which tuner?

1987mustanggt · October 4th, 2011, 02:55 PM

which handheld tuner would be good for my 87 mustang???? its still SD.. imma add a eaton and all the other necessary stuff..maybe 8psi... i was looking at the mega squirt but damn its like 700 buxx....unless i was looking at the wrong kit for myself..i just want something that comes complete so i can tune my car...i dont wanna spend too much either..like 700 or less is cool..top is 800...so what u guys reccomend?

AMChrisYoung · October 4th, 2011, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by 1987mustanggt

which handheld tuner would be good for my 87 mustang???? its still SD.. imma add a eaton and all the other necessary stuff..maybe 8psi... i was looking at the mega squirt but damn its like 700 buxx....unless i was looking at the wrong kit for myself..i just want something that comes complete so i can tune my car...i dont wanna spend too much either..like 700 or less is cool..top is 800...so what u guys reccomend?

Your 87 wasn't converted to EFI and OBD-II, was it?

If it wasn't, I'm not aware of ANY handheld tuning device that would work on your car because you don't have the required On-Board Diagnostic port necessary to plug the handheld tuner into.

Tell us a little more about your car and we can help you find something for your application

1987mustanggt · October 4th, 2011, 07:49 PM

it is efi....

horsepowerjunkie · October 5th, 2011, 01:11 AM

There are no hand held's that fit a car that old. The Moates Quarterhorse would be your best bet. But you had better know something about EFI and how it works because it's not for everybody!

QuarterHorse for Fords [QH1] - $249.00 : Moates.Net

The Quarterhorse alone will do you no good without at least Binary Editor software as a minumum!

fogged306 · October 5th, 2011, 07:56 AM

Anderson PMS is a handheld unit that will work on your car if you convert to MAF. But that's more money than I would spend, which is why I went with a QH too. In addition to binary editor I would get a wideband and EECAnalyzer.

horsepowerjunkie · October 5th, 2011, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by fogged306

Anderson PMS is a handheld unit that will work on your car if you convert to MAF. But that's more money than I would spend, which is why I went with a QH too. In addition to binary editor I would get a wideband and EECAnalyzer.

Yep, for sure. You can't do it without a wideband! I recommond the Innovate LC-1 or their new MTX.

Matt Cramer · October 10th, 2011, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by 1987mustanggt

which handheld tuner would be good for my 87 mustang???? its still SD.. imma add a eaton and all the other necessary stuff..maybe 8psi... i was looking at the mega squirt but damn its like 700 buxx....unless i was looking at the wrong kit for myself..i just want something that comes complete so i can tune my car...i dont wanna spend too much either..like 700 or less is cool..top is 800...so what u guys reccomend?

We've got a ready to run plug and play MegaSquirt package for $599:

MegaSquirt-II V3.57 plug and play for 1986-1993 5.0 Mustang DIYAutoTune.com

It's possible to push the price higher with add-ons, but they're not really needed if you're only running 8 psi.

October 4th, 2011, 02:55 PM	#1
1987mustanggt Regular 1987mustang gt ?? Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: cali Posts: 282 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	which tuner? which handheld tuner would be good for my 87 mustang???? its still SD.. imma add a eaton and all the other necessary stuff..maybe 8psi... i was looking at the mega squirt but damn its like 700 buxx....unless i was looking at the wrong kit for myself..i just want something that comes complete so i can tune my car...i dont wanna spend too much either..like 700 or less is cool..top is 800...so what u guys reccomend?

October 5th, 2011, 01:11 AM	#4
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,153 iTrader: 0 reviews	There are no hand held's that fit a car that old. The Moates Quarterhorse would be your best bet. But you had better know something about EFI and how it works because it's not for everybody! QuarterHorse for Fords [QH1] - $249.00 : Moates.Net The Quarterhorse alone will do you no good without at least Binary Editor software as a minumum! __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

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October 4th, 2011, 07:49 PM	#3
1987mustanggt Regular 1987mustang gt ?? Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: cali Posts: 282 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	it is efi....

October 5th, 2011, 07:56 AM	#5
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	Anderson PMS is a handheld unit that will work on your car if you convert to MAF. But that's more money than I would spend, which is why I went with a QH too. In addition to binary editor I would get a wideband and EECAnalyzer.

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