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Advance Auto Parts for new Computer?

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Aaron

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Has anyone used Advance Auto parts for replacing their computer? I'm starting to look for parts for a mass-air conversion, and noticed that I can buy a remanufactured computer from them for $100 with a 1 year warranty.
Here's a link: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=A1C&MfrPartNumber=784352&PartType=248&PTSet=A
Has anyone tried using one of these?
 

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Here's a MAF sensor:
http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=A1C&MfrPartNumber=749502&PartType=473&PTSet=A
 

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Larger MAF to go with Mass Air conversion:
94-95 Mustang GT MAF - $40-$100. It is 70 MM instead of the stock 55 MM on regular stangs built prior to 94. It uses a slip on duct on the side that goes to the throttle body and a 4 bolt flange on the other. You need a flange adapter to fit the stock slip on air ducting that goes to the air box. Wiring plugs right in with no changes. *1 *2

*1.) Metal flange adapter http://www.kustomz.com/cat3.html Buy the TR70 for $44.95. Or spend some time on eBay looking for one that may fit.

*2.) MAF & sensor interchange
The 94-95 Mustang 5.0 MAF & sensor is also found on:
1995-94 Mustang 3.8L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
1994-92 Crown Victoria 4.6L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
1995-94 Mustang, Mustang Cobra 5.0L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
1994-92 Town Car 4.6L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
1994-92 Grand Marquis 4.6L F2VF-12B579-A2A,
Evidently the –A1A, -A2A, AA, etc. on the end of the part number is a minor variant that did not change the operating specs. You should be able to ignore it and have everything work good.

MASS air conversion instructions from http://www.stangnet.com/tech/maf/massairconversion.html FREE
A9L (5 Speed) computer from junkyard $100-$150
A9P (Auto or in a pinch, 5 Speed) computer from junkyard $100-$150
70MM MAF from 94-95 Mustang GT - $40-$70
MASS Air wiring harness kit $30-$85

The whole thing is probably less than $300 using junkyard parts.

A9L computers are 5 speed only
A9P computers are automatic, but will work with a 5 speed.

The conversion harness seems to work well for most folks. It avoids the compatibility problems in using a harness from the junkyard. Simple and cheap, actually less work that swapping the wiring harness.
Conversion Harness kits & parts
http://www.mass-air.com/
http://fordfuelinjection.com/index.php?p=54

If the idea of moving & soldering wires scares you, here's a list of compatible Mass Air wiring harnesses.

Copied from bbunt302
Just for reference, here's a list of all the compatible years:

89 harness should work for 86-89 as long as you're using mass air.
90 harness will only work in a 90. (B/c of air bags and dual dash connectors)
91 through early 92 harnesses should be compatible (single dash connector, fuel pump relay under driver's seat)
Late 92 through 93 harnesses should be compatible (single dash connector, fuel pump relay under the hood)
 

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My stocker went buggy a few years back, and I got a reman from Advance. Been working fine since day 1 and accepted the tune & chip with no problems or anything.
 

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Thanks for the comments. I've been watching ebay and computers seem to be going up in price lately. You used to be able to get an A9L or A9P for under $100. Today, they are going for $140+
I figure a remanufactured computer with a warranty for $99.00 isn't a bad deal.
Add a MAF sensor, a cold air kit, and a mass air harness http://www.mass-air.com/Products.htm#Mass-Air Harnesses and I am done!
 
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