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rlj615
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4/28/2004
19:43:05

Subject: Did Truck Came with wrong PCM
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My 1993 Dak came new with PCM # 56027850.I have checked The on line parts catalogs of Auto Zone
and Autoparts Giant as well as the dealer.the correct one is part # 56027851.The 7850 is for a
1993 5.2L/318 van.My truck has a 5.2L/318 engine,
46re A/T and Came with a 3.55 diff that has been upgraded to a 3.92.It has California Emissions.When I replaced it last year I replaced
it with the same that was in it a 7850.The original one went bad after 10 years.I have been told by Some folks whose knowledge I don't know about,that The PCM's 7850 & 7851 are the same and
Dodge does this to increase the price on various
parts. The truck runs OK.
Should I replace the PCM with the one called for in the catalogs.any information will be greatly appreciated.
Bob Jones





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4/28/2004
22:24:18

RE: Did Truck Came with wrong PCM
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Might as well just get the MP performance unit, if you are going to get another. great bang for the buck.

MP# P5249516



rlj615
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4/30/2004
01:50:19

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janesy,
I got a MP performance PCM,but I use the truck to pull a 4500# travel trailer a lot and I have been
told or read somewhere that One shouldn't use a performance PCM to tow with.I did use it to tow from New Mexico to San Diego one time and I used mid-grade gas and it pulled great with no pings.



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4/30/2004
11:19:33

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Probably just Chrysler trying to get max bucks..
Engine same , so what if different body..



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4/30/2004
17:54:00

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Oh, if you tow thats a little different. Not sure how true the statements dodge makes about towing with a MP unit, but at the same time you can't always hear detonation(ping)



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5/03/2004
11:28:07

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I thought you were supposed to always use premium with the performance PCM. Is that true?



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