165 -> 730 conversion...
Thread Starter
Moderator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 14,298
Likes: 197
From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
165 -> 730 conversion...
I have one simple question, If I decide to convert to the SD (730), will my 165 cal-packs still function?? Limp Home mode, etc, or is that different for the two???
John
John
Supreme Member
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 7,554
Likes: 1
From: In reality
Car: An Ol Buick
Engine: Vsick
Transmission: Janis Tranny Yank Converter
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by okfoz:
I have one simple question, If I decide to convert to the SD (730), will my 165 cal-packs still function?? Limp Home mode, etc, or is that different for the two???
John</font>
I have one simple question, If I decide to convert to the SD (730), will my 165 cal-packs still function?? Limp Home mode, etc, or is that different for the two???
John</font>
730 uses a 256 eprom.
Also, has additional lil knock filter circuit on it. You'll be much better off using the corresponding memcal.
TGO Supporter
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 10,907
Likes: 5
From: The Bone Yard
Car: Death Mobile
Engine: 666 c.i.
I agree. Memcals, while not cheap, are not expensive either. In fact, even though my car is an SD car and I had the stock GM Memcal, I bought a second one as a backup. You just never know when something may happen. Also, it helps in "diagnosing" a problem as you can eliminate the Memcal/eprom as a possible problem.
In fact, I am now going to pickup a second ECM, just because...you never know. It's nice to have "known, good" backup parts to allow you to eliminate as many possibilites when the "crap hits the fan". I hate it when you have a problem, get a second part, and you are not certain if the second part is really good as you never had a chance to test it before when everything was fine.
In fact, I am now going to pickup a second ECM, just because...you never know. It's nice to have "known, good" backup parts to allow you to eliminate as many possibilites when the "crap hits the fan". I hate it when you have a problem, get a second part, and you are not certain if the second part is really good as you never had a chance to test it before when everything was fine.
Supreme Member
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 7,554
Likes: 1
From: In reality
Car: An Ol Buick
Engine: Vsick
Transmission: Janis Tranny Yank Converter
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Glenn91L98GTA:
I agree. Memcals, while not cheap, are not expensive either. In fact, even though my car is an SD car and I had the stock GM Memcal, I bought a second one as a backup. You just never know when something may happen. Also, it helps in "diagnosing" a problem as you can eliminate the Memcal/eprom as a possible problem.
In fact, I am now going to pickup a second ECM, just because...you never know. It's nice to have "known, good" backup parts to allow you to eliminate as many possibilites when the "crap hits the fan". I hate it when you have a problem, get a second part, and you are not certain if the second part is really good as you never had a chance to test it before when everything was fine.</font>
I agree. Memcals, while not cheap, are not expensive either. In fact, even though my car is an SD car and I had the stock GM Memcal, I bought a second one as a backup. You just never know when something may happen. Also, it helps in "diagnosing" a problem as you can eliminate the Memcal/eprom as a possible problem.
In fact, I am now going to pickup a second ECM, just because...you never know. It's nice to have "known, good" backup parts to allow you to eliminate as many possibilites when the "crap hits the fan". I hate it when you have a problem, get a second part, and you are not certain if the second part is really good as you never had a chance to test it before when everything was fine.</font>
Supreme Member
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 2,844
Likes: 4
From: Maryland
Car: 2005 Subaru STI
Engine: 153ci of Turbo Power!
Transmission: 6-Speed
Amen. I have a backup ECM/MemCal combo coming in the mail very soon 
Tim
------------------
TRAXION's 1990 IROC-Z
Best Time = 12.244 @ 112.51mph (1.778 60' / 7.819@88.32mph in the 1/8)
All Natural. No Force. No Drugs. Stock Bottom End. Stock Body Panels.
Gunning for NA 11's with bigger cam, bigger stall, and bigger exhaust.
-=ICON Motorsports=-
Moderator: PROM board at thirdgen.org
Tim
------------------
TRAXION's 1990 IROC-Z
Best Time = 12.244 @ 112.51mph (1.778 60' / 7.819@88.32mph in the 1/8)
All Natural. No Force. No Drugs. Stock Bottom End. Stock Body Panels.
Gunning for NA 11's with bigger cam, bigger stall, and bigger exhaust.
-=ICON Motorsports=-
Moderator: PROM board at thirdgen.org
Thread Starter
Moderator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 14,298
Likes: 197
From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
ok, I kind of figured that, they would be different.
Been out of town, havent had a chance to reply...
The problem I have is since I have 87 TPI Formulas, I was thinking about converting over to the SD, Since I have 1 extra ECM & Memcal, I was HOPING all I would need was the ECM & a few sensors, do a little rewiring for the ecm.
Thanks for the clarification
John...
Been out of town, havent had a chance to reply...
The problem I have is since I have 87 TPI Formulas, I was thinking about converting over to the SD, Since I have 1 extra ECM & Memcal, I was HOPING all I would need was the ECM & a few sensors, do a little rewiring for the ecm.
Thanks for the clarification
John...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sreZ28
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
5
Oct 22, 2015 08:21 AM