TPI Tuned Port Injection discussion and questions. LB9 and L98 tech, porting, tuning, and bolt-on aftermarket products.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

ECM Swap?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-12-2001, 05:38 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
85ZZ4TPI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ECM Swap?

Anyone tried to patch in a different ecm into the exsisting harness? I want to upgrade my 85 ecm with a 7730 speed density unit. Just wondering if it can be done or do I have to buy a painless kit for 300$?

------------------
ZZ4 crate motor,Stock tuned port,afpr,700R4 art carr shift kit,3.42 posi drums,Eibach pro kit,poly bushings throughout,yadayadayada
Old 03-12-2001, 06:59 PM
  #2  
Member
Thread Starter
 
85ZZ4TPI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
????????

------------------
ZZ4 crate motor,Stock tuned port,afpr,700R4 art carr shift kit,3.42 posi drums,Eibach pro kit,poly bushings throughout,yadayadayada
Old 03-13-2001, 11:08 AM
  #3  
Member
 
IROCZ88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Lenhartsville, PA
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
First of all, the plugs going to the ECM are different in the 127730 unit. Second, the speed density uses a MAP sensor instead of the MAF that your 85 has. Your best bet is to find or buy the 127730 computer, then get your wiring harness upgraded. I sent mine feul injection specialties in Texas, www.fuelinjection.com. It cost $375.

------------------
'88 IROC TPI 355, fully balanced, 9.75:1 compression, fully ported '70 truck heads(for now), Harland Sharp Roller Rockers, Comp Cams TPI cam, fully ported '90 speed density TPI with '86 base so it fits older style heads, Crane AFPR, Flowmaster 3in. exhaust, Edelbrock TES headers, all emissions equipment is still intact, plan on burning my own chips, many more mods and parts on the way as time and money permits =(
Best E.T. with TBI 305: 16.11 @ 82mph
Haven't been to track with new motor
Won bracket races at Numidia Raceway with my '70 Nova
In memory of Dale Earnhardt, I'll miss cheering for that black #3 on raceday!!!
Old 03-13-2001, 02:12 PM
  #4  
Member
 
Kevin Irving's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Or you can do this: http://www.ece.udel.edu/~davis/z28/

Mike did an outstanding job, we converted my 85 to the 86-89 "165" ECM, check it out.

------------------
Kevin Irving
85 Trans Am WS-6, 305 TPI, custom burned '86 PROM with '87 "165"ECM, Accel Supercoil & 8.8 Wires, MSD 6AL, Aluminum Driveshaft, TB Coolant Bypass, Ported Plenum, Modified MAF, Syclone Fuel Pump, JET Airfoil

15.556 @ 86.65mph, Nov 10, 2000.... I know it sucks.. but it will get better!

http://www.geocities.com/transam85tpi/
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AussiePr0nCar
Engine Swap
20
03-06-2020 04:04 PM
bamaboy0323
Tech / General Engine
25
09-03-2015 06:07 AM
Keith5
DFI and ECM
2
08-27-2015 04:37 PM
355tpipickup
DFI and ECM
2
08-19-2015 10:02 PM
djmarch
DFI and ECM
1
08-10-2015 08:42 AM



Quick Reply: ECM Swap?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:50 PM.