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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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1228746 Input in 88 Firebird

Can I upgrade the ECM in my 88 Firebird with the 1228746 ECM? Is it a simple swap or are there other issues that need to be addressed?
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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Re: 1228746 Input in 88 Firebird

I think you will run into an issue with VATs. IIRC, '89 and up have it. Although, you could use a '8746 PROM from a Caprice, not ideal, but most (if any?) don't have VATs.

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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Re: 1228746 Input in 88 Firebird

Why is 8746(TBI) superior to your 7165(TPI) ECU?
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Re: 1228746 Input in 88 Firebird

Ronny if he has tbi it would be the one year wonder 1228063, I have several oem 2732 EPROMs if you need vats taken out.
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Re: 1228746 Input in 88 Firebird

His engine shows a 350 TPI? Tunercat lists a 7165?
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Re: 1228746 Input in 88 Firebird

Originally Posted by Ronny
His engine shows a 350 TPI? Tunercat lists a 7165?
If it was tpi than yes it would have a 165, you have to love people's profile information but who knows he asked about a 88 bird
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