Moates Quaterhorse Tuning

[Swhitney]

I've recently started wanting to tune my 1992 Fox with a 347 Stroker. I've installed the Moates QuarterHorse chip into the A9L computer, but I'm unsure which software to use for tuning. Should I use Binary Editor or TunerPro RT? I haven't found much helpful information online for Binary Editor, so I'm uncertain about how to proceed. I currently have Binary Editor installed and talking to the stock computer, so I assume this is the correct method.

My understanding is that I need to load a stock tune, create a data log by driving the car, and then import it into EEC Analyzer to get recommendations for adjustments. Is that correct?

Any guidance on self-tuning or recommendations for tuners would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JMG9350]

Watch the Leech Motorsports videos on YouTube. They have been helpful. Also EECtuning.org is a good site.

 

[FastDriver]

One option is TunerPro, which is what I think you'll find is Decipha's recommendation. He's a pretty well-known tuner, and you're likely to come across some of his baseline BINs in your tuning efforts.

Another approach, and the one I'll be taking, as I get into tuning again in the next couple months is Binary Editor and Engine Analyzer. You might get lucky like I did and come across someone with a 'dongle' that acts as a transferable license to use those programs. Otherwise, I believe you can still purchase one. I think Leach uses this approach in his youtube vids, and either way, I would suggest using the same software as the folks you'll be learning from.

 

[Cheapskate207]

tunerpro seems adequate and it’s free

 

[JD1964]

If you want to learn Binary Editor really well, here's what you need. I have one and I'll be digging in soon

The Ultimate Ford EFI Tuning Guide

 

[Noobz347]

If you want to learn Binary Editor really well, here's what you need. I have one and I'll be digging in soon

The Ultimate Ford EFI Tuning Guide

I told you that sleeping with it beneath your pillow wasn't gonna work.

 

[Decipha]

Heres the A9L2

[GUFX] Strategy Files - EFIDynoTuning Forum

 

[FastDriver]

Mike, I started with the A9L bin, and the driveability is pretty reasonable. What do I stand to gain by going to the A9L2?

 

[Swhitney]

I'm good for now, thanks!

 

[FastDriver]

Which way did you end up going? Any lessons learned to share?

 

[Swhitney]

Lessons learned for sure! I had a great time back then exploring each menu option and figuring out what each one did. My advice? Get the book! Follow the guide—even though not everything applies to the Foxbody, it provides valuable insights. I followed this approach and noticed the computer and the car really started to come alive. Ultimately, I think my mistake was having the timing off, which led to the valves making contact with the pistons until failure. My hope is to have the car back and running by the summer, fingers crossed.

 

[GOvert]

"valves making contact with the pistons until failure" that is a mechanical issue mostly cause by incompatible parts. A small block Ford shouldn't have valves touching the pistons.

 

[FastDriver]

cam timing

 

[Noobz347]

A small block Ford shouldn't have valves touching the pistons.

Therein lies the problem