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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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hey guys. Working on a 94 vette with an engine out of a 97. I was wondering what sort of changes had to be made to hook up the optispark and crank sensor. Also if the computer in the 94 will work. I belive the 94 has the sensor built in the optispark. Any help would be great! thanks
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Unless theres some interface computer deal youll have to look, those have been discontinued.

Couple guys here have done the swap sure they will pipe in
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Your engine wire harness will not have a connection for the crank position sensor. But that is not an issue, just leave it unplugged.

This is what you need for the opti connection.
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonn...spx?ItemId=866

Yes your computer/PCM will work. You will also need to use the OBDI knock sensors off your 94.

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thanks stl, i'll give it a try!
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Are you meaning a 97 Vette? LS1??

I just put a 'built' LT4 out of a 97 TA in my 95 and just got to start driving it again this week. It was a fairly easy swap and going 300hp to 420+hp is awesome.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Do you have an early '94 non-vented opti?
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