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Old 11-07-2002, 08:34 PM
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96 motor in a 1998

this maybe a stupid question but will a 1996 max motor fit in a 1998?
what all would have to be changed to make this work or will it just go in?
the reason i ask is because i know that the 95/96's have differnt ecu's, emissions(meaning two O2 sensors instead of three), etc.... correct me if i am wrong on anything
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Old 11-07-2002, 08:37 PM
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it should fit no problem - i dont think the sensors have anything to do with the motor, thats all with the ECU
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Old 11-07-2002, 08:46 PM
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So say if you have a 98 motor in a 98 and you want to change the ecu. Can you put a 96 ecu on a 98 motor? Wouldn't this make the max just a little different?
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Old 11-07-2002, 08:52 PM
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i would imagine that as long as it is a COMPLETE swap everything should be fine....using 95/96 sensors wih 97/99 motor/ECU and vice versa will lead to some issues
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Old 11-08-2002, 08:29 AM
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so i could put a 96 motor in and put an Aftermarket 95/96 ecu and it would work like that? I dont know if the ecu would match up to all of the other electrical components on the car. If there are any difference between years.
anyone know this answer?
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Old 11-08-2002, 09:11 AM
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No all 95s have only 2 o2 sensors. It depends when are car was made if it is OBDI or OBDII. OBDII cars have 3 o2 sensors. I think that 95 are OBDII if they are made after Jan 95.
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Old 11-08-2002, 10:11 AM
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Ask Mardigrasmax. As far as I know, the only additional O2 sensors that the 95-96 has over the 97-99 is the cat and other similar O2 sensors. He put a 96 motor in his 98, so he would be of more help to you Josh......

BTW, remember, almost EVERY 4th Gen is OBDII...
 
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