VSS importance

[Jeffery Flanary]

One more thing, my 305 and 6965 computer was out of a 91 model also.

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> From: Steve Ravet <steve.ravet at arm.com>
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Re: VSS importance
> Date: Wednesday, September 30, 1998 10:49 AM
> 
> Jeffery Flanary wrote:
> > 
> > Hello all, i am new to the list and am getting some very useful info. 
I
> > have an 87 S10 Blazer with 8" of lift and 33x12.50's.  I installed a
305
> > TBI V8 which originally used a 16136965, but have since changed to a
> > 1227747.  When i first started the swap, i wasn't sure if i'd need the
VSS
> > that hooks up at the transfer case, or if i could use the sensor that
is
> > built into my speedometer.  I purchased a Cyberdyne speed sensor and a
> > calibration box.  A friend of mine used this setup on his 86 S10 TPI
with
> > the 730 computer.  After i realized that my speedo sensor worked, i
gave
> > him the Cyberdyne stuff for spares.  Anyway, thanks for the good info
> 
> Jeff, I'd like to hear a little more about how and why you switched
> ECMs.  I also have a V8 S-10 w/6965 ECM.  No lift kit, though.  The
> motor is a stock 350 from a '91 Caprice.  Bruce said I should switch to
> the 747, but it's my daily driver and I need a good reason to take it
> down for a few days to make the switch.  What was your reason, and how
> much was involved?  Has it affected your mileage?
> 
> --steve
> 
> 
> -- 
> Steve Ravet
> steve.ravet at arm.com
> Advanced Risc Machines, Inc.
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