Update on my foxbody

partsbob67 · 07-31-2014, 09:58 AM

anybody got ed's contact info? what kind of e.t.'s did you get out of your car with an extender and the gears?

JHeath · 07-31-2014, 01:05 PM

Evan Smith might know how to contact Ed. John Presing ran in the 11.80 range, back in early 2000's, in L/S.

SSGT Mustang · 07-31-2014, 01:36 PM

John Presing is an invaluable source of information for these cars (and many others). You should give him a call.

If you can't get the Ford Extender, you can get a Moats Quarterhorse or Tweecer board (there are plenty of others too) that plug into the stock Ford computer. You use a USB cable from your laptop to the board to change the stock settings.

There are a number of computer programs out there that you can buy online (or get for free in some cases) to change the strategy and calibration parameters once you get connected. You can change anything in the computer from how many RPMs your engine rises when the air conditioning goes on, to timing curves, injector size and slope, you name it. If it's programmed in the computer from the factory, you can change it.

I have the Moats board in my street car, and it works great. I use Binary Editor for software, which has a good interface and data logging capabilities. You can get both about $350 new.

You can download the software before buying it to get a feel for what it does. There is also a lot of information on the website that will help you get started. There are a bunch of tuning websites that are helpful too.

Slickfoot · 07-31-2014, 10:29 PM

I'm was always told that there is not much one could do with the stock computer, don't waist your money on it.
I put a set of Lakewood 50/50 shocks on the rear tonight that were giving to me. And I think I have the timming at 14 I'll check before the next race night. I also have a elec. fan I'll try to get on before tuesday.
Slickfoot

SSGT Mustang · 08-01-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickfoot

I'm was always told that there is not much one could do with the stock computer, don't waist your money on it.
Slickfoot

Well, I'm not sure who told you that, but that's an incredibly untrue statement. You can change anything on that engine using the stock computer and an interface and software.

You owe it to yourself to look at what's available. Google "Binary Editor," download the program and use the demo.

Here, I'll save you the trouble of having to Google it.

http://www.eecanalyzer.net/be

SSGT Mustang · 08-01-2014, 09:44 AM

One more thing.

Here's a tip when using the stock computer. Disconnect the wire to your O2 sensors, clean them very well, apply dielectric grease and reconnect them.

There are two connections from the harness. One on the front passenger side of the engine compartment, and one underneath the car, where the O2 sensors connect.

Condensation tends to accumulate in the connectors (particularly the one in the engine compartment), causing a lot of oxidation on the pins, which sends false readings to the computer. The computer uses those readings to measure against the value entered for air/fuel ratio, and will adjust to compensate for the difference.

Slickfoot · 08-01-2014, 09:55 PM

Are there any list of changes you would change from stock, and how would that change the power?
Slickfoot

07-31-2014, 09:58 AM	#1
partsbob67 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rohnert park,ca Posts: 414 Likes: 11 Liked 79 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Update on my foxbody anybody got ed's contact info? what kind of e.t.'s did you get out of your car with an extender and the gears? __________________ bob beals 7244

07-31-2014, 01:05 PM	#2
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Update on my foxbody Evan Smith might know how to contact Ed. John Presing ran in the 11.80 range, back in early 2000's, in L/S. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

07-31-2014, 01:36 PM	#3
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Update on my foxbody John Presing is an invaluable source of information for these cars (and many others). You should give him a call. If you can't get the Ford Extender, you can get a Moats Quarterhorse or Tweecer board (there are plenty of others too) that plug into the stock Ford computer. You use a USB cable from your laptop to the board to change the stock settings. There are a number of computer programs out there that you can buy online (or get for free in some cases) to change the strategy and calibration parameters once you get connected. You can change anything in the computer from how many RPMs your engine rises when the air conditioning goes on, to timing curves, injector size and slope, you name it. If it's programmed in the computer from the factory, you can change it. I have the Moats board in my street car, and it works great. I use Binary Editor for software, which has a good interface and data logging capabilities. You can get both about $350 new. You can download the software before buying it to get a feel for what it does. There is also a lot of information on the website that will help you get started. There are a bunch of tuning websites that are helpful too.

07-31-2014, 10:29 PM	#4
Slickfoot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lewiston NY Posts: 77 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Update on my foxbody I'm was always told that there is not much one could do with the stock computer, don't waist your money on it. I put a set of Lakewood 50/50 shocks on the rear tonight that were giving to me. And I think I have the timming at 14 I'll check before the next race night. I also have a elec. fan I'll try to get on before tuesday. Slickfoot

08-01-2014, 09:44 AM	#6
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Update on my foxbody One more thing. Here's a tip when using the stock computer. Disconnect the wire to your O2 sensors, clean them very well, apply dielectric grease and reconnect them. There are two connections from the harness. One on the front passenger side of the engine compartment, and one underneath the car, where the O2 sensors connect. Condensation tends to accumulate in the connectors (particularly the one in the engine compartment), causing a lot of oxidation on the pins, which sends false readings to the computer. The computer uses those readings to measure against the value entered for air/fuel ratio, and will adjust to compensate for the difference. Last edited by SSGT Mustang; 08-01-2014 at 09:49 AM.

08-01-2014, 09:55 PM	#7
Slickfoot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lewiston NY Posts: 77 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Update on my foxbody Are there any list of changes you would change from stock, and how would that change the power? Slickfoot