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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 03:05 AM
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Different motor, same computer?

i have an 88 camaro with a locked up motor, i just bought a 2.8 that came out of an 89 RS, will I have to change the computers? or can i just plug all the sensors and wires back where i pulled em?

and if i do have to change the computers, can i use the old wiring? just simply unplug old computer and plug in new one? or is it not that simple?


88 Camaro has a 2.8 MPFI, 5 Speed
89 Camaro RS has a 2.8 MPFI, 700 R-4

any more info needed on the cars lemme know.

Thanks - Steve
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:13 AM
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Car: 89rs (previous 2.8)
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Direct swap..just plug it back in.... no need to swap the ECM.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:24 AM
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wow thats great! gonna be a bit easier then i thought thanks alot. - Steve
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 06:54 AM
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I would check to see if the chip is different for the auto/manual??
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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Originally posted by DJP87Z28
I would check to see if the chip is different for the auto/manual??
As far as I know, its the same...someone correct me if I'm wrong...and I know you will...Tell ya what Mshrmhd, send TomP a PM he is a guru with the 2.8... ..but I think it will be fine.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 01:34 AM
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great ill send him one now, thanks alot for the help guys!
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