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    ecu replacement ?

    i need to replace my ecu... i just wanted to know if there is anything i need to know as far as finding a proper ecu for my car... i am getting it from the junkyard. will any 88-89 ecu work???
    additional info:
    was once auto, now a stick... should i grab
    auto ecu or manual ecu ???
    88 lxi, w/cruise, elect. window/locks
    any help appreciated
    thanx
    87 hatch (stolen)

    88 lxi 4dr, 5spd, threw a rod... in process of swapping engine from my 87 hatch (police recovered what was left of the car).

    the fucker that sold me the 88 is lucky he lives 500 miles from me...



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    Re: ecu replacement ?

    Any 88-89 ECU will work

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    Re: ecu replacement ?

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman
    Any 88-89 ECU will work
    According to his sig, he's using the engine out of his 87. You'll need an 86-87 ECU in that case.
    No projects. Life consumes my time and money.

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    Re: ecu replacement ?

    That's right, he's using the engine

    Block and head. There's no point in using the 86-87 manifolds.

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    Re: ecu replacement ?

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman
    That's right, he's using the engine
    Block and head. There's no point in using the 86-87 manifolds.
    Haha. True. I guess he should have said what manifold he was gonna use.
    No projects. Life consumes my time and money.

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    Re: ecu replacement ?

    The 8.8:1 compression ratio sucks tough.

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    Re: ecu replacement ?

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman
    The 8.8:1 compression ration sucks tough.
    Not for boost.
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    Re: ecu replacement ?

    Quote Originally Posted by SteveDX89
    Haha. True. I guess he should have said what manifold he was gonna use.

    i got all the 88-89 parts on it... including the engine wiring harness

    so any 88-89 will work huh... thanx
    87 hatch (stolen)

    88 lxi 4dr, 5spd, threw a rod... in process of swapping engine from my 87 hatch (police recovered what was left of the car).

    the fucker that sold me the 88 is lucky he lives 500 miles from me...

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