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    1989 2.5 TI in a 86 dodge 600

    So I have not had a motor in my 600 for a while. I used to have a CB TII motor in there but it is now gone. The body is rust free and I would really like to get it back on the road.

    There is a 1989 lebaron with a 2.5 TI for sale local. I was wondering what would be required to get it to work in my 1986 dodge 600.

    Some info on the 600 - wiring is set up for a 87 TII, with a 87 TII LM. Auto trans.

    Have a spare parts car with a 87 TII motor (dodge daytona 5 spd) that was rebuilt from top to bottom but have not been able to start it.

    Assuming I could get the daytona running, I know that would be an easier swap. But I would really like to know what I would need to get the 2.5 TI into my 600. I know the electronics are very different, that is the main reason I am asking.

    Thanks!

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    Re: 1989 2.5 TI in a 86 dodge 600

    You would either have to convert to SMEC or find an 87 cal for the 2.5.

    I think there was a 1987 LM Boost Button cal for the 2.5.

    http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/sh...ton+stage+cals
    Last edited by ajakeski; 08-30-2017 at 05:10 PM.

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    Re: 1989 2.5 TI in a 86 dodge 600

    Not as hard as you might think.

    I converted my 83 Scamp to 89 SMEC 2.5 TII. Having FSM's for both years makes it a lot easier. I documented my conversion here: http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/sh...rbo-conversion

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    Re: 1989 2.5 TI in a 86 dodge 600

    Thanks guys. Seems like the Boost Button Cal would be the easy way out.

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