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Hei?

Old Mar 23, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Hei?

Thinking of just throwing an anftermarket non-ecm style HEI on the camaro. sounds good?
Would this suffice?
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Re: Hei?

why? Is the rest of the camaro computer controlled?
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Re: Hei?

+1
What is your reason for doing this?
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Re: Hei?

Originally Posted by rjt76
why? Is the rest of the camaro computer controlled?
Carb is, I'm replacing it with one that isn't.
So why not get a replacement distributor that looks nice
It's already been ordered
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Re: Hei?

check engine light might come on and run like crap.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Re: Hei?

Originally Posted by rjt76
check engine light might come on and run like crap.
Not if the ECM has been ripped out
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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Re: Hei?

I think you knew the answer to your question before posting. Good price.
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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Re: Hei?

Originally Posted by firebirdjosh
I think you knew the answer to your question before posting. Good price.
Yea, I was just looking for some reassurance...
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