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I picked up a 95 lightning engine and trans. Wiring harness was cut and no computer. But got the pair for 300. I have a 93 flareside 5.0 with an e40d. What all has to be done here? What computers can I use? Thanks for any help
Well you see at the time I didn't actually have the motor wasn't completely asking the same thing. So
Still the same conversation though.. it's nice when the whole story is completely visible in a single thread. Bottom line is you need a Lightning PCM, the wiring harness isn't so important because it's pretty much the same as the one in your truck, maybe a few minor differences right at the engine due to the Lightning(GT40) intake, if that part of the harness you have is intact you're good.
Still the same conversation though.. it's nice when the whole story is completely visible in a single thread. Bottom line is you need a Lightning PCM, the wiring harness isn't so important because it's pretty much the same as the one in your truck, maybe a few minor differences right at the engine due to the Lightning(GT40) intake, if that part of the harness you have is intact you're good.
well, if I can't find one right away would a regular 5.8 ecm work ? I know the truck won't run 100% but would it work??
Ford switched from Push-Start ignition to CCD in 1994, there are wiring and computer differences involved in that change. Ford then moved the transmission solenoid protection diodes from the transmission to the computer (PCM) in 1995.
Since the OP has a 1993 MY truck the best bet is a 1993 Lightning PCM. I agree the base programming is pretty much the same but there are other items coming into play here.
Ford switched from Push-Start ignition to CCD in 1994, there are wiring and computer differences involved in that change. Ford then moved the transmission solenoid protection diodes from the transmission to the computer (PCM) in 1995.
Since the OP has a 1993 MY truck the best bet is a 1993 Lightning PCM. I agree the base programming is pretty much the same but there are other items coming into play here.
1993 and earlier Push-Start Ignition:
1994 and later CCD Ignition:
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