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Old 09-30-2023, 04:18 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Piotrsko View Post
Fwiw in Reno diesel is +/- $6.00 @gallon. Gas, which I don't use I think is $5, maybe $4.75. Carson About 50¢ cheaper.

Same routine I'm going through with son and engine swap on a 88 4runner: computers won't match. There are however places online that can reprogram but the smog places are restricted to tail pipe emissions and seeing if the obd system reports READY/OK. serial number only makes the mechanic not have to find, copy and report the one on the dash.

All the computers I have come across prior to 2015 don't have embedded non changeable serial numbers, would fubar a non dealer repair shop doing a swap.

So I would go see if thats an actual requirement. I would also research spoofing various sensors: fuel pressure, O2 pre cat, TPS, rpm what have you
First question: 1988 4runner?? Did it even have a PCM??

I believe these 03 Can be programed with the VIN, but that cost$ and may also need to be reprogrammed to the Key as well. Vin I am told is required.

I am giving spoofing a serious look into...

As for your tag Line: "There are some "experts" out there that in reality don't have a clue as to what they are doing."

I break Experts as EX: past tense, and perts: a drip under pressure...
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