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Old 08-03-2011, 02:41 AM
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will a 1985 22re work in my 22r 1989 pickup?

I did a bit of searching but I wasnt able to come up with definite answers. Maybe you guys can help me. Forgive me if my typing is messy and all over the place.

I have a 1989 5speed 22r pick up in which I blew the headgasket. I plan on installing a new headgasket along with a 22re efi head. I have the complete wire harness and ecu, BUT the harness and ecu is from an automatic transmission 22re. I have all the efi parts, fuel pump and all that stuff, but I was just making sure that the wire harness and ecu would work for my situation being that it is a 5 speed truck BUT ecu is meant for an auto and because of the difference in years. any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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Should work fine. You will need to trick the ECU into thinking the automatic is in neutral. Search '5 speed swap' for details on running the auto ECU with a manual.
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thanks very much! my main concern was making sure everything would plug right in. after looking at the pickup, it seems as though it was originally a 22re, atleast I dont have to get a efi fuel pump and extra fuel lines. ill post back on how it turns out. thanks again!
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