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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by White 97 xlt
If you don't have the money to fix this engine, where do you plan to get the money to do a swap???
Verry good question. Mainly this was a thereotical thing, im not even shure the the 289 runs
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Just because the light isn't on doesn't mean there aren't codes. You still need to check it out.

If your reasoning for the 289 is to switch to carb you can do that with your current engine too.

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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Ole' gray
its just frustrating as all hell just cause i dont know whats wrong, and neither does anyone else, and i dont have the money to fix it even if i did know what was wrong
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Have you tried pulling the codes???

Originally Posted by Ole' gray
If i say yes will you believe me?, no i havent as im not getting a check engine light, and yes the light works.

*Facepalm*
 
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