Ford IACV and TPS?

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Dec 17, 2008 | 07:33 PM

Cadmaro

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Ford IACV and TPS?

would it be possible to use a ford iacv and tps with the stock wiring on an 88 vette? i know the connectors are way different. the reason i want to know is that im wanting to convert to a single plain efi manifold and the elbols that ive found use either the ford 5.0 or the ls1 throttle body and the ford tb is way cheaper.

Dec 18, 2008 | 10:27 PM

Cadmaro

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Anyone have any ideas?? should i just try and use and ls1 throttle body iacv and tps?

Dec 18, 2008 | 11:10 PM

gw962

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I would think that it shouldn't be a problem. The ECM is only looking for a voltage from a sensor.
You could probably find connectors to fit the IAC and TPS with no problem but you'll need to make sure you have the same number of wires.

Dec 19, 2008 | 12:50 AM

reoch999

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How ironic that this question comes up on the same day I had to replace the Idle Air Control Valve on my 2000 Ford Explorer...

Dec 19, 2008 | 01:53 AM

MaxLean

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TPS perhaps, IAC no way. The GM IAC is a stepper motor where the ford one is a duty cycled solenoid.
Scott

Dec 19, 2008 | 08:27 AM

bjankuski

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Make an adapter to use your stock throttle body.

Dec 19, 2008 | 06:44 PM

Cadmaro

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thanks for the help guys. i guess ill just save my pennies for a ls1 tb or a elbow that uses the stock tb

Dec 19, 2008 | 08:09 PM

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The GM TPS has 5v reference voltage. .54 volts output at closed throttle and 4.5 or so at WOT. If Ford meet those specs I see no reason why one couldn't be used.