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reprogrammer questions

i need a reprogrammer for my 95 cougar 4.6 dohc. i asked a friend of mine if he knows anybody with one for a mustang and he told me it wouldn't work cuz it would probably be a different fuel computer. so the question is, what cars IS it compatible with? obviously i'm hoping to get lucky and find a friend with a compatible reprogrammer.
It's always fun until someone loses an eye. then it's fun ya can't see.

-James Hetfield back when metallica was still making good music.

reprogrammer questions

Reply #1 –
I have no idea,but,I do wonder how close it would be to the 4.6 pickup programming.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

reprogrammer questions

Reply #2 –
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i need a reprogrammer for my 95 cougar 4.6 dohc.


Explain why.  What are you trying to accomplish?

Quote from: vinnietbird;212324
I have no idea,but,I do wonder how close it would be to the 4.6 pickup programming.


Won't be what he needs he has switched to DOHC If I'm reading that right.  You swapped the motor?  Or just got the terms wrong?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

reprogrammer questions

Reply #3 –
If it IS a DOHC,then maybe a Mark VIII.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

reprogrammer questions

Reply #4 –
It is possible to do the swap and keep the existing SOHC harness and electronics.  It's a nightmare to swap that stuff.  Perhaps this is why you need the reprogrammer, Billboehm?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #5 –
i tell you to look into a programmer for a mustang corba one. they came with the DOHC so did the lincoln mark's like vinnie said. other than that if you are handy with a soldering iron/gun then you may look into these guys. http://www.moates.net/documentation.php?documentation_id=72
most of it is build your own but i think you can buy them pre assembled units also.
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Da Bird!

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Reply #6 –
If he kept the wiring and ECU from his 2v how would a programmer for a 4v motor help?  Totally different system.  We need more info....
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #7 –
sorry i typed that in wrong. it's an SOHC. sorry for the confusion. as far as what i want to accomplish is reprogram my throttle curve, shift points, and to tell my motor to accept more air.
It's always fun until someone loses an eye. then it's fun ya can't see.

-James Hetfield back when metallica was still making good music.

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Reply #8 –
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and to tell my motor to accept more air.


The parts combo and valve timing you have has more of an impact over that than the ECU does.  The ECU can optimize it to work to it's fullest potential provided you have it calibrated correctly;)

I would call SCT or an authorized dealer like 5.8fastcat who posts here.  You can PM him or visit his site.  I'm sure he'd be more than willing to help.  His website is:  http://www.speedydyno.com

As far as taking in more air, have you considered a PI swap?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #9 –
pi swap, easier said than done. can't seem to find any mustangs at junkyards here. but that was referring to the fact that my thrown codes may be due to the k&n filter i got on. autozone says both banks are running lean, which means too much air for the programmed perameters right?
It's always fun until someone loses an eye. then it's fun ya can't see.

-James Hetfield back when metallica was still making good music.

reprogrammer questions

Reply #10 –
A simple K&N shouldn't throw a code on the EEC-V equipped cars.  Did you hook the Egr tube up to it?  Sounds like maybe you have a leak somewhere.  Also how old/new are the o2 sensors?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #11 –
Also, check your PVC system, if there is a leak, it is after the MAF which lets the engine have unmetered air, and throws lean codes, they are bad about the soft rubber tubes rotting and getting holes in them.  You just have to follow the lines, your car has the funky rear entry TB, and one of the lines goes through there.  You can check for leaks by spraying the PCV lines with brake cleaner, if there are leaks, the RPMs will change.
Matt :tg:

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Reply #12 –
no idea how old the sensors are and ya i think i do have a leak. but the light's on since before i added the k&n. i'll fix the leaks first and if that doesn't work then i'll replace sensors.
It's always fun until someone loses an eye. then it's fun ya can't see.

-James Hetfield back when metallica was still making good music.

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Reply #13 –
Like they said. A vac leak will cause the car to run "LEAN"
 and that will cause a check engine light




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Reply #14 –
ok i fixed leaks but haven't started it yet. gonna check that on my way to work tomorrow. if the problem is my maf sensor, will the sensor (just the sensor not the tube too) i just pulled from my 93 3.8 work for my 95 4.6?
It's always fun until someone loses an eye. then it's fun ya can't see.

-James Hetfield back when metallica was still making good music.