SBC V8 into Astro/Safari

[Clive Apps Techno-Logicals 416 510 0020]

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> | I am looking for as much info as possible on the V8 into GM minivan swap
> I think Jags that run has a manual for that.

will check that out
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> | I want to retain stock computer TBI system from 1986 Safari Cargo minivan
> Should be 1227747, fine.

does the ECU control the timing on this setup?

> | 2. chip changes in the ECU that are required to make it run and be within
> | emissions for the 1986 model year
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> If the engine is about stock then just about any stock prom about equal to
> what you have would work, ie manual trans, 305/350.   Lots of them at 332
> FTP.

has AT but not hard to find AT proms
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> | I should be able to use the stock TBI unit with a new cal
> | I seem to remember that I have to change an addr. in the chip to tell the
> | ECU it is now running 8 cyl instead of 6
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> Use the Throttle body off of a SBC truck, 87-91.  v-6 has smaller bores, and
> injectors.  Might go ahead and replace the fuel pump, with one from a v-8.

the SBC I found is so close to the same size that I should be able to use the 
stock TBI unit
is have a 4.3 (262) now and the SBC is a 267

> | any other details that could be supplied would be great


> | Thanks
> | Clive
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