I ripped out my EEC and sent it off to T & J Performance to have the Steeda/Ford adaptive tune done to it. I also supplied a copy of a dyno run and A/F readings.
I know Tim advanced the timing and added more fuel (I was lean). I finally got a chance to open it up a bit and this is my initial opinion:
When using ½ throttle at about 3500 rpms, there is a very noticeable difference in the exhaust note. The car sounds more powerful, actually growls a bit more. The part throttle acceleration especially in the lower rpms has vastly improved. This was not what I expected. I’ve seen small gains from timing adjusters and wondered if they could be felt. This reflash has made a heck of a difference in power, especially down low.
This morning I had a chance to briefly take to 5000rpm in 2nd and was impressed on how much the car improved. When I hit 3rd, I had an ear-to-ear grin as the car lept forward and started to pin me back. Unfortunatly, I had to shut it down to avoid missing my turn.
Overall this mod has gone way beyond my expectations and I can hardly wait to re-dyno. I hope Tim can jump in here and just give a bit of info about what “adaptive” means and how future mods will be effected.
I know Tim advanced the timing and added more fuel (I was lean). I finally got a chance to open it up a bit and this is my initial opinion:
When using ½ throttle at about 3500 rpms, there is a very noticeable difference in the exhaust note. The car sounds more powerful, actually growls a bit more. The part throttle acceleration especially in the lower rpms has vastly improved. This was not what I expected. I’ve seen small gains from timing adjusters and wondered if they could be felt. This reflash has made a heck of a difference in power, especially down low.
This morning I had a chance to briefly take to 5000rpm in 2nd and was impressed on how much the car improved. When I hit 3rd, I had an ear-to-ear grin as the car lept forward and started to pin me back. Unfortunatly, I had to shut it down to avoid missing my turn.
Overall this mod has gone way beyond my expectations and I can hardly wait to re-dyno. I hope Tim can jump in here and just give a bit of info about what “adaptive” means and how future mods will be effected.