Carb help with 84 vette!
Burning Brakes
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From: Baton Rouge LA
Re: Carb help with 84 vette! (84 BRONZEBOMBER)
Ain't gonna happen. Go here for crossfire info:
http://www.crossfire.homeip.net:81/cftest/
http://www.crossfire.homeip.net:81/cftest/
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Re: Carb help with 84 vette! (84 BRONZEBOMBER)
Bad News;
The auto tranny receives TCC signal from the ECM based on inputs to the ECM, namely Throttle position (TV cable) determining oil press and shift points, this may prevent the conversion.
Good News;
The dash receives sensor input directly then sends a data stream to ECM for mileage/range so your dash will be OK as long as you keep sensors on your engine. You will loose mileage and range measurement, that's all.
The auto tranny receives TCC signal from the ECM based on inputs to the ECM, namely Throttle position (TV cable) determining oil press and shift points, this may prevent the conversion.
Good News;
The dash receives sensor input directly then sends a data stream to ECM for mileage/range so your dash will be OK as long as you keep sensors on your engine. You will loose mileage and range measurement, that's all.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Newton (Wichita Area) Kansas
Re: Carb help with 84 vette! (84 BRONZEBOMBER)
Forum member 'Yoslambo1@cs.com' has done exactly this swap in an '84 with a TH700R4. He faxed me an old magazine article about the swap. I'm surprised he hasn't posted yet.
Melting Slicks
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From: Timra, Sweden
Re: Carb help with 84 vette! (84 BRONZEBOMBER)
The dash uses different sensors than the ECM. You will only lose the MGP readings. To use the th700r4 you need a bracket for the TV-cable and something that control the TCC. There are stand-alone control units available. You will also need to replace the HEI with a vacuum advance type.
[Modified by JoBy, 3:18 PM 8/5/2002]
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Safety Car
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From: modland CT
Re: Carb help with 84 vette! (84 BRONZEBOMBER)
Anyone know how to set up a 383 with a carb with a 700r4? I want to keep my dash working with it.
Safety Car
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From: modland CT
Re: Carb help with 84 vette! (JoBy)
The dash uses different sensors than the ECM. You will only lose the MGP readings. To use the th700r4 you need a bracket for the TV-cable and something that control the TCC. There are stand-alone control units available. You will also need to replace the HEI with a vacuum advance type.
[Modified by JoBy, 3:18 PM 8/5/2002]
[Modified by JoBy, 3:18 PM 8/5/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: Langley, BC, Canada
Re: Carb help with 84 vette! (yoslambo1@cs.com)
you could always leave the ecm in to control the tcc and spark. You wont loose the dash readouts then. Theres some articles on http://www.diy-efi.org about doing this. I beleive you only need 3 or 4 sensors. Best of both worlds, massive air/fuel flow. Customizible spark curves.
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