I am considering buying a tuning device since i'm in the process of installing a supercharger. I can not afford a brand new PMS kit. I have read that the interceptor is similar to a pms but doesnt have as many upgraded goodies as the pms. I saw one on corral used for $275 with a laptop and a boost sensor. I like that price and im considering getting in touch with the guy and buying it. Are they hard to use?? I dont wanna get too in over my head. All I really need is to be able to dial in my idle and my WOT timing and fuel curves under boost.
Anyone using a Crane Interceptor?
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I have the Interceptor II. Just make sure it is a Interceptor II and not a Interceptor. I have been using one for 10+ years and can help you tune. The price is a bargain and really easy to use and works great and is very dependable unit. If you purchase you can contact me at [email protected] or at www.superchargerhelp.com
TT91
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www.stangtuning.com
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"If you have the patience to read alot and take small and slow steps, YES..
I have the tweecer RT and like it alot. I think it is better than a one time only type chip that you could get. Just ask questions on the forum and make sure you ask all questions... always remember.. the only dumb questions are the ones that are not asked..
But please do your research but like you said.. you can research so much but only when you ask the question how your thinking it, is when it only makes sense. "
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"If you have the patience to read alot and take small and slow steps, YES..
I have the tweecer RT and like it alot. I think it is better than a one time only type chip that you could get. Just ask questions on the forum and make sure you ask all questions... always remember.. the only dumb questions are the ones that are not asked..
But please do your research but like you said.. you can research so much but only when you ask the question how your thinking it, is when it only makes sense. "
InterceptorII/PMS User
PMS or Interceptor II are very easy to use. They are both almost the same. Can change timing/fuel on the fly and have three settings for street, track, etc. Don't have to waste time fiddling with distributor wrenches adjusting timing and fuel pressure regulator. Just input new parameters on handheld and go. I am running all motor for now, and was valuable for me in bypassing rev limiter at track. I really need to get my car dynoed in order to squeezed it's true potential. PMS has software for data logging on a laptop, but I elected to use the free software from the internet which was made for Interceptor II. It worked pretty good.
PMS or Interceptor II are very easy to use. They are both almost the same. Can change timing/fuel on the fly and have three settings for street, track, etc. Don't have to waste time fiddling with distributor wrenches adjusting timing and fuel pressure regulator. Just input new parameters on handheld and go. I am running all motor for now, and was valuable for me in bypassing rev limiter at track. I really need to get my car dynoed in order to squeezed it's true potential. PMS has software for data logging on a laptop, but I elected to use the free software from the internet which was made for Interceptor II. It worked pretty good.
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"My tweecer isn't hard to tune, there's just a learning curve from hell, just like everything else though i imagine... I'd say if you aren't going to spend the time looking and researching it, learning the software, your probably better with a chip. But if you spend the time and learn it it's not hard, just start off with the simply things and learn one function at a time and play around with it."
"My tweecer isn't hard to tune, there's just a learning curve from hell, just like everything else though i imagine... I'd say if you aren't going to spend the time looking and researching it, learning the software, your probably better with a chip. But if you spend the time and learn it it's not hard, just start off with the simply things and learn one function at a time and play around with it."
TT91
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Check out turbomustangs.com and do a searh for TWEECER...
http://www.turbomustangs.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26714&highlight=tweecer
http://www.turbomustangs.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26714&highlight=tweecer
Mike, are you trying to sway me towards a tweecer? I've looked into them a little and they seem out of my league. I really need something user friendly. All I rrally need to do is set up a nice safe WOT tune under boost and be able to tune the idle to idle with a big injector if/when I do 50's. I will do my research on these devices and see what fits my bill the best.
AOD86GT, you're Ron right from corral? We used to PM each other a butch of times. So your using the interceptor II? How user friendly is it? Were you able to get your car to idle perfect?
Mike
AOD86GT, you're Ron right from corral? We used to PM each other a butch of times. So your using the interceptor II? How user friendly is it? Were you able to get your car to idle perfect?
Mike
TT91
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I hate chips. Theres no one in my area that knows how to tune so i'll NEVER do a chip again. I had mustang tragic do a chip a few months ago and it didnt work. Went back to see if they can fix it and what a suprise it didn't work 
The chip is sitting in my bedroom collecting dust.
Speedy, thanks. I'll do some homework on the interceptor II. Got any links for beginners??
The chip is sitting in my bedroom collecting dust.Speedy, thanks. I'll do some homework on the interceptor II. Got any links for beginners??
TT91
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lol thats funny, i had them do me a chip too in Aig of 03 and the car started acting up, but JOE swore it wasnt the chip fault cuz "THEY NEVER GO BAD"...go with tweecer and let me know how u like it. Myself, will be using Acell DFI when i can save up for it. Comes with ALL new harnesses, wires, sensors, ecu, EVERYTHING, for about 1600-1700 depending on features and sensors.... 
Grn92LX said:
Mike,
That's me from Corral. Yeah, I have the PMS which is the upgraded version from the Interceptor II. It is really easy and simple to use. Installation is no problem. With it you might not even need the boost retard because you can retard the timing with it in 2000, 4000, 6000 and 7800 rpm step. I really need to take my car to a dyno and use it to dial in. Thought about a blower also, but my compression is too high at 10.5 to 1. So, thinking of NOS down the line before building next motor.
TT91
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I am talking with a guy with an interceptor II for $225. I might buy it since the price is good and I can't swing a grand on a brand new PMS now. I dont need anything super fancy, just enough to set up a nice safe WOT tune under boost and dial in my idle and tune the idle so when I start it up, it idles near perfect with NO surge or stall.
Yo go Mike. Im going PM myself and about to join the self tuning club. I also have not had the best of luck w/ custom chips. But I think tuning is exactly what its called tuning you always have to fudge w/ it a little esp w/ temp changes I think. Plus I think the idea of actual road tuning is the way to go and dyno well Ill jsut get a AF add on and when Im done tuning I'll hit a dyno to spin the rollers and get a nice gragh to frame.
The guy i'm talking to says he'll give it to me for $200 and it includes the instructions. He says its pretty user friendly, basically a bunch of + and -. I'd just have to pick up a gran national map sensor. Whatcha think?
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