TBI Throttle Body Injection discussion and questions. L03/CFI tech and other performance enhancements.

1989 RS 2.8l V6 to 5.7l V8 TBI swap ECU/ECM question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 16, 2019 | 04:20 PM
  #1  
Abraham Mendez's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
1989 RS 2.8l V6 to 5.7l V8 TBI swap ECU/ECM question

If this queation has been asnwered please direct me to the post.
Situation: I'm wanting to install a 5.7l TBI from 1991 C1500 truck into a 1989 Camaro RS (Originally 2.8l, bought without engine)
Question #1: Can I still reuse the original harness in the RS? I understand I will probley have to re-pin some things, but is it possible? If not then What a the best harness to search for?

Question #2: What ECU/ECM can I use for the 5.7l set up? Could I reuse the trucks original ECU 1227747 in the RS? Or is there a better option out there?

If anything is unclear let me know, thanks for the help In advance!
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2019 | 06:15 PM
  #2  
Tuned Performance's Avatar
Sponsor
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Community Favorite
iTrader: (94)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 16,771
Likes: 1,001
From: Mile High Country !!!
Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: 1989 RS 2.8l V6 to 5.7l V8 TBI swap ECU/ECM question

You might want to get a 89-92 tbi harness.
the 747 will replace the 746.
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2019 | 06:16 PM
  #3  
Schurkey's Avatar
Supreme Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 89
Re: 1989 RS 2.8l V6 to 5.7l V8 TBI swap ECU/ECM question

Are you changing the transmission too? The 2.8L trans isn't going to bolt to the back of a 5.7L.
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2019 | 11:06 PM
  #4  
Abraham Mendez's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Re: 1989 RS 2.8l V6 to 5.7l V8 TBI swap ECU/ECM question

Tuned performance, so you saying get a harness from another camaro that runs TBI in it and use the 747 ECU from the 91 truck?? Sorry need some clarification on that one....
As far as the tranny goes, I was planning on using the RS tranny. But I haven't looked into if it would bolt on or not.
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2019 | 10:31 AM
  #5  
morgsie's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 454
Likes: 6
Re: 1989 RS 2.8l V6 to 5.7l V8 TBI swap ECU/ECM question

It has a 60 degree bolt pattern on it. you will have to source a 700r4 with a 90 degree pattern. the v6 700r4s typically have less clutches in the 3/4 clutch stackup.
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2019 | 10:55 AM
  #6  
Tuned Performance's Avatar
Sponsor
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Community Favorite
iTrader: (94)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 16,771
Likes: 1,001
From: Mile High Country !!!
Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: 1989 RS 2.8l V6 to 5.7l V8 TBI swap ECU/ECM question

Originally Posted by Abraham Mendez
Tuned performance, so you saying get a harness from another camaro that runs TBI in it and use the 747 ECU from the 91 truck?? Sorry need some clarification on that one....
As far as the tranny goes, I was planning on using the RS tranny. But I haven't looked into if it would bolt on or not.
correct a harness from a tbi camaro and use the 747 ecm.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Project 3.4 Camaro
DFI and ECM
32
Jan 1, 2012 09:17 PM
Project 3.4 Camaro
DFI and ECM
58
Sep 12, 2011 06:39 PM
71ChevelleSS
Tech / General Engine
9
Aug 21, 2010 04:24 PM
BMmonteSS
DIY PROM
2
Feb 22, 2003 04:38 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:17 AM.