'98 Vortec 350 - Good swap into a Jeep?

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It's not distributorless in the sence that you might be thinking.  It has a 
dissy type housing.  You  ought to get the gm manual to see it.
Bruce

>Shannen,
>Ward,
>	I didn't realize the 98 Vortec was distributorless. That
>would be a problem with compatablity in the old PCM's. I
>would assume that running a 747 would require adding a
>distributor or modifying the 747 Code. Do any of the 747
>Proms support a distributorless engine?
>
>		Ken
>
>Shannen Durphey wrote:
>> 
>> Ken Kelly wrote:
>> >
>> > I'm confused by all the comments on changing the intake,
>> > etc. Using a Non-OBD-II computer does not require
>> > changinging the intake manifold and Fuel system.
>> >Any of the
>> > TPI or later electronics could be used with the existing
>> > Intake.
>> Requires it?  No.  I was showing some options for cost effectiveness.
>> Do I know whether the Vortech engine he's looking at is complete w/
>> manifold?  No.  Will I say the only way to go is with the Vortec
>> manifold?  No.
>> 
>> > What was the 95 computer used in
>> > chevy trucks? Is it compatable with the wiring harness?
>> 
>> Is the 95 PCM plug-n-play with 96 harness?  Nope, it's not even
>> close.  The 95 pickup used a dizzy based tbi system with the 16197427
>> PCM.  Talking auto trans, 1/2 ton, 350 engine.  Vortech engine uses no
>> distributor (technical point), crankshaft sensor, sequential pfi.
>> 
>> > Using a 730 or 747 would be a lot more work because of all
>> > the custom wiring required,
>> 
>> Depends on your idea of work.  Modifying a harness one time can be
>> less work and frustration than multiple attempts at modifying ecm
>> tables.  I would suggest to a novice using a setup close to an
>> existing calibration to start with.
>> 
>> >although you may be able to use
>> > the harness and most of the sensors off the old TPI system
>> > if the locations are similar.
>> 
>> Vortec units are different from previous pfi systems.  Physical
>> changes to the wiring harness should be a minor issue, though.
>> Shannen
>> 
>> >
>> >         Or if you are running stock
>> >keep the whole Vortec system.
>> > Remember this means Cats, after cat O2 sensors, etc. It does
>> > get tricky. There are some people out there making O2
>> > simulators for the AfterCat O2 sensors, but by the time you
>> > get done modifying the 99 PCM to get rid of OBD-II for your
>> > Jeep you may be one of the List experts on the Vortec!!
>> >
>> >                 Ken
>> >
>> > > > I guess I'm asking for HELP and recomendations.  I've done engine swaps
>> > > > before, I just have NO experience with a VorTec System.
>> > >
>> >>  For simplicity, you may want to consider using the new
>> > > engine with an older computer and maybe the fuel system.
>> > >
>> 
>> > > Shannen
>