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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:03 AM
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I have a 7-7165 computer and im fairly sure it is TOAST what other cars have this ECM im hoping some,, so i can go to a yard and remove one . for a tester if its doing the same its not the computer . i have also been looking into doing an upgrade to a newer MAP sensor type would it be better or any advantage to me . again trying to make at least 400 to the wheels .
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:18 AM
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Here's a list:

http://home.earthlink.net/~cliff_har...age/usage.html

I have not found one in a junk yard yet.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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There is a 165 ECU in the for sale section for $50 shipped.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-p...for-cheap.html

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Thanks guys I'm going to my Local yard they aparantly have a school bus full of ECM s. and lots from the 80s so if I don't find one there I'll know where to get one
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The #16198259 ECM will also work just as well as the #01227165...WW
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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Really no re wireing the car ? Or programming issues ?
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Really no re wireing the car ? Or programming issues ?
Nope, it's actually an updated version of the #7165 ecm , drops right in..When I was having my 89 tuned and wanted to buy an extra ecm, my tuner said either one would work and I found a #8259 first..Most sites that sell ecms list both as compatible with out cars. Below is a quote about the 8259
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Re: What ECM is this? 16198259

Hold on to that ECM (16198259)!!!!!!!! The best thing about this ECM is that it is a updated or newer version of the 1227165. The benefit of this ECM is that if any solenoids or coils begin to fail, the ECM will shut down that circuit to reduce the chances of the ECM getting damaged. And yes, that ECM works ONLY with 86-89 TPI (305, 350 engines). Your good to go.

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