1996 Gmc Sierra Switch V6 V8 Truck Want Start Motor Good Heard Before They Pull

1996 GMC SIERRA
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MS TITHIE
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Switch a v6 to v8 truck want start the motor is good I heard it before they pull it and put it in my truck they say I need a computor the one in thruck dont match v8 motor
Mar 30, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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thats correct. is the wiring harness the same??? that may have to be changed as well

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Mar 30, 2013 at 1:48 PM
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FREEMBA
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I agree. The V-6 computer is programmed to run 6 injectors and 6 spark plugs, etc. It cannot run the V-8 because of the firing order and such.

you'll have to locate a truck like yours that came with a V-8 and get that computer and ALL of the associated wiring harness.
Mar 30, 2013 at 2:03 PM
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