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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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302 swap out

Im doing a straight swap....1995 302 into a 1996 302, any little pearls of wisdom would be helpful.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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Wasn't 1996 the first year of OBD II computer system ?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 06:00 AM
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Yes it was, and it's got a lot more sensors to deal with. Not saying it can't be done, but it will be interesting.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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If you just replace the longblock and reuse everything else from the '96 you'll have no problem at all, the basic engine components, block and heads, are the same.
 
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