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Technical => Engine Swapping => Topic started by: johnny on October 20, 2014, 03:32:09 PM

Title: need help here cougar xr7 5.0 engine swap
Post by: johnny on October 20, 2014, 03:32:09 PM
Im putting a 90k 5.0 out of my 1988 cougar into a 1987 that also has a 5.0 .the 88 has all anolog dash n heat.the 1987 is digital dash and electronic heat unit.anyways the issue im having is the engine harness out of the 87 looks a bit difforent then the.88.what will i have.to do to get this cat going.please help asap
Title: need help here cougar xr7 5.0 engine swap
Post by: johnny on October 20, 2014, 03:34:17 PM
Can i use the eec and harness from the 1988 without issues?the harness is in great shape
Title: need help here cougar xr7 5.0 engine swap
Post by: jcassity on October 20, 2014, 08:35:05 PM
the 1988 harness ***IS***  a bit different, this is why there is a dedicated 1988 EVTM.
reference links to the 87 EVTM and the 88 EVTMs in my signature.

your 87 chassis has climate control  .......(answer questions below)
- does your 87 chassis have **FULL*** electronic instrument cluster or just a digital speedometer with buttstuffog temp and fuel?


this should get you started
Title: need help here cougar xr7 5.0 engine swap
Post by: johnny on October 23, 2014, 10:27:37 AM
The whole dash and heat unit is digital  all gauges are digital gas oil pressure volts everything is digi
Title: need help here cougar xr7 5.0 engine swap
Post by: V8Demon on October 23, 2014, 12:09:09 PM
You're looking to keep the digital dash, correct?
Title: need help here cougar xr7 5.0 engine swap
Post by: johnny on October 23, 2014, 12:49:56 PM
Yes i want to keep it digital.i would like the anolog but its alot of work and rewiring i heard so id like to just keep it as simple as i can on this project