Installing TFS Street Burner Intake
06-16-2012, 09:01 AM
#15
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 158
I am "stealing" your specs, as I want my buddy Mike (MJR46 on the forum) to install the exact same set up as you have. I think it's just about perfect for what I want! 
Questions:
1. what did you do to calibrate the ECU? I though just calibrating the MAF was enough for 24lb injectors...
2. are you happy with the results? Would you have done anything differently? Any pitfalls to lookout for?
Questions:
1. what did you do to calibrate the ECU? I though just calibrating the MAF was enough for 24lb injectors...
2. are you happy with the results? Would you have done anything differently? Any pitfalls to lookout for?
06-16-2012, 11:07 AM
#17
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 30,863
06-16-2012, 02:36 PM
#19
So far I love the way this setup responds, but we've hit a snag we're still working out with a stalling issue, so I can give a concrete review on it till we've ironed that out. But otherwise when I have been driving it I love the way it feels .
As for the ECU, when we switched from SD to MAF we ordered a kit that had a ECU and MAF pre flashed for the 24#. I can probably still find the link somewhere if you were planning to go that route.
In terms of pitfalls, if you're doing a full crate engine swap like we did and haven't before, just be sure to take your time and take a lot of pictures to make sure everything hooks back up right. Also be prepared to make alot of last mitue runs to the store for parts you didn't expect or that turn out to not be usable when you try to swap them. Our most recent was thermactor plugs for the aftermarket heads on the motor. The plus side of that was seeing the blank stare on the face of the local auto parts store employees when you asked them for it, lol. But I assume if Mike if helping you with it, you're in very capable hands based on his rep around here
. As for the ECU, when we switched from SD to MAF we ordered a kit that had a ECU and MAF pre flashed for the 24#. I can probably still find the link somewhere if you were planning to go that route.
In terms of pitfalls, if you're doing a full crate engine swap like we did and haven't before, just be sure to take your time and take a lot of pictures to make sure everything hooks back up right. Also be prepared to make alot of last mitue runs to the store for parts you didn't expect or that turn out to not be usable when you try to swap them. Our most recent was thermactor plugs for the aftermarket heads on the motor. The plus side of that was seeing the blank stare on the face of the local auto parts store employees when you asked them for it, lol. But I assume if Mike if helping you with it, you're in very capable hands based on his rep around here
Last edited by Topher306; 06-16-2012 at 03:08 PM.
06-16-2012, 03:32 PM
#20
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 158
Thanks for your assessment on everything; I appreciate it greatly. I hope you can get your stalling issue resolved soon! Funny enough, I was experiencing a stalling issue yesterday with my Stang... every time I stopped at a red light, or whatever, it stalled out... I figured it out... my Air Conditioner was on (unbeknownst to me - convertible top was down) and that in turn turned my new electric fan on... all that combined with my stereo cranking out some Guns N Roses, was a bit too much draw, apparently, for my 130 amp, single wire, self exciting alternator... thinking I might upgrade to a PA Performance 3G 200 amp.... should have just got that alternator to begin with. Yes, I am in absolute competent hands with Mike... he has done many first rate jobs for me (and my wife!). He could probably do the motor swap blindfolded... LOL!