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1987 ECM Boggle...please help...

Howdy, y'all...

Anyway, I own a 1987 5.0 bird, and I let a friend take the stock ECM out of the car to use on hiw 1991 Ford F-150 302-powered truck, as his died as he was getting ready for a construction job road trip. It ran fine in his truck, but then the truck was stolen while in another state...so I don't have the original ECM anymore. I have another one out of a 1987 Mustang 5.0 speed density auto car. I installed this ECM into the T-bird, and while it runs, it does not 'behave' properly, as there is a bog under acceleration, and it won't idle properly.

My questions:
1. Has anyone here used a Mustang ECM in their car, and had similar results?

2. does the calibration only work for the Mustang, with the bigger stang cam and injectors?

1987 ECM Boggle...please help...

Reply #1
different fireing order cheif
that computer wont work with your cam...all assuming you still have the SO anyway
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

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1987 ECM Boggle...please help...

Reply #2
Yes, I still have the SO engine in it....

Oops, I feel real stupid right now, I completely forgot about the firing order difference....really dumb, considering I had to correct a firing order problem on a customer's 1990 5.0 Bronco just last week...this guy put an HO cam in it, and it wouldn't start, he kept the SO firing order...

1987 ECM Boggle...please help...

Reply #3
I have a 88 SO computer out of my t-bird if you want it make a offer.
1988 ThunderBird Sport
5.0 HO, 11" Mustang brakes, Pony rims
 :america:

1987 ECM Boggle...please help...

Reply #4
Well, the plan was to put an HO engine in it anyway...and it is not a daily driver, so I am not going to stress about it...