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Eprom chip ??
Friday, June 14, 2019 5:08 PM
Hey guys ive been recently restoring an 87 z24 hatch back. Long story short im in need for an eprom its unavailable through gm and everywhere else.

2.8l v6 fi
Automatic
Fedral emissions RPO- NA5

if anyone has any pointers id greatly appreciate it

Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 15, 2019 7:51 AM
Why not buy a used computer off EBay and take the prom out ?

Doug in P.R.


92 Pontiac Sunbird LE, 2.0, AT, Red / Black with Grey 155K miles. Hurricane Maria Survivor ! ( It takes a licking and keeps on ticking ! ).....in Salinas, Puerto Rico!




Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 15, 2019 8:01 AM
Try www.car-part.com , they also list a bunch, looks like alot of cars use the same the same computer .The site is a Hollander so it lists all cars that use the same part. Look for an "A" rating and a warranty on the lists, and have them send a pic of the sticker also before buying....

www.row52.com lists upullit yards, just do a search and add your email and you will be notified when a car comes into the system.

Doug in P.R


92 Pontiac Sunbird LE, 2.0, AT, Red / Black with Grey 155K miles. Hurricane Maria Survivor ! ( It takes a licking and keeps on ticking ! ).....in Salinas, Puerto Rico!




Re: Eprom chip ??
Monday, June 24, 2019 1:31 PM
I think you are looking for an HKS or HKT
marked chip for the ‘86Z , i swapped in an HUL
from an ‘86 camaro and it also works great.
Re: Eprom chip ??
Monday, June 24, 2019 1:35 PM
Here is a chip set on
Ebay.
Do not buy a Hyper Chip. They are a waste of money


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362675099521
Re: Eprom chip ??
Monday, June 24, 2019 10:05 PM
Thanks ray its pretty cheap thanks. I paid 120 for a jet performance chip just to find out that i still need the factory prom to use it.. appreciate the help
Re: Eprom chip ??
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 2:04 PM
Glad to Help!
You mean that smaller chip?
The CAL prom?

I tried the jet chip for a year and took it out.
It made the fan come on too early even for a 160
Stat and i didn't like the new ignition curves.
The engine didnt seem smooth like the factory chips.
Might have been a bad one?
The V6 Camaro chip has proven to be better than the stock z24 for my driving and i even picked up a mile or 2 to the gallon better on average.
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:26 AM
Ok i have the chip set but it is for a different ecu. Mine takes a big blue and brown chip still unable to find one
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:35 AM
Ok i have the chip set but it is for a different ecu. Mine takes a big blue and brown chip still unable to find one mine only takes one big chip
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:54 AM
Can not find an ecu that includes the prom
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:54 AM
Check the harness plug styles.
The ‘302 2.8 computer has the plug-ins on the end.
Thats what those chips are for.
The later ecu is like this one below.
The 7730 2.8 ecu has the harness entering at the rear on the long
back side like this one.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222969500733

Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:59 AM
Does your computer have the white id label
with the part number on it?
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 11:10 AM
yes the gm pn is 88999196 its the same ecu in the pic you sent
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 11:28 AM
If I had the correct eprom id give you that too but the chip that came with the car is from the next body style z and it had a 3.1 so I doesn't work very well. Te ect reads -40. ive tested the circuits from the ecu to the sensor for shorts and opens- all ok. I even load tested them and installed a new sensor and Ecu. After doing some research found out it was the wrong prom. I guess they are pinned diffently ? I am a Cadillac technician so im used to very complex electrical issues but im out of my element with these systems.
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 11:47 AM
Then it looks like you have the second design
Computer.
Going to have to find a used ecm with the same
2.8 v6 Part numbers on it.

The one i sent the link for does not come with chips in it.
If you cant find it on ebay you might try
Car-Part.com
Its a nation wide data base
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 11:52 AM
ok man thanks again for the help I appreciate your time
Re: Eprom chip ??
Saturday, June 29, 2019 4:15 PM
No problem, just please keep us updated
on how you are doing with your Z.
I see quite a few computers available on Car-Part.com
Keep an eye out for 2.8 Cimarrons they have always been a good source for engine parts for my Z24.
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