECM survive under the hood?
Eventually, I'd like to install an LS1 based engine. Since the computer for the new engine is mounted under the hood, I will be left with a useless hole in the firewall.
Can the TPI ECM survive under the hood?
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Use a 1227727 ECM. It is a weather resistent underhood ECM. Used in many FWD cars along with the '90 & '91 Corvettes. Can run the $8D TPI speed density code in it.
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Thanks for the reply, but the system I have is a MAF system from an '89.
Is water the only issue or is the under hood heat a problem?
Maybe I could seal the housing with some RTV?
Is water the only issue or is the under hood heat a problem?
Maybe I could seal the housing with some RTV?
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