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i got a a3m computer off ebay for $90 bucks. it came off of a 93 gt 5 speed. i was wondering if the a3m computer will work with an automatic tranny? ive been told that i need to get a computer that matches my tranny and ive also been told that it doesnt matter. i just need a straigt forward answer. i also have a a9 out of a 87 gt 5 speed.
 

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I think the auto tranny comps have a slightly more aggressive timing tables. I think that is all that is different, however I could be wrong.
 

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The auto computer also increases the idle too, when the transmission is put into gear to compensate for increased load on the engine. A manual trans computer does not. I asked this question to Ford Racing tech @ one time and that was the answer they gave me. They also said don't use a manual computer on a auto car.
 
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good to know. so does anyone know the what computer to use for the auto? i have an a3m and an a9l.
 
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A9P
 

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When my car had an auto trans. I had the C3W computer in it.
 

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The auto trans mass air cars 89-93 use an A9P computer.

The Mass Air computers from 89-93 are interchangeable with a few exceptions. Just be sure you use the MAF & MAF sensor from the same series computer. The auto transmission computers use a different start circuit than the manual computers. You can use an auto trans computer in a 5 speed car with no problems or changes.I have done it in my original 89 Mustang GT, and I know it works OK. I have no positive input or comments on using a 5 speed computer in an auto trans car. I personally would not do it.

The odd duck is the 93 Cobra computer, labled X3Z which is interally calibrated for 24 lb injectors. Try and avoid it if you can.

All the following are mass air unless they say Speed Density

8LD - MANUAL 88 5.0L Mustang Speed Density
8LF - Auto 88 5.0L Mustang Speed Density
A9L - 89-93 5.0L Mustang 5-spd
A3M - 93 5.0L Mustang 5-spd
A3M1 - 93 5.0L Mustang 5-spd
X3Z - 93 5.0L Cobra 5-spd
A9P - 89-93 5.0L Mustang Auto
A9S - 88-93 5.0L Mustang California
C3W - 89-93 5.0L Mustang Auto
DA1 - 87 5.0L Mustang 5-spd Speed Density
J4J1 - 94-95 5.0L SVT Cobra 5-spd
T4M0 - 94-95 5.0L GT Vert 5-spd
U4P0 - 94-95 5.0L GT Auto
W4H0 - 94-95 5.0L GT
ZA0 - 95 Cobra R
D9S - Lincoln LSC
 
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very very helpful. im selling both computers off on ebay and get a computer for the auto tranny. thanks again everyone
 
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