How do you tune a Z-car?

Slidefox · 11-18-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I own a 2006 Mustang GT. I simply buy a tuner with tune included, plug it in, push a few buttons, and voila... I have 25 hp. I then put the tuner away and download anymore customized tunes if the need arises.

How do you tune a Z? Do you have to take the ECU out and send it away to be reprogrammed, or can you do it on the fly like I do with my current Mustang?

A fellow mustang owner... (I own a '00 V6).... We can do the simple OBD2 hand held units.

The Z is definitely a little more tricky. Depending on the EMS you choose they have to be installed and tuned by a dealer. Most units will give you full control over fuel, timing, boost, etc. Some units are piggybacks that use the OEM ECU to control all the basic function, and the piggyback unit modifies the signal before it reaches the engine.

LiquidZ · 11-18-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slidefox

A fellow mustang owner... (I own a '00 V6).... We can do the simple OBD2 hand held units.

The Z is definitely a little more tricky. Depending on the EMS you choose they have to be installed and tuned by a dealer. Most units will give you full control over fuel, timing, boost, etc. Some units are piggybacks that use the OEM ECU to control all the basic function, and the piggyback unit modifies the signal before it reaches the engine.

Hey man!

That kind of sucks regarding the tuning.

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