The emissions computer has nothing to do with my V*8 swap, so its a non issue, I just took it out over the weekend. I don't plan on removing the two items I noted above without further research and so i will delve into what these things do, logically they may be inherent to the cars function, figured someone might know off-hand. I have no plans to simply guess at it.
My engine has a stand alone wiring harness, the only interface with the truck is the starter and alternator, the rest is governed by the GM ECM under the hood that essentially operates the engine. I'm half-way interfaced with the A/C system...I run a GM compressor and custom hoses but retain the Toyota A/C components otherwise.
The term emission computer is a pretty liberal naming convention for the term "computer", but back in the day...mid 80's before fuel injection came into play for most vehicles there were all kinds of "electronics" in play and mostly were generally dumb systems. When you swap engines like I've done, alot of stuff goes right out the window from the base vehicle on electronics that relate to the engine or it can I should say, depending on the type of engine and electronics used.
My engine has a stand alone wiring harness, the only interface with the truck is the starter and alternator, the rest is governed by the GM ECM under the hood that essentially operates the engine. I'm half-way interfaced with the A/C system...I run a GM compressor and custom hoses but retain the Toyota A/C components otherwise.
The term emission computer is a pretty liberal naming convention for the term "computer", but back in the day...mid 80's before fuel injection came into play for most vehicles there were all kinds of "electronics" in play and mostly were generally dumb systems. When you swap engines like I've done, alot of stuff goes right out the window from the base vehicle on electronics that relate to the engine or it can I should say, depending on the type of engine and electronics used.
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