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so i have a 87 fox 5.0 I was wondering with what mods do i need to upgrade to a higher computer model and get the maf. Basically i would like to get by without swapping the computer/maf. I plan on the regulars: Intake header, exhaust header, H-pipe, #24 injectors and 65 throttle body. Could i get away with that or should i change the comp and get a mass air? Thanks in advance [patriot]

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you pretty much need to just get a A9L ECU and a MAF with a harness, some wire, and solder some shit up and get it done!!!

no butt connectors..PLEASE!!!

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quote:
Originally posted by knight12:
so i have a 87 fox 5.0 I was wondering with what mods do i need to upgrade to a higher computer model and get the maf. Basically i would like to get by without swapping the computer/maf. I plan on the regulars: Intake header, exhaust header, H-pipe, #24 injectors and 65 throttle body. Could i get away with that or should i change the comp and get a mass air? Thanks in advance [patriot]

you don't need 24# injectors with that setup.


you don't need to swap to MAF until you do something to change the vacuum or fuel demands, ie a cam swap, or heads.

you'll lose power converting to MAF from SD with the mods you listed.

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