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Re: First year for engine computers
For GM, as far as "standard" goes, the '80-1/2 Olds Cutlass with the 231 V6 was the first IIRC. Just about all the other car models followed in '81. While pickups had some computerization in '81, they didn't have computer controlled fuel metering until '87 when TBI took over.
"Optional" goes back further. GM offered multiport FI in '75 on Cadillacs. I have one of the engines complete minus the computer- I didn't feel like yanking it. And it is big and slow, kinda like this one:
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'68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD 
'72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD
'92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver
'72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy
'11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car 
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