You are aware that this is also the case on *many* non-computer cars, right? Ford and Mopar have both been known to ground the ignition through an oil pressure switch. No pressure (except when the key is turned to "start"), no run. If the pressure switch doesn't work, no run. If the connector comes off or the wire breaks, no run.
That has nothing to do with "computerized" or not, just the maker's particular design. My Nissan truck is computerized; you can disconnect most of the sensors and it won't care much. It will keep running. It will set a code, but it will keep running.
Like I said earlier, since your only experience with computerized cars appears to be with domestic crap, I can understand why you hate them.
What do you think of this 1970 Pontiac Firebird? It has been stripped out to be a drag car; it has a recent crate Pontiac 350, new GM starter, new GM alternator, battery relocation kit, Edelbrock 1405, HEI conversion from Mallory, nitrous, and a brand new and tested pair of batteries. Right up your alley, no?
What do you think of this 1970 Pontiac Firebird? It has been stripped out to be a drag car; it has a recent crate Pontiac 350, new GM starter, new GM alternator, battery relocation kit, Edelbrock 1405, HEI conversion from Mallory, nitrous, and a brand new and tested pair of batteries. Right up your alley, no?Yeah! I like the iron... Though the only Pontiac motor I really fall over for is the 428 interceptor... very partial to that one. For the trouble I'd have gone Chevy small block myself... :D
Funny, I like the Birds- The front end gives them better styling to me, but I don't like Camaros all that much. More of a Chevelle guy, normally.