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The emissions sensor is on my car, but the scoop thermal switch is missing.
Any idea where I can find one? I'm starting to wonder about my car. Missing that control and I think the harness. My door panels say Ventura, not GTO, I know someone put it together, but starting to wonder if it really is a GTO. |
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Stuart, It's possible it was converted to a GTO...fairly easy to do. You should order the PHS, that would tell you for sure. I wonder if there was a separate GTO-only under hood wiring harness from the Ventura II.
Dennis |
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PHS is on my to do list. That thermal control switch is used in lots of GM applications. Gotta check my stock, probably have a few. Used to throw those things away. Now some guys are asking crazy money for them. I can just use my TCS feed switch, it's the same, and I'm eliminating EGR and the vacuum advance controls from my car, so I won't need it. Stuart |
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So long, farewell. |
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What are the first six digits of your VIN #? From 1st thru 5th digiit, should be 2 for Pontiac, Y or Z for base or custom Ventura, 17 or 27 for hatchback or coupe, B for 350 cu 200hp engine, 4 for 1974. Ex. 2Z17B4???????.
I have had a 1974 GTO in my possession since it was born in 1973 and my VIN is 2Z17B4....... I know the K for the 5th position is listed as the 350ci 4bbl, dual exhaust for 1974 Pontiacs, but I haven't seen a 1974 GTO VIN that doesn't have the B engine code in the 5th position, but maybe there were some produced with a K in the 5th position of the VIN.. Hope this helps with deciphering if it is a '74 GTO. |
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I'll be back at the car's location this weekend and will be sure to examine the VIN.
The engine appears to be correct. It has screw-in studs, certainly appears untouched. Who in the world would swap in a GTO 350 in place of whatever else was in there (and again, it "looks" untouched) considering all of the other options around? There isn't a lot of money to be made turning a 74 Ventura into a GTO, at least I don't think there is. Stuart |
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Okay, just read the VIN code from a document that I have.
Mine is a fake! M engine code, 350 2 barrel single exhaust. Oh well, less of a concern as the 511, etc. goes in it. Also, forget about maintaining the column shift because it was unusual! A/C will stay, but no worries about altering a survivor. Was so excited about getting the car, never checked the VIN before shipping it. Lesson learned! Stuart |
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