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Old 02-10-2011, 03:19 AM
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computer chip reprograming?

i have a 86 trans-am with a 94 lt1 block bored .030 over stock with the tpi fuel injection from a 88 vette.comp cam,roller rockers,heavy duty valve springs,headers,3" dual exhaust.my question is can i use the chip from the 88 vette ? and will it learn the modifications that i have made ?or will i have to purchase a custom programed chip?
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Re: computer chip reprograming?

Originally Posted by HorsePowerJUNKI
a 94 lt1 block with the tpi fuel injection from a 88 vette.?
So you have adapted a TPI intake to suit the LT1 heads ; a rather backwards step

Originally Posted by HorsePowerJUNKI
.my question is can i use the chip from the 88 vette ?
Yes, if using TPI

Originally Posted by HorsePowerJUNKI
. will it learn the modifications that i have made ?
No
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