[Dave B.]

I have read several articles in search & can`t find an answer. Any one know if I can install a vacuum distrbutor & a non computer carb on a 1984 El Camino W a 305 v/8 and leave ECM in to control a/c & cruise control. Any one know how to make A/C work without ECM ? I could get by with out cruise but not A/C ?
Dave B.

 

[Matty man]

I did not think the computer control the A/C or cruise,, I could be wrong,, the A/C should be a seperate wiring,, I will look in the wiring diagrams,, Matty man

 

[spencersr]

I juat did mine all it controls is the carb and distributor. Is you ha e doubt just unplug it and try but I pulled all my wires and the ecm with no problem

 

[MC87SS]

As far as i know the AC is not hooked up to the ECM.
You would have to get a cruise setup from a non ECM car. I believe the 78 -80 Monte Carlo didn't have an ECM but not 100% sure.

 

[jpmdaddy]

No smog testing for an older car in NY?

 

[rnhart3]

78-80 had NO ECM...........That system started in 80 1/2 model year on GM.

 

[ccc]

the ecm does not control the ac and not sure yet on the cruise , the heater/ac harness are seperate from the ecm.the heater harness comes out from the bottom corner of the heater box and the ecm comes out of the body below the heater box.

 

[acauth1]

The ecm does NOT control the a/c or cruise.

 

[Dave B.]

Thanks to all that replied. It seems to be a matter in question, I` m going to try it & see what happens. No pollution testing in New York if vehicle is over 25 years old . I have already removed every thing pollution related except for catylitic convertor & car has passed inspection 3 years in a row
Dave B.

 

[russvf]

87's are all smog equiped?

Correct me please if wrong but I believe all 87-88 with 305 v8's were of the Calf smog version type. Assume there were not enough cars being sold to warrant Elky's out of Calf to be diferent.

 

[ccc]

they still had ca and fed versions of the elco smog package. i have seen them both ways

 

[glar402]

Can I just replace the carb. and distr. and not remove ECM wiring?

 

[G-boz]

Can I just replace the carb. and distr. and not remove ECM wiring?

The ECM controls the lockup torque converter also. (besides the carb and distributor)
You can leave all wiring in place if you like, or wrap it up and zip tie it out of the way if you don't want to remove it.

 

[Roberto C]

Removing it all the right way is a little bit of work, but I am glad I did it. The engine compartment is going to be a lot cleaner.

 

[Mason097]

little late guys :screwy: just kidding, Once I got the carb and distributor, I just took all the loose wires, bundled them up and shoved them in the fender in case I ever needed them again. I guess next time I take out my wheel well I will probably disconnect all the wires at the ECM and yank it all out the right way.

 

[oldgraycat]

if on an 84 the ecm controls the lockup converter what needs to be done with the converter

 

[Zerberfert]

There are many different kits available for tcc lock-up. Such as Painless: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-60110

 

[JJLT1]

x2 many ways to wire it up too..
heres a search
http://www.elcaminocentral.com/gtsearch.php?cx=partner-pub-7865546952023728%3Av6sbfvivpxq&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=UTF-8&q=lockup+wiring&sa=Search

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[eythomas1964]

1980 elcamino

i have a 1980 el camino with a 305 i got a 454 fuel inj motor what do i need to do to make it work in my car wiring mounts everything plz i need help sincerely yours Eddie

 

[JJLT1]

welcome Eddie
the 454 will likely bolt in on the stock mounts depending on the oil pan,
truck pans are bigger..

what year is the 454?? what is it out of??
is this a oem FI setup?? did you get the computer, wiring harness, transmission with the motor??

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