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Old May 17, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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i have a 97 GT.i want to swap the computer so i will have 225Hp instead of @15 plus i heard that the 98 was better.is it ok just to swap it or it is not possible?
Old May 17, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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That is one of the worst ideas ever. No, kidding, but it's SO not worth it for a claimed 10hp.
Old May 17, 2005 | 12:38 AM
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depends. if you can get one for like cheao then do it. if it doesnt work you lost like $10 bucks if it does youve gained like 10hp and have provided the rest of with valueable knowledge
Old May 17, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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All that wiring for 10hp? I bet stock they dyno 3-4hp different. I'm sure car to car variation is more hp than 97 vs 98.
Old May 17, 2005 | 03:29 AM
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i agree.....it doesnt seem like it would b worth it

but eh, its ur car! ur the boss
Old May 17, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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it is not only for the 10hp.i read somewhere that the 98 computer was better at handling latter mod on the car like exhaust,TB,porting ect...
Old May 17, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Just get a chip with a custom tune.
Old May 17, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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probably going to be that.
but even there the coice is limited for a 97.but their is some.
Old May 17, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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You must first understang that a 96-97 ARE NOT the same as 98. there is more than just a PCM change. lol. They didnt just decide... Hmm... lets tune the computer a lil better to get 10hp. lol. I dont even think youre car will run with the 98 PCM in it. Different fuel systems.
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