dbows50

I have a 1995 5.0 car was converted to a manual and still has the auto ecu in it "manual ecu is in the mail as we speak". When i get into the car and turn the key i have to keep cranking it for 5 or 6 seconds till it fires up. I am hoping the new ecu will fix this problem but does anyone have any tips or tricks to fix this or is it common with the 95 5.0s

AdderMk2

new ECU wont change a thing

dbows50

i know the maps on an auto are a lot different then a manual the autos idle lower and it holds the rpm when i go to shift gears. your probably right though the start up wont make a difference which is why i am asking for tips before i even get my ecu.

AdderMk2

you are going to want to complete the manual swap anyway. but I suggest you start looking at your fuel system.

Make sure you are getting a KOEO fuel pump prime.
Make sure your pressure comes up to ~39 PSI when the key is turned to the ON position. You might have a bad check valve in your fuel pump, causing the fuel lines to lose their prime after sitting. This will cause a long crank.

Ensure that you are getting PIP signal on initial crank. You could have a bad sensor in the distributor.