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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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Swapping PCMs ?'s

I have a 2001 f250 that is totaled but already had a hydra chip in it and I just got an 02 f350 that is stock
My question is if I can just swap the PCMs so I can keep the chip or do I need to just buy a new chip?
There are different chips for each PCM and I haven't checked what PCM is in the 2002 yet
 
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 07:29 PM
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The PCMs would only be interchangable if both trucks have EXACTLY the same powertrain and there were no major changes made to the powertrain, EFI system, or wiring between those 2 years. It is much more likely the chip itself could be transplanted into the new truck and if the powertrain is the same it wouldn't need to be reprogrammed to work either.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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I know that you have to order a specific chip for each different PCM so idk if I could swap the chip or not
 
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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The chip itself is the same I bet its the programming that differs.
 
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