im wondering if there would be any problems putting a computer from a 89 formula 350 (tpi/auto car) into a 88 iroc (305 tpi/auto car). i think the computers dead in the iroc and have the other computer from past projects that never emerged.

 

It's exactly the same computer. Just swap the chip over from the old computer.

 

looked at both computers side by side. they both have the same service number. does that mean the chips are the same also.

 

No. The chips are completely different. If you put that chip into your car it'll start hard, especially on cold days, and will not run nearly as well as it will with the stock chip.

The number is the same because as I stated above, the computers are the same. When you purchase a computer, it doesn't come with the chip. There are dozens of different chips available, and are application specific, so they carry a separate part number and are purchased separately.

 

If you need to get rid of that old 350 tpi chip, let me know! I've been having problems and would like to revert back to a stock chip.

 

thank you jim. i just wanted to check.

zig: dont want to get rid of the 350 chip as the rest of the motor it goes with is sitting in my shed waiting for whatever use comes along.

 

No problem. I found out the one from the 89 will not work in a 91 anyhow. Good luck.