Re: Engine swap computer & wiring question

["Bruce Plecan" <nacelp@bright.net>]

Just for grims,
a little more cam
went from iron to AL heads, and had to change all but the intial timing
advance.  VE table all different as well.  Again, close or right.  What's
right?, so that it runs, heck if you just patching it to run then nothing is
a problem.
  Make up your mind about what engine, and what tranny.
  Just 10% displacement, what % torque, if auto then that's all about the
TCC useage.  Ya ever driven a car where the TCC is hunting (lock, unlock,
lock, unlock).  Their a pain.  Figure on doing it all the way so you have it
right.
  Not being hyper critical, just broaching the little details
Grumpy


> These are about my thoughts as well.  The .3 liters of displacement isn't
> that much.  But even if I use the 2.8 computer... .6 is a difference.. but
> it's not TERRIBLY different when you consider that the engines for all
> practical purposes are the same.  I can get the 3.1 wiring for a '92 or
> newer Sunbird, but I would then have to change my dash.  The cimarron
wiring
> was attractive because I could then keep my existing dash.
>
>   The 7730 is pretty well
> > known around here and you should be able to get help with the software.
I
> > have done some work on the V6 code and know that a few others have too.
> So
> > with a little diligence, accomodating .3 liters and better head flow
> > shouldn't be a problem.   Running a Getrag 5-spd with OBD II, however,
> > sounds pretty scary.  Uh, you are doing 5-spd right?  'Cause I hate to
see
> > you do all this work for nothing ;)
>
> I agree 100%.  I would rather stay away from OBDII.  You know... I really
> dont' mind the automatic.  I considered the 4-speed auto, but decided
> against it.  I do, however have a shift kit for my existing tranny sitting
> on a shelf at home.  It should help at least some.
>
> >
> > Oh, one more thing.  The 7730 is good, also, for when you turbocharge
that
> > guy!
>
> That actually was a long-term idea that I had. I'm just waiting for GM to
> begin puting the Eaton Superchargers on the cars at the factory.  I would
> rather have a supercharger than a turbo... I hate the lag.  I love instant
> acceleration out of the hole, and a supercharger can provide this.
>
> I need to go now... I will reply to all the other messages later.  Thanks
> all for the help.
>
> -Tim
> www.sunbirdconvertible.com
>
>
> > Jeremy
>
>
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