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In a message to the List, Bill writes:

<< It's an '87 305 TPI A4 with a '165 ECU.  It's a little older than I had 
hoped for,  but looks like it should work just fine. >>

   It will.  We swapped an '87 TPI into my '85 Monte SS (original CCC Q-jet, 
like your wagon) without too many hassles.  Get factory wiring diagrams for 
the TPI and CCC; they'll be your biggest help.  If you get a second, check 
out the Tech Section at www.g-body.org.  There's a basic write-up of a TPI 
swap into a Monte, like wires need to be swapped and such.
 
<< My main concern is CT Emissions might frown on an older motor transplanted 
into a 'newer' vehicle,  even though the emissions should be significantly 
better than the q-jet that's on the wagon now.  Were there any significant 
differences from '87 to '88, or is it basically the same drive train? >>  

   Basically the same.  Does your '88 wagon have a serpentine belt, or the 
separate pulleys?  If its exactly like the TPI motor, you're in business.  If 
you make it look stock, the smog nazis won't really have a clue.  I haven't 
been to inspection yet here in NJ with the TPI, but it should pass smog 
without a problem.  It was built with emissions-legal parts, and runs clean.  
If you want to see some pics, check out my website - www.bowtiepower.com.

     HTH,
       Steve Ragusa
        North Jersey
     '85 TPI Monte SS
       '96 Impala SS
   www.bowtiepower.com
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