Back from Moab. Only broke the driver side frame rail behind the wheel this trip. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Totally my fault. Forgot to get that reinforced after the PS side went. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

The radiator worked great especially after we were out in UT. With the A/C on off road in 100 degree temps everything was pretty happy. On the public roads it was a lot better, but long up hill climbs still push the temps up. Had to stop twice on Vail Pass and once on Eisenhower on the return trip to let it cool down. I guess I can tell the DSM guys that a straight across swap with the 3.0L ECM and the 3.5L engine works like they say, but ONLY if you have a knock sensor - which the Montero Sport doesn't. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, got started on the ECM/PCM swap last weekend. Commandeered one of my empty offices and set up shop. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />



The '97 ECM harness to '99 PCM adapter harness from Boomslang. They're awesome to deal with, BTW. Very nice product, too.


What I have so far. Still have to wire in the A/C and finish the A/T control relay stuff.


I'm a little more than half done. Should be able to test it this weekend on my little '97. Dropped the big one at the shop Tuesday for the frame repairs and to pull the adapter in preparation for the overdue 3-link build so I won't have that back to work with until next month.

Edward