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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:20 PM
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Or try a used one. They weren't a common failure.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Or try a used one. They weren't a common failure.
So, go to Pick N' Pull and get a coil and possibly an ECU?
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by matt0106
So, go to Pick N' Pull and get a coil and possibly an ECU?
ICM/Coil for sure.

If you grab an ECU, get one from an 89 or 90 automatic and gain a few horsepower.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
ICM/Coil for sure.

If you grab an ECU, get one from an 89 or 90 automatic and gain a few horsepower.

http://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/1J4FT28LXLL143532

Good candidate?
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:29 PM
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Yes!! And grab the TCU if you can afford it!!!
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:40 PM
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Yes!! And grab the TCU if you can afford it!!!
May I ask why?
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:43 PM
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Better shift points.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:44 PM
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Ah, ok.
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Anything else I should grab while there?
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Spare CPS bolts!! LOL.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by matt0106
http://youtu.be/DkxoMykCOwI
Not a good link.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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Try now.
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Originally Posted by matt0106
Try now.
Sounds better. What did you do?
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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I got it started. I switched the ICM and it started.
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