LS1 Computer??

Discussion in 'Fox 5.0 Tuning' started by TooSlow408, Dec 17, 2008.

Page 1 of 2

  1. TooSlow408 New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 17, 2008
    Message Count:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I was wondering if there is any way to use an LS1 computer and wiring harness to run my 408? I would obviously use LS1 coils switched around for the Ford firing order as with the injector harness. I could maybe use a cam sensor from a 5.0 Exploder and a crank wheel from an LS1 between the balancer and crank pulley. Im just tired of driving to cincinatti to get a tune when there is a guy about 10 minutes from me that tunes LSx's all day. There is alot of guys around here with LSx's so it would be pretty easy and fairly cheap to get the necessary parts. Much cheaper than a FAST or MegaSquirt setup. But the demand for tuning Mustangs is very little so the guy that tunes all the LSx's doesnt want to spend the money on software for Mustangs when I'll be on of maybe 3 that will use it.
    Thanks and sorry for the long post
    TooSlow408, Dec 17, 2008
    #1

  2. TooSlow408 New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 17, 2008
    Message Count:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    nobody?
    TooSlow408, Dec 17, 2008
    #2

  3. 7upstang91 Member

    Member Since:
    May 30, 2008
    Message Count:
    742
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Go get the tune done right. No chevy S***!
    7upstang91, Dec 17, 2008
    #3

  4. TooSlow408 New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 17, 2008
    Message Count:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I've had the tune done "right" and its not worth a ***** so i want to do this to have a person i can trust do it...im sorry i dont have the time or the money to drive to Georgia to get my car tuned...I didnt ask if you thought it was a good idea or not i asked if it was possible so please if you have nothing to add then keep your comments to yourself
    TooSlow408, Dec 17, 2008
    #4

  5. 86turbo New Member

    Member Since:
    Apr 8, 2006
    Message Count:
    190
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    ouch haha
    86turbo, Dec 18, 2008
    #5

  6. DrMaxit Founding Member

    Member Since:
    Nov 5, 2002
    Message Count:
    142
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    How about you call the guy you trust to do your tune, if he thinks its possible for him to tune such a setup. I'm sure he's been asked stranger things before.
    DrMaxit, Feb 10, 2009
    #6

  7. vristang Advanced Member

    Member Since:
    Mar 31, 2005
    Message Count:
    4,692
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    66
    There are easier, and probably cheaper ways...

    tweecer.com
    moates.net

    Then you can tune the eec-iv yourself, or the local pro should be able to do it for you....

    jason
    vristang, Feb 10, 2009
    #7

  8. parrish5o New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 22, 2008
    Message Count:
    208
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I've been around Mustangs for quite a while and this is a new one to me. Not saying that it couldn't be done, but it's just a question that I have never seen before and just seems a little odd. Luckily I have a good Mustang performance shop close by to do whatever I can't to my car. Interestering idea though, I would like to know the details if you get it to work.
    parrish5o, Feb 11, 2009
    #8

  9. ID89GT Active Member

    Member Since:
    May 26, 2008
    Message Count:
    1,532
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    38
    I don't see why not, as long as it has GM sensors to go off of for all the inputs and outputs, will just be fun wiring it up and such.
    ID89GT, Jun 27, 2009
    #9

  10. lincoln+ford Member

    Member Since:
    Jul 5, 2009
    Message Count:
    196
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Price for megasquirt is the same as fast?LMFAO where you shopping threw Mac computers? :rlaugh:
    lincoln+ford, Jul 5, 2009
    #10

  11. 90lxcoupe Active Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 8, 2003
    Message Count:
    2,837
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    48
    if your gonna do all that work why dont you just put an LS motor in the car :stirpot:
    90lxcoupe, Jul 7, 2009
    #11

  12. rock4451 Member

    Member Since:
    Nov 30, 2004
    Message Count:
    91
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    ls motor in a ford...how could you sleep at night...
    rock4451, Jul 7, 2009
    #12

  13. 90lxcoupe Active Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 8, 2003
    Message Count:
    2,837
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    48
    like a baby... next car i build will be an LS powered notch.
    90lxcoupe, Jul 7, 2009
    #13

  14. rock4451 Member

    Member Since:
    Nov 30, 2004
    Message Count:
    91
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    just build a 351w so i can sleep at night too...
    rock4451, Jul 7, 2009
    #14

  15. 90lxcoupe Active Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 8, 2003
    Message Count:
    2,837
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    48

    if i do that im not gonna be able to sleep at night cause im gonna need a night job for the 15 grand its gonna cost me to make 600 hp with a 351.
    90lxcoupe, Jul 7, 2009
    #15

  16. rock4451 Member

    Member Since:
    Nov 30, 2004
    Message Count:
    91
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    well atleast write mustang on it in permanent marker so i feel better
    rock4451, Jul 7, 2009
    #16

  17. schwoch1 New Member

    Member Since:
    Jul 17, 2009
    Message Count:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Funny I ran across this thread and had to post....
    I am in the process of installing an LS1 computer system onto a SBF as we speak. Have a customer with a blown '92 Notchback that is going to test the system for me. It will have coil near plug ignition and be able to be tuned with EFI Live or similar program! The LS1 system is a great computer system, but I can see that convincing Ford guys of that will be hard to do!!! ;)
    Will keep posted if anyone is interested!!!

    Mike
    schwoch1, Jul 17, 2009
    #17

  18. stykthyn Commander of the snuggie cultists

    Member Since:
    Jul 6, 2006
    Message Count:
    5,401
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    78
    lots of guys are doing this with AEM...
    stykthyn, Jul 17, 2009
    #18

  19. schwoch1 New Member

    Member Since:
    Jul 17, 2009
    Message Count:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I am sure they are, but I am almost 100% positive that this will be a much cheaper way to go than using an aftermarket system, no matter who makes it.

    Mike
    schwoch1, Jul 17, 2009
    #19

  20. vristang Advanced Member

    Member Since:
    Mar 31, 2005
    Message Count:
    4,692
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Alright,
    What features does the LS1 computer offer that aren't available in the standard Ford computer?

    What features are you using to justify the expense of conversion?
    Have you tuned Ford efi before?

    Not trying to be a smartass, but if this is the route you are taking I am curious as to why.
    vristang, Jul 17, 2009
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page