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383drvr · 10-14-2003, 11:49 PM

I was just remembering back when I had the dash apart in my 83... I could swear I saw a computer under there... What was it doing there? My car is not emissions controlled or fuel injected, so surely I dont need it? Should I yank it, Yay or nay?

Destructo · 10-15-2003, 12:09 AM

I would just leave it there, why go to the trouble of tearing it out if it doesn't do anything? My 85 has a electric box of some sort behind the glovebox, not sure what its for, I didn't think mine had a computer but I don't know what it originally had on it.

ocbaud · 10-15-2003, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by Destructo
I would just leave it there, why go to the trouble of tearing it out if it doesn't do anything? My 85 has a electric box of some sort behind the glovebox, not sure what its for, I didn't think mine had a computer but I don't know what it originally had on it.

that box goes to the esc or the electronic spark control

383drvr · 10-15-2003, 11:27 AM

I didnt think it had one. Its just got an HEI with a couple wires coming out. Is it similar to an MSD ignition box?

Low83 · 10-16-2003, 03:52 PM

My 83 has the Computer

, but I believe Cali trucks were the only ones with them, Damn smog regs,

*1FaastC10* · 10-16-2003, 05:08 PM

not only Cali trucks got ESC. my buddy Norm had an 82 with ESC. ditch the crap and run a regular HEI. eliminating it also cleans up the engine bay considerably.

**swervin ervin** · 10-16-2003, 06:15 PM

As a side note, all LE9 305 trucks came with the ESC module. It's not a computer, only controlls spark knock by retarding the timing when needed.

383drvr · 10-16-2003, 06:22 PM

That must be what I have. The knock sensor and distributor both have wires leading to the box.

I wont need it on my new motor will I?

**swervin ervin** · 10-16-2003, 08:27 PM

No, you don't need it. Just replace the distributor and go.

phantom dually · 10-16-2003, 10:40 PM

I ripped mine out along with the air ducts heat controls heater core etc etc etc etc.......

10-14-2003, 11:49 PM	#1
383drvr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 308	Computer in an 83? I was just remembering back when I had the dash apart in my 83... I could swear I saw a computer under there... What was it doing there? My car is not emissions controlled or fuel injected, so surely I dont need it? Should I yank it, Yay or nay?

10-16-2003, 06:15 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	As a side note, all LE9 305 trucks came with the ESC module. It's not a computer, only controlls spark knock by retarding the timing when needed. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

10-16-2003, 10:40 PM	#10
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I ripped mine out along with the air ducts heat controls heater core etc etc etc etc....... __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

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10-15-2003, 12:09 AM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I would just leave it there, why go to the trouble of tearing it out if it doesn't do anything? My 85 has a electric box of some sort behind the glovebox, not sure what its for, I didn't think mine had a computer but I don't know what it originally had on it.

10-15-2003, 11:27 AM	#4
383drvr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 308	I didnt think it had one. Its just got an HEI with a couple wires coming out. Is it similar to an MSD ignition box?

10-16-2003, 03:52 PM	#5
Low83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 118	My 83 has the Computer , but I believe Cali trucks were the only ones with them, Damn smog regs,

10-16-2003, 05:08 PM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	not only Cali trucks got ESC. my buddy Norm had an 82 with ESC. ditch the crap and run a regular HEI. eliminating it also cleans up the engine bay considerably.

10-16-2003, 06:22 PM	#8
383drvr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 308	That must be what I have. The knock sensor and distributor both have wires leading to the box. I wont need it on my new motor will I?

10-16-2003, 08:27 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	No, you don't need it. Just replace the distributor and go.



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