1227165 ECM

[Bruce Plecan]

-----Original Message-----
From: Fran and Bud <quest100 at gte.net>
To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: Sunday, December 20, 1998 8:01 PM
Subject: 1227165 ECM


>Can anyone out there point me in the right direction for these questions?
>
>1.  Other than the co$t/hassle of the MAF, are there any fatal flaws or
>drawbacks to the 1227165 from late 80's Camaro with TPI, for use in
retrofit
>of EFI on to older (40's-50's) vehicles?

Isn't that enough? <g>.   Seriouly ain't much more to doing a 1227730.  Not
much shared table location on either 165/730, but
the programming 808 stuff is for a MAP 165..

>
>2.  In considering both MPI and TBI approaches, are there "no-brainer" best
>choices for ECM's to use??      ECM's to stay away from??

I'd stry to stick to a popular one, just in ease of junkyard availibity.
>
>3.  Also has there been a string (now in archives) relating to use of
>sensors from one mfg. with ECM of another mfg.???    Especially Ford or
>Mopar sensors (seem to be more available) with GM ECM's.

I try to use matching sensors/ecm, and harnesses.
Bruce
>
>Thanks,
>Bud
>