• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Please recommend tuning device for me

  • Thread starter Thread starter jtfairlane
  • Start date Start date Dec 29, 2007

jtfairlane

New Member
Mar 5, 2006
468
3
0
Dec 29, 2007
#1
  • Dec 29, 2007
  • #1
Hey everybody,

I'd like you to recommend the tuning route you think I should go with.

Before you just say "use x, or use y" please read what my goals and expectations are first.

Also, keep in mind that I am perfectly happy with the my motor combo right now, and have next to zero plans of changing/adding/or removing any parts any time soon. In other words, my current combo is the one I plan to keep for good.

My goals: I want to eliminate a part throttle pinging problem. The motor runs fairly well. It idles well, it pulls hard when floored, but the part throttle pinging has survived all other standard mechanical tuning procedures (timing, fuel pressure). The car has no trouble codes.

So, based on that, what do you think is my best route? I feel that if I could just tune for the hardware I currently have, that that could help me out quite a bit. Would having a chip burned be the best thing, considering I won't be making any parts changes? Or, would it still make sense to spend the kind of money and time on a twEECer or Anderson PMS? Thanks.

My combo:

Edelbrock Performer Intake
70mm Throttle Body
75mm PMAS Bullet MAF/24lb
190lph fuel pump
Ford Racing 24lb injectors
Edelbrock Performer 5.0 heads
Crane 2031 Cam
Crane 1.7 cobra rockers
MSD TFI Distributor
MSD 6A
Bassani equal length shorties
Magnaflow Catted H
Magnaflow Catback
3.73:1 ring & pinion
 

vristang

15 Year Member
Mar 31, 2005
4,933
101
124
Seattle
Dec 31, 2007
#2
  • Dec 31, 2007
  • #2
If the motor will never again be modified, then taking the car to a professional shop for a custom J3 chip is usually the most cost effective.

The other option is to use one of the following listed in order of price, cheap to expensive...
1. Moates.net
2. TwEECer
3. PMS

These three are the most commonly used by Mustang owners, so you have the best chance of getting the support from other users which you will need.

jason
 

strtrcr50

New Member
Jun 21, 2006
0
4
0
Previously from Dirty Jerzey exit 7a
Dec 31, 2007
#3
  • Dec 31, 2007
  • #3
I would recommend a Tweecer R/T due to it's datalogging abilities. However, if you really don't ever plan on changing anything, why not talk to someone who will burn you a custom chip?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

9
Forced Induction Prepping for supercharger on non-stock build
  • 91fox427
  • Nov 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
431
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 5, 2026
Qtrhrse23
Q
S
Preparation for Holley Terminator X install – Foxbody 306 (electrical fan, alternator, MSD Ignition, etc)
  • So_Flo
  • Mar 1, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
22
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 4, 2026
General karthief
E
4.6l auto to 5.4l 6 speed
  • EastanF5
  • Jan 22, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
194
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Jan 22, 2026
EastanF5
E
Engine An engine building combo with stock Speed Density (SD) system
  • Mcmahst
  • Jan 14, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
11
Views
967
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 15, 2025
Mcmahst
S
Engine Stalls when downshifting/coasting
  • Scott_S
  • Nov 5, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
11
Views
745
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 6, 2025
Mustang5L5
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?