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Old 04-23-2010, 12:51 PM
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get a mail order tune...

you'll be fine...

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Old 04-23-2010, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AntiRiceRacing
Built 408. I figured that might need a slightly different tune then a stock 302...

I also found out it doesn't have a "computer" in it right now, should i just find a stock one from the same year of the car or will a 408 require a different "computer"?
NICE! stock computer for that year will work fine. the windsor and the 302 use the same firing order so as far as the computer is concerned, you just have more air into the motor then a stock 302 but your tuner can take care of that
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Old 04-23-2010, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by luckythirteen13
NICE! stock computer for that year will work fine. the windsor and the 302 use the same firing order so as far as the computer is concerned, you just have more air into the motor then a stock 302 but your tuner can take care of that
Alright cool, thanks for the info. Is a computer from a 93 gt any different then one say from a 87 lx or something? Just wondering what years are compatible in case i can find the same computer from a different year cheaper, if you can follow what im saying haha.
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Old 04-23-2010, 04:15 PM
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Get a a9p, (auto) or a9l (stick)

It doesnt matter which
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Old 04-23-2010, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cbennett
Get a a9p, (auto) or a9l (stick)

It doesnt matter which
Well its got a built c4, so ill go for the a9p to be safe i guess... Thanks for the help.
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Old 04-23-2010, 06:40 PM
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supposedly the auto computer had a more aggressive timing curve but your dyno tuner will write you a custom timing curve when your on the dyno, so it wont matter either way
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Old 04-23-2010, 06:45 PM
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Ohh, i forgot to add, he said it needs a "air flow meter", im assuming he meant mass air flow sensor correct? If so, what size MAF should i use with a built 408?
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Old 04-23-2010, 08:33 PM
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90-97mm
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Old 04-23-2010, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
90-97mm

I was looking at MAF's on Jegs, and for each one is says what injectors they are for, not wht mm they are. Why is this? It has 55lbs injectors if that matters...
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Old 04-23-2010, 11:14 PM
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There ARE more than just two different computers you can use. My 93 has D3D or something like that.
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