ECU Software question?

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bds9646

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Hey guys, new member here (not new to stangs). My question is whether or not any freeware ECU tuning software is available (similar to what the subaru guys do). I am sick of paying dyno fees and really hate parting with another 400 bucks on a handheld. I know I sound cheap but 2 kids and a mortgage limits the budget. Thanks!

-Billy D

 

kalvick

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im not trying to dump on you but how will you program the ECU with free ware software if you dont have the tuner to plug into your car?

 

fasthippo

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i think he's asking if there is any computer software that he can use to tune his car instead of using a handheld tuner. not all cars need a hand held tuner but just a PC program or something similar to tune the ECU.

 

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ForPointSex

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Our mustangs do not have any open source software like Subaru's and Mitsubishi's. I've looked before and found nothing.

The Subaru guys just buy a USB to OBD2 cable for $120 and tune their ECU's with free open source software.

 

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2002BLGT

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gotta pay to play , way of the world